Smolder vs Kog'Maw ADC Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Smolder vs Kog'Maw

Confidence mediumUpdated Jun 7, 2026

Overview

This lane turns on safe (Q) stacking versus (W) uptime for poke and DPS windows.
Smolder wins extended trades and scaling, Kog'Maw pressures only during (W) active windows.
Hold wave near your side to punish Kog'Maw's last hits and avoid his poke angles.

Trading pattern

Punish Kog'Maw stepping up for last hits only if enemy support cannot immediately trade back.
Use (W) poke when Kog'Maw stands near grouped minions or predictable CS paths.
Avoid trading when (W) is active and your (E) is down, as his DPS and range spike.

Danger windows

Avoid trading when (W) is active and his support can zone or engage.
Do not step into brush or river control if enemy support can follow with hooks or stuns.
Be cautious when (E) is down, as you lack escape and Kog'Maw can punish with (Q) and (E) slow.

Early game

Use first three waves to secure (Q) stacks without taking poke from (W) or (R).
Avoid stepping forward for low-health caster minions if enemy support controls brush or threat zone.
Respect level 2 power spikes by holding (E) for escape, not aggressive trades.

Power spikes

Prioritize safe (Q) stack thresholds to increase poke and execute pressure, forcing Kog'Maw to respect.
Level 6 (R) lets you swing low-health trades and punish dives with healing and damage.
(W) active window demands spacing back; trade only when it is down to reduce his threat.

Win conditions

Convert safe (Q) stacking into CS leads and plate pressure by punishing Kog'Maw's last-hit attempts.
Use (R) to protect stacks and swing fights around dragon or turret dives.
Reach scaling thresholds to outpoke and execute Kog'Maw in teamfights, leveraging your mobility and healing.