Cho'Gathvs Malzahar
Cho'Gath vs Malzahar is a moderate matchup in LoL patch 26.11. Malzahar wins with a 51.2% win rate (+2.3%) over Cho'Gath based on 43 games. Cho'Gath wins the early laning phase while Malzahar 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 Malzahar 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 Malzahar Matchup?
Cho'Gath vs Malzahar Matchup Summary
The Cho'Gath vs Malzahar matchup is a very close matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 43 recent matches analyzed, Malzahar wins with a 51.2% win rate compared to Cho'Gath's 48.8%, giving Malzahar a 2.3 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Cho'Gath controls the early laning stage, but Malzahar outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Cho'Gath needs to press advantages before Malzahar reaches their power spikes, while Malzahar should focus on safe farming and hitting key item breakpoints. The most significant statistical gap is in sustain, where Cho'Gath leads by 1,509 HP/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. While Malzahar is slightly favored, Cho'Gath can absolutely win this lane through smart trading patterns and wave management. Focus on playing around your cooldowns, conceding CS only when necessary, and capitalizing on Malzahar's mistakes. Understanding these matchup dynamics is essential for champion select decisions and in-game strategy when facing this lane opponent.
Cho'Gath vs Malzahar Laning Phase Breakdown
Malzahar is favored during the laning phase against Cho'Gath, winning 4 out of 5 key stat categories. Malzahar holds advantages in farming, damage, gold income and crowd control, making them the stronger laner in this matchup.
Best Cho'Gath Build Against Malzahar
Armored Advance is the optimal boots choice against Malzahar, providing the mobility and stats Cho'Gath needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Cho'Gath against Malzahar are Hollow Radiance, Heartsteel and Thornmail. This combination gives Cho'Gath an effective balance of damage, survivability, and utility for the matchup. This build has a 33.3% win rate across 3 games. While the overall matchup may be difficult, this item path gives Cho'Gath the best chance to compete against Malzahar. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Cho'Gath vs Malzahar matchup.
Early Game vs Late Game
Cho'Gath58.3%
Malzahar41.7%Cho'Gath45.2%Malzahar54.8%Cho'Gath dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 58.3% win rate — a 16.7 percentage point lead over Malzahar. This lopsided early game means Cho'Gath can dictate the pace of the lane from level 1, controlling trades, wave state, and river priority.
Malzahar is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 54.8% win rate — 9.7 points above Cho'Gath. Extended games heavily favor Malzahar, 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 Malzahar reaches their scaling breakpoints. If Malzahar 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 Malzahar
Sorcery
Domination
The Sorcery primary with Domination 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 Malzahar.
Cho'Gath matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.11. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 46.62% | 148 | 5.8 | 788 | 11,990 | 55.6% | 41.5% | |
| 51.43% | 140 | 6.2 | 822 | 11,376 | 41.9% | 59.0% | |
| 46.09% | 115 | 5.5 | 807 | 11,451 | 41.0% | 48.7% | |
| 50.45% | 111 | 6.2 | 834 | 11,753 | 51.1% | 50.0% | |
| 58.72% | 109 | 6.1 | 773 | 11,418 | 46.7% | 67.2% | |
| 50.50% | 101 | 5.7 | 854 | 11,521 | 44.7% | 54.0% | |
| 32.97% | 91 | 5.8 | 855 | 11,073 | 35.7% | 30.6% | |
| 42.70% | 89 | 5.9 | 748 | 11,101 | 34.2% | 49.0% | |
| 43.66% | 71 | 5.8 | 827 | 11,163 | 37.9% | 47.6% | |
| 50.00% | 68 | 6.0 | 993 | 12,015 | 41.7% | 54.5% | |
| 53.73% | 67 | 5.5 | 852 | 11,763 | 50.0% | 57.1% | |
| 43.08% | 65 | 5.9 | 994 | 10,155 | 39.5% | 48.1% | |
| 58.46% | 65 | 5.9 | 912 | 12,680 | 69.2% | 51.3% | |
| 38.10% | 63 | 5.7 | 835 | 11,246 | 34.4% | 41.9% | |
| 50.79% | 63 | 6.2 | 828 | 10,889 | 48.0% | 52.6% | |
| 39.66% | 58 | 5.5 | 829 | 11,215 | 31.8% | 44.4% | |
| 49.09% | 55 | 6.0 | 759 | 11,985 | 52.0% | 46.7% | |
| 50.00% | 52 | 6.1 | 852 | 13,043 | 60.0% | 46.0% | |
| 41.67% | 48 | 5.5 | 673 | 10,782 | 36.0% | 47.8% | |
| 54.17% | 48 | 5.9 | 829 | 10,834 | 50.0% | 59.1% | |
| 56.52% | 46 | 5.6 | 796 | 12,066 | 60.0% | 54.8% | |
| 50.00% | 46 | 4.4 | 917 | 12,244 | 52.9% | 48.3% | |
| 43.48% | 46 | 6.0 | 797 | 10,751 | 39.1% | 47.8% | |
| 48.89% | 45 | 5.9 | 729 | 11,955 | 41.7% | 51.5% | |
| 62.22% | 45 | 5.9 | 840 | 12,400 | 50.0% | 69.0% | |
| 56.82% | 44 | 2.5 | 737 | 11,740 | 79.0% | 40.0% | |
| 36.36% | 44 | 5.9 | 693 | 10,883 | 41.7% | 30.0% | |
| 31.82% | 44 | 4.5 | 915 | 11,994 | 40.0% | 27.6% | |
| 53.49% | 43 | 5.9 | 788 | 12,417 | 47.1% | 57.7% | |
| 48.84% | 43 | 5.2 | 842 | 12,083 | 54.5% | 46.9% | |
| 48.84% | 43 | 6.5 | 778 | 12,541 | 58.3% | 45.2% | |
| 51.22% | 41 | 5.8 | 863 | 10,873 | 50.0% | 52.6% | |
| 58.54% | 41 | 3.4 | 801 | 12,114 | 46.7% | 65.4% | |
| 51.22% | 41 | 5.5 | 750 | 11,343 | 50.0% | 52.2% | |
| 52.50% | 40 | 5.9 | 867 | 11,761 | 66.7% | 40.9% | |
| 41.03% | 39 | 6.1 | 660 | 10,003 | 37.5% | 46.7% | |
| 55.26% | 38 | 6.5 | 793 | 10,650 | 55.6% | 55.0% | |
| 52.63% | 38 | 5.3 | 886 | 10,945 | 50.0% | 55.0% | |
| 54.05% | 37 | 6.0 | 811 | 11,361 | 46.7% | 59.1% | |
| 50.00% | 36 | 6.8 | 853 | 12,113 | 53.3% | 47.6% | |
| 57.14% | 35 | 6.1 | 799 | 11,945 | 46.1% | 63.6% | |
| 51.52% | 33 | 5.9 | 793 | 11,367 | 50.0% | 52.4% | |
| 50.00% | 32 | 2.5 | 744 | 12,347 | 33.3% | 60.0% | |
| 46.88% | 32 | 4.1 | 721 | 10,531 | 37.5% | 56.3% | |
| 40.63% | 32 | 5.9 | 804 | 11,678 | 43.8% | 37.5% | |
| 58.62% | 29 | 2.4 | 755 | 12,147 | 36.4% | 72.2% | |
| 48.28% | 29 | 5.7 | 756 | 10,762 | 50.0% | 47.1% | |
| 75.86% | 29 | 5.5 | 926 | 11,680 | 91.7% | 64.7% | |
| 58.62% | 29 | 2.0 | 711 | 10,878 | 64.3% | 53.3% | |
| 39.29% | 28 | 6.2 | 834 | 12,563 | 14.3% | 64.3% | |
| 42.86% | 28 | 5.7 | 791 | 11,882 | 44.4% | 42.1% | |
| 44.44% | 27 | 6.3 | 859 | 12,006 | 40.0% | 50.0% | |
| 57.69% | 26 | 5.8 | 799 | 11,837 | 33.3% | 70.6% | |
| 61.54% | 26 | 6.3 | 925 | 12,776 | 50.0% | 71.4% | |
| 50.00% | 26 | 4.3 | 865 | 11,998 | 62.5% | 44.4% | |
| 40.00% | 25 | 3.7 | 710 | 10,353 | 55.6% | 31.3% | |
| 60.00% | 25 | 1.9 | 713 | 12,452 | 37.5% | 70.6% | |
| 40.00% | 25 | 1.5 | 596 | 11,104 | 30.8% | 50.0% | |
| 33.33% | 24 | 5.8 | 701 | 11,826 | 42.9% | 29.4% | |
| 56.52% | 23 | 5.0 | 835 | 12,027 | 54.5% | 58.3% | |
| 65.22% | 23 | 4.0 | 851 | 10,742 | 60.0% | 69.2% | |
| 21.74% | 23 | 1.4 | 538 | 10,238 | 12.5% | 42.9% | |
| 45.45% | 22 | 6.3 | 736 | 11,453 | 50.0% | 42.9% | |
| 54.55% | 22 | 1.8 | 798 | 13,360 | 71.4% | 46.7% | |
| 31.82% | 22 | 5.7 | 832 | 10,436 | 50.0% | 21.4% | |
| 59.09% | 22 | 3.3 | 821 | 12,374 | 25.0% | 78.6% | |
| 47.62% | 21 | 6.5 | 612 | 9,697 | 42.9% | 57.1% | |
| 47.62% | 21 | 6.3 | 1,008 | 12,030 | 44.4% | 50.0% | |
| 30.00% | 20 | 2.0 | 577 | 11,349 | 12.5% | 41.7% | |
| 40.00% | 20 | 3.3 | 734 | 9,993 | 40.0% | 40.0% | |
| 45.00% | 20 | 5.6 | 773 | 11,168 | 50.0% | 40.0% | |
| 35.00% | 20 | 1.5 | 672 | 12,744 | 50.0% | 25.0% | |
| 70.00% | 20 | 6.0 | 909 | 11,332 | 62.5% | 75.0% | |
| 47.37% | 19 | 4.7 | 697 | 10,701 | 28.6% | 58.3% | |
| 31.58% | 19 | 4.7 | 789 | 10,362 | 22.2% | 40.0% | |
| 57.89% | 19 | 5.7 | 783 | 12,163 | 50.0% | 63.6% | |
| 47.37% | 19 | 1.9 | 618 | 10,557 | 37.5% | 54.5% | |
| 50.00% | 18 | 2.5 | 606 | 10,652 | 66.7% | 33.3% | |
| 38.89% | 18 | 6.0 | 633 | 12,065 | 28.6% | 45.5% | |
| 41.18% | 17 | 5.6 | 740 | 10,866 | 57.1% | 30.0% | |
| 41.18% | 17 | 6.7 | 753 | 11,374 | 50.0% | 33.3% | |
| 31.25% | 16 | 5.5 | 832 | 10,006 | 11.1% | 57.1% | |
| 66.67% | 15 | 2.3 | 638 | 11,655 | 83.3% | 55.6% | |
| 26.67% | 15 | 5.1 | 681 | 11,267 | 20.0% | 30.0% | |
| 53.33% | 15 | 3.2 | 870 | 11,558 | 57.1% | 50.0% | |
| 53.33% | 15 | 6.5 | 905 | 13,629 | 50.0% | 54.5% | |
| 33.33% | 15 | 5.6 | 683 | 10,823 | 80.0% | 10.0% | |
| 64.29% | 14 | 5.9 | 799 | 11,868 | 57.1% | 71.4% | |
| 28.57% | 14 | 6.5 | 793 | 12,260 | 50.0% | 20.0% | |
| 35.71% | 14 | 4.8 | 668 | 9,786 | 33.3% | 40.0% | |
| 28.57% | 14 | 4.1 | 838 | 12,739 | 40.0% | 22.2% | |
| 42.86% | 14 | 5.5 | 715 | 10,719 | 80.0% | 22.2% | |
| 78.57% | 14 | 1.3 | 715 | 13,567 | 100.0% | 66.7% | |
| 53.85% | 13 | 3.2 | 602 | 11,034 | 60.0% | 50.0% | |
| 61.54% | 13 | 2.1 | 657 | 10,139 | 62.5% | 60.0% | |
| 92.31% | 13 | 5.5 | 894 | 10,852 | 100.0% | 83.3% | |
| 50.00% | 12 | 2.1 | 607 | 10,294 | 60.0% | 42.9% | |
| 50.00% | 12 | 1.2 | 839 | 12,783 | 66.7% | 44.4% | |
| 66.67% | 12 | 3.5 | 641 | 10,249 | 50.0% | 75.0% | |
| 41.67% | 12 | 6.0 | 936 | 12,312 | 33.3% | 44.4% | |
| 50.00% | 12 | 5.8 | 745 | 14,319 | 50.0% | 50.0% | |
| 63.64% | 11 | 2.9 | 763 | 11,609 | 42.9% | 100.0% | |
| 27.27% | 11 | 2.3 | 731 | 11,260 | 20.0% | 33.3% | |
| 54.55% | 11 | 4.1 | 796 | 12,135 | 80.0% | 33.3% | |
| 54.55% | 11 | 2.2 | 713 | 9,488 | 50.0% | 60.0% | |
| 20.00% | 10 | 3.3 | 639 | 9,990 | 20.0% | 20.0% | |
| 60.00% | 10 | 1.5 | 744 | 11,471 | 75.0% | 50.0% | |
| 50.00% | 10 | 4.8 | 827 | 13,183 | 0.0% | 71.4% | |
| 40.00% | 10 | 6.2 | 837 | 14,394 | 66.7% | 28.6% | |
| 50.00% | 10 | 6.5 | 866 | 11,954 | 50.0% | 50.0% | |
| 50.00% | 10 | 5.3 | 924 | 13,538 | 75.0% | 33.3% | |
| 66.67% | 9 | 2.3 | 501 | 8,933 | 57.1% | 100.0% | |
| 66.67% | 9 | 0.8 | 585 | 9,859 | 100.0% | 25.0% | |
| 12.50% | 8 | 1.8 | 453 | 8,717 | 16.7% | 0.0% | |
| 37.50% | 8 | 2.8 | 484 | 8,305 | 50.0% | 25.0% | |
| 37.50% | 8 | 2.1 | 537 | 7,463 | 40.0% | 33.3% | |
| 62.50% | 8 | 6.4 | 791 | 13,064 | 100.0% | 57.1% | |
| 50.00% | 8 | 2.5 | 647 | 11,157 | 50.0% | 50.0% | |
| 42.86% | 7 | 2.0 | 729 | 11,845 | 50.0% | 33.3% | |
| 57.14% | 7 | 3.1 | 665 | 10,786 | 100.0% | 40.0% | |
| 71.43% | 7 | 7.4 | 907 | 12,339 | 100.0% | 50.0% | |
| 42.86% | 7 | 3.3 | 469 | 9,407 | 40.0% | 50.0% | |
| 42.86% | 7 | 6.3 | 792 | 12,532 | 50.0% | 33.3% | |
| 0.00% | 7 | 1.0 | 531 | 11,241 | 0.0% | 0.0% | |
| 28.57% | 7 | 4.2 | 736 | 11,857 | 100.0% | 0.0% | |
| 71.43% | 7 | 6.3 | 628 | 10,643 | 50.0% | 100.0% | |
| 28.57% | 7 | 5.8 | 693 | 11,641 | 50.0% | 0.0% | |
| 28.57% | 7 | 3.3 | 834 | 10,884 | 66.7% | 0.0% | |
| 71.43% | 7 | 5.7 | 721 | 9,693 | 66.7% | 100.0% | |
| 33.33% | 6 | 1.8 | 633 | 10,333 | 50.0% | 25.0% | |
| 50.00% | 6 | 3.9 | 727 | 10,867 | 50.0% | 50.0% | |
| 33.33% | 6 | 2.0 | 563 | 11,056 | 100.0% | 20.0% | |
| 66.67% | 6 | 1.0 | 717 | 12,234 | 100.0% | 60.0% | |
| 66.67% | 6 | 3.5 | 629 | 11,787 | 0.0% | 66.7% | |
| 40.00% | 5 | 2.0 | 504 | 7,012 | 66.7% | 0.0% | |
| 40.00% | 5 | 1.0 | 575 | 12,957 | 0.0% | 50.0% | |
| 40.00% | 5 | 2.6 | 982 | 15,707 | 0.0% | 50.0% | |
| 100.00% | 5 | 5.2 | 986 | 13,946 | 100.0% | 100.0% | |
| 40.00% | 5 | 2.1 | 673 | 11,316 | 66.7% | 0.0% | |
| 40.00% | 5 | 1.1 | 663 | 9,418 | 66.7% | 0.0% | |
| 40.00% | 5 | 2.2 | 593 | 11,464 | 0.0% | 50.0% | |
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Cho'Gath vs Malzahar - Frequently Asked Questions
How does Cho'Gath do against Malzahar in League of Legends?
Malzahar wins the Cho'Gath vs Malzahar matchup with a 51.2% win rate compared to Cho'Gath's 48.8%, a 2.3 percentage point difference. This data is based on 43 recent ranked games in patch 26.11.
How does Cho'Gath do against Malzahar in the early game?
In the early game, Cho'Gath has the advantage against Malzahar with a 58.3% win rate versus 41.7%. 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 Malzahar in the late game?
In the late game, Malzahar takes over the Cho'Gath vs Malzahar matchup with a 54.8% win rate compared to 45.2%. Malzahar scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.
Who wins the Cho'Gath vs Malzahar matchup?
Malzahar wins the matchup against Cho'Gath with a 51.2% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.11. The 2.3 percentage point advantage means Malzahar is moderately favored in this lane matchup based on 43 games analyzed.
What is the best Cho'Gath build against Malzahar?
The best Cho'Gath build against Malzahar includes Hollow Radiance, Heartsteel, Thornmail with Armored Advance. This build achieves a 33.3% 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 Malzahar?
The best Cho'Gath runes against Malzahar use the Sorcery primary tree with Domination secondary. This rune setup achieves a 66.7% win rate in the Cho'Gath vs Malzahar matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.
Does Cho'Gath counter Malzahar?
No, Cho'Gath struggles against Malzahar with only a 48.8% win rate. Malzahar has the advantage in this matchup. Cho'Gath players should focus on safe farming and avoiding extended trades to minimize Malzahar's lead.
How do I play Cho'Gath against Malzahar?
When playing Cho'Gath against Malzahar, play cautiously and avoid Malzahar's power spikes. Look for jungle assistance and team-dependent plays since Malzahar has the statistical advantage at most stages. Use the matchup-specific build and runes above to optimize your chances.