Cho'Gathvs Darius
Cho'Gath vs Darius is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.4. Darius wins with a 52.5% win rate (+5.0%) over Cho'Gath based on 139 games. Darius wins the early laning phase while Cho'Gath scales better into the late game. Below you'll find the best Cho'Gath build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Cho'Gath vs Darius matchup.
Cho'Gath Matchup Breakdown
Use the dropdown to select an opponent and see a detailed breakdown of how Cho'Gath performs against them. You'll get head-to-head win rates, laning stats, the best build and runes for the matchup, and early vs late game analysis — all based on real ranked data.
Darius(47.5%)Who Wins the Cho'Gath vs Darius Matchup?
Cho'Gath vs Darius Matchup Summary
The Cho'Gath vs Darius matchup is a moderate matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 139 recent matches analyzed, Darius wins with a 52.5% win rate compared to Cho'Gath's 47.5%, giving Darius a 5.0 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Darius controls the early laning stage, but Cho'Gath outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Darius needs to press advantages before Cho'Gath reaches their power spikes, while Cho'Gath should focus on safe farming and hitting key item breakpoints. The most significant statistical gap is in crowd control, where Cho'Gath leads by 1.5s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. While Darius is slightly favored, Cho'Gath can absolutely win this lane through smart trading patterns and wave management. Focus on playing around your cooldowns, conceding CS only when necessary, and capitalizing on Darius's mistakes. Understanding these matchup dynamics is essential for champion select decisions and in-game strategy when facing this lane opponent.
Cho'Gath vs Darius Laning Phase Breakdown
Darius is favored during the laning phase against Cho'Gath, winning 3 out of 5 key stat categories. Darius holds advantages in farming, damage and gold income, making them the stronger laner in this matchup.
Best Cho'Gath Build Against Darius
Boots of Swiftness is the optimal boots choice against Darius, providing the mobility and stats Cho'Gath needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Cho'Gath against Darius are Riftmaker, Force of Nature and Dead Man's Plate. This combination gives Cho'Gath an effective balance of damage, survivability, and utility for the matchup. This build performs exceptionally well, achieving a 100.0% win rate across 3 games — well above average and making it the top item path against Darius. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Cho'Gath vs Darius matchup.
Early Game vs Late Game
Cho'Gath42.0%Darius58.0%Cho'Gath50.6%Darius49.4%Darius dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 58.0% win rate — a 16.0 percentage point lead over Cho'Gath. This lopsided early game means Darius can dictate the pace of the lane from level 1, controlling trades, wave state, and river priority.
Late game (25+ minutes) is equally balanced, with Cho'Gath at 50.6% win rate — only 1.1 points ahead of Darius. Team fight execution and macro play determine the winner at this stage, not champion matchup advantage.
The power dynamics shift as the game progresses — Darius has the edge early, but Cho'Gath gradually takes over. However, the margins are slim enough that either champion can win at any stage with the right plays. Focus on taking advantages when you have them rather than waiting for a specific game phase.
Best Cho'Gath Runes Against Darius
Resolve
Inspiration
The Resolve and Inspiration rune setup gives Cho'Gath the best tools to compete against Darius in this difficult matchup, compensating for the statistical disadvantages with optimal rune synergies.
Cho'Gath matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.4. The table below shows Cho'Gath's win rate, gold difference, and performance stats against every champion in the current meta. Click any champion name to see a detailed head-to-head breakdown including the best Cho'Gath build, runes, laning stats, and early vs late game analysis for that specific matchup.
Opponent | Win Rate | Matches | CS/min | DMG/min | Gold/game | Early WR | Late WR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 47.93% | 171 | 5.9 | 839 | 11,441 | 50.0% | 46.3% | |
| 40.12% | 168 | 5.3 | 815 | 11,602 | 33.3% | 44.9% | |
| 52.44% | 166 | 5.6 | 804 | 12,722 | 50.0% | 53.9% | |
| 57.67% | 163 | 6.4 | 881 | 12,178 | 61.8% | 54.0% | |
| 49.03% | 155 | 5.5 | 1,092 | 11,957 | 40.0% | 54.7% | |
| 43.05% | 151 | 6.1 | 960 | 12,273 | 36.8% | 46.8% | |
| 48.98% | 147 | 6.4 | 822 | 11,885 | 42.6% | 53.5% | |
| 57.75% | 142 | 6.4 | 811 | 12,156 | 59.7% | 55.7% | |
| 47.48% | 139 | 5.6 | 789 | 11,891 | 42.0% | 50.6% | |
| 59.56% | 137 | 6.2 | 819 | 12,650 | 57.8% | 60.4% | |
| 46.46% | 127 | 5.3 | 810 | 11,675 | 51.8% | 42.3% | |
| 43.44% | 123 | 6.1 | 811 | 11,290 | 40.0% | 46.8% | |
| 39.66% | 117 | 5.2 | 877 | 11,411 | 37.7% | 41.3% | |
| 45.95% | 112 | 6.0 | 655 | 11,811 | 45.0% | 46.5% | |
| 48.62% | 110 | 5.8 | 794 | 11,626 | 51.0% | 46.5% | |
| 47.22% | 108 | 6.2 | 875 | 11,467 | 48.8% | 46.1% | |
| 48.51% | 102 | 6.0 | 849 | 11,629 | 46.3% | 50.0% | |
| 53.47% | 102 | 6.5 | 1,009 | 12,564 | 52.6% | 54.0% | |
| 45.45% | 101 | 4.6 | 791 | 11,653 | 40.8% | 50.0% | |
| 55.21% | 96 | 6.1 | 814 | 11,925 | 55.8% | 54.7% | |
| 48.94% | 94 | 5.4 | 815 | 11,866 | 47.1% | 50.0% | |
| 49.44% | 89 | 6.4 | 825 | 12,177 | 51.2% | 47.8% | |
| 38.82% | 85 | 5.7 | 844 | 11,312 | 28.9% | 46.8% | |
| 60.71% | 85 | 6.3 | 747 | 11,795 | 61.1% | 60.4% | |
| 51.22% | 82 | 6.3 | 818 | 12,114 | 53.1% | 50.0% | |
| 49.38% | 81 | 6.0 | 782 | 11,618 | 46.0% | 52.3% | |
| 49.35% | 79 | 5.3 | 941 | 10,585 | 37.8% | 60.0% | |
| 58.23% | 79 | 6.1 | 804 | 12,095 | 45.2% | 66.7% | |
| 50.65% | 78 | 5.9 | 814 | 11,814 | 57.6% | 45.5% | |
| 48.05% | 77 | 6.7 | 854 | 12,235 | 51.5% | 45.5% | |
| 42.11% | 76 | 5.8 | 732 | 10,810 | 35.1% | 48.7% | |
| 56.76% | 75 | 5.6 | 876 | 11,821 | 58.6% | 55.6% | |
| 54.05% | 74 | 5.7 | 786 | 11,297 | 60.5% | 47.2% | |
| 62.86% | 70 | 3.3 | 787 | 12,986 | 78.1% | 50.0% | |
| 52.46% | 62 | 6.1 | 897 | 12,074 | 46.4% | 57.6% | |
| 41.94% | 62 | 1.5 | 709 | 13,017 | 28.0% | 51.4% | |
| 58.06% | 62 | 6.1 | 807 | 11,601 | 56.0% | 59.5% | |
| 43.55% | 62 | 5.9 | 689 | 12,933 | 33.3% | 48.8% | |
| 49.15% | 60 | 6.2 | 802 | 10,975 | 53.1% | 44.4% | |
| 52.54% | 60 | 5.8 | 784 | 11,762 | 66.7% | 42.9% | |
| 40.68% | 59 | 5.6 | 679 | 10,872 | 42.9% | 38.7% | |
| 59.32% | 59 | 4.9 | 739 | 11,889 | 66.7% | 54.3% | |
| 40.00% | 55 | 5.0 | 875 | 11,984 | 41.9% | 37.5% | |
| 47.17% | 53 | 3.5 | 876 | 12,159 | 41.7% | 51.7% | |
| 38.46% | 53 | 4.9 | 644 | 11,126 | 25.0% | 50.0% | |
| 52.94% | 52 | 4.7 | 857 | 11,583 | 47.8% | 57.1% | |
| 52.94% | 51 | 2.3 | 793 | 12,843 | 60.0% | 48.4% | |
| 42.55% | 47 | 4.4 | 803 | 12,675 | 42.1% | 42.9% | |
| 46.67% | 45 | 5.8 | 678 | 12,033 | 38.9% | 51.9% | |
| 64.44% | 45 | 4.7 | 705 | 11,363 | 63.2% | 65.4% | |
| 54.55% | 44 | 5.4 | 722 | 11,010 | 52.9% | 55.6% | |
| 46.51% | 43 | 5.6 | 805 | 11,045 | 45.5% | 47.6% | |
| 57.14% | 42 | 4.3 | 844 | 12,343 | 47.1% | 64.0% | |
| 30.95% | 42 | 2.3 | 727 | 12,491 | 35.3% | 28.0% | |
| 56.10% | 41 | 5.0 | 784 | 11,050 | 57.1% | 55.0% | |
| 48.78% | 41 | 6.1 | 914 | 12,371 | 41.2% | 54.2% | |
| 30.00% | 40 | 2.4 | 729 | 12,438 | 15.8% | 42.9% | |
| 56.41% | 40 | 3.1 | 777 | 12,042 | 69.6% | 37.5% | |
| 56.41% | 39 | 6.0 | 872 | 12,553 | 50.0% | 60.0% | |
| 54.05% | 37 | 6.2 | 797 | 12,058 | 58.8% | 50.0% | |
| 50.00% | 36 | 6.1 | 707 | 12,211 | 53.3% | 47.6% | |
| 47.22% | 36 | 4.6 | 841 | 12,140 | 37.5% | 55.0% | |
| 54.29% | 35 | 5.4 | 635 | 10,871 | 47.4% | 62.5% | |
| 45.45% | 33 | 6.4 | 881 | 10,996 | 40.9% | 54.5% | |
| 48.48% | 33 | 1.3 | 667 | 12,708 | 45.5% | 50.0% | |
| 25.81% | 32 | 5.9 | 690 | 10,732 | 20.0% | 31.3% | |
| 43.75% | 32 | 6.5 | 667 | 11,833 | 54.5% | 38.1% | |
| 41.94% | 32 | 1.8 | 702 | 12,250 | 45.5% | 40.0% | |
| 53.33% | 31 | 6.5 | 717 | 10,794 | 55.6% | 50.0% | |
| 54.84% | 31 | 4.3 | 958 | 11,825 | 60.0% | 50.0% | |
| 56.67% | 30 | 1.2 | 697 | 12,617 | 46.7% | 66.7% | |
| 63.33% | 30 | 4.2 | 717 | 12,275 | 36.4% | 79.0% | |
| 62.07% | 30 | 6.2 | 702 | 12,110 | 63.6% | 61.1% | |
| 62.07% | 29 | 2.7 | 709 | 11,813 | 62.5% | 61.5% | |
| 48.28% | 29 | 5.5 | 770 | 11,695 | 50.0% | 47.1% | |
| 58.62% | 29 | 5.6 | 803 | 12,640 | 77.8% | 50.0% | |
| 60.71% | 28 | 4.8 | 767 | 13,182 | 58.3% | 62.5% | |
| 59.26% | 28 | 5.4 | 929 | 12,256 | 81.8% | 43.8% | |
| 59.26% | 27 | 6.2 | 1,007 | 13,037 | 62.5% | 57.9% | |
| 59.26% | 27 | 6.1 | 765 | 9,503 | 62.5% | 54.5% | |
| 55.56% | 27 | 6.1 | 729 | 11,115 | 33.3% | 73.3% | |
| 69.23% | 26 | 2.6 | 703 | 11,722 | 88.9% | 58.8% | |
| 42.31% | 26 | 6.2 | 843 | 12,083 | 55.6% | 35.3% | |
| 30.77% | 26 | 6.0 | 772 | 10,195 | 43.8% | 10.0% | |
| 52.00% | 25 | 4.8 | 976 | 12,504 | 58.3% | 46.1% | |
| 58.33% | 24 | 1.9 | 663 | 12,174 | 53.9% | 63.6% | |
| 37.50% | 24 | 1.9 | 773 | 13,024 | 50.0% | 31.3% | |
| 39.13% | 24 | 4.8 | 742 | 12,382 | 40.0% | 38.5% | |
| 37.50% | 24 | 2.0 | 545 | 10,831 | 37.5% | 37.5% | |
| 50.00% | 24 | 6.0 | 777 | 11,957 | 55.6% | 46.7% | |
| 60.87% | 23 | 1.4 | 698 | 12,042 | 71.4% | 56.3% | |
| 61.90% | 22 | 1.2 | 799 | 13,598 | 50.0% | 72.7% | |
| 42.86% | 22 | 6.2 | 700 | 11,050 | 36.4% | 50.0% | |
| 40.91% | 22 | 6.5 | 836 | 11,855 | 40.0% | 41.7% | |
| 23.81% | 21 | 6.3 | 710 | 11,761 | 50.0% | 13.3% | |
| 71.43% | 21 | 6.3 | 889 | 12,555 | 62.5% | 76.9% | |
| 42.86% | 21 | 5.7 | 829 | 12,291 | 50.0% | 38.5% | |
| 42.86% | 21 | 4.5 | 902 | 14,981 | 50.0% | 40.0% | |
| 50.00% | 20 | 5.9 | 735 | 12,431 | 16.7% | 64.3% | |
| 40.00% | 20 | 5.3 | 617 | 11,103 | 16.7% | 50.0% | |
| 25.00% | 20 | 4.2 | 865 | 11,438 | 20.0% | 30.0% | |
| 55.00% | 20 | 6.2 | 836 | 12,095 | 55.6% | 54.5% | |
| 63.16% | 19 | 2.9 | 880 | 10,867 | 55.6% | 70.0% | |
| 47.37% | 19 | 4.9 | 737 | 12,290 | 33.3% | 53.9% | |
| 63.16% | 19 | 1.2 | 754 | 12,420 | 50.0% | 77.8% | |
| 47.06% | 17 | 3.0 | 735 | 11,606 | 50.0% | 45.5% | |
| 37.50% | 17 | 2.0 | 543 | 9,057 | 28.6% | 44.4% | |
| 46.67% | 16 | 1.9 | 528 | 10,275 | 50.0% | 42.9% | |
| 56.25% | 16 | 2.6 | 654 | 9,120 | 58.3% | 50.0% | |
| 62.50% | 16 | 4.6 | 858 | 13,872 | 50.0% | 70.0% | |
| 50.00% | 16 | 6.7 | 819 | 12,556 | 25.0% | 75.0% | |
| 53.33% | 15 | 2.6 | 516 | 10,234 | 50.0% | 55.6% | |
| 53.33% | 15 | 1.2 | 693 | 12,372 | 50.0% | 57.1% | |
| 35.71% | 14 | 5.8 | 710 | 11,181 | 42.9% | 28.6% | |
| 35.71% | 14 | 6.5 | 578 | 9,109 | 33.3% | 40.0% | |
| 28.57% | 14 | 5.3 | 823 | 14,418 | 25.0% | 30.0% | |
| 38.46% | 13 | 2.3 | 661 | 10,841 | 75.0% | 22.2% | |
| 46.15% | 13 | 2.2 | 725 | 11,439 | 33.3% | 57.1% | |
| 46.15% | 13 | 5.7 | 882 | 13,233 | 100.0% | 41.7% | |
| 50.00% | 12 | 6.1 | 781 | 10,710 | 50.0% | 50.0% | |
| 50.00% | 12 | 1.8 | 685 | 11,115 | 75.0% | 37.5% | |
| 45.45% | 11 | 2.1 | 656 | 9,238 | 50.0% | 40.0% | |
| 54.55% | 11 | 4.8 | 891 | 12,327 | 50.0% | 57.1% | |
| 50.00% | 10 | 1.1 | 664 | 12,635 | 33.3% | 57.1% | |
| 20.00% | 10 | 2.3 | 680 | 10,074 | 20.0% | 20.0% | |
| 50.00% | 10 | 3.5 | 594 | 9,560 | 33.3% | 75.0% | |
| 50.00% | 10 | 3.4 | 488 | 9,007 | 37.5% | 100.0% | |
| 50.00% | 10 | 4.2 | 796 | 10,270 | 66.7% | 25.0% | |
| 33.33% | 9 | 5.7 | 825 | 13,459 | 50.0% | 28.6% | |
| 55.56% | 9 | 6.2 | 737 | 8,075 | 42.9% | 100.0% | |
| 55.56% | 9 | 4.6 | 784 | 14,811 | 50.0% | 57.1% | |
| 66.67% | 9 | 5.7 | 721 | 12,644 | 33.3% | 83.3% | |
| 33.33% | 9 | 0.8 | 685 | 12,377 | 50.0% | 20.0% | |
| 37.50% | 8 | 5.1 | 814 | 14,955 | 0.0% | 42.9% | |
| 50.00% | 8 | 2.8 | 591 | 9,997 | 75.0% | 25.0% | |
| 50.00% | 8 | 5.7 | 872 | 13,038 | 33.3% | 60.0% | |
| 42.86% | 7 | 2.7 | 454 | 10,210 | 50.0% | 40.0% | |
| 0.00% | 7 | 2.4 | 551 | 10,100 | 0.0% | 0.0% | |
| 42.86% | 7 | 5.0 | 743 | 12,517 | 50.0% | 40.0% | |
| 57.14% | 7 | 6.8 | 807 | 12,388 | 33.3% | 75.0% | |
| 57.14% | 7 | 3.1 | 730 | 11,005 | 50.0% | 60.0% | |
| 71.43% | 7 | 3.0 | 442 | 8,462 | 66.7% | 100.0% | |
| 57.14% | 7 | 6.3 | 852 | 14,313 | 100.0% | 50.0% | |
| 50.00% | 6 | 2.1 | 548 | 11,756 | 100.0% | 40.0% | |
| 83.33% | 6 | 6.9 | 869 | 13,316 | 100.0% | 66.7% | |
| 83.33% | 6 | 5.4 | 802 | 10,610 | 75.0% | 100.0% | |
| 50.00% | 6 | 1.0 | 656 | 10,228 | 50.0% | 50.0% | |
| 60.00% | 5 | 3.7 | 757 | 11,981 | 100.0% | 33.3% | |
| 80.00% | 5 | 1.7 | 365 | 5,865 | 80.0% | 0.0% | |
| 80.00% | 5 | 5.5 | 887 | 14,402 | 50.0% | 100.0% | |
| 40.00% | 5 | 2.6 | 530 | 8,795 | 0.0% | 66.7% | |
| 80.00% | 5 | 2.2 | 965 | 16,520 | 100.0% | 75.0% | |
| 60.00% | 5 | 6.2 | 687 | 12,233 | 0.0% | 100.0% | |
| 60.00% | 5 | 2.5 | 591 | 11,022 | 100.0% | 33.3% | |
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Cho'Gath vs Darius - Frequently Asked Questions
How does Cho'Gath do against Darius in League of Legends?
Darius wins the Cho'Gath vs Darius matchup with a 52.5% win rate compared to Cho'Gath's 47.5%, a 5.0 percentage point difference. This data is based on 139 recent ranked games in patch 26.4.
How does Cho'Gath do against Darius in the early game?
In the early game, Darius has the advantage against Cho'Gath with a 58.0% win rate versus 42.0%. Darius players should look to press their lane advantage through aggressive trades and wave control during the first 15 minutes.
How does Cho'Gath do against Darius in the late game?
In the late game, Cho'Gath takes over the Cho'Gath vs Darius matchup with a 50.6% win rate compared to 49.4%. Cho'Gath scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.
Who wins the Cho'Gath vs Darius matchup?
Darius wins the matchup against Cho'Gath with a 52.5% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.4. The 5.0 percentage point advantage means Darius is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 139 games analyzed.
What is the best Cho'Gath build against Darius?
The best Cho'Gath build against Darius includes Riftmaker, Force of Nature, Dead Man's Plate with Boots of Swiftness. This build achieves a 100.0% win rate in the matchup. Check the matchup breakdown above for the full item path and build order.
What are the best Cho'Gath runes against Darius?
The best Cho'Gath runes against Darius use the Resolve primary tree with Inspiration secondary. This rune setup achieves a 61.9% win rate in the Cho'Gath vs Darius matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.
Does Cho'Gath counter Darius?
No, Cho'Gath struggles against Darius with only a 47.5% win rate. Darius has the advantage in this matchup. Cho'Gath players should focus on safe farming and avoiding extended trades to minimize Darius's lead.
How do I play Cho'Gath against Darius?
When playing Cho'Gath against Darius, play cautiously and avoid Darius's power spikes. Focus on safe farming — you outscale Darius in the late game. Use the matchup-specific build and runes above to optimize your chances.