Kog'Maw is a hypercarry marksman who excels at melting high-health targets with his powerful on-hit abilities and extended range.

Passive - Icathian Surprise After death, Kog'Maw can move for 4 seconds with 40% bonus movement speed before exploding, dealing 140-650 true damage to nearby enemies.

Q - Caustic Spittle

• Passive: Gains bonus attack speed
• Active: Fires a projectile that deals magic damage and reduces target's armor and magic resistance for 4 seconds

W - Bio-Arcane Barrage (Core Ability)

• Grants 130-210 bonus attack range (on top of 500 base range)
• Adds magic damage to auto attacks for 8 seconds
• Damage capped at 100 against minions/monsters

E - Void Ooze Fires a line of sludge that deals magic damage and slows enemies for 1 second

R - Living Artillery

• Launches long-range acid bombs every 2/1.5/1 seconds
• Deals increased damage to low-health targets (doubled under 40% HP)
• Each cast within 8 seconds costs 40 additional mana (max 400)

Optimal Skill Order:

1. W - Bio-Arcane Barrage (Max first)
2. Q - Caustic Spittle
3. R - Living Artillery (Level at 6/11/16)
4. E - Void Ooze (1 point early or delay until level 8-13)

Build Strategy:

• Focus on attack speed and on-hit items
• Critical strike items are not prioritized
• Limit E and R usage due to mana costs
• Play around W cooldown for maximum damage output
• Position safely and utilize maximum range advantage

Key Tips:

• W is your main damage window - coordinate fights around it
• Use passive attack speed from Q to enhance DPS
• Save mana for essential abilities (W and Q)
• Position carefully due to lack of mobility
• Excel at taking down high-health targets

Optimize your gameplay by focusing on proper positioning and W uptime while building attack speed-focused items to maximize your on-hit damage potential.

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