Kog'Maw vs Kalista ADC Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Kog'Maw vs Kalista

Confidence highUpdated Jun 7, 2026

Overview

This lane turns on (W) uptime to contest Kalista's short-range auto trades.
Kog'Maw wins extended trades with (W) active and peel, while Kalista pressures early with hops and (E) stacks.
Hold wave near your side to punish Kalista's last-hit attempts and avoid her support engage windows.

Trading pattern

Trade only during (W) uptime to extend range and DPS against Kalista's short auto range.
Step forward to auto Kalista when she commits to last hits, but back off if enemy support controls brush or threat zone.
Use (Q) and (E) slows to punish Kalista's hop approach and reduce her ability to stack (E) safely.

Danger windows

(R) with support engage creates high kill threat; avoid stepping forward without peel ready.
When (W) is down, Kog'Maw loses range and becomes vulnerable to Kalista's hop and (E) stacks.
Large enemy waves force Kog'Maw to stand forward, increasing risk of Kalista's extended trades and support follow-up.

Early game

Use the first three waves to track (W) cooldown and avoid early trades without it.
Punish Kalista when she steps up for caster minions, but only if enemy support cannot immediately engage.
Keep wave thinned near your tower to reduce Kalista's hop angles and limit her (E) stacking.

Power spikes

(W) active: Enables Kog'Maw to contest CS and extended fights, forcing Kalista to respect your range.
Two on-hit items: Significantly boost DPS, allowing safe front-to-back fights and objective control.
Kalista's level 6 (R) engage: Requires caution and peeling to avoid sudden all-ins.

Win conditions

Survive early pressure and farm under peel to reach two-item on-hit spikes.
Use (W) windows to punish Kalista's last-hit attempts and force recalls or lost plates.
Leverage item spikes and peel to control dragon area and dominate front-to-back teamfights with sustained DPS.