Kog'Maw is a hypercarry marksman who excels at melting tough targets with his powerful on-hit damage and long-range abilities.

Core Abilities

• Passive (Icathian Surprise): After death, Kog'Maw moves for 4 seconds with 40% bonus speed before exploding to deal 140-650 true damage.

• Q (Caustic Spittle): Grants passive attack speed. When activated, fires a projectile that deals magic damage and reduces target's armor and magic resistance for 4 seconds.

• W (Bio-Arcane Barrage): Key ability that grants 130-210 bonus attack range and deals bonus magic damage on hits for 8 seconds. Damage is capped against minions/monsters.

• E (Void Sludge): Fires a line of sludge dealing magic damage and applying a 1-second slow.

• R (Living Artillery): Launches long-range acid balls every 2/1.5/1 seconds, dealing magic damage increased against low-health targets. Each cast within 8 seconds costs additional mana.

Optimal Skill Order

1. Max W first (Bio-Arcane Barrage)
2. Max Q second (Caustic Spittle)
3. Single point in E at level 4 or delay until 8/13
4. Take R at levels 6, 11, and 16

Build Strategy

Kog'Maw excels with on-hit builds focusing on attack speed items that enhance his W ability. Critical strike items are generally not prioritized.

Core playstyle revolves around:

• Maximizing W uptime for optimal damage
• Managing mana usage (limit E and R casts)
• Positioning at maximum range during fights
• Coordinating with supports for protection

Pro Tip: Bio-Arcane Barrage (W) is your primary damage window - coordinate fights around its availability and position carefully to maximize its range advantage.

Guide by Christian "Relentless" Ruppelt - Master 270LP

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