Cho'Gathvs Kai'Sa
Cho'Gath vs Kai'Sa is a very close matchup in LoL patch 26.10. Cho'Gath wins with a 50.0% win rate (+0.0%) over Kai'Sa based on 6 games. Cho'Gath wins the early laning phase while Kai'Sa 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 Kai'Sa 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.
Kai'Sa(50.0%)Who Wins the Cho'Gath vs Kai'Sa Matchup?
Cho'Gath vs Kai'Sa Matchup Summary
The Cho'Gath vs Kai'Sa matchup is essentially a coin-flip matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 6 recent matches analyzed, Cho'Gath wins with a 50.0% win rate compared to Kai'Sa's 50.0%, giving Cho'Gath a 0.0 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Cho'Gath controls the early laning stage, but Kai'Sa outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Cho'Gath needs to press advantages before Kai'Sa reaches their power spikes, while Kai'Sa should focus on safe farming and hitting key item breakpoints. The most significant statistical gap is in crowd control, where Cho'Gath leads by 2.2s 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 Kai'Sa'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 Kai'Sa Laning Phase Breakdown
Kai'Sa is favored during the laning phase against Cho'Gath, winning 3 out of 5 key stat categories. Kai'Sa holds advantages in farming, damage and gold income, making them the stronger laner in this matchup.
Best Cho'Gath Build Against Kai'Sa
Plated Steelcaps is the optimal boots choice against Kai'Sa, providing the mobility and stats Cho'Gath needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Cho'Gath against Kai'Sa are Hollow Radiance, Randuin's Omen and Frozen Heart. 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 Kai'Sa matchup.
Early Game vs Late Game
Cho'Gath60.0%Kai'Sa40.0%Cho'Gath0.0%Kai'Sa100.0%Cho'Gath dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 60.0% win rate — a 20.0 percentage point lead over Kai'Sa. This lopsided early game means Cho'Gath can dictate the pace of the lane from level 1, controlling trades, wave state, and river priority.
Kai'Sa is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 100.0% win rate — 100.0 points above Cho'Gath. Extended games heavily favor Kai'Sa, whose kit and scaling make them a dominant force in team fights and objective control.
This matchup features a dramatic power shift: Cho'Gath must aggressively press their early advantage and close out the game before Kai'Sa reaches their scaling breakpoints. If Kai'Sa 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 Kai'Sa
Domination
Sorcery
The Domination primary with Sorcery secondary combination helps Cho'Gath maximize their potential in this closely contested matchup, providing the right mix of offensive and defensive tools to edge out Kai'Sa.
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.
Opponent | Win Rate | Matches | CS/min | DMG/min | Gold/game | Early WR | Late WR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 50.99% | 253 | 5.9 | 743 | 12,047 | 50.6% | 51.2% | |
| 47.42% | 213 | 6.2 | 823 | 11,294 | 44.5% | 50.0% | |
| 45.45% | 165 | 5.7 | 806 | 11,541 | 49.1% | 43.5% | |
| 48.09% | 131 | 5.5 | 790 | 10,930 | 48.1% | 48.1% | |
| 46.22% | 119 | 6.2 | 834 | 11,952 | 44.2% | 47.4% | |
| 47.90% | 119 | 6.1 | 847 | 11,596 | 44.2% | 50.8% | |
| 47.75% | 111 | 6.1 | 1,086 | 12,753 | 41.7% | 50.7% | |
| 45.45% | 110 | 5.8 | 877 | 11,916 | 42.0% | 48.3% | |
| 39.25% | 107 | 5.8 | 766 | 11,557 | 37.0% | 41.0% | |
| 52.17% | 92 | 4.8 | 783 | 11,670 | 46.0% | 56.4% | |
| 53.26% | 92 | 6.3 | 748 | 10,570 | 60.4% | 45.5% | |
| 58.02% | 81 | 6.4 | 945 | 12,020 | 63.6% | 54.2% | |
| 38.46% | 78 | 6.2 | 794 | 11,190 | 41.7% | 35.7% | |
| 57.89% | 76 | 6.0 | 864 | 11,878 | 64.0% | 54.9% | |
| 41.33% | 75 | 5.5 | 1,067 | 10,946 | 32.4% | 48.8% | |
| 38.03% | 71 | 6.1 | 754 | 11,326 | 27.8% | 48.6% | |
| 47.14% | 70 | 5.3 | 765 | 11,065 | 39.4% | 54.0% | |
| 39.13% | 70 | 5.5 | 738 | 9,619 | 37.8% | 40.6% | |
| 49.23% | 65 | 6.0 | 794 | 9,969 | 51.5% | 46.9% | |
| 40.00% | 65 | 4.9 | 701 | 11,121 | 44.4% | 36.8% | |
| 49.21% | 63 | 6.1 | 812 | 11,633 | 46.9% | 51.6% | |
| 49.21% | 63 | 3.2 | 788 | 12,553 | 56.0% | 44.7% | |
| 51.67% | 60 | 5.3 | 735 | 10,945 | 53.9% | 50.0% | |
| 33.90% | 59 | 6.0 | 822 | 11,439 | 34.6% | 33.3% | |
| 41.38% | 58 | 4.4 | 840 | 11,719 | 43.3% | 39.3% | |
| 47.37% | 57 | 5.8 | 850 | 11,705 | 53.9% | 41.9% | |
| 40.35% | 57 | 6.4 | 915 | 12,095 | 45.0% | 37.8% | |
| 40.35% | 57 | 5.5 | 812 | 10,579 | 40.0% | 40.6% | |
| 48.15% | 54 | 5.3 | 914 | 11,222 | 42.1% | 51.4% | |
| 53.70% | 54 | 6.1 | 836 | 11,022 | 56.0% | 51.7% | |
| 50.00% | 52 | 5.9 | 689 | 12,090 | 47.1% | 51.4% | |
| 37.25% | 51 | 6.2 | 793 | 11,320 | 29.2% | 44.4% | |
| 50.00% | 48 | 2.9 | 741 | 12,538 | 40.0% | 54.5% | |
| 47.92% | 48 | 6.2 | 752 | 10,649 | 40.0% | 56.5% | |
| 55.56% | 45 | 5.1 | 756 | 11,866 | 50.0% | 59.3% | |
| 40.00% | 45 | 5.5 | 808 | 12,141 | 31.6% | 46.1% | |
| 57.78% | 45 | 5.8 | 775 | 12,184 | 47.1% | 64.3% | |
| 43.18% | 44 | 6.5 | 675 | 11,466 | 47.1% | 40.7% | |
| 39.53% | 43 | 2.0 | 766 | 12,389 | 40.0% | 39.3% | |
| 53.49% | 43 | 4.7 | 805 | 10,885 | 57.9% | 50.0% | |
| 47.62% | 42 | 3.9 | 666 | 11,099 | 33.3% | 58.3% | |
| 54.76% | 42 | 5.7 | 749 | 11,214 | 61.9% | 47.6% | |
| 46.34% | 41 | 5.6 | 826 | 12,456 | 47.1% | 45.8% | |
| 41.46% | 41 | 5.8 | 823 | 10,627 | 35.0% | 47.6% | |
| 56.10% | 41 | 5.5 | 766 | 11,903 | 76.5% | 41.7% | |
| 53.66% | 41 | 4.5 | 789 | 12,588 | 42.9% | 59.3% | |
| 57.89% | 38 | 5.4 | 878 | 11,061 | 63.2% | 52.6% | |
| 47.37% | 38 | 6.4 | 949 | 12,764 | 37.5% | 54.5% | |
| 55.26% | 38 | 6.2 | 844 | 11,815 | 66.7% | 47.8% | |
| 62.16% | 37 | 6.4 | 813 | 11,015 | 72.2% | 52.6% | |
| 67.57% | 37 | 5.3 | 774 | 11,472 | 66.7% | 68.8% | |
| 56.76% | 37 | 6.1 | 845 | 12,364 | 68.4% | 44.4% | |
| 47.06% | 34 | 1.9 | 619 | 12,977 | 72.7% | 34.8% | |
| 51.52% | 33 | 6.5 | 824 | 11,824 | 50.0% | 52.4% | |
| 50.00% | 32 | 4.8 | 642 | 11,325 | 41.7% | 55.0% | |
| 53.13% | 32 | 1.6 | 778 | 11,233 | 53.9% | 52.6% | |
| 38.71% | 31 | 5.6 | 706 | 11,555 | 54.5% | 30.0% | |
| 41.94% | 31 | 1.2 | 584 | 10,450 | 30.8% | 50.0% | |
| 54.84% | 31 | 4.5 | 783 | 11,619 | 31.3% | 80.0% | |
| 53.33% | 30 | 5.2 | 609 | 10,665 | 58.3% | 50.0% | |
| 34.48% | 29 | 6.1 | 787 | 12,065 | 36.4% | 33.3% | |
| 34.48% | 29 | 4.5 | 732 | 11,003 | 27.3% | 38.9% | |
| 65.52% | 29 | 4.3 | 835 | 12,134 | 50.0% | 76.5% | |
| 48.28% | 29 | 5.8 | 818 | 11,167 | 41.7% | 52.9% | |
| 53.57% | 28 | 5.8 | 780 | 11,950 | 25.0% | 65.0% | |
| 67.86% | 28 | 1.6 | 697 | 12,427 | 60.0% | 76.9% | |
| 53.57% | 28 | 2.5 | 660 | 10,305 | 30.8% | 73.3% | |
| 48.15% | 27 | 5.7 | 691 | 9,866 | 50.0% | 44.4% | |
| 51.85% | 27 | 5.5 | 805 | 12,017 | 60.0% | 47.1% | |
| 66.67% | 27 | 1.0 | 776 | 13,859 | 55.6% | 72.2% | |
| 30.77% | 26 | 5.8 | 736 | 10,309 | 21.4% | 41.7% | |
| 36.00% | 25 | 6.4 | 823 | 12,168 | 16.7% | 53.9% | |
| 60.00% | 25 | 7.0 | 871 | 12,962 | 69.2% | 50.0% | |
| 50.00% | 24 | 1.5 | 677 | 11,323 | 33.3% | 60.0% | |
| 60.87% | 23 | 6.2 | 846 | 13,204 | 50.0% | 66.7% | |
| 45.45% | 22 | 2.9 | 611 | 11,604 | 0.0% | 52.6% | |
| 63.64% | 22 | 5.7 | 708 | 10,783 | 80.0% | 50.0% | |
| 40.91% | 22 | 2.3 | 631 | 12,374 | 37.5% | 42.9% | |
| 42.86% | 21 | 3.8 | 716 | 10,393 | 42.9% | 42.9% | |
| 42.86% | 21 | 5.3 | 719 | 11,272 | 42.9% | 42.9% | |
| 33.33% | 21 | 2.3 | 526 | 9,216 | 41.7% | 22.2% | |
| 33.33% | 21 | 1.6 | 717 | 12,379 | 0.0% | 43.8% | |
| 40.00% | 20 | 2.5 | 793 | 10,911 | 44.4% | 36.4% | |
| 30.00% | 20 | 6.0 | 884 | 13,150 | 16.7% | 35.7% | |
| 26.32% | 19 | 6.2 | 762 | 9,212 | 9.1% | 50.0% | |
| 44.44% | 18 | 2.1 | 570 | 10,289 | 37.5% | 50.0% | |
| 44.44% | 18 | 2.0 | 572 | 9,108 | 61.5% | 0.0% | |
| 58.82% | 17 | 4.1 | 908 | 13,056 | 75.0% | 53.9% | |
| 29.41% | 17 | 4.5 | 675 | 8,921 | 30.0% | 28.6% | |
| 41.18% | 17 | 1.8 | 681 | 11,716 | 57.1% | 30.0% | |
| 56.25% | 16 | 6.5 | 818 | 10,951 | 50.0% | 62.5% | |
| 50.00% | 16 | 6.1 | 687 | 10,007 | 60.0% | 33.3% | |
| 37.50% | 16 | 6.1 | 798 | 12,196 | 28.6% | 44.4% | |
| 56.25% | 16 | 3.0 | 832 | 11,934 | 66.7% | 50.0% | |
| 40.00% | 15 | 3.3 | 882 | 11,512 | 40.0% | 40.0% | |
| 13.33% | 15 | 1.9 | 596 | 10,189 | 0.0% | 18.2% | |
| 53.33% | 15 | 6.2 | 767 | 10,613 | 66.7% | 44.4% | |
| 14.29% | 14 | 3.3 | 570 | 10,432 | 14.3% | 14.3% | |
| 50.00% | 14 | 6.5 | 724 | 12,098 | 60.0% | 44.4% | |
| 50.00% | 14 | 1.9 | 513 | 9,903 | 71.4% | 28.6% | |
| 42.86% | 14 | 6.0 | 807 | 12,287 | 37.5% | 50.0% | |
| 61.54% | 13 | 2.8 | 534 | 9,560 | 57.1% | 66.7% | |
| 38.46% | 13 | 2.3 | 701 | 12,490 | 50.0% | 33.3% | |
| 61.54% | 13 | 6.4 | 708 | 12,184 | 50.0% | 71.4% | |
| 38.46% | 13 | 0.8 | 625 | 10,508 | 44.4% | 25.0% | |
| 53.85% | 13 | 1.6 | 729 | 11,549 | 50.0% | 60.0% | |
| 23.08% | 13 | 5.5 | 703 | 11,779 | 20.0% | 25.0% | |
| 50.00% | 12 | 6.1 | 829 | 11,115 | 50.0% | 50.0% | |
| 58.33% | 12 | 2.1 | 503 | 10,848 | 75.0% | 50.0% | |
| 66.67% | 12 | 5.2 | 963 | 11,751 | 75.0% | 62.5% | |
| 41.67% | 12 | 2.0 | 584 | 9,762 | 66.7% | 16.7% | |
| 41.67% | 12 | 2.1 | 644 | 12,912 | 50.0% | 37.5% | |
| 33.33% | 12 | 5.8 | 766 | 10,527 | 66.7% | 0.0% | |
| 16.67% | 12 | 6.4 | 765 | 11,213 | 20.0% | 14.3% | |
| 54.55% | 11 | 6.2 | 787 | 13,399 | 100.0% | 44.4% | |
| 54.55% | 11 | 1.8 | 714 | 11,904 | 0.0% | 66.7% | |
| 40.00% | 10 | 5.8 | 680 | 11,565 | 0.0% | 57.1% | |
| 80.00% | 10 | 6.7 | 743 | 10,392 | 100.0% | 60.0% | |
| 80.00% | 10 | 5.3 | 723 | 10,710 | 60.0% | 100.0% | |
| 33.33% | 9 | 6.4 | 542 | 11,053 | 20.0% | 50.0% | |
| 44.44% | 9 | 4.0 | 1,064 | 13,983 | 0.0% | 57.1% | |
| 33.33% | 9 | 2.3 | 694 | 13,918 | 100.0% | 25.0% | |
| 55.56% | 9 | 1.5 | 633 | 13,256 | 50.0% | 60.0% | |
| 44.44% | 9 | 1.9 | 569 | 10,464 | 75.0% | 20.0% | |
| 44.44% | 9 | 1.9 | 568 | 10,264 | 20.0% | 75.0% | |
| 25.00% | 8 | 6.5 | 687 | 10,736 | 20.0% | 33.3% | |
| 50.00% | 8 | 3.3 | 702 | 10,713 | 20.0% | 100.0% | |
| 37.50% | 8 | 5.8 | 713 | 12,752 | 20.0% | 66.7% | |
| 25.00% | 8 | 6.1 | 612 | 9,827 | 40.0% | 0.0% | |
| 75.00% | 8 | 2.1 | 544 | 11,222 | 50.0% | 83.3% | |
| 50.00% | 8 | 5.0 | 610 | 10,477 | 66.7% | 40.0% | |
| 62.50% | 8 | 1.7 | 752 | 10,311 | 50.0% | 66.7% | |
| 85.71% | 7 | 3.6 | 720 | 14,263 | 100.0% | 80.0% | |
| 57.14% | 7 | 3.3 | 972 | 11,405 | 50.0% | 60.0% | |
| 42.86% | 7 | 6.2 | 819 | 10,348 | 66.7% | 25.0% | |
| 57.14% | 7 | 2.7 | 663 | 12,241 | 0.0% | 66.7% | |
| 42.86% | 7 | 3.1 | 733 | 11,187 | 50.0% | 33.3% | |
| 50.00% | 6 | 3.0 | 907 | 13,594 | 50.0% | 50.0% | |
| 50.00% | 6 | 6.3 | 699 | 9,448 | 60.0% | 0.0% | |
| 66.67% | 6 | 3.7 | 925 | 10,427 | 75.0% | 50.0% | |
| 16.67% | 6 | 5.0 | 695 | 8,518 | 0.0% | 25.0% | |
| 40.00% | 5 | 5.3 | 734 | 7,840 | 33.3% | 50.0% | |
| 0.00% | 5 | 3.9 | 579 | 9,095 | 0.0% | 0.0% | |
| 60.00% | 5 | 3.4 | 630 | 14,040 | 50.0% | 66.7% | |
| 60.00% | 5 | 3.2 | 802 | 11,957 | 0.0% | 75.0% | |
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Cho'Gath vs Kai'Sa - Frequently Asked Questions
How does Cho'Gath do against Kai'Sa in League of Legends?
Cho'Gath wins the Cho'Gath vs Kai'Sa matchup with a 50.0% win rate compared to Kai'Sa's 50.0%, a 0.0 percentage point difference. This data is based on 6 recent ranked games in patch 26.10.
How does Cho'Gath do against Kai'Sa in the early game?
In the early game, Cho'Gath has the advantage against Kai'Sa with a 60.0% win rate versus 40.0%. 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 Kai'Sa in the late game?
In the late game, Kai'Sa takes over the Cho'Gath vs Kai'Sa matchup with a 100.0% win rate compared to 0.0%. Kai'Sa scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.
Who wins the Cho'Gath vs Kai'Sa matchup?
Cho'Gath wins the matchup against Kai'Sa with a 50.0% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.10. The 0.0 percentage point advantage means Cho'Gath is slightly favored in this lane matchup based on 6 games analyzed.
What is the best Cho'Gath build against Kai'Sa?
The best Cho'Gath build against Kai'Sa includes Hollow Radiance, Randuin's Omen, Frozen Heart with Plated Steelcaps. Check the matchup breakdown above for the full item path and build order.
What are the best Cho'Gath runes against Kai'Sa?
The best Cho'Gath runes against Kai'Sa use the Domination primary tree with Sorcery secondary. This rune setup achieves a 100.0% win rate in the Cho'Gath vs Kai'Sa matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.
Does Cho'Gath counter Kai'Sa?
Yes, Cho'Gath has a favorable matchup against Kai'Sa with a 50.0% win rate. Cho'Gath slightly edges out Kai'Sa in lane based on current patch 26.10 data.
How do I play Cho'Gath against Kai'Sa?
When playing Cho'Gath against Kai'Sa, 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.