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Kog'Maw

The Mouth of the Abyss

About Kog'Maw

Kog'Maw, The Mouth of the Abyss, is a powerful mage and marksman champion in League of Legends who is mostly played in botlane of Summoner's Rift. First released on June 24, 2010 during Patch 1.0.0.94, Kog'Maw has become known for their ranged playstyle and physical damage output.

With 16 unique skins available, Kog'Maw offers plenty of customization options for players who enjoy this champion. Kog'Maw has a ton of skins to choose from, so players can really customize their experience with this champion.

As a champion who uses Mana as their resource, Kog'Maw brings a unique set of abilities to League of Legends that makes them a great champ for any team comp.

Gameplay style

Kog'Maw is primarily played as a mage/marksman, leveraging their ranged combat style to dominate in botlane. Since their release in Patch 1.0.0.94, players have come up with a bunch of different strategies and builds to maximize Kog'Maw's potential.

As a physical-focused champion who uses Mana to cast their abilities, Kog'Maw requires players to carefully manage their resources while positioning effectively to deal maximum damage. The champion's design makes them particularly effective against grouped enemies with AoE abilities and burst damage.

Kog'Maw's story

Belched forth from a rotting Void incursion deep in the wastelands of Icathia, Kog'Maw is an inquisitive yet putrid creature with a caustic, gaping mouth. This particular Void-spawn needs to gnaw and drool on anything within reach to truly understand it. Though not inherently evil, Kog'Maw's beguiling naiveté is dangerous, as it often precedes a feeding frenzy—not for sustenance, but to satisfy its unending curiosity.

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Official Champion Spotlight

See Kog'Maw's abilities and gameplay in the official League of Legends Champion Spotlight.

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Learning Kog'Maw

Whether you're just picking up Kog'Maw or improving your skills, understanding the strengths and weaknesses of this mage and marksman champion is crucial.

Champion strengths

  • Powerful area-of-effect damage
  • Consistent damage output
  • Strong waveclear
  • Strong late-game scaling

Champion weaknesses

  • Usually lacks mobility
  • Weaker early game
  • Vulnerable to assassins
  • Skill-shot-dependent abilities

Kog'Maw currently costs 2400 BE or 880 RP, making them reasonably priced for players building a champion pool. Players looking to master Kog'Maw should spend time learning their unique mechanics and optimal build paths for different matchups.

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