Kog'Maw ADC counters Smolder hard (45.0% win rate) based on 689 games. This matchup is really difficult for Smolder players.
View detailed statistics below: items, runes, and counter builds for Smolder ADC vs Kog'Maw ADC in patch 15.17 (25.17), including win rates and pick rates. With proper study, this can improve your chances of victory up to 71.3% in this matchup.
Meta staple Smolder (9.1% pick rate, 9th most popular out of 32 ADC champions) rarely faces off-meta Kog'Maw (2.7% pick rate). However, even uncommon picks can cheese unprepared players, so basic matchup knowledge provides valuable insurance. Every edge matters: In this tough matchup, the proven Arcane Comet + Manaflow Band combination (50.3% win rate) plus optimal itemization Essence Reaver, Infinity Edge, Rapid Firecannon, and Ionian Boots of Lucidity boosts your chances from 45.0% to 71.3% - potentially game-changing.
Survive and scale: Smolder faces both matchup (45.01%) and farming disadvantages (7.19 vs 7.36/min). With a 0.17 CS/min deficit, prioritize safe farming and jungle assistance. Damage doesn't equal wins: Smolder outputs more damage (892 vs 1/min, 2nd place) but still loses the matchup. The issue likely lies in survivability, mobility, or damage timing rather than raw output. Strong individual performance: Smolder maintains better KDA (2.50, 10th place vs 21st for Kog'Maw), but loses the matchup overall. High KDA without wins suggests difficulty translating individual advantages into victory conditions.
| Versus | |
|---|---|---|
| A+ | Tier | S |
| 45.0% | Matchup Winrate | 55.0% |
| 51.73% | Role Winrate | 53.07% |
| #10 | Winrate Rank | #2 |
| 9.1% | Pickrate | 2.7% |
| 2.5 | Average KDA | 2.3 |
| 448 | Gold per Minute | 461 |
| 7.19 | CS/Min | 7.36 |
| 0.32 | Wards per Minute | 0.31 |
| 892 | Damage per Minute | 1 |
Difficult matchup requiring deep understanding of game mechanics and flawless execution. Patience and proper macro play are the keys to victory in this confrontation.
Except for rare builds, Smolder deals physical damage. Focus on eliminating enemy carries. Kog'Maw has mixed damage, be careful as it may be harder to defend if the opponent gets ahead or plays aggressively.
Consider the farming superiority demonstrated by Kog'Maw, ranking 8th (versus 13th for Smolder) in farming efficiency among champions in this role. This means the opponent can build gold advantages more quickly. Meanwhile, their lower KDA (2.3 versus 2.5) suggests they are less effective in team fights.
In this difficult confrontation, it is critically important for the Smolder player to avoid attempts to force trades and all-ins with the Kog'Maw player, as the matchup requires a patient and calculated approach. Extended trades without clear tactical advantage often lead to unfavorable consequences, and ignoring opportunities to receive team support can be a fatal mistake for game progression.
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