Reindeer Kog’Maw

Reindeer Kog'Maw caught me completely off guard when I got it from a chest last week. After about 40 games with this festive void puppy, I can honestly say it's become my go to skin over Hextech and even Bee'Maw, which is saying something considering how much I loved those.

The W feels insanely smooth compared to base skin, and the candy cane particles on your autos make CSing way more satisfying than it should be. Your E spreads this satisfying snow effect that's actually clearer to see in river fights, which helped me zone their ADC during a crucial dragon contest yesterday. But what really sells this skin is the ult. Those jingling present bombs are probably the most tilting thing to face when you're getting artillery'd from two screens away. The sound alone makes enemies panic flash more often, and the cleaner animation actually helps you track where each R lands during those chaotic teamfights.

Compared to other Kog'Maw skins like Pug'Maw or Deep Sea, Reindeer brings better clarity without sacrificing the fun factor. It's purely cosmetic, no pay to win advantages here, but the visual improvements make it worth the 975 RP if you main the little guy. The recall animation where he becomes a sleigh is pure holiday magic, and hearing that festive music while backing never gets old.

Is Reindeer Kog'Maw worth it? If you're a Kog main who wants something that feels fresh without being too flashy, absolutely grab it. The skin aged surprisingly well for being part of the older Snowdown Showdown collection, and my experience with Reindeer Kog'Maw proves sometimes the best skins are the ones you never expected to love.