Win Rate
48.7%
Pick Rate
2.5%
Cho'Gathvs Locke
Patch26.16
Matches950,360
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedAug 25, 2026 UTC
MethodologyData Methodology
AuthorDakota Chinnick
Cho'Gath vs Locke is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.16. Locke wins with a 53.9% win rate (+7.7%) over Cho'Gath based on 13 games. Locke 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 Locke 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
46.1% WR
VS
Locke
53.9% WR
Who Wins the Cho'Gath vs Locke Matchup?
Winner
Locke
Matches: 13
46.1%
53.9%
4.8
5.0
670
1,071
11,522
13,892
296
465
1,258
696
2.2
0.6
25.0%
75.0%
55.6%
44.4%
Cho'Gath vs Locke Matchup Summary
The Cho'Gath vs Locke matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 13 recent matches analyzed, Locke wins with a 53.9% win rate compared to Cho'Gath's 46.1%, giving Locke a 7.7 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Locke controls the early laning stage, but Cho'Gath outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Locke 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. Locke 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 Locke 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 Locke Laning Phase Breakdown
Locke is favored during the laning phase against Cho'Gath, winning 3 out of 5 key stat categories. Locke holds advantages in farming, damage and gold income, making them the stronger laner in this matchup.
Farming
4.8Cho'Gath
5.0Locke
Cho'Gath and Locke 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
670Cho'Gath
1,071Locke
Locke heavily out-damages Cho'Gath by 402 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 Locke's sustained damage advantage take over.Economy
11,522Cho'Gath
13,892Locke
Locke generates a commanding 2,370 more gold per game than Cho'Gath. This substantial economic advantage means Locke 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
0.6Locke
Cho'Gath brings significantly more crowd control than Locke, 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. Locke should invest in tenacity and position carefully to avoid being chain-CC'd.Sustain
1,555Cho'Gath
1,160Locke
Cho'Gath vastly out-sustains Locke, healing and mitigating 394 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Cho'Gath can absorb significant punishment and remain in lane while Locke is forced to recall. Building grievous wounds early is essential for Locke, and focusing on burst trade patterns rather than sustained fights is critical.Best Cho'Gath Build Against Locke
Boots
Core Items
Chainlaced Crushers is the optimal boots choice against Locke, providing the mobility and stats Cho'Gath needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Cho'Gath against Locke are Hollow Radiance, Riftmaker and Heartsteel. 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 Locke matchup.
Early Game vs Late Game
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Early Game
Locke
75.0%
+50.0% advantage
Cho'Gath25.0%
Locke75.0%♕
Late Game
Cho'Gath
55.6%
+11.1% advantage
Cho'Gath55.6%Locke44.4%Locke dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 75.0% win rate — a 50.0 percentage point lead over Cho'Gath. This lopsided early game means Locke 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 55.6% win rate — 11.1 points above Locke. 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: Locke 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 Locke
Resolve
Precision
100.0% WR
The Resolve and Precision rune setup gives Cho'Gath the best tools to compete against Locke in this difficult matchup, compensating for the statistical disadvantages with optimal rune synergies.
Cho'Gath matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.16. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 56.48% | 108 | 5.6 | 953 | 11,441 | 56.3% | 56.7% | |
| 44.68% | 94 | 5.4 | 878 | 10,899 | 36.6% | 50.9% | |
| 48.19% | 83 | 6.2 | 806 | 11,164 | 44.7% | 51.1% | |
| 45.45% | 77 | 5.2 | 742 | 11,527 | 46.7% | 44.7% | |
| 53.52% | 71 | 6.0 | 960 | 12,644 | 52.2% | 54.2% | |
| 45.71% | 70 | 5.6 | 876 | 12,101 | 34.8% | 51.1% | |
| 48.44% | 64 | 5.9 | 809 | 12,329 | 52.0% | 46.1% | |
| 44.23% | 52 | 5.5 | 767 | 10,048 | 37.0% | 52.0% | |
| 50.00% | 50 | 6.3 | 848 | 12,592 | 54.2% | 46.1% | |
| 53.19% | 47 | 4.9 | 784 | 11,950 | 45.0% | 59.3% | |
| 53.49% | 43 | 6.5 | 780 | 11,463 | 59.1% | 47.6% | |
| 42.86% | 42 | 5.5 | 712 | 10,963 | 35.0% | 50.0% | |
| 67.50% | 40 | 5.5 | 864 | 12,334 | 50.0% | 79.2% | |
| 64.10% | 39 | 6.2 | 963 | 12,287 | 62.5% | 65.2% | |
| 36.84% | 38 | 5.7 | 1,124 | 11,311 | 42.1% | 31.6% | |
| 47.37% | 38 | 6.0 | 755 | 11,244 | 45.5% | 50.0% | |
| 31.58% | 38 | 5.2 | 813 | 10,977 | 11.1% | 50.0% | |
| 48.65% | 37 | 5.5 | 814 | 11,976 | 46.1% | 50.0% | |
| 47.06% | 34 | 5.1 | 875 | 10,465 | 33.3% | 62.5% | |
| 32.35% | 34 | 5.4 | 856 | 12,369 | 36.4% | 30.4% | |
| 48.48% | 33 | 5.8 | 799 | 13,803 | 42.9% | 50.0% | |
| 39.39% | 33 | 2.6 | 752 | 12,383 | 38.5% | 40.0% | |
| 37.50% | 32 | 4.3 | 836 | 11,712 | 25.0% | 50.0% | |
| 46.88% | 32 | 5.7 | 1,011 | 11,427 | 35.7% | 55.6% | |
| 35.48% | 31 | 5.3 | 694 | 10,979 | 27.3% | 40.0% | |
| 50.00% | 30 | 6.1 | 838 | 12,327 | 35.3% | 69.2% | |
| 43.33% | 30 | 5.8 | 669 | 12,378 | 37.5% | 45.5% | |
| 50.00% | 30 | 5.6 | 806 | 10,562 | 50.0% | 50.0% | |
| 39.29% | 28 | 6.0 | 866 | 11,445 | 33.3% | 42.1% | |
| 37.04% | 27 | 5.7 | 756 | 11,634 | 23.1% | 50.0% | |
| 42.31% | 26 | 5.4 | 833 | 12,368 | 54.5% | 33.3% | |
| 46.15% | 26 | 5.4 | 627 | 11,567 | 57.1% | 42.1% | |
| 65.38% | 26 | 4.9 | 799 | 11,738 | 64.3% | 66.7% | |
| 45.83% | 24 | 4.8 | 814 | 11,878 | 40.0% | 50.0% | |
| 27.27% | 22 | 6.4 | 770 | 10,878 | 38.5% | 11.1% | |
| 45.45% | 22 | 5.8 | 795 | 11,701 | 33.3% | 60.0% | |
| 28.57% | 21 | 6.3 | 661 | 11,709 | 30.0% | 27.3% | |
| 52.38% | 21 | 5.8 | 811 | 11,638 | 60.0% | 45.5% | |
| 47.37% | 19 | 6.0 | 762 | 11,710 | 54.5% | 37.5% | |
| 47.37% | 19 | 3.9 | 778 | 12,256 | 37.5% | 54.5% | |
| 42.11% | 19 | 6.7 | 944 | 13,416 | 40.0% | 42.9% | |
| 61.11% | 18 | 1.5 | 591 | 11,859 | 62.5% | 60.0% | |
| 66.67% | 18 | 3.1 | 670 | 11,159 | 80.0% | 50.0% | |
| 58.82% | 17 | 5.4 | 713 | 11,630 | 66.7% | 50.0% | |
| 41.18% | 17 | 6.1 | 879 | 12,119 | 25.0% | 55.6% | |
| 70.59% | 17 | 5.1 | 925 | 12,766 | 66.7% | 72.7% | |
| 64.71% | 17 | 5.9 | 760 | 12,307 | 77.8% | 50.0% | |
| 58.82% | 17 | 5.8 | 913 | 12,947 | 75.0% | 53.9% | |
| 56.25% | 16 | 3.0 | 814 | 13,109 | 40.0% | 63.6% | |
| 56.25% | 16 | 3.8 | 666 | 11,076 | 16.7% | 80.0% | |
| 50.00% | 16 | 5.5 | 1,011 | 11,046 | 28.6% | 66.7% | |
| 56.25% | 16 | 2.9 | 733 | 10,036 | 55.6% | 57.1% | |
| 46.67% | 15 | 5.8 | 994 | 11,840 | 33.3% | 55.6% | |
| 50.00% | 14 | 5.8 | 824 | 12,486 | 16.7% | 75.0% | |
| 64.29% | 14 | 4.1 | 684 | 12,644 | 66.7% | 63.6% | |
| 46.15% | 13 | 1.7 | 775 | 11,985 | 40.0% | 50.0% | |
| 61.54% | 13 | 1.2 | 595 | 12,418 | 57.1% | 66.7% | |
| 61.54% | 13 | 5.6 | 859 | 11,828 | 50.0% | 66.7% | |
| 53.85% | 13 | 4.5 | 759 | 11,310 | 80.0% | 37.5% | |
| 46.15% | 13 | 1.8 | 574 | 11,584 | 66.7% | 28.6% | |
| 61.54% | 13 | 1.1 | 604 | 14,279 | 0.0% | 72.7% | |
| 46.15% | 13 | 3.3 | 848 | 13,869 | 60.0% | 37.5% | |
| 46.15% | 13 | 4.8 | 670 | 11,522 | 25.0% | 55.6% | |
| 50.00% | 12 | 6.3 | 906 | 10,621 | 16.7% | 83.3% | |
| 58.33% | 12 | 1.8 | 809 | 14,367 | 33.3% | 66.7% | |
| 58.33% | 12 | 6.3 | 880 | 13,407 | 50.0% | 62.5% | |
| 36.36% | 11 | 1.6 | 656 | 11,807 | 28.6% | 50.0% | |
| 81.82% | 11 | 5.6 | 949 | 13,309 | 66.7% | 87.5% | |
| 40.00% | 10 | 5.6 | 731 | 11,167 | 20.0% | 60.0% | |
| 40.00% | 10 | 5.7 | 755 | 10,863 | 40.0% | 40.0% | |
| 60.00% | 10 | 0.9 | 663 | 11,958 | 50.0% | 66.7% | |
| 50.00% | 10 | 2.9 | 566 | 11,488 | 60.0% | 40.0% | |
| 40.00% | 10 | 5.0 | 760 | 11,370 | 33.3% | 42.9% | |
| 50.00% | 10 | 5.9 | 796 | 9,920 | 42.9% | 66.7% | |
| 44.44% | 9 | 2.7 | 923 | 14,793 | 33.3% | 50.0% | |
| 22.22% | 9 | 3.8 | 603 | 12,678 | 50.0% | 14.3% | |
| 44.44% | 9 | 5.8 | 813 | 11,780 | 50.0% | 40.0% | |
| 77.78% | 9 | 3.9 | 699 | 9,476 | 66.7% | 83.3% | |
| 66.67% | 9 | 3.3 | 720 | 12,584 | 50.0% | 71.4% | |
| 55.56% | 9 | 6.8 | 1,007 | 14,216 | 100.0% | 42.9% | |
| 77.78% | 9 | 3.0 | 455 | 9,665 | 80.0% | 75.0% | |
| 66.67% | 9 | 6.1 | 609 | 13,696 | 66.7% | 66.7% | |
| 22.22% | 9 | 6.1 | 669 | 11,261 | 33.3% | 16.7% | |
| 37.50% | 8 | 3.0 | 473 | 8,846 | 25.0% | 50.0% | |
| 0.00% | 8 | 1.9 | 550 | 8,628 | 0.0% | 0.0% | |
| 62.50% | 8 | 1.4 | 835 | 11,429 | 100.0% | 40.0% | |
| 50.00% | 8 | 1.8 | 687 | 8,432 | 40.0% | 66.7% | |
| 75.00% | 8 | 4.7 | 757 | 10,935 | 33.3% | 100.0% | |
| 25.00% | 8 | 1.8 | 579 | 10,364 | 25.0% | 25.0% | |
| 75.00% | 8 | 6.9 | 823 | 11,340 | 75.0% | 75.0% | |
| 62.50% | 8 | 5.6 | 740 | 12,345 | 100.0% | 50.0% | |
| 50.00% | 8 | 0.8 | 572 | 12,683 | 0.0% | 57.1% | |
| 12.50% | 8 | 3.7 | 652 | 11,928 | 0.0% | 33.3% | |
| 62.50% | 8 | 1.0 | 712 | 13,864 | 50.0% | 66.7% | |
| 71.43% | 7 | 5.2 | 850 | 11,055 | 33.3% | 100.0% | |
| 42.86% | 7 | 1.8 | 449 | 7,790 | 25.0% | 66.7% | |
| 57.14% | 7 | 4.4 | 584 | 10,126 | 33.3% | 75.0% | |
| 85.71% | 7 | 4.3 | 864 | 12,373 | 66.7% | 100.0% | |
| 42.86% | 7 | 3.5 | 709 | 10,743 | 33.3% | 50.0% | |
| 42.86% | 7 | 2.3 | 1,119 | 13,373 | 0.0% | 60.0% | |
| 33.33% | 6 | 3.0 | 697 | 11,211 | 100.0% | 20.0% | |
| 33.33% | 6 | 5.8 | 601 | 10,513 | 33.3% | 33.3% | |
| 33.33% | 6 | 5.9 | 870 | 11,641 | 50.0% | 0.0% | |
| 50.00% | 6 | 2.5 | 536 | 10,990 | 50.0% | 50.0% | |
| 40.00% | 5 | 5.7 | 803 | 13,328 | 66.7% | 0.0% | |
| 20.00% | 5 | 1.8 | 521 | 9,967 | 25.0% | 0.0% | |
| 40.00% | 5 | 1.3 | 733 | 12,572 | 0.0% | 50.0% | |
| 0.00% | 5 | 2.8 | 634 | 11,612 | 0.0% | 0.0% | |
| 40.00% | 5 | 1.4 | 1,227 | 17,294 | 0.0% | 40.0% | |
| 80.00% | 5 | 2.0 | 721 | 14,378 | 0.0% | 80.0% | |
| 60.00% | 5 | 5.7 | 687 | 10,450 | 33.3% | 100.0% | |
| 20.00% | 5 | 2.1 | 560 | 8,211 | 0.0% | 100.0% | |
| 40.00% | 5 | 2.3 | 610 | 10,710 | 33.3% | 50.0% | |
| 40.00% | 5 | 5.4 | 778 | 13,440 | 50.0% | 33.3% | |
| 20.00% | 5 | 3.0 | 706 | 12,829 | 0.0% | 25.0% | |
| 60.00% | 5 | 6.2 | 714 | 13,239 | 100.0% | 33.3% | |
| 60.00% | 5 | 5.7 | 849 | 14,196 | 33.3% | 100.0% | |
| 40.00% | 5 | 1.6 | 502 | 12,739 | 0.0% | 50.0% | |
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Cho'Gath vs Locke - Frequently Asked Questions
How does Cho'Gath do against Locke in League of Legends?
Locke wins the Cho'Gath vs Locke matchup with a 53.9% win rate compared to Cho'Gath's 46.1%, a 7.7 percentage point difference. This data is based on 13 recent ranked games in patch 26.16.
How does Cho'Gath do against Locke in the early game?
In the early game, Locke has the advantage against Cho'Gath with a 75.0% win rate versus 25.0%. Locke 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 Locke in the late game?
In the late game, Cho'Gath takes over the Cho'Gath vs Locke matchup with a 55.6% win rate compared to 44.4%. Cho'Gath scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.
Who wins the Cho'Gath vs Locke matchup?
Locke wins the matchup against Cho'Gath with a 53.9% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.16. The 7.7 percentage point advantage means Locke is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 13 games analyzed.
What is the best Cho'Gath build against Locke?
The best Cho'Gath build against Locke includes Hollow Radiance, Riftmaker, Heartsteel with Chainlaced Crushers. Check the matchup breakdown above for the full item path and build order.
What are the best Cho'Gath runes against Locke?
The best Cho'Gath runes against Locke use the Resolve primary tree with Precision secondary. This rune setup achieves a 100.0% win rate in the Cho'Gath vs Locke matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.
Does Cho'Gath counter Locke?
No, Cho'Gath struggles against Locke with only a 46.1% win rate. Locke has the advantage in this matchup. Cho'Gath players should focus on safe farming and avoiding extended trades to minimize Locke's lead.
How do I play Cho'Gath against Locke?
When playing Cho'Gath against Locke, play cautiously and avoid Locke's power spikes. Focus on safe farming — you outscale Locke in the late game. Use the matchup-specific build and runes above to optimize your chances.
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