Samira & Shen vs Kog'Maw & Brand
Bot Lane MatchupSamira vs Kog'Maw (with Shen & Brand) BOT matchup tips: who wins, how to trade, wave control and common mistakes.
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Who Wins
- You lose early poke trades but can win all-ins at level 2-3 if you dodge Brand Q and get on top of Kog'Maw.
- Post-6 you have strong kill pressure with R if you can stack passive, but Brand's CC makes this difficult.
Synergy & Trading
- Use minions and W to block Brand abilities, then E onto Kog'Maw when Brand abilities are on cooldown.
- Stack passive with Q poke and auto-attacks before committing to all-in with E-R combo.
Wave Control/Roaming
- Let the wave push to you early to avoid Brand's W harass, then look for all-in opportunities when the wave bounces back.
- Focus on short trades and passive stacking rather than extended farming.
Mistakes to Avoid
- Don't waste W defensively against Brand's W since it doesn't block the ability - save it for his Q or other projectiles.
- Never engage without passive stacks or when Brand has full combo available.
Created on 05/09/2026
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