Cho'Gath TFT champion portrait - Set 16
Avg Place
4.65
1st Place
10.4%
Top 4
46.6%
Pick Rate
7.4%

Cho'GathTFT Build

Set 16
SetSet 16
Matches732,372
TierAll Tiers
RankAll Ranks
Last UpdatedFeb 3, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Best Cho'Gath build for TFT Set 16 with 61.0% top 4 rate. Top items: Thief's Gloves, Steadfast Heart, and Evenshroud. Learn optimal components & itemization strategy.

Set 16 Cho'Gath builds: Bramble Vest, Gargoyle Stoneplate, Warmog's Armor (60.98% top four rate, +14.41% difference); Dragon's Claw, Sunfire Cape, Spirit Visage (51.69% top four rate, +5.12% difference); Gargoyle Stoneplate, Spirit Visage, Warmog's Armor (49.78% top four rate, +3.21% difference)

Avg Placement:4.45
Top 4 Rate:60.98%
Top 4 Diff:+14.41%
1st Place Rate:2.44%
Pick Rate:0.15%
Avg Placement:4.49
Top 4 Rate:51.69%
Top 4 Diff:+5.12%
1st Place Rate:5.62%
Pick Rate:0.16%
Avg Placement:4.67
Top 4 Rate:49.78%
Top 4 Diff:+3.21%
1st Place Rate:4.85%
Pick Rate:0.42%

Cho'Gath Component Priority Order in Set 16

When playing Cho'Gath in TFT Set 16, prioritize collecting Chain Vest, Negatron Cloak, Sparring Gloves from the carousel and item drops. Giant's Belt 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.

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Chain Vest - Priority 1 component for Cho'Gath in TFT
Chain VestFound in 6 builds
2
Negatron Cloak - Priority 2 component for Cho'Gath in TFT
Negatron CloakFound in 5 builds
3
Sparring Gloves - Priority 3 component for Cho'Gath in TFT
Sparring GlovesFound in 3 builds
4
Giant's Belt - Priority 4 component for Cho'Gath in TFT
Giant's BeltFound in 5 builds
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Tear of the Goddess - Priority 5 component for Cho'Gath in TFT
Tear of the GoddessFound in 2 builds

Why These Components for Cho'Gath?

Chain Vest

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

Negatron Cloak is the 2nd priority component for Cho'Gath, appearing in 5 of the top item builds. This component builds into Evenshroud, Dragon's Claw, Ionic Spark, which are core items for maximizing Cho'Gath's effectiveness.

Sparring Gloves

Sparring Gloves is the 3rd priority component for Cho'Gath, appearing in 3 of the top item builds. This component builds into Thief's Gloves, Steadfast Heart, 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

High PriorityCho'Gath is a high-priority itemization target in Set 16. The best Cho'Gath item build achieves a 61.0% top four rate, which is +14.4% higher than Cho'Gath's base rate of 46.6%. Proper itemization significantly boosts performance.

When Itemized (Avg)

Top 4 Rate49.4%
Top 4 Diff vs Base+2.8%
Avg Placement4.67
1st Place Rate6.6%

Base Champion Stats

Base Top 4 Rate46.6%
Best Build Diff+14.4%
Champion Cost2-cost
Builds Analyzed5

Key Factors for Cho'Gath Itemization in Set 16

Excellent Item Scaling

Cho'Gath's best item build provides +14.4% top four rate improvement. This is exceptional item scaling.

Weak Average Placement

Even when itemized, Cho'Gath only achieves 4.67 average placement.

Low-Cost Reroll Potential

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 46.6%, and we compare each item build's performance against this baseline to measure itemization value.

The best Cho'Gath item build achieves a 61.0% top four rate, representing a +14.4% difference from the base rate. 1 out of 5 builds show 10%+ improvement over baseline, 1 builds show 5-10% improvement, 1 builds show 0-5% improvement, and 2 builds actually underperform the baseline. On average across all analyzed builds, itemized Cho'Gath achieves 49.4% top four rate (+2.8% vs base) with 4.67 average placement.

Itemized Cho'Gath has a 6.6% 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 you find Cho'Gath early and can build around it as your primary carry
  • When you have the optimal item components (check the Component Priority section above)
  • When the lobby isn't heavily contesting Cho'Gath's key items
  • When you can commit to 3-starring Cho'Gath through slow rolling

When NOT to Itemize Cho'Gath

  • When another carry in your comp scales better with the same items
  • When you're pivoting to a different composition mid-game

Best Cho'Gath Items in TFT Set 16

The best Cho'Gath item is Thief's Gloves with a 52.34% win rate (+5.77% vs base), 16.08% first place rate, and 5.29% pick rate. The most popular is Gargoyle Stoneplate with a 11.18% pick rate and 40.62% win rate. Ionic Spark has the highest first place rate at 17.02%. The top three Cho'Gath items are Thief's Gloves, Steadfast Heart, and Evenshroud.

Rank
Item
Components
Rating
Top 4 Rate
Top 4 Diff
1st Place Rate
Pick Rate
Matches
Sparring GlovesSparring Gloves
B52.34%+5.77%16.08%5.29%2,140
Chain VestSparring Gloves
B51.64%+5.07%15.74%3.62%1,464
Negatron CloakGiant's Belt
B48.17%+1.60%15.95%3.45%1,393
4
Negatron CloakNegatron Cloak
B47.68%+1.11%15.25%5.54%2,238
5
Tear of the GoddessChain Vest
A46.84%+0.27%16.22%3.71%1,501
6
Needlessly Large RodNegatron Cloak
A46.62%+0.05%17.02%3.15%1,274
7
Tear of the GoddessGiant's Belt
B45.43%-1.14%14.57%9.49%3,837
8
Chain VestChain Vest
B45.01%-1.56%15.01%5.62%2,273
9
Giant's BeltGiant's Belt
B44.54%-2.03%13.53%10.22%4,129
10
Chain VestGiant's Belt
B41.71%-4.86%14.30%10.23%4,133
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Chain VestNegatron Cloak
B40.62%-5.95%13.41%11.18%4,518

Best Cho'Gath Artifact Items in TFT Set 16

The best Cho'Gath artifact item is Silvermere Dawn with a 52.38% win rate (+5.81% vs base), 21.96% first place rate, and 0.05% pick rate. The most popular is Horizon Focus with a 0.24% pick rate and 48.48% win rate. Horizon Focus has the highest first place rate at 24.31%. The top three Cho'Gath artifact items are Silvermere Dawn, Lightshield Crest, and The Indomitable.

Rank
Item
Rating
Top 4 Rate
Top 4 Diff
1st Place Rate
Pick Rate
Matches
A52.38%+5.81%21.96%0.05%21
A51.11%+4.54%20.64%0.11%45
A50.63%+4.06%20.80%0.20%79
4A48.48%+1.91%24.31%0.24%99
5A42.86%-3.71%19.97%0.14%56
6A42.86%-3.71%17.85%0.07%28
7A40.00%-6.57%18.63%0.16%65
8A39.62%-6.95%20.26%0.13%53
9A37.50%-9.07%20.15%0.04%16
10A25.00%-21.57%19.98%0.08%32
11B19.05%-27.52%14.13%0.05%21
12A16.67%-29.90%16.90%0.04%18

Best Cho'Gath Radiant Items in TFT Set 16

The best Cho'Gath radiant item is Radiant Ionic Spark with a 66.67% win rate (+20.10% vs base), 16.93% first place rate, and 0.04% pick rate. The most popular is Radiant Thief's Gloves with a 0.14% pick rate and 32.73% win rate. The top three Cho'Gath radiant items are Radiant Ionic Spark, Radiant Warmog's Armor, and Radiant Spirit Visage.

Rank
Item
Rating
Top 4 Rate
Top 4 Diff
1st Place Rate
Pick Rate
Matches
B66.67%+20.10%16.93%0.04%15
B58.33%+11.76%14.45%0.06%24
B55.17%+8.60%15.22%0.07%29
4B54.55%+7.98%14.73%0.08%33
5B50.00%+3.43%13.61%0.02%10
6B43.75%-2.82%13.64%0.04%16
7B37.93%-8.64%13.84%0.07%29
8B32.73%-13.84%14.55%0.14%55
9A26.67%-19.90%16.83%0.04%15
10B25.93%-20.64%12.97%0.07%27
11B25.00%-21.57%14.34%0.04%16
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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 Bramble Vest, Gargoyle Stoneplate, and Warmog's Armor with a 60.98% top four rate, 2.44% first place rate, and 4.45 average placement. This build is picked 0.15% of the time.

What is the best item for Cho'Gath?

The best item for Cho'Gath is Thief's Gloves with a 52.34% win rate. This item is picked 5.29% of the time and has won 1,120 matches across 2,140 games.

Which item is most popular on Cho'Gath?

Gargoyle Stoneplate is the most popular item on Cho'Gath with a 11.18% pick rate. This item maintains a 40.62% win rate and has been used in 4,518 matches.

What are the top 3 items for Cho'Gath?

The top 3 items for Cho'Gath are Thief's Gloves, Steadfast Heart, and Evenshroud with an average win rate of 50.72%. 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 30,785 total matches. Thief's Gloves has the most wins with 1,120 victories.

Should I always build Thief's Gloves on Cho'Gath?

While Thief's Gloves has the highest win rate at 52.34%, the best Cho'Gath build depends on your team composition, available components, and game situation. Consider Thief's Gloves, Steadfast Heart, and Evenshroud 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 high priority itemization target in TFT Set 16. Cho'Gath's best item build achieves a +14.4% top four rate improvement over the base rate of 46.6%. Proper itemization significantly boosts performance.

Is Cho'Gath a good item holder in TFT Set 16?

Cho'Gath is an excellent item holder and primary carry in TFT Set 16. With optimal items, Cho'Gath achieves +14.4% top four rate improvement, making it worthwhile to commit items to this champion.

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 49.4% in TFT Set 16, which is +2.8% compared to the base rate of 46.6%. The best Cho'Gath item build reaches 61.0% top four rate with a 4.45 average placement.

What is the best Cho'Gath emblem?

The best Cho'Gath emblem is Bruiser Emblem with a 58.19% win rate. This emblem is picked 1.48% of the time and has been used in 598 matches.

What is the top Cho'Gath radiant item?

The top Cho'Gath radiant item is Radiant Red Buff with a 80.00% win rate. This radiant item is picked 0.01% of the time and has been used in 5 matches.

What is the best Cho'Gath artifact?

The best Cho'Gath artifact is Zhonya's Paradox with a 83.33% win rate. This artifact item is picked 0.01% of the time and has been used in 6 matches.