Kog'Maw (Lion Dance Kog'Maw)

RP Cost: 975 RP

Release Date: February 10, 2011

Lion Dance Kog'Maw is a vibrant and festive skin that brings a touch of Chinese New Year celebration to the Rift. Released on February 10, 2011, this skin transforms the Voidborn champion into a colorful lion dancer, complete with intricate lion headgear and flowing robes. With its eye-catching design and playful animations, Lion Dance Kog'Maw is a popular choice among players who want to add a touch of whimsy to their gameplay.

The costume features Kog'Maw as a lion dancer, a traditional figure in Chinese culture associated with good luck and warding off evil spirits. The skin showcases Kog'Maw's playful nature, as he bounces and twirls around the battlefield, leaving a trail of confetti and streamers in his wake. The lion headgear is adorned with golden accents and vibrant colors, symbolizing prosperity and joy. The flowing robes add a sense of movement and grace to Kog'Maw's otherwise monstrous appearance.

In addition to the visual changes, Lion Dance Kog'Maw also features unique sound effects and animations. His abilities are accompanied by festive music and fireworks, adding to the overall celebratory atmosphere. When Kog'Maw activates his ultimate ability, Living Artillery, a burst of fireworks explodes from his mouth, creating a visually stunning display. These attention to detail and thematic elements make Lion Dance Kog'Maw a truly immersive and enjoyable skin to play with.

Now, let's delve into the story of Kog'Maw, the Voidborn champion. Kog'Maw is a creature from the Void, a dimension of chaos and darkness. Born with an insatiable hunger, Kog'Maw devours everything in his path, leaving only destruction in his wake. He is a mindless beast, driven solely by his instinct to consume. However, despite his monstrous nature, Kog'Maw possesses a childlike curiosity and innocence, making him an oddly endearing character.

In the game, Kog'Maw is classified as a marksman, specializing in dealing high amounts of damage from a distance. His passive ability, Icathian Surprise, allows him to explode upon death, dealing damage to nearby enemies. This makes him a dangerous threat even in defeat. Kog'Maw's Q ability, Caustic Spittle, allows him to spit a corrosive projectile at his enemies, reducing their armor and magic resist. His W ability, Bio-Arcane Barrage, empowers his basic attacks, increasing their range and dealing bonus magic damage based on the target's maximum health. Kog'Maw's E ability, Void Ooze, creates a trail of ooze that slows and damages enemies who walk over it. Finally, his ultimate ability, Living Artillery, allows him to launch long-range artillery strikes, dealing damage to enemies within a targeted area.

Kog'Maw's unique playstyle revolves around positioning and careful decision-making. As a squishy champion, he relies on his range and damage output to stay safe while dealing damage to his opponents. His W ability, Bio-Arcane Barrage, allows him to shred through tanks and high-health targets, making him a formidable late-game threat. However, Kog'Maw's lack of mobility and reliance on his team for protection can leave him vulnerable to assassins and divers.

In the lore of League of Legends, Kog'Maw is a terrifying force from the Void, unleashed upon the world by the malevolent entity known as Malzahar. He is a mindless creature, driven solely by his insatiable hunger. Kog'Maw's presence in the game reflects his chaotic and destructive nature, as he devours everything in his path. Despite his monstrous appearance, Kog'Maw's childlike innocence and curiosity make him an intriguing and somewhat sympathetic character.

On this page, you can find information and videos about all the appearances of Kog'Maw, including his base skin and other available skins. Whether you prefer the whimsical Lion Dance Kog'Maw or the more menacing Battlecast Kog'Maw, there is a skin to suit every player's taste. Explore the different looks and abilities of this unique champion and unleash the power of the Void on the Rift.