Kog'Maw vs Zeri ADC Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Kog'Maw vs Zeri

Confidence highUpdated Jun 7, 2026

Overview

This lane turns on managing (W) uptime to punish Zeri's predictable CS paths.
Kog'Maw wins extended trades with (W) active and support peel; Zeri thrives in long fights near walls.
Hold wave near your side to reduce (E) dash escape and poke angles with (W).

Trading pattern

Punish Zeri's last-hit attempts when (W) is active and enemy support cannot immediately trade back.
Use (E) slow to kite and create space before activating (W) for extended trades.
Avoid trading when (W) is down or if enemy support controls brush or engage zones.

Danger windows

Avoid stepping forward when (E) dash is available with nearby walls for escape.
Respect enemy support presence controlling brush or engage zones during your (W) downtime.
Do not fight when (W) is down without peel; you're vulnerable to Zeri's poke and mobility.

Early game

Use the first three waves to hold near your tower and punish Zeri's last hits during (W) windows.
Avoid pushing early to deny Zeri wall access for (E) and reduce her mobility.
Track support position to know when you can safely step up for caster minion last-hit punishes.

Power spikes

(W) active: grants extended range and DPS, enabling safe trades and last-hit punish windows.
First on-hit item: increases damage to punish Zeri's low mobility and extended fights.
Two-item spike: front-to-back fights become heavily favored if you have peel and (W) uptime.

Win conditions

Survive early lane by punishing Zeri's CS during (W) uptime and avoiding bad trades.
Convert health and CS leads into crashing waves to take plates and dragon control.
Group with peel support post-spikes to shred frontlines and kite around Zeri's mobility in teamfights.