Corki vs Kog'Maw ADC Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Corki vs Kog'Maw

Confidence highUpdated Jun 7, 2026

Overview

This lane turns on punishing Kog'Maw's last-hit attempts during his (W) windows before he scales.
Corki wins short trades with (Q) poke and post-6 (R) rockets, controlling wave states near mid lane.
Avoid extended early fights; prioritize stable wave states to reach item spikes safely.

Trading pattern

Hit Kog'Maw during last-hit animations when his (W) is active, only if enemy support can't immediately trade back.
Use (Q) and autos for short poke trades, preserving (W) for repositioning away from his extended range threat.
After level 6, layer (R) rockets to soften Kog'Maw before he can safely contest CS or trades.

Danger windows

Avoid stepping forward when (W) is active with peel support, as his DPS and range spike.
Do not use (W) aggressively without knowing enemy cooldowns; it leaves you vulnerable to all-in engages.
Respect enemy support control of brush or engage zones that can punish your last-hit punish attempts.

Early game

Use the first three waves to thin caster minions and punish Kog'Maw's last hits when his (W) is down.
Avoid using (W) forward early to prevent giving Kog'Maw's support an engage window.
Track support position to decide when to step up for poke or hold back to deny all-in risk.

Power spikes

Level 6 unlocks (R) rockets, shifting Corki's trades to repeated ranged poke; use this to pressure recalls and objectives.
First completed damage item increases poke threat, enabling safer wave pressure and punishing Kog'Maw's CS attempts.
Mid-game item spikes strengthen poke damage, forcing Kog'Maw to respect your range and reducing his effective trading windows.

Win conditions

Convert poke damage from (Q) and (R) into health leads that force Kog'Maw off waves for recalls.
Crash waves after item spikes to secure turret plates and dragon vision control.
Scale into mid-game fights where your poke and mobility allow safer positioning and objective siege against Kog'Maw's lower early agency.