Cho'Gathvs Locke
Cho'Gath vs Locke is a moderate matchup in LoL patch 26.13. Cho'Gath wins with a 52.2% win rate (+4.3%) over Locke based on 23 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 Locke 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.
Who Wins the Cho'Gath vs Locke Matchup?
Cho'Gath vs Locke Matchup Summary
The Cho'Gath vs Locke matchup is a moderate matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 23 recent matches analyzed, Cho'Gath wins with a 52.2% win rate compared to Locke's 47.8%, giving Cho'Gath a 4.3 percentage point advantage. Cho'Gath dominates at every stage — from early laning through late game team fights. This consistent advantage makes it difficult for Locke players to find favorable windows, so team-dependent strategies and avoiding solo confrontations are essential. 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. Cho'Gath has a statistical edge, but the margin is close enough that respecting Locke'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 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.
Best Cho'Gath Build Against Locke
Mercury's Treads 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 Force of Nature, Kaenic Rookern and Unending Despair. 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
Cho'Gath50.0%
Locke50.0%Cho'Gath54.5%Locke45.5%The early game (first 15 minutes) is a toss-up between Cho'Gath and Locke, 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.
Cho'Gath is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 54.5% win rate — 9.1 points above Locke. Extended games heavily favor Cho'Gath, whose kit and scaling make them a dominant force in team fights and objective control.
Cho'Gath holds the advantage at every stage of the game, making this a consistently favorable matchup from lane through late game team fights. Locke players should look for outplays, team-dependent strategies, and picks rather than relying on scaling to win this matchup.
Best Cho'Gath Runes Against Locke
Resolve
Inspiration
Running Resolve primary with Inspiration secondary allows Cho'Gath to press their advantage against Locke, 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.
Opponent | Win Rate | Matches | CS/min | DMG/min | Gold/game | Early WR | Late WR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 66.67% | 36 | 5.8 | 876 | 14,110 | 66.7% | 66.7% | |
| 52.78% | 36 | 6.2 | 794 | 11,508 | 40.0% | 61.9% | |
| 72.41% | 29 | 5.9 | 826 | 11,147 | 90.9% | 61.1% | |
| 46.43% | 28 | 5.6 | 824 | 10,380 | 41.2% | 54.5% | |
| 54.17% | 24 | 5.5 | 748 | 9,831 | 54.5% | 53.9% | |
| 52.17% | 23 | 5.5 | 697 | 10,769 | 50.0% | 54.5% | |
| 35.00% | 20 | 6.3 | 851 | 11,621 | 20.0% | 50.0% | |
| 47.37% | 19 | 5.8 | 1,139 | 12,749 | 25.0% | 53.3% | |
| 47.06% | 17 | 5.5 | 731 | 10,370 | 55.6% | 37.5% | |
| 52.94% | 17 | 5.1 | 773 | 10,480 | 44.4% | 62.5% | |
| 41.18% | 17 | 5.9 | 850 | 12,112 | 80.0% | 25.0% | |
| 68.75% | 16 | 6.0 | 797 | 12,468 | 80.0% | 63.6% | |
| 56.25% | 16 | 6.3 | 834 | 13,442 | 75.0% | 50.0% | |
| 53.33% | 15 | 4.9 | 902 | 10,303 | 66.7% | 44.4% | |
| 35.71% | 14 | 5.1 | 915 | 10,165 | 44.4% | 20.0% | |
| 64.29% | 14 | 6.0 | 793 | 10,436 | 66.7% | 62.5% | |
| 50.00% | 14 | 6.8 | 919 | 9,905 | 66.7% | 20.0% | |
| 61.54% | 13 | 5.8 | 778 | 10,213 | 40.0% | 75.0% | |
| 53.85% | 13 | 5.5 | 670 | 10,456 | 42.9% | 66.7% | |
| 30.77% | 13 | 6.0 | 980 | 10,060 | 28.6% | 33.3% | |
| 23.08% | 13 | 5.5 | 890 | 10,272 | 16.7% | 28.6% | |
| 41.67% | 12 | 5.1 | 667 | 8,714 | 57.1% | 20.0% | |
| 36.36% | 11 | 6.5 | 928 | 12,562 | 33.3% | 37.5% | |
| 45.45% | 11 | 6.3 | 773 | 10,748 | 75.0% | 28.6% | |
| 63.64% | 11 | 3.3 | 768 | 10,023 | 50.0% | 80.0% | |
| 54.55% | 11 | 4.9 | 742 | 12,841 | 100.0% | 50.0% | |
| 30.00% | 10 | 5.3 | 710 | 11,498 | 25.0% | 33.3% | |
| 22.22% | 9 | 5.6 | 735 | 10,110 | 25.0% | 20.0% | |
| 50.00% | 8 | 6.1 | 768 | 11,607 | 66.7% | 40.0% | |
| 62.50% | 8 | 5.1 | 897 | 12,936 | 0.0% | 83.3% | |
| 75.00% | 8 | 5.7 | 793 | 11,914 | 75.0% | 75.0% | |
| 37.50% | 8 | 6.0 | 880 | 13,112 | 0.0% | 37.5% | |
| 57.14% | 7 | 6.0 | 832 | 13,095 | 66.7% | 50.0% | |
| 57.14% | 7 | 4.9 | 783 | 9,865 | 75.0% | 33.3% | |
| 71.43% | 7 | 4.8 | 673 | 11,123 | 100.0% | 50.0% | |
| 28.57% | 7 | 1.3 | 685 | 13,846 | 0.0% | 28.6% | |
| 57.14% | 7 | 2.2 | 591 | 11,546 | 33.3% | 75.0% | |
| 42.86% | 7 | 2.5 | 490 | 11,614 | 100.0% | 20.0% | |
| 28.57% | 7 | 3.3 | 632 | 11,540 | 33.3% | 25.0% | |
| 33.33% | 6 | 3.9 | 659 | 9,256 | 25.0% | 50.0% | |
| 16.67% | 6 | 4.5 | 707 | 11,012 | 0.0% | 20.0% | |
| 50.00% | 6 | 1.0 | 613 | 13,319 | 0.0% | 50.0% | |
| 66.67% | 6 | 6.1 | 802 | 11,090 | 80.0% | 0.0% | |
| 66.67% | 6 | 5.3 | 774 | 12,792 | 0.0% | 66.7% | |
| 50.00% | 6 | 6.1 | 925 | 13,390 | 33.3% | 66.7% | |
| 40.00% | 5 | 5.7 | 795 | 11,448 | 50.0% | 33.3% | |
| 60.00% | 5 | 3.2 | 549 | 9,377 | 0.0% | 75.0% | |
| 60.00% | 5 | 3.4 | 845 | 11,221 | 75.0% | 0.0% | |
| 100.00% | 5 | 3.2 | 787 | 15,172 | 100.0% | 100.0% | |
| 40.00% | 5 | 5.2 | 765 | 12,445 | 33.3% | 50.0% | |
| 20.00% | 5 | 1.7 | 646 | 11,244 | 33.3% | 0.0% | |
| 40.00% | 5 | 3.2 | 704 | 12,560 | 33.3% | 50.0% | |
| 60.00% | 5 | 5.9 | 693 | 8,883 | 33.3% | 100.0% | |
| 20.00% | 5 | 3.4 | 686 | 11,468 | 33.3% | 0.0% | |
| 20.00% | 5 | 2.3 | 501 | 11,240 | 33.3% | 0.0% | |
| 100.00% | 5 | 4.5 | 996 | 13,626 | 100.0% | 100.0% | |
| 60.00% | 5 | 3.9 | 738 | 11,634 | 66.7% | 50.0% | |
| 40.00% | 5 | 3.6 | 864 | 12,287 | 100.0% | 25.0% | |
| 20.00% | 5 | 1.6 | 714 | 13,920 | 0.0% | 20.0% | |
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Cho'Gath vs Locke - Frequently Asked Questions
How does Cho'Gath do against Locke in League of Legends?
Cho'Gath wins the Cho'Gath vs Locke matchup with a 52.2% win rate compared to Locke's 47.8%, a 4.3 percentage point difference. This data is based on 23 recent ranked games in patch 26.13.
How does Cho'Gath do against Locke in the early game?
In the early game, Cho'Gath has the advantage against Locke 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 Locke in the late game?
In the late game, Cho'Gath takes over the Cho'Gath vs Locke matchup with a 54.5% win rate compared to 45.5%. Cho'Gath scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.
Who wins the Cho'Gath vs Locke matchup?
Cho'Gath wins the matchup against Locke with a 52.2% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.13. The 4.3 percentage point advantage means Cho'Gath is moderately favored in this lane matchup based on 23 games analyzed.
What is the best Cho'Gath build against Locke?
The best Cho'Gath build against Locke includes Force of Nature, Kaenic Rookern, Unending Despair with Mercury's Treads. 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 Inspiration 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?
Yes, Cho'Gath has a favorable matchup against Locke with a 52.2% win rate. Cho'Gath has a solid advantage over Locke in lane based on current patch 26.13 data.
How do I play Cho'Gath against Locke?
When playing Cho'Gath against Locke, 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.