Viktor vs Kog'Maw
Skill matchup
Build vs Kog'Maw
Build adapted to this matchup
Recommended items for Viktor: Blackfire Torch, Lich Bane, Zhonya's Hourglass, Sorcerer's Shoes, Shadowflame, Rabadon's Deathcap, Luden's Echo, Dark Seal.
Starting items
Core build
Standard
Summoner spells
Anti CC
Other options
Power Spikes
Strength by game phase
Kog'Maw's abilities
Passive, spells and ultimate
4 seconds after dying, Kogmaw explodes, dealing true damage to surrounding enemies.
Cooldowns
Cooldowns by spell rank
| Level | Q | W | E | R |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 7s | 17s | 12s | – |
| 6 | 7s | 17s | 12s | 2s |
| 9 | 7s | 17s | 12s | 2s |
| 11 | 7s | 17s | 12s | 1.5s |
| 16 | 7s | 17s | 12s | 1s |
| 18 | 7s | 17s | 12s | 1s |
Playing as Viktor
Tips to maximize your impact
- Poke with your ray
Poke with Hextech Ray (E), fired in the direction you choose: it hits every enemy in its line, and its upgrade adds an aftershock in its wake.
- Siphon Power, then an auto
After Siphon Power (Q), land an auto within 4 seconds: it deals bonus magic damage, and the spell's shield covers you during the trade.
- Gravity Field, then your ray
Place Gravity Field (W) in your target's path, then fire Hextech Ray (E): the field slows them, and if they stay in it for 1.25 seconds, they're stunned.
- Choose your upgrades well
Glorious Evolution (passive) upgrades a spell every 100 Hex Fragments: Hextech Ray (E) to poke and clear, Siphon Power (Q) to survive, Gravity Field (W) to slow.
- Drop your storm on their group
Place Arcane Storm (R) on grouped enemies: it follows the champions it just damaged on its own, and you can recast it to move it.
Playing against Kog'Maw
How to counter and exploit weaknesses
- Engage when his W ends
Engage when Bio-Arcane Barrage (W) ends: his attack range drops back to 500, and the spell has a 17-second cooldown.
- Punish his lack of mobility
If you can engage, go for him: with no dash or leap, Kog'Maw can only back off on foot, and Void Ooze (E) is his only slow.
- Leave his R range at low health
Below 40% health, get out of range of Living Artillery (R): each shot then deals its max damage to you, and it reaches very far.
- Move away when he dies
When he dies, move away from him: Icathian Surprise (passive) makes him explode 4 seconds later, dealing true damage to nearby enemies.
Other Viktor matchups
Patch 16.21.1