Cho'Gath - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
51.3%
Pick Rate
2.5%

Cho'Gathvs Gnar

ATankMage
Patch26.13
Matches265,623
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedJul 14, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Cho'Gath vs Gnar is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.13. Cho'Gath wins with a 75.0% win rate (+50.0%) over Gnar based on 8 games. Cho'Gath holds the advantage in both the early and late game. Below you'll find the best Cho'Gath build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Cho'Gath vs Gnar matchup.

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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.

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Cho'Gath - 75.0% win rate in this matchup
Cho'Gath
75.0% WR
VS
Gnar vs Cho'Gath matchup - 25.0% win rate
Gnar
25.0% WR

Who Wins the Cho'Gath vs Gnar Matchup?

Cho'Gath wins the Cho'Gath vs Gnar matchup
Winner
Cho'Gath
Matches: 8
75.0%
Win Rate
25.0%
6.1
CS / min
6.3
749
DMG / min
884
10,861
Gold / game
9,721
339
Heal / min
163
1,529
DMG Mitigated / min
769
2.2
CC / min
1.3
83.3%
Early Game WR
16.7%
50.0%
Late Game WR
50.0%

Cho'Gath vs Gnar Matchup Summary

The Cho'Gath vs Gnar matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 8 recent matches analyzed, Cho'Gath wins with a 75.0% win rate compared to Gnar's 25.0%, giving Cho'Gath a 50.0 percentage point advantage. Cho'Gath dominates at every stage — from early laning through late game team fights. This consistent advantage makes it difficult for Gnar players to find favorable windows, so team-dependent strategies and avoiding solo confrontations are essential. The most significant statistical gap is in sustain, where Cho'Gath leads by 937 HP/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Cho'Gath players can confidently pick into Gnar and play aggressively from level 1. Look to establish lane dominance early through favorable trades and zone Gnar away from CS whenever possible. Understanding these matchup dynamics is essential for champion select decisions and in-game strategy when facing this lane opponent.

Cho'Gath vs Gnar Laning Phase Breakdown

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

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

Farming
6.1Cho'Gath
6.3Gnar
Cho'Gath and Gnar farm at nearly identical rates in this matchup, with only a 0.2 CS/min difference. Neither champion holds a meaningful farming advantage, so lane dominance will come from trading and jungle interaction rather than CS leads.
Damage
749Cho'Gath
884Gnar
Gnar heavily out-damages Cho'Gath by 135 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 Gnar's sustained damage advantage take over.
Economy
10,861Cho'Gath
9,721Gnar
Cho'Gath generates a commanding 1,140 more gold per game than Gnar. This substantial economic advantage means Cho'Gath consistently reaches key item breakpoints earlier, creating a compounding lead that grows throughout the game. Gnar should focus on cost-effective item choices and avoid unnecessary deaths to prevent falling further behind.
Utility
2.2Cho'Gath
1.3Gnar
Cho'Gath brings significantly more crowd control than Gnar, with 0.9 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. Gnar should invest in tenacity and position carefully to avoid being chain-CC'd.
Sustain
1,868Cho'Gath
931Gnar
Cho'Gath vastly out-sustains Gnar, healing and mitigating 937 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Cho'Gath can absorb significant punishment and remain in lane while Gnar is forced to recall. Building grievous wounds early is essential for Gnar, and focusing on burst trade patterns rather than sustained fights is critical.

Best Cho'Gath Build Against Gnar

Plated Steelcaps is the optimal boots choice against Gnar, providing the mobility and stats Cho'Gath needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Cho'Gath against Gnar are Jak'Sho, The Protean, Heartsteel and Warmog's Armor. This combination gives Cho'Gath an effective balance of damage, survivability, and utility for the matchup. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Cho'Gath vs Gnar matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Cho'Gath
83.3%
+66.7% advantage
Cho'Gath early game win rateCho'Gath83.3%
Gnar early game win rateGnar16.7%
Late Game
Cho'Gath
50.0%
+0.0% advantage
Cho'Gath late game win rateCho'Gath50.0%
Gnar late game win rateGnar50.0%

Cho'Gath dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 83.3% win rate — a 66.7 percentage point lead over Gnar. This lopsided early game means Cho'Gath 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 50.0% win rate — only 0.0 points ahead of Gnar. Team fight execution and macro play determine the winner at this stage, not champion matchup advantage.

Cho'Gath holds the advantage at every stage of the game, making this a consistently favorable matchup from lane through late game team fights. Gnar players should look for outplays, team-dependent strategies, and picks rather than relying on scaling to win this matchup.

Best Cho'Gath Runes Against Gnar

Domination rune tree - Cho'Gath primary runes vs GnarDomination
Hail of Blades - best Cho'Gath rune vs GnarCheap Shot - best Cho'Gath rune vs GnarGrisly Mementos - best Cho'Gath rune vs GnarUltimate Hunter - best Cho'Gath rune vs Gnar
Sorcery rune tree - Cho'Gath secondary runes vs GnarSorcery
Axiom Arcanist - best Cho'Gath rune vs GnarCelerity - best Cho'Gath rune vs Gnar
100.0% WR

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


Cho'Gath matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.13. 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 26.13
Opponent
Win Rate
Matches
CS/min
DMG/min
Gold/game
Early WR
Late WR
50.00%526.284911,77133.3%58.8%
66.00%505.883312,68668.4%64.5%
46.15%395.682710,84936.8%55.0%
61.76%345.676910,41153.3%68.4%
69.70%336.084211,39583.3%61.9%
54.84%315.372810,98946.7%62.5%
37.93%296.387911,70221.4%53.3%
53.57%286.11,13312,84137.5%60.0%
55.56%276.184212,74175.0%47.4%
46.15%265.783911,89750.0%43.8%
50.00%265.27039,70250.0%50.0%
45.83%245.891412,53866.7%38.9%
60.87%236.080510,97950.0%69.2%
22.73%225.38919,75536.4%9.1%
27.27%225.781310,23518.2%36.4%
47.62%215.873710,62933.3%53.3%
57.14%216.390610,39770.0%45.5%
40.00%205.084010,17850.0%33.3%
57.89%196.382212,31171.4%50.0%
36.84%195.81,07410,71125.0%45.5%
55.56%186.180611,68450.0%58.3%
55.56%185.665110,46844.4%66.7%
47.06%176.280811,04175.0%22.2%
64.71%176.088911,75666.7%63.6%
47.06%176.082910,90550.0%42.9%
31.25%165.272310,54733.3%30.0%
60.00%153.677610,54750.0%66.7%
40.00%155.56579,56642.9%37.5%
64.29%145.886713,04175.0%60.0%
42.86%145.17469,37157.1%28.6%
38.46%136.588611,52550.0%33.3%
46.15%134.874312,20633.3%50.0%
54.55%114.467110,68757.1%50.0%
54.55%114.890813,27433.3%62.5%
36.36%112.646910,15560.0%16.7%
40.00%105.784511,6470.0%44.4%
40.00%101.979114,4310.0%40.0%
40.00%104.562510,85220.0%60.0%
30.00%101.763310,12433.3%25.0%
55.56%92.458311,81933.3%66.7%
55.56%92.759212,50660.0%50.0%
55.56%95.76058,90550.0%66.7%
66.67%95.197812,49275.0%60.0%
62.50%82.964011,14950.0%75.0%
75.00%86.576213,694100.0%66.7%
50.00%83.667810,52340.0%66.7%
62.50%85.379510,17180.0%33.3%
37.50%85.761310,7070.0%60.0%
37.50%81.753312,03550.0%25.0%
75.00%86.174910,86183.3%50.0%
25.00%84.879512,52033.3%20.0%
37.50%84.474210,96140.0%33.3%
62.50%83.863711,54550.0%66.7%
12.50%82.162112,00950.0%0.0%
28.57%76.375411,923100.0%16.7%
57.14%74.056811,0920.0%66.7%
57.14%76.178912,54250.0%66.7%
28.57%74.57039,53050.0%20.0%
57.14%71.166013,7200.0%57.1%
28.57%73.363211,54033.3%25.0%
66.67%65.91,00411,257100.0%60.0%
83.33%64.792613,760100.0%75.0%
33.33%66.656511,97150.0%25.0%
33.33%63.96599,25625.0%50.0%
83.33%66.81,0696,87975.0%100.0%
83.33%63.897513,404100.0%75.0%
100.00%63.572814,838100.0%100.0%
66.67%65.377412,7920.0%66.7%
50.00%66.192513,39033.3%66.7%
60.00%55.086110,890100.0%50.0%
40.00%53.686412,287100.0%25.0%
80.00%52.45628,18866.7%100.0%
40.00%51.683413,1670.0%66.7%
40.00%52.54577,87133.3%50.0%
40.00%56.282113,1610.0%50.0%
60.00%53.484511,22175.0%0.0%
60.00%51.11,12512,5690.0%75.0%
20.00%56.694612,2450.0%33.3%
80.00%52.986713,563100.0%66.7%
20.00%51.671413,9200.0%25.0%
20.00%56.15608,5670.0%50.0%
60.00%57.293312,25975.0%0.0%

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Cho'Gath vs Gnar - Frequently Asked Questions

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

Cho'Gath wins the Cho'Gath vs Gnar matchup with a 75.0% win rate compared to Gnar's 25.0%, a 50.0 percentage point difference. This data is based on 8 recent ranked games in patch 26.13.

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

In the early game, Cho'Gath has the advantage against Gnar with a 83.3% win rate versus 16.7%. Cho'Gath 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 Gnar in the late game?

In the late game, Cho'Gath takes over the Cho'Gath vs Gnar matchup with a 50.0% win rate compared to 50.0%. Cho'Gath scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Cho'Gath vs Gnar matchup?

Cho'Gath wins the matchup against Gnar with a 75.0% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.13. The 50.0 percentage point advantage means Cho'Gath is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 8 games analyzed.

What is the best Cho'Gath build against Gnar?

The best Cho'Gath build against Gnar includes Jak'Sho, The Protean, Heartsteel, Warmog's Armor with Plated Steelcaps. Check the matchup breakdown above for the full item path and build order.

What are the best Cho'Gath runes against Gnar?

The best Cho'Gath runes against Gnar use the Domination primary tree with Sorcery secondary. This rune setup achieves a 100.0% win rate in the Cho'Gath vs Gnar matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.

Does Cho'Gath counter Gnar?

Yes, Cho'Gath has a favorable matchup against Gnar with a 75.0% win rate. Cho'Gath strongly counters Gnar in lane based on current patch 26.13 data.

How do I play Cho'Gath against Gnar?

When playing Cho'Gath against Gnar, leverage your statistical advantages by trading aggressively during favorable windows. You have early game priority — look for kills and zone control before first recall. Build the recommended items and runes for this specific matchup for the best results.