Cho'GathTFT Build
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2 CostBest Cho'Gath build for TFT Set 16 with 51.9% top 4 rate. Top items: Thief's Gloves, Steadfast Heart, and Protector's Vow. Learn optimal components & itemization strategy.
Set 16 Cho'Gath builds: Sunfire Cape, Spirit Visage, Warmog's Armor (51.91% top four rate, +4.71% difference); Bramble Vest, Dragon's Claw, Spirit Visage (45.71% top four rate, -1.49% difference); Gargoyle Stoneplate, Sunfire Cape, Warmog's Armor (42.48% top four rate, -4.72% difference)
Cho'Gath Component Priority Order in Set 16
When playing Cho'Gath in TFT Set 16, prioritize collecting Chain Vest, Negatron Cloak, Giant's Belt from the carousel and item drops. Sparring Gloves and Tear of the Goddess are also valuable secondary components. These components build into Cho'Gath's highest win rate items and will help you secure consistent top four placements. Focus on slamming items early using these components rather than holding for perfect items, as tempo is crucial for maintaining a healthy economy.
Why These Components for Cho'Gath?
Chain Vest is the 1st priority component for Cho'Gath, appearing in 6 of the top item builds. This component builds into Steadfast Heart, Protector's Vow, Bramble Vest, which are core items for maximizing Cho'Gath's effectiveness.
Negatron Cloak is the 2nd priority component for Cho'Gath, appearing in 5 of the top item builds. This component builds into Dragon's Claw, Evenshroud, Ionic Spark, which are core items for maximizing Cho'Gath's effectiveness.
Giant's Belt is the 3rd priority component for Cho'Gath, appearing in 5 of the top item builds. This component builds into Evenshroud, Warmog's Armor, Spirit Visage, which are core items for maximizing Cho'Gath's effectiveness.
Cho'Gath Carousel & Item Drop Tips
- Early Game (Stage 1-2): Prioritize Chain Vest on the first carousel if available, as it builds into Cho'Gath's best-in-slot items.
- Mid Game (Stage 3-4): Look for Chain Vest or Negatron Cloak to complete your core items. Don't greed for perfect components—slam items to preserve HP.
- Late Game (Stage 5+): Use any remaining components to build utility items or complete Cho'Gath's secondary items for maximum power.
Should You Itemize Cho'Gath in Set 16
When Itemized (Avg)
Base Champion Stats
Key Factors for Cho'Gath Itemization in Set 16
Even Cho'Gath's best item build only provides +4.7% improvement, suggesting items have limited impact on this champion.
4 out of 5 builds show negative performance compared to base rate, indicating poor item synergy.
Even when itemized, Cho'Gath only achieves 4.78 average placement.
As a 2-cost champion, Cho'Gath is easier to 3-star. When 3-starred with proper items, low-cost carries can be very effective.
Cho'Gath Itemization Data Analysis
Our analysis of Cho'Gath itemization in TFT Set 16 examines 5 item builds to determine how effectively this champion scales with items. Cho'Gath has a base top four rate of 47.2%, and we compare each item build's performance against this baseline to measure itemization value.
The best Cho'Gath item build achieves a 51.9% top four rate, representing a +4.7% difference from the base rate. 1 builds show 0-5% improvement, and 4 builds actually underperform the baseline. On average across all analyzed builds, itemized Cho'Gath achieves 42.3% top four rate (-4.9% vs base) with 4.78 average placement.
Itemized Cho'Gath has a 8.2% first place rate, suggesting the champion is better suited for consistent top four finishes rather than winning lobbies outright.
✓When to Itemize Cho'Gath
- When Cho'Gath's perfect items naturally come together
- When your primary carry options aren't hitting
- As a temporary item holder before transitioning to a stronger carry
✗When NOT to Itemize Cho'Gath
- When you have a clear path to a higher-scaling carry
- When the lobby is heavily contesting Cho'Gath
- When you can't realistically 3-star Cho'Gath
Best Cho'Gath Items in TFT Set 16
The best Cho'Gath item is Thief's Gloves with a 48.60% win rate (+1.40% vs base), 15.95% first place rate, and 5.61% pick rate. The most popular is Gargoyle Stoneplate with a 11.09% pick rate and 40.01% win rate. Evenshroud has the highest first place rate at 16.74%. The top three Cho'Gath items are Thief's Gloves, Steadfast Heart, and Protector's Vow.
Rank | Item | Components | Rating | Top 4 Rate | Top 4 Diff | 1st Place Rate | Pick Rate | Matches |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | B | 48.60% | +1.40% | 15.95% | 5.61% | 2,720 | ||
 | B | 47.95% | +0.75% | 15.39% | 3.62% | 1,756 | ||
 | B | 46.02% | -1.18% | 16.04% | 3.88% | 1,884 | ||
| 4 | | B | 44.72% | -2.48% | 15.12% | 5.35% | 2,596 | |
| 5 |  | B | 44.10% | -3.10% | 14.91% | 5.39% | 2,617 | |
| 6 |  | A | 43.42% | -3.78% | 16.74% | 3.51% | 1,702 | |
| 7 | | B | 42.93% | -4.27% | 13.98% | 9.71% | 4,710 | |
| 8 | | B | 42.14% | -5.06% | 14.34% | 9.35% | 4,537 | |
| 9 |  | A | 41.06% | -6.14% | 16.01% | 2.95% | 1,432 | |
| 10 | | B | 40.60% | -6.60% | 14.73% | 10.08% | 4,892 | |
| 11 | | B | 40.01% | -7.19% | 13.48% | 11.09% | 5,381 |
Best Cho'Gath Artifact Items in TFT Set 16
The best Cho'Gath artifact item is Eternal Pact with a 60.00% win rate (+12.80% vs base), 19.61% first place rate, and 0.03% pick rate. The most popular is Horizon Focus with a 0.20% pick rate and 54.17% win rate. Horizon Focus has the highest first place rate at 23.50%. The top three Cho'Gath artifact items are Eternal Pact, Lightshield Crest, and Horizon Focus.
Rank | Item | Rating | Top 4 Rate | Top 4 Diff | 1st Place Rate | Pick Rate | Matches |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A | 60.00% | +12.80% | 19.61% | 0.03% | 15 | ||
| A | 58.23% | +11.03% | 22.39% | 0.16% | 79 | ||
| A | 54.17% | +6.97% | 23.50% | 0.20% | 96 | ||
| 4 | A | 52.54% | +5.34% | 21.15% | 0.12% | 59 | |
| 5 | A | 47.27% | +0.07% | 21.87% | 0.11% | 55 | |
| 6 | A | 42.86% | -4.34% | 23.40% | 0.03% | 14 | |
| 7 | A | 40.91% | -6.29% | 21.78% | 0.05% | 22 | |
| 8 | A | 40.63% | -6.58% | 19.08% | 0.13% | 64 | |
| 9 | A | 40.00% | -7.20% | 20.97% | 0.07% | 35 | |
| 10 | A | 40.00% | -7.20% | 18.73% | 0.02% | 10 | |
| 11 | A | 36.99% | -10.21% | 19.59% | 0.15% | 73 | |
| 12 | A | 31.58% | -15.62% | 17.83% | 0.04% | 19 | |
| 13 | A | 30.00% | -17.20% | 20.22% | 0.02% | 10 | |
| 14 | B | 25.00% | -22.20% | 16.43% | 0.04% | 20 | |
| 15 | A | 22.22% | -24.98% | 17.75% | 0.09% | 45 | |
| 16 | A | 9.09% | -38.11% | 23.21% | 0.02% | 11 |
Best Cho'Gath Radiant Items in TFT Set 16
The best Cho'Gath radiant item is Radiant Crownguard with a 72.73% win rate (+25.53% vs base), 15.78% first place rate, and 0.02% pick rate. The most popular is Radiant Thief's Gloves with a 0.17% pick rate and 37.80% win rate. Radiant Nashor's Tooth has the highest first place rate at 19.22%. The top three Cho'Gath radiant items are Radiant Crownguard, Radiant Blue Buff, and Radiant Nashor's Tooth.
Rank | Item | Rating | Top 4 Rate | Top 4 Diff | 1st Place Rate | Pick Rate | Matches |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B | 72.73% | +25.53% | 15.78% | 0.02% | 11 | ||
| A | 60.00% | +12.80% | 18.54% | 0.02% | 10 | ||
| A | 50.00% | +2.80% | 19.22% | 0.02% | 12 | ||
| 4 | B | 43.75% | -3.45% | 15.11% | 0.03% | 16 | |
| 5 | B | 41.03% | -6.17% | 16.44% | 0.08% | 39 | |
| 6 | B | 40.74% | -6.46% | 13.79% | 0.06% | 27 | |
| 7 | B | 37.80% | -9.40% | 15.57% | 0.17% | 82 | |
| 8 | B | 36.36% | -10.84% | 13.78% | 0.02% | 11 | |
| 9 | B | 35.71% | -11.49% | 15.73% | 0.06% | 28 | |
| 10 | B | 30.00% | -17.20% | 16.26% | 0.02% | 10 | |
| 11 | B | 25.00% | -22.20% | 14.57% | 0.05% | 24 | |
| 12 | B | 23.81% | -23.39% | 14.33% | 0.04% | 21 | |
| 13 | B | 18.18% | -29.02% | 17.67% | 0.02% | 11 | |
| 14 | A | 10.00% | -37.20% | 16.32% | 0.02% | 10 | |
| 15 | B | 8.33% | -38.87% | 14.22% | 0.02% | 12 |
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Cho'Gath Set 16 Build - Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cho'Gath's best build in Set 16?
The best Cho'Gath build in Set 16 is Sunfire Cape, Spirit Visage, and Warmog's Armor with a 51.91% top four rate, 11.45% first place rate, and 4.40 average placement. This build is picked 0.18% of the time.
What is the best item for Cho'Gath?
The best item for Cho'Gath is Thief's Gloves with a 48.60% win rate. This item is picked 5.61% of the time and has won 1,322 matches across 2,720 games.
Which item is most popular on Cho'Gath?
Gargoyle Stoneplate is the most popular item on Cho'Gath with a 11.09% pick rate. This item maintains a 40.01% win rate and has been used in 5,381 matches.
What are the top 3 items for Cho'Gath?
The top 3 items for Cho'Gath are Thief's Gloves, Steadfast Heart, and Protector's Vow with an average win rate of 47.52%. These items provide the highest performance across different team compositions and game situations.
How many matches do the Cho'Gath item builds have?
The Cho'Gath item builds are based on 36,476 total matches. Thief's Gloves has the most wins with 1,322 victories.
Should I always build Thief's Gloves on Cho'Gath?
While Thief's Gloves has the highest win rate at 48.60%, the best Cho'Gath build depends on your team composition, available components, and game situation. Consider Thief's Gloves, Steadfast Heart, and Protector's Vow as strong alternatives based on what items you can build.
What components should I prioritize for Cho'Gath in TFT Set 16?
The top components to prioritize for Cho'Gath in Set 16 are Chain Vest, Negatron Cloak, and Giant's Belt. These components appear most frequently in Cho'Gath's highest win rate item builds. Chain Vest is the #1 priority component, appearing in 6 of Cho'Gath's top item builds.
What should I pick on carousel for Cho'Gath in TFT?
When playing Cho'Gath in TFT Set 16, prioritize Chain Vest on the first carousel as it builds into Cho'Gath's best-in-slot items. Secondary priorities include Negatron Cloak and Giant's Belt. These components give you the flexibility to build Cho'Gath's optimal items.
Should I itemize Cho'Gath in TFT Set 16?
Cho'Gath is a low priority for itemization in TFT Set 16. Cho'Gath's best item build achieves a +4.7% top four rate improvement over the base rate of 47.2%. Consider using items on other carries in your composition.
Is Cho'Gath a good item holder in TFT Set 16?
Cho'Gath can serve as a temporary item holder in TFT Set 16, but consider transferring items to a stronger carry later. The +4.7% improvement with items is modest.
What is Cho'Gath's top 4 rate with items in TFT Set 16?
When properly itemized, Cho'Gath achieves an average top four rate of 42.3% in TFT Set 16, which is -4.9% compared to the base rate of 47.2%. The best Cho'Gath item build reaches 51.9% top four rate with a 4.40 average placement.
What is the best Cho'Gath emblem?
The best Cho'Gath emblem is Warden Emblem with a 57.14% win rate. This emblem is picked 0.33% of the time and has been used in 161 matches.
What is the top Cho'Gath radiant item?
The top Cho'Gath radiant item is Radiant Deathblade with a 83.33% win rate. This radiant item is picked 0.01% of the time and has been used in 6 matches.
What is the best Cho'Gath artifact?
The best Cho'Gath artifact is Eternal Pact with a 60.00% win rate. This artifact item is picked 0.03% of the time and has been used in 15 matches.