How to Play Replicator Cho'Gath
A stage-by-stage plan for Replicator Cho'Gath: opener, when to level and roll for Cho'Gath, and where to position the board.
- Tier
- A
- Top 4 rate
- 78.3%
- Avg place
- 3.87
- 1st place
- 0.0%
- Playstyle
- 1-cost reroll
- Games
- 23
How to level and roll with Replicator Cho'Gath
1-cost rerollReplicator 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. |
Replicator Cho'Gath early game and opener
Boards that lead into Replicator 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 Replicator 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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Replicator Cho'Gath positioning
A starting board for Replicator 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 Karma on the back line and put The Mighty Mech in front of it.
- Split Karma and Kai'Sa across the back line so a single area spell can't hit both.
- Riven, The Mighty Mech, and Mordekaiser 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 Replicator Cho'Gath
Strengths
- Average place better than 68% 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 Spirit Visage, Steadfast Heart, and Gargoyle Stoneplate 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 Replicator Cho'Gath.
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How to play Replicator Cho'Gath – FAQ (TFT Set 17)
How do you play Replicator Cho'Gath?
Replicator 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 Karma on the back line and put The Mighty Mech in front of it. Build Spirit Visage, Steadfast Heart, and Gargoyle Stoneplate on Cho'Gath.
When should I roll down for Replicator Cho'Gath?
Replicator 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 Replicator Cho'Gath a reroll comp?
Yes. Replicator 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 Replicator Cho'Gath?
Corner Karma on the back line and put The Mighty Mech in front of it. Split Karma and Kai'Sa across the back line so a single area spell can't hit both. Riven, The Mighty Mech, and Mordekaiser 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 Replicator Cho'Gath?
The most common level 5 board that turns into Replicator Cho'Gath is Bel'Veth, Cho'Gath, Ezreal, Lissandra, and Mordekaiser (1 games tracked).