Nilah & Brand vs Kog'Maw & Nami
Bot Lane Matchup
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Who Wins
- You have kill pressure pre-6 if Brand lands abilities, but post-6 becomes challenging as Kog'Maw outranges you significantly and Nami's R counters your engage.
- The matchup shifts from favorable to difficult after level 6 due to range disadvantage.
Synergy & Trading
- Wait for Brand's W-Q combo to land before using Q to gap close, then maximize your passive healing with W while trading.
- Your E should be saved for dodging Nami's Q or escaping after trades, not for engaging unless the enemy is already low.
Wave Control/Roaming
- Focus on freezing near your tower to force Kog'Maw into dangerous positions for CS, as pushing leaves you vulnerable to poke.
- Only hard push when you have a clear advantage or need to recall, otherwise maintain wave control to enable all-ins.
Mistakes to Avoid
- Don't engage without Brand's abilities available, as you lack the burst to solo kill either enemy.
- Avoid using W aggressively for poke, as you need it defensively against their superior range and CC threats.
Created on 01/19/2026
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