Cho'Gath - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
47.1%
Pick Rate
2.7%

Cho'Gathvs Ivern

FTankMage
Patch26.10
Matches595,409
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedMay 17, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Cho'Gath vs Ivern is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.10. Ivern wins with a 60.0% win rate (+20.0%) over Cho'Gath based on 5 games. Cho'Gath wins the early laning phase while Ivern 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 Ivern 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
Ivern - 40.0% win rateIvern(40.0%)
Cho'Gath - 40.0% win rate in this matchup
Cho'Gath
40.0% WR
VS
Ivern vs Cho'Gath matchup - 60.0% win rate
Ivern
60.0% WR

Who Wins the Cho'Gath vs Ivern Matchup?

Ivern wins the Cho'Gath vs Ivern matchup
Winner
Ivern
Matches: 5
40.0%
Win Rate
60.0%
2.1
CS / min
1.3
713
DMG / min
464
12,087
Gold / game
11,618
352
Heal / min
304
1,474
DMG Mitigated / min
673
2.8
CC / min
2.1
50.0%
Early Game WR
50.0%
33.3%
Late Game WR
66.7%

Cho'Gath vs Ivern Matchup Summary

The Cho'Gath vs Ivern matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 5 recent matches analyzed, Ivern wins with a 60.0% win rate compared to Cho'Gath's 40.0%, giving Ivern a 20.0 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Cho'Gath controls the early laning stage, but Ivern outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Cho'Gath needs to press advantages before Ivern reaches their power spikes, while Ivern should focus on safe farming and hitting key item breakpoints. The most significant statistical gap is in sustain, where Cho'Gath leads by 849 HP/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Ivern has a strong advantage in this matchup. Cho'Gath players should play defensively, prioritize safe farming under tower, and look for opportunities created by jungle pressure or Ivern overextending. Avoid prolonged trades and wait for team fights where positioning and coordination matter more. Understanding these matchup dynamics is essential for champion select decisions and in-game strategy when facing this lane opponent.

Cho'Gath vs Ivern Laning Phase Breakdown

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

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

Farming
2.1Cho'Gath
1.3Ivern
Cho'Gath edges out Ivern by 0.8 CS per minute — a moderate farming advantage that adds up to roughly 11 CS over a 15-minute laning phase. This translates to earlier component purchases and slightly faster power spikes for Cho'Gath.
Damage
713Cho'Gath
464Ivern
Cho'Gath heavily out-damages Ivern by 249 DMG/min, dominating both short trades and all-in fights. Ivern should avoid extended combat and instead focus on burst trade patterns — short engages followed by immediate disengagement — to avoid letting Cho'Gath's sustained damage advantage take over.
Economy
12,087Cho'Gath
11,618Ivern
Cho'Gath earns 470 more gold per game than Ivern, equivalent to roughly one additional component item. This economic edge comes from a combination of better farming, kill participation, and objective control, giving Cho'Gath slightly faster item completions.
Utility
2.8Cho'Gath
2.1Ivern
Cho'Gath provides 0.7 seconds more crowd control per minute than Ivern, offering better gank setup potential and slightly more team fight utility. This CC advantage helps Cho'Gath coordinate with their jungler and control the pace of skirmishes.
Sustain
1,826Cho'Gath
977Ivern
Cho'Gath vastly out-sustains Ivern, healing and mitigating 849 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Cho'Gath can absorb significant punishment and remain in lane while Ivern is forced to recall. Building grievous wounds early is essential for Ivern, and focusing on burst trade patterns rather than sustained fights is critical.

Best Cho'Gath Build Against Ivern

Mercury's Treads is the optimal boots choice against Ivern, providing the mobility and stats Cho'Gath needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Cho'Gath against Ivern are Hollow Radiance, Dead Man's Plate and Heartsteel. This combination gives Cho'Gath an effective balance of damage, survivability, and utility for the matchup. This build achieves a solid 50.0% win rate across 2 games, proving it to be a reliable item path when facing Ivern. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Cho'Gath vs Ivern matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Cho'Gath
50.0%
+0.0% advantage
Cho'Gath early game win rateCho'Gath50.0%
Ivern early game win rateIvern50.0%
Late Game
Ivern
66.7%
+33.3% advantage
Cho'Gath late game win rateCho'Gath33.3%
Ivern late game win rateIvern66.7%

The early game (first 15 minutes) is a toss-up between Cho'Gath and Ivern, with Cho'Gath holding a razor-thin 50.0% win rate edge (+0.0%). Individual skill and jungle proximity will matter more than champion advantage in the early laning phase.

Ivern is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 66.7% win rate — 33.3 points above Cho'Gath. Extended games heavily favor Ivern, whose kit and scaling make them a dominant force in team fights and objective control.

The power dynamics shift as the game progresses — Cho'Gath has the edge early, but Ivern 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 Ivern

Sorcery rune tree - Cho'Gath primary runes vs IvernSorcery
Arcane Comet - best Cho'Gath rune vs IvernManaflow Band - best Cho'Gath rune vs IvernTranscendence - best Cho'Gath rune vs IvernScorch - best Cho'Gath rune vs Ivern
Precision rune tree - Cho'Gath secondary runes vs IvernPrecision
Presence of Mind - best Cho'Gath rune vs IvernLegend: Haste - best Cho'Gath rune vs Ivern
100.0% WR

The Sorcery and Precision rune setup gives Cho'Gath the best tools to compete against Ivern in this difficult matchup, compensating for the statistical disadvantages with optimal rune synergies.


Cho'Gath matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.10. 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 26.10
Opponent
Win Rate
Matches
CS/min
DMG/min
Gold/game
Early WR
Late WR
53.69%1496.171911,76664.4%46.7%
49.17%1206.380911,28641.4%56.5%
50.96%1045.779911,83260.0%46.4%
45.88%855.579810,69341.2%49.0%
50.68%735.990812,23744.4%56.8%
36.23%695.779312,07040.7%33.3%
55.88%686.187012,04251.9%58.5%
34.38%646.382311,59330.4%36.6%
46.77%626.31,10112,14844.4%48.6%
58.33%606.277410,65873.3%43.3%
50.00%544.777211,18641.7%56.7%
32.08%536.281312,24031.6%32.4%
34.00%505.299610,25026.1%40.7%
51.06%476.282911,13857.9%46.4%
47.83%466.078610,38556.5%39.1%
36.36%455.76898,77133.3%41.2%
60.00%456.51,01612,21870.0%52.0%
46.51%435.574111,15230.0%60.9%
47.62%426.075511,28839.1%57.9%
35.14%375.170310,88437.5%33.3%
47.22%365.576311,18546.7%47.6%
42.86%354.588112,23343.8%42.1%
51.43%356.066511,27546.1%54.5%
44.12%345.877710,18036.8%53.3%
35.29%346.192412,38818.2%43.5%
63.64%336.091211,64461.5%65.0%
54.55%335.782411,44553.3%55.6%
53.13%323.377911,68357.1%50.0%
46.88%325.886410,50350.0%43.8%
41.94%315.481412,00035.7%47.1%
38.71%316.280212,01627.3%45.0%
53.33%305.881412,69937.5%59.1%
50.00%305.876512,55633.3%57.1%
51.72%296.376610,39442.1%70.0%
58.62%296.186412,76171.4%46.7%
42.86%285.980610,81142.9%42.9%
53.57%283.967111,15041.7%62.5%
42.86%286.467912,28655.6%36.8%
50.00%265.681312,11358.3%42.9%
46.15%265.676812,54366.7%35.3%
48.00%254.680611,03950.0%46.1%
56.00%255.174212,32962.5%52.9%
54.17%246.582311,42563.6%46.1%
62.50%245.295411,66650.0%68.8%
54.55%225.192410,97754.5%54.5%
40.91%221.970212,11925.0%50.0%
50.00%226.51,02613,43442.9%53.3%
59.09%226.495113,22057.1%60.0%
38.10%214.677411,08325.0%46.1%
45.00%206.082210,47845.5%44.4%
40.00%205.090413,6750.0%53.3%
47.37%192.778012,12716.7%61.5%
73.68%196.590712,30062.5%81.8%
31.58%196.376711,69720.0%44.4%
57.89%191.868112,50440.0%77.8%
57.89%195.875711,97740.0%64.3%
47.37%195.680111,28925.0%63.6%
50.00%182.969410,20930.0%75.0%
33.33%181.658713,32550.0%28.6%
52.94%174.372610,99930.0%85.7%
70.59%175.065511,00871.4%70.0%
41.18%176.273810,47962.5%22.2%
41.18%171.678412,38933.3%45.5%
43.75%165.07289,41845.5%40.0%
43.75%161.670611,05028.6%55.6%
43.75%165.167712,40840.0%45.5%
68.75%165.178511,57055.6%85.7%
53.33%152.282710,58557.1%50.0%
40.00%151.154810,23633.3%50.0%
60.00%154.882611,80942.9%75.0%
26.67%155.683411,70016.7%33.3%
64.29%146.389214,10533.3%72.7%
57.14%147.390514,07483.3%37.5%
53.85%131.951810,38883.3%28.6%
61.54%135.775310,98383.3%42.9%
61.54%133.169712,1110.0%72.7%
23.08%135.673010,91116.7%28.6%
61.54%130.972112,53157.1%66.7%
33.33%121.070011,42650.0%25.0%
33.33%126.380012,0410.0%50.0%
41.67%124.97109,72850.0%33.3%
25.00%126.27729,9600.0%42.9%
58.33%125.483912,14480.0%42.9%
45.45%116.471411,96250.0%42.9%
27.27%115.673011,05725.0%28.6%
45.45%112.05698,67571.4%0.0%
54.55%114.187112,59366.7%50.0%
27.27%115.377111,0410.0%37.5%
45.45%112.153610,33540.0%50.0%
70.00%106.481110,304100.0%50.0%
30.00%102.052510,22525.0%33.3%
60.00%103.875211,37280.0%40.0%
0.00%105.566411,2410.0%0.0%
40.00%106.26759,98740.0%40.0%
50.00%101.95799,29966.7%25.0%
20.00%101.85439,7640.0%28.6%
30.00%101.869610,4870.0%42.9%
11.11%91.452110,28425.0%0.0%
55.56%95.776512,06260.0%50.0%
55.56%93.579211,74950.0%60.0%
66.67%96.279213,243100.0%57.1%
55.56%97.16889,48440.0%75.0%
62.50%82.15229,59275.0%50.0%
62.50%81.270011,41866.7%50.0%
37.50%81.469413,41233.3%40.0%
0.00%83.058511,0520.0%0.0%
37.50%80.75369,47550.0%0.0%
50.00%86.170112,3330.0%66.7%
28.57%76.671011,73425.0%33.3%
42.86%75.777313,33625.0%66.7%
42.86%73.972610,24020.0%100.0%
71.43%76.29459,40075.0%66.7%
57.14%71.55299,06375.0%33.3%
57.14%70.847210,11325.0%100.0%
57.14%72.256210,907100.0%40.0%
85.71%75.38158,44075.0%100.0%
33.33%63.71,05913,0770.0%50.0%
50.00%65.37407,39375.0%0.0%
33.33%66.61,00212,38733.3%33.3%
50.00%63.187312,7690.0%60.0%
16.67%66.847510,2080.0%50.0%
83.33%67.37229,757100.0%66.7%
0.00%66.374812,5850.0%0.0%
60.00%56.463512,11850.0%66.7%
60.00%52.362313,519100.0%50.0%
100.00%52.373614,7270.0%100.0%
80.00%54.099111,526100.0%50.0%
80.00%52.151111,867100.0%75.0%
60.00%51.862214,01450.0%66.7%
60.00%53.687410,93650.0%66.7%
20.00%55.96139,73833.3%0.0%
40.00%52.171312,08750.0%33.3%
40.00%54.488310,29850.0%0.0%
80.00%51.778110,452100.0%75.0%
40.00%54.15828,93450.0%33.3%

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Cho'Gath vs Ivern - Frequently Asked Questions

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

Ivern wins the Cho'Gath vs Ivern matchup with a 60.0% win rate compared to Cho'Gath's 40.0%, a 20.0 percentage point difference. This data is based on 5 recent ranked games in patch 26.10.

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

In the early game, Cho'Gath has the advantage against Ivern with a 50.0% win rate versus 50.0%. 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 Ivern in the late game?

In the late game, Ivern takes over the Cho'Gath vs Ivern matchup with a 66.7% win rate compared to 33.3%. Ivern scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Cho'Gath vs Ivern matchup?

Ivern wins the matchup against Cho'Gath with a 60.0% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.10. The 20.0 percentage point advantage means Ivern is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 5 games analyzed.

What is the best Cho'Gath build against Ivern?

The best Cho'Gath build against Ivern includes Hollow Radiance, Dead Man's Plate, Heartsteel with Mercury's Treads. This build achieves a 50.0% 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 Ivern?

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

Does Cho'Gath counter Ivern?

No, Cho'Gath struggles against Ivern with only a 40.0% win rate. Ivern has the advantage in this matchup. Cho'Gath players should focus on safe farming and avoiding extended trades to minimize Ivern's lead.

How do I play Cho'Gath against Ivern?

When playing Cho'Gath against Ivern, play cautiously and avoid Ivern's power spikes. Look for jungle assistance and team-dependent plays since Ivern has the statistical advantage at most stages. Use the matchup-specific build and runes above to optimize your chances.