Is it me or is Kog Maw bulls!#t?

Occams Raiser·Dec 25, 2015·1 votes·278 views

I thought his speed double cap was awesome but then I saw that it does 55%. Isn't that in effect just putting his damage at normal but his speed is merely 2.5 (roughly)? You max him out to get what you would get on anyone else and other don't have hybrid builds or anything. From the higher ups in DIVS, why would I pick him instead of Vayne? I have just started ADCing and I was going to pick out of the norm but it seems there is little reason to pick him considering his speed is a gimmick. Is he only nasty standing behind THREE tanks or so?

When they did the marksman update I was geeked by the videos I saw on his speed. That quickly blew over and the wave of complaints set in.

6 Comments

Pierce The VealDec 25, 20151 votes

Yeah he basically gets rooted to deal 10% increased damage and apply on hit effects twice. The only way he isn't rooted is if you somehow can average above 600 actions per minute. Odds are someone that can move and use every auto as kog is scripting.

Occams RaiserDec 25, 20151 votes

Indeed.

RandomoniumDec 25, 20151 votes

This is a big reason why Kog has such a low win rate. In theory he's pretty awesome because he has huge range, max % health damage, and huge attack speed but if he doesn't get protection he's useless.

Don't underestimate the on hit damage though. Kog can put out some insane damage and melt towers if he doesn't get focused.

Occams RaiserDec 25, 20151 votes

which he will.

RandomoniumDec 25, 20151 votes

That's why you have to build a team comp around him which is why he is bad in solo Q. I predict some LCS teams will crush with him though.

Occams RaiserDec 25, 20151 votes

He just crushed me but my lane partner fed. he is pretty tight with some cc support to slow. It also helps when no one comes to gank him. glad I don't play ranked much