Kog'Maw vs Xayah ADC Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Kog'Maw vs Xayah

Confidence highUpdated Jun 7, 2026

Overview

This lane turns on (W) uptime to punish Xayah's last-hit approach and extended trades.
Kog'Maw wins extended fights with (W) active and peel, while Xayah controls space with feathers and roots.
Hold wave near your side to deny Xayah feather setup and reduce her root threat.

Trading pattern

Trade during (W) uptime by autoing Xayah when she steps forward for CS if support threat is low.
Use (E) slow to kite and punish Xayah when she chases through your zone or mispositions near feathers.
Avoid trading when (W) is down or if enemy support controls brush and can punish your step forward.

Danger windows

Avoid fighting when (W) is down as your range and damage drop sharply, making you vulnerable.
Respect (E) root when she positions feathers along your expected path or during support engages.
Beware of enemy support engaging through brush or river when your peel is unavailable or (W) is down.

Early game

Use the first three waves to farm safely and avoid stepping into feather lines for root risk.
Punish Xayah's last hits only when (W) is active and enemy support can't immediately trade back.
Watch for low-health caster minions to step up and auto Xayah during her last-hit animations.

Power spikes

(W) active: increases your range and DPS window, letting you contest CS and extended trades.
First on-hit item: significantly boosts your damage, making front-to-back fights heavily favored.
Two on-hit items: turn you into a hypercarry able to shred tanks and outscale Xayah's DPS.

Win conditions

Survive lane with strong (W) trades to build CS leads and reach key on-hit item spikes.
Use wave control to deny Xayah feather placement and force her under tower before recalls.
Rely on peel support and (W) range to dominate front-to-back fights and secure dragon objectives.