Kog'Maw is a powerful hypercarry marksman who excels at dealing high sustained damage from a safe distance. His unique ability set makes him particularly effective against tanks and high-health targets.

Passive - Icathian Surprise Upon death, Kog'Maw enters a 4-second zombie state with 40% bonus movement speed, after which he explodes to deal 140-650 true damage to nearby enemies.

Abilities:

• Q (Caustic Spittle): Grants passive attack speed and launches a projectile that reduces target's armor and magic resistance
• W (Bio-Arcane Barrage): Most crucial ability that temporarily increases attack range by 130-210 units and adds magic damage to basic attacks
• E (Void Sludge): Creates a damaging trail that slows enemies
• R (Living Artillery): Long-range artillery that deals increased damage to low-health targets, costs increasing mana with consecutive casts

Optimal Skill Order:

1. Prioritize W (Bio-Arcane Barrage)
2. Max Q second for attack speed bonus
3. Single point in E at level 4 or delay until level 8/13
4. Take R at levels 6, 11, and 16

Build Strategy:

• Focus on on-hit effects and attack speed
• Avoid crit-based items
• Manage mana carefully, limiting E and R usage
• Position safely and utilize maximum attack range
• Time W usage for maximum effectiveness

Starting Items:

• Doran's Blade + Health Potion

Core Items:

• Guinsoo's Rageblade
• Runaan's Hurricane
• Blade of the Ruined King

This build maximizes Kog'Maw's DPS potential while providing necessary survival tools through lifesteal and range management.

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