Here are the reasons why Kog'Maw, once a bottom-tier champion, could become a hot pick in the upcoming update.
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In recent seasons, Kog'Maw has been almost forgotten in all tournaments, with a dismal pick rate in ranked play. The reason is the meta leaning towards high-skill carries and better team-carrying capabilities, especially in terms of mobility - something that Kog'Maw can't fulfill.
Therefore, Riot Games has to bring him back with a buff, both to diversify the meta and to rescue one of their spiritual offspring:
- Internal: Movement speed increased from 0-40% to 10-50%
- E Slow Ratio: 30/35/40/45/50% increased to 40/45/50/55/60%
- Minimum R Execute Ratio: Increased from 65% to 75%
- Q Ability now has reduced cast time based on attack speed.
With these upgrades, the once formidable machine gun that terrorized opponents in the mid-game onward may make a comeback. The increased slow effect will also improve his kiting, compensating for his lack of mobility.
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