- Win Rate
- 52.3%
- Pick Rate
- 2.0%
- Ban Rate
- 4.9%
Cho'Gath Top Counters & Lane Matchups
- Patch
- 26.19
- Games
- 4,013
- Lane
- Top
- Tier
- All Tiers
- Last Updated
- Oct 8, 2026 UTC
- Methodology
- Data Methodology
- Author
- Dakota Chinnick
Every Top lane opponent Cho'Gath faced in Patch 26.19, ranked: Teemo (56.3% win rate against Cho'Gath) and Mordekaiser (56.8%) are the hardest. See gold, CS and XP at 15 for all 41 matchups, find the best counter from your own champion pool, and learn how to play against Cho'Gath.
- Hardest counter
- Teemowins 56.3%
- Next hardest
- Mordekaiserwins 56.8%
- Biggest lane bully
- Illaoi+1,010 gold at 15
- Easiest matchup
- Malphiteyou win 63.8%
- Top lanes won at 15
- 44.0%
Who Counters Cho'Gath Top (Patch 26.19)
41 lane opponents · 3,321 gamesThe hardest Top matchups for Cho'Gath are Teemo (56.3% win rate against Cho'Gath), Mordekaiser (56.8%) and Dr. Mundo (58.9%). Illaoi is the biggest lane bully, finishing 15 minutes 1,010 gold ahead of Cho'Gath on average. Across the 41 matchups with lane data, Cho'Gath is clearly ahead in gold at 15 against 3 and clearly behind against 15. The easiest lane is Malphite: Cho'Gath wins 63.8%.
| Opponent | Their win rate | Gold @15 | CS @15 | XP @15 | Verdict | Games |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Teemo | 56.3% | −48 | +2.2 | −319 | Leans their way | 190 |
 Mordekaiser | 56.8% | +617 | +12.9 | +621 | Leans their wayWins lane | 162 |
 Dr. Mundo | 58.9% | +122 | +3.0 | +46 | Leans their way | 73 |
 Ornn | 59.4% | +79 | +0.8 | +310 | Leans their way | 64 |
 Pantheon | 59.6% | +482 | +7.0 | +355 | Leans their wayWins lane | 57 |
 Yorick | 54.7% | +210 | +3.0 | +15 | Leans their way | 137 |
 Illaoi | 54.2% | +1,010 | +28.5 | +752 | Leans their wayWins lane | 96 |
 Kled | 61.3% | +599 | +2.9 | +312 | Leans their way | 31 |
 Fiora | 53.9% | +467 | +9.1 | +220 | Leans their wayWins lane | 76 |
 Urgot | 55.0% | +179 | +1.8 | −42 | Leans their way | 60 |
 Sett | 49.2% | +598 | +6.9 | +301 | Wins lane | 183 |
 Gwen | 51.2% | +121 | +5.3 | −3 | Even | 82 |
 Volibear | 48.6% | +242 | +6.4 | −35 | Even | 142 |
 Tahm Kench | 54.2% | +67 | −4.7 | +377 | Leans their way | 48 |
 Camille | 52.5% | +213 | −0.1 | +142 | Leans their way | 59 |
 Heimerdinger | 54.8% | +605 | +21.0 | +661 | Leans their wayWins lane | 42 |
 Jayce | 56.3% | −353 | +4.6 | −631 | Leans their way | 32 |
 Garen | 46.3% | +513 | +9.4 | +272 | Leans your wayWins lane | 175 |
 Nasus | 46.2% | −497 | −11.7 | −358 | Leans your wayLoses lane | 143 |
 Gangplank | 47.5% | +465 | +5.3 | −11 | Leans your wayWins lane | 80 |
 Darius | 44.4% | +606 | +17.9 | +249 | Leans your wayWins lane | 144 |
 Tryndamere | 47.8% | +671 | +16.9 | +206 | Leans your wayWins lane | 69 |
 Kayle | 50.0% | −409 | −3.4 | −420 | Even | 48 |
 Aatrox | 47.8% | +300 | +8.2 | +268 | Leans your way | 67 |
 Yone | 44.6% | +245 | +9.5 | −72 | Leans your way | 112 |
 Sion | 48.1% | +78 | −0.2 | −45 | Even | 54 |
 Zaahen | 47.8% | +291 | +4.6 | +243 | Leans your way | 46 |
 Trundle | 44.1% | +459 | +6.0 | −117 | Leans your wayWins lane | 68 |
 Singed | 45.8% | +71 | +12.4 | −408 | Leans your way | 48 |
 Renekton | 42.9% | +609 | +15.2 | +324 | Leans your wayWins lane | 77 |
 Vayne | 47.1% | +18 | +6.7 | −316 | Leans your way | 34 |
 K'Sante | 44.7% | +124 | +3.9 | +213 | Leans your way | 38 |
 Gnar | 40.9% | +335 | +8.2 | +271 | Leans your way | 66 |
 Irelia | 41.0% | +792 | +25.3 | +173 | Leans your wayWins lane | 61 |
 Shen | 40.3% | +163 | −8.3 | +304 | Leans your way | 62 |
 Malphite | 36.2% | −709 | −20.8 | −556 | FavorableLoses lane | 130 |
 Ambessa | 41.5% | +557 | +10.5 | +593 | Leans your wayWins lane | 41 |
 Jax | 35.9% | +180 | +3.1 | +127 | Favorable | 92 |
 Riven | 37.8% | −588 | −13.5 | −788 | Leans your wayLoses lane | 45 |
 Olaf | 34.4% | −211 | +1.2 | −310 | Leans your way | 32 |
 Yasuo | 30.9% | +651 | +14.6 | +219 | FavorableWins lane | 55 |
Ranked solo and flex games where both champions played the same lane this patch. Win rate shown is the OPPONENT's. Lists rank by the 95% range of each win rate, so a handful of games cannot top the list; gold, CS and XP are the opponent's lead at 15:00.
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| Pick | Win rate vs Cho'Gath | Gold @15 | Games |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. Teemo | 56.3% | −48 | 190 |
| 2. Mordekaiser | 56.8% | +617 | 162 |
| 3. Dr. Mundo | 58.9% | +122 | 73 |
| 4. Ornn | 59.4% | +79 | 64 |
| 5. Pantheon | 59.6% | +482 | 57 |
Cho'Gath Lane Gold at 15 Minutes
Cho'Gath's gold lead or deficit at 15:00 against the twelve most common Top opponents. Right of the line, Cho'Gath is ahead; left, the opponent is.
From a champion selection perspective, the strongest Cho'Gath counters are Teemo, Mordekaiser, Dr. Mundo, and Ornn. These champions either out-trade Cho'Gath in lane, have abilities that negate Cho'Gath's core mechanics, or scale better into team fights. Teemo in particular exploits Cho'Gath's weaknesses by providing consistent pressure while being difficult to punish.
Beyond item builds and counter picks, successful counter play against Cho'Gath involves understanding Cho'Gath's power spikes and cooldown windows. Engage on Cho'Gath when key abilities are on cooldown, and coordinate with your team to focus Cho'Gath in team fights before Cho'Gath can output maximum damage. Vision control is also crucial when playing against Cho'Gath to avoid getting caught out of position. By combining proper defensive itemization with smart champion selection and strategic gameplay, you can effectively neutralize Cho'Gath's impact and secure victory.
When to Counter Cho'Gath - Game Phase Strategy
Cho'Gath may look for extended trades. Avoid long fights and kite with slows. Short trades favor you against sustained damage.
Cho'Gath becomes increasingly tanky mid game. Focus on kiting and percent health damage. Avoid fighting in choke points.
Cho'Gath is very durable late game. Use armor penetration or anti-tank items. Focus squishier targets first if Cho'Gath is too tanky.
Tips for Playing Against Cho'Gath
- Pick Teemo or similar champions with kits that exploit Cho'Gath's weaknesses
- Build Mercury's Treads or Hexdrinker early to reduce Cho'Gath's damage in lane
- Track Cho'Gath's cooldowns and engage when key abilities are unavailable
- Ward Cho'Gath's common roam paths and ping missing immediately
- Coordinate with your jungler to gank Cho'Gath during vulnerable windows
- Dodge Cho'Gath's skill shots by moving unpredictably
- All-in Cho'Gath when mana is low from spell rotations
Riot's tips for playing against Cho'Gath
- Purchasing a few HP items decreases the chances of Cho'Gath killing you quickly.
- Focus on preventing Cho'Gath from reaching his max size.
- Rupture has a smoke cloud indicating the area it will strike. Try to watch out for it to prevent Cho'Gath from being able to combo his abilities.
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What Cho'Gath Is Good Against
The Top opponents Cho'Gath beats most reliably this patch — the picks to look for when Cho'Gath is your champion.
| Opponent | Their win rate | Gold @15 | CS @15 | XP @15 | Verdict | Games |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Malphite | 36.2% | −709 | −20.8 | −556 | FavorableLoses lane | 130 |
| Jax | 35.9% | +180 | +3.1 | +127 | Favorable | 92 |
| Darius | 44.4% | +606 | +17.9 | +249 | Leans your wayWins lane | 144 |
| Shen | 40.3% | +163 | −8.3 | +304 | Leans your way | 62 |
| Gnar | 40.9% | +335 | +8.2 | +271 | Leans your way | 66 |
| Irelia | 41.0% | +792 | +25.3 | +173 | Leans your wayWins lane | 61 |
| Garen | 46.3% | +513 | +9.4 | +272 | Leans your wayWins lane | 175 |
| Yone | 44.6% | +245 | +9.5 | −72 | Leans your way | 112 |
| Renekton | 42.9% | +609 | +15.2 | +324 | Leans your wayWins lane | 77 |
| Nasus | 46.2% | −497 | −11.7 | −358 | Leans your wayLoses lane | 143 |
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Cho'Gath Counters FAQ - Patch 26.19
Who counters Cho'Gath?
In the Top lane this patch, the strongest counters to Cho'Gath are Teemo (56.3% over 190 games), Mordekaiser (56.8% over 162 games), Dr. Mundo (58.9% over 73 games), Ornn (59.4% over 64 games), Yorick (54.7% over 137 games).
What is Cho'Gath's hardest matchup?
Teemo. Cho'Gath wins only 43.7% of 190 lane games against Teemo and sits at +48 gold at 15 minutes.
What is Cho'Gath good against?
Cho'Gath's best Top matchups this patch are Malphite (63.8%), Jax (64.1%), Darius (55.6%), Shen (59.7%).
Who beats Cho'Gath in lane?
Measured by gold at 15 minutes, Cho'Gath's toughest lanes are Illaoi (+1,010 gold ahead), Irelia (+792 gold ahead), Tryndamere (+671 gold ahead).
Is Cho'Gath a lane bully?
No. Cho'Gath Top averages 236 less gold than the lane opponent at 15 minutes and is ahead at 15 in 44% of games — Cho'Gath plays for later fights.