Cho'Gath - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
48.8%
Pick Rate
2.8%

Cho'Gathvs Gangplank

DTankMage
Patch26.7
Matches949,984
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedApr 19, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Cho'Gath vs Gangplank is a moderate matchup in LoL patch 26.7. Cho'Gath wins with a 51.7% win rate (+3.4%) over Gangplank based on 29 games. Gangplank 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 Gangplank 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.

Compare against an opponent
Gangplank - 51.7% win rateGangplank(51.7%)
Cho'Gath - 51.7% win rate in this matchup
Cho'Gath
51.7% WR
VS
Gangplank vs Cho'Gath matchup - 48.3% win rate
Gangplank
48.3% WR

Who Wins the Cho'Gath vs Gangplank Matchup?

Cho'Gath wins the Cho'Gath vs Gangplank matchup
Winner
Cho'Gath
Matches: 29
51.7%
Win Rate
48.3%
6.3
CS / min
7.3
799
DMG / min
1,046
11,135
Gold / game
13,758
350
Heal / min
235
1,577
DMG Mitigated / min
568
2.2
CC / min
0.5
40.0%
Early Game WR
60.0%
57.9%
Late Game WR
42.1%

Cho'Gath vs Gangplank Matchup Summary

The Cho'Gath vs Gangplank matchup is a moderate matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 29 recent matches analyzed, Cho'Gath wins with a 51.7% win rate compared to Gangplank's 48.3%, giving Cho'Gath a 3.4 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Gangplank controls the early laning stage, but Cho'Gath outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Gangplank 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 1.7s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Cho'Gath has a statistical edge, but the margin is close enough that respecting Gangplank's strengths is important. Trade when cooldowns are favorable, track the enemy jungler, and build toward your strongest item spikes to convert the slight advantage into a decisive lead. Understanding these matchup dynamics is essential for champion select decisions and in-game strategy when facing this lane opponent.

Cho'Gath vs Gangplank Laning Phase Breakdown

Gangplank wins the laning phase against Cho'Gath in League of Legends

Gangplank is favored during the laning phase against Cho'Gath, winning 3 out of 5 key stat categories. Gangplank holds advantages in farming, damage and gold income, making them the stronger laner in this matchup.

Farming
6.3Cho'Gath
7.3Gangplank
Gangplank significantly out-farms Cho'Gath by 1.0 CS per minute, accumulating an estimated 15 CS lead by mid game. This substantial farming gap gives Gangplank a major gold advantage and earlier item completions. Cho'Gath players should prioritize wave management techniques like freezing near tower and using abilities efficiently to minimize the deficit.
Damage
799Cho'Gath
1,046Gangplank
Gangplank heavily out-damages Cho'Gath by 247 DMG/min, dominating both short trades and all-in fights. Cho'Gath should avoid extended combat and instead focus on burst trade patterns — short engages followed by immediate disengagement — to avoid letting Gangplank's sustained damage advantage take over.
Economy
11,135Cho'Gath
13,758Gangplank
Gangplank generates a commanding 2,623 more gold per game than Cho'Gath. This substantial economic advantage means Gangplank consistently reaches key item breakpoints earlier, creating a compounding lead that grows throughout the game. Cho'Gath should focus on cost-effective item choices and avoid unnecessary deaths to prevent falling further behind.
Utility
2.2Cho'Gath
0.5Gangplank
Cho'Gath brings significantly more crowd control than Gangplank, with 1.7 more seconds of CC per minute. This large utility gap makes Cho'Gath far more valuable in setting up jungle ganks, controlling objectives, and locking down targets in team fights. Gangplank should invest in tenacity and position carefully to avoid being chain-CC'd.
Sustain
1,927Cho'Gath
803Gangplank
Cho'Gath vastly out-sustains Gangplank, healing and mitigating 1,125 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Cho'Gath can absorb significant punishment and remain in lane while Gangplank is forced to recall. Building grievous wounds early is essential for Gangplank, and focusing on burst trade patterns rather than sustained fights is critical.

Best Cho'Gath Build Against Gangplank

Plated Steelcaps is the optimal boots choice against Gangplank, providing the mobility and stats Cho'Gath needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Cho'Gath against Gangplank are Jak'Sho, The Protean, Thornmail and Sunfire Aegis. 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 1 games — well above average and making it the top item path against Gangplank. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Cho'Gath vs Gangplank matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Gangplank
60.0%
+20.0% advantage
Cho'Gath early game win rateCho'Gath40.0%
Gangplank early game win rateGangplank60.0%
Late Game
Cho'Gath
57.9%
+15.8% advantage
Cho'Gath late game win rateCho'Gath57.9%
Gangplank late game win rateGangplank42.1%

Gangplank dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 60.0% win rate — a 20.0 percentage point lead over Cho'Gath. This lopsided early game means Gangplank can dictate the pace of the lane from level 1, controlling trades, wave state, and river priority.

Cho'Gath is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 57.9% win rate — 15.8 points above Gangplank. Extended games heavily favor Cho'Gath, whose kit and scaling make them a dominant force in team fights and objective control.

This matchup features a dramatic power shift: Gangplank must aggressively press their early advantage and close out the game before Cho'Gath reaches their scaling breakpoints. If Cho'Gath survives the laning phase without falling too far behind, the matchup flips in their favor. Dragon and Rift Herald control are pivotal — the team that secures early objectives can snowball or buy time to scale.

Best Cho'Gath Runes Against Gangplank

Domination rune tree - Cho'Gath primary runes vs GangplankDomination
Hail of Blades - best Cho'Gath rune vs GangplankCheap Shot - best Cho'Gath rune vs GangplankGrisly Mementos - best Cho'Gath rune vs GangplankUltimate Hunter - best Cho'Gath rune vs Gangplank
Sorcery rune tree - Cho'Gath secondary runes vs GangplankSorcery
Axiom Arcanist - best Cho'Gath rune vs GangplankCelerity - best Cho'Gath rune vs Gangplank
62.5% WR

Running Domination primary with Sorcery secondary allows Cho'Gath to press their advantage against Gangplank, amplifying the strengths that make this a favorable matchup.


Cho'Gath matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.7. 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.

Cho'Gath matchup win rates and stats in League of Legends patch 26.7
Opponent
Win Rate
Matches
CS/min
DMG/min
Gold/game
Early WR
Late WR
46.39%1946.385111,81451.2%42.7%
50.00%865.878312,08739.3%55.2%
45.83%726.587512,05346.7%45.2%
43.66%715.582412,10337.5%48.7%
46.88%646.292612,17533.3%55.0%
45.31%645.678011,55250.0%42.1%
36.07%615.988011,22146.7%25.8%
43.64%555.780211,44740.0%46.7%
45.45%555.978711,49435.0%51.4%
44.23%525.382611,59438.1%48.4%
50.00%505.21,04611,94550.0%50.0%
47.92%486.71,01412,76056.3%43.8%
52.17%466.498513,25650.0%53.3%
45.45%445.576410,51047.6%43.5%
58.14%436.491412,31052.6%62.5%
45.00%406.582011,57955.0%35.0%
45.00%406.375212,05243.8%45.8%
41.03%395.685510,98840.0%42.1%
35.14%376.282611,32928.6%39.1%
52.78%366.185412,07850.0%55.6%
50.00%366.489011,72552.6%47.1%
55.56%365.577512,00262.5%50.0%
54.29%356.281313,07258.3%52.2%
61.76%345.591211,34965.0%57.1%
51.52%336.386513,80260.0%47.8%
58.06%316.073011,61560.0%57.1%
26.67%305.484910,36931.3%21.4%
51.72%296.379911,13540.0%57.9%
48.15%275.567712,19854.5%43.8%
55.56%276.280311,47442.9%69.2%
61.54%265.181510,96966.7%57.1%
36.00%254.082512,90850.0%29.4%
36.00%255.173910,47335.7%36.4%
56.00%256.91,01212,84160.0%53.3%
56.00%256.162110,20453.3%60.0%
41.67%246.376412,84225.0%58.3%
47.83%231.876413,27428.6%56.3%
54.55%224.280011,77545.5%63.6%
36.36%226.291511,67833.3%40.0%
63.64%222.479312,75266.7%60.0%
57.14%216.484412,94855.6%58.3%
42.86%215.277012,02844.4%41.7%
42.86%216.678510,07736.4%50.0%
52.38%216.386312,02154.5%50.0%
55.00%205.983713,00755.6%54.5%
55.00%205.378012,02488.9%27.3%
68.42%195.975011,96063.6%75.0%
63.16%195.667710,57455.6%70.0%
47.37%191.464912,92633.3%53.9%
50.00%186.381212,06650.0%50.0%
55.56%181.872512,67616.7%75.0%
35.29%174.982010,73022.2%50.0%
52.94%174.580712,63157.1%50.0%
58.82%174.258810,79557.1%60.0%
58.82%174.373010,42150.0%66.7%
73.33%156.292813,10885.7%62.5%
46.67%156.570210,89440.0%60.0%
53.33%153.677211,83957.1%50.0%
40.00%155.568911,25460.0%30.0%
60.00%151.476113,04157.1%62.5%
53.33%153.41,00512,65850.0%54.5%
53.33%156.291512,10155.6%50.0%
57.14%144.270912,35842.9%71.4%
42.86%145.785612,67166.7%36.4%
64.29%145.883310,05375.0%50.0%
50.00%142.985713,57750.0%50.0%
35.71%145.771711,99050.0%25.0%
35.71%141.761313,39725.0%40.0%
46.15%131.377513,91033.3%50.0%
46.15%132.172711,23525.0%55.6%
84.62%136.383112,28183.3%85.7%
53.85%136.290212,74850.0%55.6%
61.54%136.779111,58762.5%60.0%
61.54%136.382613,94033.3%70.0%
41.67%126.289312,98950.0%37.5%
25.00%124.873911,47737.5%0.0%
66.67%122.359812,19666.7%66.7%
50.00%125.691211,19640.0%57.1%
33.33%121.276612,36340.0%28.6%
50.00%124.868911,3410.0%66.7%
33.33%124.170611,75650.0%25.0%
50.00%121.165411,71150.0%50.0%
75.00%126.489812,65575.0%75.0%
36.36%110.976212,31350.0%20.0%
36.36%112.150210,26220.0%50.0%
70.00%103.878413,33450.0%75.0%
50.00%103.66529,93340.0%60.0%
20.00%105.784111,3830.0%28.6%
50.00%106.674111,59240.0%60.0%
40.00%106.775012,14916.7%75.0%
60.00%106.281813,96950.0%62.5%
70.00%105.283812,63775.0%66.7%
22.22%93.278811,87250.0%14.3%
44.44%92.185913,28825.0%60.0%
55.56%94.49169,29150.0%66.7%
33.33%95.257310,6970.0%60.0%
33.33%93.85829,75460.0%0.0%
33.33%95.99369,90133.3%33.3%
44.44%96.274712,52375.0%20.0%
37.50%85.384211,57050.0%25.0%
37.50%86.583412,43650.0%25.0%
28.57%72.688713,64050.0%20.0%
85.71%74.495915,508100.0%83.3%
28.57%73.173310,6990.0%40.0%
57.14%72.470811,46950.0%60.0%
33.33%67.479811,57233.3%33.3%
66.67%65.379710,39050.0%100.0%
50.00%62.15359,08833.3%66.7%
33.33%62.171310,56733.3%33.3%
33.33%61.15608,88320.0%100.0%
33.33%66.177111,36533.3%33.3%
66.67%64.183510,23733.3%100.0%
66.67%66.485212,79166.7%66.7%
50.00%65.87198,25050.0%50.0%
50.00%65.986713,631100.0%40.0%
20.00%51.25088,58733.3%0.0%
20.00%56.47279,9640.0%50.0%
80.00%56.24507,832100.0%0.0%
20.00%51.461312,1080.0%20.0%
100.00%51.381415,378100.0%100.0%
100.00%56.371812,701100.0%100.0%
40.00%56.787712,14250.0%33.3%

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Cho'Gath vs Gangplank - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Cho'Gath do against Gangplank in League of Legends?

Cho'Gath wins the Cho'Gath vs Gangplank matchup with a 51.7% win rate compared to Gangplank's 48.3%, a 3.4 percentage point difference. This data is based on 29 recent ranked games in patch 26.7.

How does Cho'Gath do against Gangplank in the early game?

In the early game, Gangplank has the advantage against Cho'Gath with a 60.0% win rate versus 40.0%. Gangplank 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 Gangplank in the late game?

In the late game, Cho'Gath takes over the Cho'Gath vs Gangplank matchup with a 57.9% win rate compared to 42.1%. Cho'Gath scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Cho'Gath vs Gangplank matchup?

Cho'Gath wins the matchup against Gangplank with a 51.7% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.7. The 3.4 percentage point advantage means Cho'Gath is moderately favored in this lane matchup based on 29 games analyzed.

What is the best Cho'Gath build against Gangplank?

The best Cho'Gath build against Gangplank includes Jak'Sho, The Protean, Thornmail, Sunfire Aegis with Plated Steelcaps. 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 Gangplank?

The best Cho'Gath runes against Gangplank use the Domination primary tree with Sorcery secondary. This rune setup achieves a 62.5% win rate in the Cho'Gath vs Gangplank matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.

Does Cho'Gath counter Gangplank?

Yes, Cho'Gath has a favorable matchup against Gangplank with a 51.7% win rate. Cho'Gath has a solid advantage over Gangplank in lane based on current patch 26.7 data.

How do I play Cho'Gath against Gangplank?

When playing Cho'Gath against Gangplank, leverage your statistical advantages by trading aggressively during favorable windows. Play safe early and scale into your power spikes where you outperform Gangplank. Build the recommended items and runes for this specific matchup for the best results.