Kog'Maw is a potent hypercarry marksman who excels at melting high-health targets through his powerful on-hit focused kit.

Core Abilities Overview

Passive - Icathian Surprise Upon death, Kog'Maw moves 40% faster for 4 seconds before exploding, dealing 140-650 true damage to nearby enemies.

Q - Caustic Spittle

• Passively grants bonus attack speed
• Active: Fires a projectile that reduces enemy armor and magic resistance for 4 seconds

W - Bio-Arcane Barrage

• Most important ability
• Grants 130-210 bonus attack range (on top of 500 base range)
• Adds magic damage to auto attacks
• Lasts 8 seconds
• Damage capped at 100 against minions/monsters

E - Void Sludge

• Fires sludge that deals magic damage
• Slows enemies for 1 second
• Limited utility compared to other abilities

R - Living Artillery

• Launches acid balls every 2/1.5/1 seconds
• Deals bonus damage to low-health targets
• Each cast within 8 seconds costs 40 additional mana
• Reveals hit targets for 2 seconds

Optimal Ability Order

1. Max W (Bio-Arcane Barrage) first - primary damage source
2. Max Q (Caustic Spittle) second - provides crucial attack speed
3. Single point in E at level 4 (or delay until 8/13)
4. Level R whenever possible (6/11/16)

Build Strategy Focus on attack speed and on-hit effects rather than critical strike. Core items should enhance auto-attack damage and hit effects, as Kog'Maw's strength comes from his W ability's enhanced auto attacks.

Playstyle Tips

• Time fights around W availability
• Conserve mana by limiting E and R usage
• Position safely using extended range from W
• Focus on consistent auto-attacking over ability spam
• Coordinate with support for protection during vulnerable periods

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