Samira vs Kog'Maw ADC Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Samira vs Kog'Maw

Confidence mediumUpdated Jun 7, 2026

Overview

This lane turns on Samira blocking Kog'Maw's poke with (W) to enable safe engages.
Samira wins short trades with support CC and reset chains; Kog'Maw wins extended fights with (W) active.
Samira wants volatile fights after enemy cooldowns, while Kog'Maw aims to farm safely and scale.

Trading pattern

Block (R) poke with (W) before committing to trades.
Step forward to punish Kog'Maw's last-hit animation only if enemy support can't zone or trade back.
Avoid using (E) without a reset target; otherwise, you become vulnerable to kiting.

Danger windows

(W) uptime with peel support creates lethal poke and DPS windows; avoid stepping forward then.
Avoid engaging when your (W) is down as you can't block key projectiles.
Be cautious if enemy support controls brush or can follow your engage immediately, denying your reset chains.

Early game

Use first three waves to hold the wave near your side, denying Kog'Maw safe (W) uptime.
Punish Kog'Maw's last-hit attempts on caster minions when his support can't punish.
Avoid dashing in before your support lands CC or (W) is down to prevent countertrades.

Power spikes

Level 6 unlocks (R) for burst all-ins; wait for allied CC and stack Style before committing.
First completed damage item increases all-in threat and reset potential; force fights only with support setup.
(W) active is his main damage window; avoid extended fights during this to reduce his poke.

Win conditions

Convert support CC and (W) projectile blocks into all-ins to stack Style and secure resets.
Punish Kog'Maw's forced CS attempts during (W) downtime to build health and wave control leads.
Use lane pressure from kills or health leads to crash waves, take plates, and set up dragon control.