How to Play Dark Star Cho'Gath
A stage-by-stage plan for Dark Star Cho'Gath: opener, when to level and roll for Cho'Gath, and where to position the board.
- Tier
- C
- Top 4 rate
- 52.1%
- Avg place
- 3.70
- 1st place
- 9.0%
- Playstyle
- 1-cost reroll
- Games
- 23
How to level and roll with Dark Star Cho'Gath
1-cost rerollDark Star Cho'Gath is a reroll comp: slow roll at level 5 from stage 3-1, keeping 50+ gold and rolling only the excess until Cho'Gath and Lissandra 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 Cho'Gath and Lissandra hit 3 stars. |
| 3-2 | 5 | Slow roll | Stay at level 5: roll only the gold above 50 each round until Cho'Gath and Lissandra 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. |
Dark Star Cho'Gath early game and opener
Boards that lead into Dark Star Cho'Gath at levels 4 to 7, taken from MetaBot Desktop round data — play the one closest to your shops.
1 games · 100% rounds won · 60% of units carry into the final comp
1 games · 100% rounds won · 83% of units carry into the final compRolling odds for Dark Star Cho'Gath
Your 3-star targets are Cho'Gath and Lissandra. 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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Dark Star Cho'Gath positioning
A starting board for Dark Star 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 The Mighty Mech in front of it.
- Split Jhin and Karma across the back line so a single area spell can't hit both.
- The Mighty Mech, Mordekaiser, and Pantheon 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 Mordekaiser 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 Dark Star Cho'Gath
Strengths
- Average place better than 62% of comps of the same board size
- Big power spike once Cho'Gath and Lissandra hit 3 stars
- Two damage threats (Cho'Gath and Lissandra) make itemizing flexible
- Rarely played, so its units are usually free
Weaknesses
- Falls off hard if someone else is rerolling Cho'Gath and Lissandra
Strategic Tips
Economy
Reach 50 gold, then slow roll at level 5 with only the excess until Cho'Gath and Lissandra are 3-starred.
Itemization
Build Protector's Vow, Gargoyle Stoneplate, and Warmog's Armor 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 Dark Star Cho'Gath.
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How to play Dark Star Cho'Gath – FAQ (TFT Set 17)
How do you play Dark Star Cho'Gath?
Dark Star Cho'Gath is a reroll comp: slow roll at level 5 from stage 3-1, keeping 50+ gold and rolling only the excess until Cho'Gath and Lissandra reach 3 stars. Corner Jhin on the back line and put The Mighty Mech in front of it. Build Protector's Vow, Gargoyle Stoneplate, and Warmog's Armor on Cho'Gath.
When should I roll down for Dark Star Cho'Gath?
Dark Star 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 Cho'Gath and Lissandra are 3-starred.
What level do you roll for Cho'Gath?
Slow roll for Cho'Gath 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 Dark Star Cho'Gath a reroll comp?
Yes. Dark Star Cho'Gath wants Cho'Gath and Lissandra at 3 stars, so slow roll at level 5 with gold above 50 until you hit them.
How do you position Dark Star Cho'Gath?
Corner Jhin on the back line and put The Mighty Mech in front of it. Split Jhin and Karma across the back line so a single area spell can't hit both. The Mighty Mech, Mordekaiser, and Pantheon 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 Mordekaiser in the back corners as bait.
What is the best opener for Dark Star Cho'Gath?
The most common level 5 board that turns into Dark Star Cho'Gath is Bel'Veth, Cho'Gath, Ezreal, Lissandra, and Mordekaiser (1 games tracked).