Xayah vs Kog'Maw ADC Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Xayah vs Kog'Maw

Confidence highUpdated Jun 7, 2026

Overview

This lane turns on Xayah setting feathers to punish Kog'Maw's forced path for last hits.
Xayah wins short trades by rooting Kog'Maw through feathers, but Kog'Maw outscales in extended fights with (W).
Control wave near midline to deny Kog'Maw safe farming windows and force him into feather lines.

Trading pattern

Set feathers with (Q) and autos before Kog'Maw last-hits, then punish with (E) root if he crosses feather lines.
Step forward to auto or poke during (W) downtime, but back off if enemy support threatens engage.
Use (R) to dodge (R) poke or support engage, preserving it for the real all-in window.

Danger windows

(W) active window greatly extends his range and DPS; avoid extended trades during this time.
Enemy support controlling brush or immediate follow-up disables safe last-hit punish windows.
(R) poke combined with support engage cooldowns creates high-risk moments to step forward.

Early game

Hold wave near midlane to place feathers through Kog'Maw's last-hit path on caster minions.
Punish Kog'Maw's last hits when he walks up, only if enemy support can't immediately countertrade.
Avoid pushing early if support can't contest brush or zone enemy support from engaging.

Power spikes

Level 6 (R) lets Xayah deny Kog'Maw's all-in and punish chases through feathers, shifting trade safety.
First completed marksman item increases poke and feather threat, enabling safer last-hit punishments.
Two-item spike boosts sustained DPS, allowing Xayah to control front-to-back fights and punish overcommits.

Win conditions

Convert feather roots into CS leads by punishing Kog'Maw's last-hit attempts near midlane.
Use item spikes and (R) to force Kog'Maw off waves, securing turret plates and dragon vision.
Scale into teamfights where self-peel and feather control enable safe DPS, punishing Kog'Maw's lack of mobility.