Patch 26.9 Data
Champion Matchups
Pick two champions and see who wins. Win rates, counters, and tips powered by live ranked data.
Champion 1
Vladimir
VS
Champion 2
Kog'Maw
vs

46.0%
Vladimir win rate vs Kog'Maw
Kog'Maw has the edge
152
Games Analyzed
46.0%
Vladimir WR
54.0%
Kog'Maw WR
-316
Avg Gold Diff @15
Vladimir
DamageAP
StyleSustained
RangeRanged
Difficulty***--
StrongLate game
RunesAery / Resolve
SummsFlash + Ghost
Kog'Maw
DamageMixed
StyleSustained
RangeRanged
Difficulty**---
StrongLate game
RunesLethal Tempo / Resolve
SummsFlash + Heal
Power Spike Timeline
Kog'Maw
Level 6
Vladimir
Level 9
Vladimir
2 items
Kog'Maw
2 items
Vladimir
3 items
Kog'Maw
3 items
How to Play This Matchup
Power Curve
Vladimir is strongest late game while Kog'Maw peaks late game. Play around your power window.
Mixed Resistances
Vladimir deals AP damage while Kog'Maw deals Mixed. Build resistances accordingly  don't stack the wrong type.
Mirror Playstyle
Both champions play a sustained style. The one with better execution and itemization wins. Focus on spacing and cooldown tracking.
Exploit Vladimir's Weakness
Vladimir's main weakness: Early game weak, grievous wounds, hard engage pre-pool. Play around this to maximize your advantage.
Vladimir Win Condition
Scale, E+R teamfight nuke, pool dodges everything, unkillable late
Kog'Maw Win Condition
W range + % HP shred, melt tanks, needs peel
Ghost Threat
Vladimir runs Ghost  they can run you down in extended chases. Respect their movement speed and don't overstay in trades.
Recommended Items
Vladimir

Hextech Rocketbelt
Core
Build every game

Rabadon's
Core
Build every game

Void Staff
Core
Build every game
Kog'Maw

Guinsoo's Rageblade
Core
Build every game

Blade of the Ruined King
Core
Build every game
Runaan's Hurricane
Core
Build every game

Mercury's Treads
Defensive
MR + tenacity vs Vladimir's AP damage and CC

Executioner's Calling
Counter
Grievous wounds to cut healing
Vladimir's Worst Matchups
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