Source: Ranked + player metaPatch: 16.17Window: patchRegion: allRank: emerald_plusQueue: ranked_soloSample: 39Updated 9/11/2026, 10:14:15 PM
Confidence: Medium-3.8% vs 50%39 games
Lane phases
Levels 1–2
Teemo edge
Teemo has stronger early trades — respect all-ins.
Levels 3–5
Teemo edge
Kog'Maw needs to play safe until item spikes.
Level 6+
Teemo edge
Ultimate timing often swings the next two waves.
Mid / late
Even
If Kog'Maw reaches items, teamfights can neutralize the lane loser.
Why?
Sample-basedHard
- Sample win rate for Kog'Maw is 46.2% in this matchup.
- Teemo statistically wins more often in the current Emerald+ sample.
Treat this as a Hard matchup for Kog'Maw into Teemo — prioritize cooldown windows and jungle tracking.
Do
- Give up early shove if Teemo can all-in you.
- Track summoner spells and ultimate cooldowns before committing.
- Play for wave states that let you crash and reset safely.
Don't
- Don't overstay for a plate when behind.
- Don't force extended trades when key abilities are down.
- Don't ignore jungle timers when the lane is volatile.
Matchup build callout
Full builds →Most-played Kog'Maw page (ADC): Lethal Tempo Build · 44.4% WR · 45 games
Skill order: Q › E › W
Patch: 16.17Region: naRank: emerald_plusQueue: ranked_soloSample: 73Updated 9/11/2026, 9:58:36 PM