How to Play Timebreaker Cho'Gath
A stage-by-stage plan for Timebreaker Cho'Gath: opener, when to level and roll for Cho'Gath, and where to position the board.
- Tier
- C
- Top 4 rate
- 50.9%
- Avg place
- 4.14
- 1st place
- 9.2%
- Playstyle
- 1-cost reroll
- Games
- 22
How to level and roll with Timebreaker Cho'Gath
1-cost rerollTimebreaker Cho'Gath is a reroll comp: slow roll at level 5 from stage 3-1, keeping 50+ gold and rolling only the excess until Ezreal and Cho'Gath reach 3 stars. At level 5, each shop slot has a 45% chance to be a 1-cost.
| Stage | Level | Action | What to do |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2-1 | 4 | Level | Level to 4 and play your strongest pairs; slam an early item if it saves HP. |
| 2-5 | 5 | Level | Level to 5 and keep building interest toward 50 gold. |
| 3-1 | 5 | Slow roll | Stay at level 5: roll only the gold above 50 each round until Ezreal and Cho'Gath hit 3 stars. |
| 3-2 | 5 | Slow roll | Stay at level 5: roll only the gold above 50 each round until Ezreal and Cho'Gath hit 3 stars. |
| 4-1 | 7 | Level | Once your 3-stars are done, level up and add the units that complete your traits. |
| 4-5 | 8 | Level | Level to 8 for 4-cost upgrades and a stronger frontline. |
| 5-1 | 8 | Roll down | Roll for the last upgrades and finish the board around Cho'Gath. |
Timebreaker Cho'Gath early game and opener
Boards that lead into Timebreaker Cho'Gath at levels 4 to 7, taken from MetaBot Desktop round data — play the one closest to your shops.
4 games · 78% rounds won · 75% of units carry into the final compRolling odds for Timebreaker Cho'Gath
Your 3-star targets are Ezreal and Cho'Gath. Level 5 gives the best shop odds for them — use the calculator to see how much gold a 3-star costs.
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Timebreaker Cho'Gath positioning
A starting board for Timebreaker Cho'Gath. Drag units to adjust it, switch to the anti-assassin layout when the lobby has divers, and copy the Team Planner code into the TFT client.
- Corner Jhin on the back line and put Tahm Kench in front of it.
- Split Jhin and Milio across the back line so a single area spell can't hit both.
- Riven, Tahm Kench, and Maokai hold the front line — put the tankiest one opposite the enemy carry.
- Against assassins, step your carries up one row and leave Cho'Gath and Pantheon in the back corners as bait.
Positioning board
Drag a unit onto another hex to move it — dropping on a unit swaps them.
When to play Timebreaker Cho'Gath
Strengths
- Big power spike once Ezreal and Cho'Gath hit 3 stars
- Two damage threats (Cho'Gath and Ezreal) make itemizing flexible
- Rarely played, so its units are usually free
- Strong mid game once the reroll units are upgraded
Weaknesses
- Falls off hard if someone else is rerolling Ezreal and Cho'Gath
Strategic Tips
Economy
Reach 50 gold, then slow roll at level 5 with only the excess until Ezreal and Cho'Gath are 3-starred.
Itemization
Build Protector's Vow, Sunfire Cape, and Evenshroud on Cho'Gath.
When to pivot
Scout at 2-1 and 3-2: if two or more players hold your core units, or you haven't found any by 3-2, move into one of the comps on the Similar Comps tab instead of forcing Timebreaker Cho'Gath.
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How to play Timebreaker Cho'Gath – FAQ (TFT Set 17)
How do you play Timebreaker Cho'Gath?
Timebreaker Cho'Gath is a reroll comp: slow roll at level 5 from stage 3-1, keeping 50+ gold and rolling only the excess until Ezreal and Cho'Gath reach 3 stars. Corner Jhin on the back line and put Tahm Kench in front of it. Build Protector's Vow, Sunfire Cape, and Evenshroud on Cho'Gath.
When should I roll down for Timebreaker Cho'Gath?
Timebreaker Cho'Gath doesn't do one big roll down. Slow roll at level 5 from stage 3-1, rolling only the gold above 50 until Ezreal and Cho'Gath are 3-starred.
What level do you roll for Ezreal?
Slow roll for Ezreal at level 5, where its cost tier shows up most often in the shop. At level 5, each shop slot has a 45% chance to be a 1-cost.
Is Timebreaker Cho'Gath a reroll comp?
Yes. Timebreaker Cho'Gath wants Ezreal and Cho'Gath at 3 stars, so slow roll at level 5 with gold above 50 until you hit them.
How do you position Timebreaker Cho'Gath?
Corner Jhin on the back line and put Tahm Kench in front of it. Split Jhin and Milio across the back line so a single area spell can't hit both. Riven, Tahm Kench, and Maokai hold the front line — put the tankiest one opposite the enemy carry. Against assassins, step your carries up one row and leave Cho'Gath and Pantheon in the back corners as bait.
What is the best opener for Timebreaker Cho'Gath?
The most common level 4 board that turns into Timebreaker Cho'Gath is Ezreal, Gnar, Milio, and Pantheon (4 games tracked).