Cho'Gath TFT champion portrait - Set 4
Avg Place
4.31
1st Place
11.8%
Top 4
54.0%
Pick Rate
1.7%

Cho'GathTFT Build

Set 4
SetSet 16
Matches732,372
TierAll Tiers
RankAll Ranks
Last UpdatedFeb 3, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Best Cho'Gath build for TFT Set 4 with 63.6% top 4 rate. Top items: Protector's Vow, Ionic Spark, and Adaptive Helm. Learn optimal components & itemization strategy.

Set 4 Cho'Gath builds: Bramble Vest, Dragon's Claw, Warmog's Armor (63.58% top four rate, +9.56% difference); Gargoyle Stoneplate, Spirit Visage, Warmog's Armor (55.37% top four rate, +1.35% difference); Gargoyle Stoneplate, Sunfire Cape, Warmog's Armor (52.45% top four rate, -1.57% difference)

Avg Placement:3.64
Top 4 Rate:63.58%
Top 4 Diff:+9.56%
1st Place Rate:19.65%
Pick Rate:1.41%
Avg Placement:4.07
Top 4 Rate:55.37%
Top 4 Diff:+1.35%
1st Place Rate:18.18%
Pick Rate:0.99%
Avg Placement:4.33
Top 4 Rate:52.45%
Top 4 Diff:-1.57%
1st Place Rate:16.78%
Pick Rate:1.17%

Cho'Gath Component Priority Order in Set 4

When playing Cho'Gath in TFT Set 4, prioritize collecting Chain Vest, Negatron Cloak, Giant's Belt from the carousel and item drops. Tear of the Goddess and Sparring Gloves 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 6 builds
3
Giant's Belt - Priority 3 component for Cho'Gath in TFT
Giant's BeltFound in 5 builds
4
Tear of the Goddess - Priority 4 component for Cho'Gath in TFT
Tear of the GoddessFound in 3 builds
5
Sparring Gloves - Priority 5 component for Cho'Gath in TFT
Sparring GlovesFound in 3 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 Protector's Vow, Steadfast Heart, Sunfire Cape, which are core items for maximizing Cho'Gath's effectiveness.

Negatron Cloak

Negatron Cloak is the 2nd priority component for Cho'Gath, appearing in 6 of the top item builds. This component builds into Ionic Spark, Adaptive Helm, Dragon's Claw, which are core items for maximizing Cho'Gath's effectiveness.

Giant's Belt

Giant's Belt is the 3rd priority component for Cho'Gath, appearing in 5 of the top item builds. This component builds into Spirit Visage, Sunfire Cape, Evenshroud, 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 4

RecommendedCho'Gath is a solid itemization choice in Set 4. With optimal items, Cho'Gath achieves up to +9.6% top four rate improvement over the base rate of 54.0%. While not the highest-scaling carry, itemizing Cho'Gath provides meaningful performance gains.

When Itemized (Avg)

Top 4 Rate53.7%
Top 4 Diff vs Base-0.3%
Avg Placement4.27
1st Place Rate14.0%

Base Champion Stats

Base Top 4 Rate54.0%
Best Build Diff+9.6%
Champion Cost4-cost
Builds Analyzed5

Key Factors for Cho'Gath Itemization in Set 4

Good Item Scaling

Cho'Gath's optimal items provide +9.6% top four rate improvement—solid but not exceptional scaling.

Most Builds Underperform

3 out of 5 builds show negative performance compared to base rate, indicating poor item synergy.

High-Cost Carry Design

As a 4-cost champion, Cho'Gath has high base stats and powerful abilities designed to scale with items.

Cho'Gath Itemization Data Analysis

Our analysis of Cho'Gath itemization in TFT Set 4 examines 5 item builds to determine how effectively this champion scales with items. Cho'Gath has a base top four rate of 54.0%, and we compare each item build's performance against this baseline to measure itemization value.

The best Cho'Gath item build achieves a 63.6% top four rate, representing a +9.6% difference from the base rate. 1 builds show 5-10% improvement, 1 builds show 0-5% improvement, and 3 builds actually underperform the baseline. On average across all analyzed builds, itemized Cho'Gath achieves 53.7% top four rate (-0.3% vs base) with 4.27 average placement.

For players aiming to win lobbies, itemized Cho'Gath achieves a 14.0% first place rate. This provides reasonable first place upside while maintaining consistent top four finishes.

When to Itemize Cho'Gath

  • When Cho'Gath fits naturally into your composition's traits
  • When you have item components that build Cho'Gath's best items
  • When Cho'Gath is your primary late-game carry option

When NOT to Itemize Cho'Gath

  • When your team composition has a higher-scaling primary carry
  • When Cho'Gath's optimal items don't match your available components

Best Cho'Gath Items in TFT Set 4

The best Cho'Gath item is Protector's Vow with a 69.58% win rate (+15.56% vs base), 16.22% first place rate, and 3.67% pick rate. The most popular is Warmog's Armor with a 12.86% pick rate and 58.01% win rate. Ionic Spark has the highest first place rate at 17.02%. The top three Cho'Gath items are Protector's Vow, Ionic Spark, and Adaptive Helm.

Rank
Item
Components
Rating
Top 4 Rate
Top 4 Diff
1st Place Rate
Pick Rate
Matches
Tear of the GoddessChain Vest
A69.58%+15.56%16.22%3.67%733
Needlessly Large RodNegatron Cloak
A67.54%+13.52%17.02%3.26%650
Negatron CloakTear of the Goddess
B66.95%+12.93%15.98%2.38%475
4
Chain VestSparring Gloves
B65.12%+11.10%15.74%3.23%645
5
Tear of the GoddessGiant's Belt
B63.77%+9.75%14.57%7.95%1,587
6
Chain VestGiant's Belt
B60.91%+6.89%14.30%7.74%1,545
7
Chain VestChain Vest
B60.88%+6.86%15.01%5.94%1,186
8
Negatron CloakNegatron Cloak
B60.03%+6.01%15.25%6.57%1,311
9
Negatron CloakGiant's Belt
B60.00%+5.98%15.95%2.05%410
10
Sparring GlovesSparring Gloves
B59.97%+5.95%16.08%3.37%672
11
Giant's BeltGiant's Belt
B58.01%+3.99%13.53%12.86%2,567
12
Chain VestNegatron Cloak
B53.09%-0.93%13.41%11.02%2,200

Best Cho'Gath Artifact Items in TFT Set 4

The best Cho'Gath artifact item is Zhonya's Paradox with a 76.47% win rate (+22.45% vs base), 20.56% first place rate, and 0.09% pick rate. The most popular is Horizon Focus with a 0.59% pick rate and 74.58% win rate. Horizon Focus has the highest first place rate at 24.31%. The top three Cho'Gath artifact items are Zhonya's Paradox, Horizon Focus, and The Indomitable.

Rank
Item
Rating
Top 4 Rate
Top 4 Diff
1st Place Rate
Pick Rate
Matches
A76.47%+22.45%20.56%0.09%17
A74.58%+20.56%24.31%0.59%118
A71.43%+17.41%20.80%0.39%77
4A68.27%+14.25%20.26%0.52%104
5B66.67%+12.65%14.13%0.08%15
6A65.85%+11.83%21.96%0.21%41
7A65.71%+11.69%18.63%0.35%70
8A64.41%+10.39%17.85%0.30%59
9A63.41%+9.39%19.98%0.21%41
10A62.32%+8.30%20.64%0.35%69
11A62.11%+8.09%19.97%0.48%95
12A57.89%+3.87%19.85%0.10%19
13A50.00%-4.02%16.90%0.06%12
14A47.37%-6.65%20.15%0.10%19

Best Cho'Gath Radiant Items in TFT Set 4

The best Cho'Gath radiant item is Radiant Sunfire Cape with a 92.31% win rate (+38.29% vs base), 13.84% first place rate, and 0.07% pick rate. The most popular is Radiant Warmog's Armor with a 0.34% pick rate and 73.13% win rate. Radiant Spirit Visage has the highest first place rate at 15.22%. The top three Cho'Gath radiant items are Radiant Sunfire Cape, Radiant Warmog's Armor, and Radiant Bramble Vest.

Rank
Item
Rating
Top 4 Rate
Top 4 Diff
1st Place Rate
Pick Rate
Matches
B92.31%+38.29%13.84%0.07%13
B73.13%+19.11%14.45%0.34%67
B66.67%+12.65%13.64%0.06%12
4B63.16%+9.14%12.97%0.10%19
5B59.38%+5.35%15.22%0.16%32
6B50.00%-4.02%14.55%0.11%22
7B50.00%-4.02%14.73%0.09%18
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Cho'Gath Set 4 Build - Frequently Asked Questions

What is Cho'Gath's best build in Set 4?

The best Cho'Gath build in Set 4 is Bramble Vest, Dragon's Claw, and Warmog's Armor with a 63.58% top four rate, 19.65% first place rate, and 3.64 average placement. This build is picked 1.41% of the time.

What is the best item for Cho'Gath?

The best item for Cho'Gath is Protector's Vow with a 69.58% win rate. This item is picked 3.67% of the time and has won 510 matches across 733 games.

Which item is most popular on Cho'Gath?

Warmog's Armor is the most popular item on Cho'Gath with a 12.86% pick rate. This item maintains a 58.01% win rate and has been used in 2,567 matches.

What are the top 3 items for Cho'Gath?

The top 3 items for Cho'Gath are Protector's Vow, Ionic Spark, and Adaptive Helm with an average win rate of 68.02%. 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 13,981 total matches. Protector's Vow has the most wins with 510 victories.

Should I always build Protector's Vow on Cho'Gath?

While Protector's Vow has the highest win rate at 69.58%, the best Cho'Gath build depends on your team composition, available components, and game situation. Consider Protector's Vow, Ionic Spark, and Adaptive Helm as strong alternatives based on what items you can build.

What components should I prioritize for Cho'Gath in TFT Set 4?

The top components to prioritize for Cho'Gath in Set 4 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 4, 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 4?

Cho'Gath is a recommended itemization choice in TFT Set 4. Cho'Gath's best item build achieves a +9.6% top four rate improvement over the base rate of 54.0%. Proper itemization significantly boosts performance.

Is Cho'Gath a good item holder in TFT Set 4?

Cho'Gath is an excellent item holder and primary carry in TFT Set 4. With optimal items, Cho'Gath achieves +9.6% 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 4?

When properly itemized, Cho'Gath achieves an average top four rate of 53.7% in TFT Set 4, which is -0.3% compared to the base rate of 54.0%. The best Cho'Gath item build reaches 63.6% top four rate with a 3.64 average placement.

What is the best Cho'Gath emblem?

The best Cho'Gath emblem is Duelist Emblem with a 71.43% win rate. This emblem is picked 0.04% of the time and has been used in 7 matches.

What is the top Cho'Gath radiant item?

The top Cho'Gath radiant item is Radiant Sunfire Cape with a 92.31% win rate. This radiant item is picked 0.07% of the time and has been used in 13 matches.

What is the best Cho'Gath artifact?

The best Cho'Gath artifact is Wit's End with a 100.00% win rate. This artifact item is picked 0.03% of the time and has been used in 6 matches.