Varus vs Kog’Maw Counter Pick
Matchup Summary
What the Data Means
Varus is a marksman/mage hybrid, Kog’Maw a marksman/mage hybrid, and they meet in the ADC lane. 272 tracked games on 16.13.1 put Varus at a 38.6% win rate into Kog’Maw. A deficit of 11.4 points is what earns Kog’Maw its counter flag in this matchup.
physical damage sits on both sides of this lane, which simplifies what Varus and Kog’Maw build against each other. Level-one bases: Varus 600 HP / 24 armour / 30 MR, Kog’Maw 635 / 24 / 30. Level 18 armour lands at 92 for Varus and 100 for Kog’Maw.
This is a ranged mirror in terms of reach — 575 versus 500 — so spacing matters less than ability timing.
The exchange usually opens with Hail of Arrows (E) or Caustic Spittle (Q). Ultimates decide the rest — Chain of Corruption versus Living Artillery.
Difficulty ratings read 6/10 and 2/10, with Kog’Maw on the harder end — worth weighing before trusting the percentage. The 272-game sample behind Varus versus Kog’Maw is data rather than opinion.
FAQ
No — current data marks this as a counter matchup: Kog'Maw has the statistical edge. Varus wins 38.6% of the recorded games.
38.6% from Varus's perspective, measured on patch 16.13.1.
272 ranked games at Emerald rank and above, across all regions.
The current Varus build — items, runes and skill order from the same data set — is on the Varus build page.