Anivia vs Kog'Maw ADC Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Anivia vs Kog'Maw

Confidence mediumUpdated Jun 7, 2026

Overview

This lane turns on punishing Kog'Maw's lack of mobility during his (W) downtime with zone control.
Anivia wins extended trades by zoning with (R) and landing (Q)+(E) combos, while Kog'Maw relies on poke windows.
Hold wave near your side to deny Kog'Maw safe farm and force him into risky last hits.

Trading pattern

Punish Kog'Maw's last-hit attempts when (W) is down and enemy support cannot immediately trade back.
Use (W) terrain to block Kog'Maw's approach and force him into your (Q) stun for burst trades.
Back off if enemy support controls brush or threat zone, as single auto trades become too costly.

Danger windows

Avoid trading when (W) is active and his support is ready to peel or engage.
Do not step near low-health minions if (R) can execute poke from long range.
Be cautious when your flash is down, as your low mobility makes you vulnerable to all-ins.

Early game

Use the first three waves to thin caster minions and prepare for (Q) stun setup on Kog'Maw's last hits.
Avoid stepping forward when (W) is active, as his extended range punishes overextension.
Track enemy support position in brush before punishing Kog'Maw's last-hit animations to avoid countertrade.

Power spikes

After level 6 and first mana/AP item, pressure waves confidently as your damage and zoning improve.
Post-6, use (R) to zone Kog'Maw and force fights on your terms, limiting his safe farming.
Respect (W) uptime as his real DPS and poke window; avoid extended trades during it.

Win conditions

Convert zoning and poke into denying Kog'Maw farm and forcing him under tower before recalls.
Use wave crashes after item spikes to pressure plates and secure dragon vision control.
Scale into teamfights where your (R) zoning and burst combo can pick off Kog'Maw or his peel support.