Win Rate
49.5%
Pick Rate
3.2%
Cho'Gathvs Kindred
Patch26.17
Matches693,760
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedAug 31, 2026 UTC
MethodologyData Methodology
AuthorDakota Chinnick
Cho'Gath vs Kindred is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.17. Kindred wins with a 70.0% win rate (+40.0%) over Cho'Gath based on 10 games. Kindred 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 Kindred 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
30.0% WR
VS
Kindred
70.0% WR
Who Wins the Cho'Gath vs Kindred Matchup?
Winner
Kindred
Matches: 10
30.0%
70.0%
1.1
0.7
593
903
10,916
13,068
385
517
1,304
507
1.8
0.5
0.0%
100.0%
60.0%
40.0%
Cho'Gath vs Kindred Matchup Summary
The Cho'Gath vs Kindred matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 10 recent matches analyzed, Kindred wins with a 70.0% win rate compared to Cho'Gath's 30.0%, giving Kindred a 40.0 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Kindred controls the early laning stage, but Cho'Gath outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Kindred 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 1.3s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Kindred 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 Kindred 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 Kindred Laning Phase Breakdown
Cho'Gath is favored during the laning phase against Kindred, winning 3 out of 5 key stat categories. Cho'Gath holds advantages in farming, crowd control and sustain, making them the stronger laner in this matchup.
Farming
1.1Cho'Gath
0.7Kindred
Cho'Gath edges out Kindred by 0.3 CS per minute — a moderate farming advantage that adds up to roughly 5 CS over a 15-minute laning phase. This translates to earlier component purchases and slightly faster power spikes for Cho'Gath.Damage
593Cho'Gath
903Kindred
Kindred heavily out-damages Cho'Gath by 310 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 Kindred's sustained damage advantage take over.Economy
10,916Cho'Gath
13,068Kindred
Kindred generates a commanding 2,152 more gold per game than Cho'Gath. This substantial economic advantage means Kindred 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
1.8Cho'Gath
0.5Kindred
Cho'Gath brings significantly more crowd control than Kindred, with 1.3 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. Kindred should invest in tenacity and position carefully to avoid being chain-CC'd.Sustain
1,688Cho'Gath
1,024Kindred
Cho'Gath vastly out-sustains Kindred, healing and mitigating 664 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Cho'Gath can absorb significant punishment and remain in lane while Kindred is forced to recall. Building grievous wounds early is essential for Kindred, and focusing on burst trade patterns rather than sustained fights is critical.Best Cho'Gath Build Against Kindred
Boots
Core Items
Boots of Swiftness is the optimal boots choice against Kindred, providing the mobility and stats Cho'Gath needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Cho'Gath against Kindred 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 1 games — well above average and making it the top item path against Kindred. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Cho'Gath vs Kindred matchup.
Early Game vs Late Game
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Early Game
Kindred
100.0%
+100.0% advantage
Cho'Gath0.0%
Kindred100.0%♕
Late Game
Cho'Gath
60.0%
+20.0% advantage
Cho'Gath60.0%Kindred40.0%Kindred dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 100.0% win rate — a 100.0 percentage point lead over Cho'Gath. This lopsided early game means Kindred 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 60.0% win rate — 20.0 points above Kindred. 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: Kindred 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 Kindred
Domination
Sorcery
28.6% WR
The Domination and Sorcery rune setup gives Cho'Gath the best tools to compete against Kindred in this difficult matchup, compensating for the statistical disadvantages with optimal rune synergies.
Cho'Gath matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.17. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 45.24% | 126 | 6.2 | 906 | 12,216 | 51.2% | 42.2% | |
| 52.89% | 121 | 6.0 | 927 | 11,268 | 62.5% | 44.6% | |
| 48.86% | 88 | 5.8 | 825 | 11,476 | 41.7% | 53.9% | |
| 53.75% | 80 | 5.9 | 766 | 11,410 | 63.4% | 43.6% | |
| 48.72% | 78 | 5.8 | 686 | 11,400 | 53.6% | 46.0% | |
| 51.95% | 77 | 5.5 | 837 | 12,324 | 48.1% | 54.0% | |
| 52.63% | 76 | 6.1 | 782 | 11,596 | 41.7% | 62.5% | |
| 43.24% | 74 | 5.7 | 706 | 11,460 | 45.7% | 41.0% | |
| 54.84% | 62 | 5.0 | 846 | 12,246 | 50.0% | 57.5% | |
| 51.67% | 60 | 5.6 | 773 | 10,341 | 44.8% | 58.1% | |
| 37.04% | 54 | 5.0 | 842 | 12,171 | 50.0% | 26.7% | |
| 47.06% | 51 | 4.9 | 818 | 11,707 | 41.7% | 51.9% | |
| 59.18% | 49 | 5.9 | 838 | 12,148 | 80.0% | 50.0% | |
| 52.08% | 48 | 6.2 | 811 | 11,851 | 61.9% | 44.4% | |
| 39.58% | 48 | 1.6 | 676 | 11,761 | 40.0% | 39.3% | |
| 69.57% | 46 | 1.3 | 701 | 12,504 | 65.0% | 73.1% | |
| 36.36% | 44 | 5.8 | 882 | 12,227 | 30.8% | 38.7% | |
| 38.64% | 44 | 1.4 | 694 | 13,147 | 31.3% | 42.9% | |
| 27.91% | 43 | 5.6 | 829 | 11,936 | 16.7% | 32.3% | |
| 57.50% | 40 | 6.0 | 868 | 12,313 | 53.3% | 60.0% | |
| 37.50% | 40 | 6.0 | 1,040 | 11,435 | 15.4% | 48.1% | |
| 51.28% | 39 | 1.2 | 753 | 11,940 | 57.1% | 44.4% | |
| 50.00% | 38 | 5.4 | 914 | 12,356 | 58.8% | 42.9% | |
| 44.74% | 38 | 5.7 | 715 | 11,306 | 40.0% | 47.8% | |
| 55.56% | 36 | 5.3 | 815 | 11,412 | 44.4% | 66.7% | |
| 52.78% | 36 | 4.3 | 805 | 12,747 | 55.6% | 51.9% | |
| 55.56% | 36 | 6.2 | 794 | 11,300 | 50.0% | 62.5% | |
| 55.56% | 36 | 5.7 | 805 | 11,997 | 60.0% | 52.4% | |
| 45.71% | 35 | 5.2 | 672 | 10,910 | 55.6% | 35.3% | |
| 57.14% | 35 | 2.6 | 740 | 12,117 | 47.1% | 66.7% | |
| 40.00% | 35 | 6.2 | 818 | 11,369 | 42.9% | 38.1% | |
| 38.24% | 34 | 5.5 | 700 | 11,302 | 46.1% | 33.3% | |
| 53.13% | 32 | 2.5 | 951 | 14,020 | 25.0% | 62.5% | |
| 46.67% | 30 | 6.0 | 1,024 | 12,509 | 50.0% | 45.5% | |
| 48.28% | 29 | 5.6 | 741 | 11,649 | 41.7% | 52.9% | |
| 44.83% | 29 | 6.3 | 712 | 12,470 | 66.7% | 35.0% | |
| 50.00% | 28 | 1.9 | 794 | 12,874 | 70.0% | 38.9% | |
| 46.43% | 28 | 1.3 | 724 | 11,053 | 46.7% | 46.1% | |
| 48.15% | 27 | 5.3 | 960 | 9,947 | 42.9% | 53.9% | |
| 33.33% | 27 | 1.2 | 736 | 12,116 | 33.3% | 33.3% | |
| 44.44% | 27 | 5.2 | 821 | 11,777 | 50.0% | 40.0% | |
| 60.00% | 25 | 1.5 | 737 | 12,293 | 75.0% | 46.1% | |
| 32.00% | 25 | 6.6 | 888 | 11,676 | 16.7% | 46.1% | |
| 60.00% | 25 | 6.1 | 923 | 12,439 | 85.7% | 50.0% | |
| 66.67% | 24 | 6.2 | 823 | 11,367 | 62.5% | 75.0% | |
| 45.83% | 24 | 1.4 | 689 | 11,562 | 50.0% | 41.7% | |
| 45.83% | 24 | 1.4 | 686 | 13,377 | 44.4% | 46.7% | |
| 41.67% | 24 | 5.6 | 809 | 10,983 | 55.6% | 33.3% | |
| 52.17% | 23 | 6.1 | 777 | 12,959 | 75.0% | 47.4% | |
| 52.17% | 23 | 4.8 | 605 | 10,701 | 53.9% | 50.0% | |
| 52.17% | 23 | 5.8 | 676 | 12,250 | 44.4% | 57.1% | |
| 47.83% | 23 | 5.0 | 992 | 13,237 | 50.0% | 47.1% | |
| 50.00% | 22 | 4.0 | 582 | 11,307 | 80.0% | 41.2% | |
| 59.09% | 22 | 6.0 | 871 | 12,510 | 54.5% | 63.6% | |
| 40.91% | 22 | 1.8 | 740 | 14,516 | 80.0% | 29.4% | |
| 45.45% | 22 | 0.9 | 520 | 10,339 | 58.3% | 30.0% | |
| 42.86% | 21 | 4.9 | 736 | 11,075 | 45.5% | 40.0% | |
| 60.00% | 20 | 1.2 | 727 | 12,905 | 57.1% | 61.5% | |
| 35.00% | 20 | 2.4 | 567 | 9,934 | 30.0% | 40.0% | |
| 65.00% | 20 | 6.5 | 823 | 10,901 | 75.0% | 58.3% | |
| 36.84% | 19 | 4.5 | 777 | 11,324 | 50.0% | 22.2% | |
| 47.37% | 19 | 5.8 | 764 | 12,196 | 50.0% | 42.9% | |
| 47.37% | 19 | 1.0 | 853 | 13,639 | 16.7% | 61.5% | |
| 33.33% | 18 | 4.0 | 780 | 10,422 | 25.0% | 40.0% | |
| 47.06% | 17 | 6.3 | 713 | 12,138 | 33.3% | 54.5% | |
| 70.59% | 17 | 6.5 | 930 | 11,418 | 60.0% | 85.7% | |
| 37.50% | 16 | 5.5 | 825 | 11,378 | 20.0% | 45.5% | |
| 50.00% | 16 | 1.6 | 734 | 13,376 | 42.9% | 55.6% | |
| 50.00% | 16 | 4.7 | 727 | 13,150 | 50.0% | 50.0% | |
| 46.67% | 15 | 6.1 | 871 | 11,642 | 28.6% | 62.5% | |
| 46.67% | 15 | 1.9 | 717 | 11,403 | 16.7% | 66.7% | |
| 60.00% | 15 | 5.7 | 747 | 11,621 | 60.0% | 60.0% | |
| 35.71% | 14 | 6.2 | 898 | 9,494 | 44.4% | 20.0% | |
| 53.85% | 13 | 5.4 | 870 | 14,038 | 0.0% | 63.6% | |
| 53.85% | 13 | 1.3 | 703 | 13,206 | 66.7% | 42.9% | |
| 61.54% | 13 | 6.2 | 834 | 11,361 | 42.9% | 83.3% | |
| 41.67% | 12 | 3.9 | 775 | 13,640 | 25.0% | 50.0% | |
| 58.33% | 12 | 2.6 | 663 | 10,981 | 66.7% | 50.0% | |
| 41.67% | 12 | 6.2 | 685 | 10,536 | 57.1% | 20.0% | |
| 33.33% | 12 | 4.0 | 533 | 8,467 | 20.0% | 42.9% | |
| 72.73% | 11 | 1.8 | 848 | 11,639 | 50.0% | 85.7% | |
| 36.36% | 11 | 1.8 | 744 | 11,573 | 50.0% | 20.0% | |
| 63.64% | 11 | 5.0 | 751 | 12,337 | 60.0% | 66.7% | |
| 90.91% | 11 | 6.2 | 906 | 13,263 | 75.0% | 100.0% | |
| 45.45% | 11 | 3.2 | 767 | 10,604 | 50.0% | 42.9% | |
| 63.64% | 11 | 2.2 | 860 | 12,497 | 62.5% | 66.7% | |
| 81.82% | 11 | 4.8 | 797 | 11,700 | 66.7% | 100.0% | |
| 54.55% | 11 | 1.9 | 514 | 10,323 | 50.0% | 60.0% | |
| 30.00% | 10 | 4.2 | 951 | 11,510 | 0.0% | 42.9% | |
| 50.00% | 10 | 4.5 | 767 | 11,780 | 60.0% | 40.0% | |
| 30.00% | 10 | 1.1 | 593 | 10,916 | 0.0% | 60.0% | |
| 50.00% | 10 | 4.0 | 793 | 11,523 | 40.0% | 60.0% | |
| 77.78% | 9 | 1.0 | 812 | 12,977 | 75.0% | 80.0% | |
| 44.44% | 9 | 1.9 | 726 | 11,251 | 0.0% | 66.7% | |
| 55.56% | 9 | 2.7 | 779 | 13,075 | 66.7% | 50.0% | |
| 77.78% | 9 | 1.5 | 872 | 14,377 | 75.0% | 80.0% | |
| 66.67% | 9 | 1.7 | 633 | 11,117 | 100.0% | 57.1% | |
| 37.50% | 8 | 6.0 | 771 | 13,268 | 33.3% | 40.0% | |
| 75.00% | 8 | 3.2 | 701 | 10,893 | 100.0% | 60.0% | |
| 62.50% | 8 | 5.2 | 679 | 12,880 | 66.7% | 60.0% | |
| 50.00% | 8 | 0.7 | 626 | 12,747 | 66.7% | 40.0% | |
| 75.00% | 8 | 3.5 | 924 | 11,209 | 100.0% | 50.0% | |
| 57.14% | 7 | 2.1 | 556 | 9,977 | 25.0% | 100.0% | |
| 28.57% | 7 | 1.5 | 390 | 6,999 | 20.0% | 50.0% | |
| 14.29% | 7 | 5.9 | 689 | 12,588 | 50.0% | 0.0% | |
| 57.14% | 7 | 5.6 | 777 | 12,320 | 50.0% | 60.0% | |
| 42.86% | 7 | 2.1 | 554 | 10,090 | 50.0% | 33.3% | |
| 71.43% | 7 | 5.8 | 758 | 11,239 | 50.0% | 80.0% | |
| 66.67% | 6 | 6.3 | 741 | 12,677 | 50.0% | 75.0% | |
| 50.00% | 6 | 7.4 | 859 | 14,975 | 0.0% | 60.0% | |
| 50.00% | 6 | 7.0 | 754 | 10,753 | 75.0% | 0.0% | |
| 66.67% | 6 | 6.1 | 730 | 10,927 | 66.7% | 66.7% | |
| 50.00% | 6 | 3.4 | 800 | 10,741 | 66.7% | 33.3% | |
| 66.67% | 6 | 4.3 | 672 | 11,930 | 50.0% | 75.0% | |
| 16.67% | 6 | 1.1 | 652 | 12,681 | 0.0% | 25.0% | |
| 16.67% | 6 | 5.5 | 861 | 10,933 | 0.0% | 25.0% | |
| 80.00% | 5 | 6.1 | 637 | 10,309 | 100.0% | 50.0% | |
| 20.00% | 5 | 2.7 | 507 | 9,753 | 25.0% | 0.0% | |
| 40.00% | 5 | 4.0 | 567 | 11,088 | 50.0% | 33.3% | |
| 60.00% | 5 | 0.9 | 594 | 10,937 | 50.0% | 66.7% | |
| 60.00% | 5 | 6.8 | 795 | 11,591 | 50.0% | 66.7% | |
| 60.00% | 5 | 4.9 | 1,072 | 12,896 | 33.3% | 100.0% | |
| 20.00% | 5 | 5.1 | 667 | 12,991 | 0.0% | 25.0% | |
| 80.00% | 5 | 2.0 | 597 | 12,452 | 100.0% | 75.0% | |
| 60.00% | 5 | 1.8 | 572 | 11,201 | 100.0% | 50.0% | |
| 60.00% | 5 | 0.9 | 734 | 10,716 | 75.0% | 0.0% | |
| 80.00% | 5 | 2.0 | 604 | 11,429 | 50.0% | 100.0% | |
| 60.00% | 5 | 4.0 | 719 | 12,462 | 50.0% | 66.7% | |
| 40.00% | 5 | 7.0 | 671 | 9,135 | 40.0% | 0.0% | |
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Cho'Gath vs Kindred - Frequently Asked Questions
How does Cho'Gath do against Kindred in League of Legends?
Kindred wins the Cho'Gath vs Kindred matchup with a 70.0% win rate compared to Cho'Gath's 30.0%, a 40.0 percentage point difference. This data is based on 10 recent ranked games in patch 26.17.
How does Cho'Gath do against Kindred in the early game?
In the early game, Kindred has the advantage against Cho'Gath with a 100.0% win rate versus 0.0%. Kindred 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 Kindred in the late game?
In the late game, Cho'Gath takes over the Cho'Gath vs Kindred matchup with a 60.0% win rate compared to 40.0%. Cho'Gath scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.
Who wins the Cho'Gath vs Kindred matchup?
Kindred wins the matchup against Cho'Gath with a 70.0% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.17. The 40.0 percentage point advantage means Kindred is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 10 games analyzed.
What is the best Cho'Gath build against Kindred?
The best Cho'Gath build against Kindred 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 Kindred?
The best Cho'Gath runes against Kindred use the Domination primary tree with Sorcery secondary. This rune setup achieves a 28.6% win rate in the Cho'Gath vs Kindred matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.
Does Cho'Gath counter Kindred?
No, Cho'Gath struggles against Kindred with only a 30.0% win rate. Kindred has the advantage in this matchup. Cho'Gath players should focus on safe farming and avoiding extended trades to minimize Kindred's lead.
How do I play Cho'Gath against Kindred?
When playing Cho'Gath against Kindred, play cautiously and avoid Kindred's power spikes. Focus on safe farming — you outscale Kindred in the late game. Use the matchup-specific build and runes above to optimize your chances.
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