By GamGem ResearchLast updated 18 Oct 2026

Kog'Maw Draft Guide
Wild Rift pick, ban and counter-pick read — the Mouth of the Abyss.
Counter-pick only. Kog'Maw is a poor blind pick — wait for the enemy lane, or bans, before you lock it.
- Blind safety39/100
- Ban rank#8 of 142
- Pick rank#78 of 142
- Dragon standing#13 of 22
Who breaks a blind Kog'Maw
Any one of them in the enemy draft drops Kog'Maw’s blind safety from 39 to 24; Kog'Maw’s blind floor is 39.3%.
If the enemy locks Kog'Maw
The assistant’s best answer in each lane Kog'Maw plays, with Kog'Maw entered as the enemy pick.
| Lane | Best pick | Backup | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dragon | Smolder | Kalista | 84/100 |
| Mid | Vel'Koz | Ryze | 91/100 |
Drafting around Kog'Maw
Kog'Maw leaves the team’s damage balanced, so any damage type fits next. Best pick for each lane Kog'Maw does not play:
| Lane | Best pick | Backup | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baron | Ryze | Kayle | 86/100 |
| Jungle | Nidalee | Wukong | 92/100 |
| Support | Vel'Koz | Bard | 91/100 |
