Cho'Gath - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
45.8%
Pick Rate
2.6%

Cho'Gathvs Master Yi

FTankMage
Patch26.14
Matches104,630
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedJul 17, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Cho'Gath vs Master Yi is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.14. Cho'Gath wins with a 83.3% win rate (+66.7%) over Master Yi based on 6 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 Master Yi 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 - 83.3% win rate in this matchup
Cho'Gath
83.3% WR
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Master Yi vs Cho'Gath matchup - 16.7% win rate
Master Yi
16.7% WR

Who Wins the Cho'Gath vs Master Yi Matchup?

Cho'Gath wins the Cho'Gath vs Master Yi matchup
Winner
Cho'Gath
Matches: 6
83.3%
Win Rate
16.7%
3.3
CS / min
3.3
718
DMG / min
1,018
15,622
Gold / game
17,070
437
Heal / min
299
1,728
DMG Mitigated / min
950
1.9
CC / min
0.3
0.0%
Early Game WR
0.0%
83.3%
Late Game WR
16.7%

Cho'Gath vs Master Yi Matchup Summary

The Cho'Gath vs Master Yi matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 6 recent matches analyzed, Cho'Gath wins with a 83.3% win rate compared to Master Yi's 16.7%, giving Cho'Gath a 66.7 percentage point advantage. Cho'Gath dominates at every stage — from early laning through late game team fights. This consistent advantage makes it difficult for Master Yi 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 1.6s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Cho'Gath players can confidently pick into Master Yi and play aggressively from level 1. Look to establish lane dominance early through favorable trades and zone Master Yi away from CS whenever possible. Understanding these matchup dynamics is essential for champion select decisions and in-game strategy when facing this lane opponent.

Cho'Gath vs Master Yi Laning Phase Breakdown

Cho'Gath wins the laning phase against Master Yi in League of Legends

Cho'Gath is favored during the laning phase against Master Yi, 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
3.3Cho'Gath
3.3Master Yi
Cho'Gath and Master Yi farm at nearly identical rates in this matchup, with only a 0.0 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
718Cho'Gath
1,018Master Yi
Master Yi heavily out-damages Cho'Gath by 300 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 Master Yi's sustained damage advantage take over.
Economy
15,622Cho'Gath
17,070Master Yi
Master Yi generates a commanding 1,448 more gold per game than Cho'Gath. This substantial economic advantage means Master Yi 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
1.9Cho'Gath
0.3Master Yi
Cho'Gath brings significantly more crowd control than Master Yi, with 1.6 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. Master Yi should invest in tenacity and position carefully to avoid being chain-CC'd.
Sustain
2,166Cho'Gath
1,250Master Yi
Cho'Gath vastly out-sustains Master Yi, healing and mitigating 916 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Cho'Gath can absorb significant punishment and remain in lane while Master Yi is forced to recall. Building grievous wounds early is essential for Master Yi, and focusing on burst trade patterns rather than sustained fights is critical.

Best Cho'Gath Build Against Master Yi

Mercury's Treads is the optimal boots choice against Master Yi, providing the mobility and stats Cho'Gath needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Cho'Gath against Master Yi are Heartsteel, Thornmail and Sunfire Aegis. This combination gives Cho'Gath an effective balance of damage, survivability, and utility for the matchup. This build achieves a solid 50.0% win rate across 2 games, proving it to be a reliable item path when facing Master Yi. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Cho'Gath vs Master Yi matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Cho'Gath
0.0%
+0.0% advantage
Cho'Gath early game win rateCho'Gath0.0%
Master Yi early game win rateMaster Yi0.0%
Late Game
Cho'Gath
83.3%
+66.7% advantage
Cho'Gath late game win rateCho'Gath83.3%
Master Yi late game win rateMaster Yi16.7%

The early game (first 15 minutes) is a toss-up between Cho'Gath and Master Yi, with Cho'Gath holding a razor-thin 0.0% 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 83.3% win rate — 66.7 points above Master Yi. 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. Master Yi players should look for outplays, team-dependent strategies, and picks rather than relying on scaling to win this matchup.

Best Cho'Gath Runes Against Master Yi

Domination rune tree - Cho'Gath primary runes vs Master YiDomination
Hail of Blades - best Cho'Gath rune vs Master YiCheap Shot - best Cho'Gath rune vs Master YiGrisly Mementos - best Cho'Gath rune vs Master YiUltimate Hunter - best Cho'Gath rune vs Master Yi
Sorcery rune tree - Cho'Gath secondary runes vs Master YiSorcery
Axiom Arcanist - best Cho'Gath rune vs Master YiCelerity - best Cho'Gath rune vs Master Yi
100.0% WR

Running Domination primary with Sorcery secondary allows Cho'Gath to press their advantage against Master Yi, amplifying the strengths that make this a favorable matchup.


Cho'Gath matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.14. 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.

Cho'Gath matchup win rates and stats in League of Legends patch 26.14
Opponent
Win Rate
Matches
CS/min
DMG/min
Gold/game
Early WR
Late WR
37.50%245.679310,53537.5%37.5%
40.91%225.678710,76144.4%38.5%
47.37%195.97609,46433.3%60.0%
31.25%166.082810,67550.0%20.0%
37.50%166.01,17311,91750.0%30.0%
50.00%165.379710,25416.7%70.0%
60.00%156.874511,14150.0%71.4%
35.71%146.674110,03450.0%16.7%
41.67%125.87879,36666.7%16.7%
72.73%115.76948,68283.3%60.0%
60.00%105.677811,11250.0%66.7%
55.56%94.96898,87160.0%50.0%
33.33%90.95977,78716.7%66.7%
55.56%93.980713,0930.0%62.5%
44.44%95.58779,02550.0%33.3%
66.67%95.197812,49275.0%60.0%
50.00%85.29098,15975.0%25.0%
37.50%84.06239,78733.3%40.0%
50.00%85.168711,55750.0%50.0%
28.57%75.974112,67050.0%20.0%
42.86%76.26819,49450.0%33.3%
28.57%76.273511,52433.3%25.0%
71.43%76.398213,89250.0%80.0%
57.14%75.31,16912,26166.7%50.0%
28.57%72.867913,64150.0%20.0%
42.86%76.37179,8040.0%75.0%
71.43%74.088212,097100.0%50.0%
57.14%76.28158,76660.0%50.0%
33.33%65.08569,7610.0%50.0%
50.00%65.183211,39550.0%50.0%
33.33%68.06787,83950.0%0.0%
100.00%64.768210,680100.0%100.0%
33.33%65.190515,0620.0%40.0%
66.67%61.24458,915100.0%50.0%
33.33%62.586511,5280.0%50.0%
16.67%65.77767,83625.0%0.0%
16.67%65.576610,7250.0%25.0%
83.33%63.371815,6220.0%83.3%
20.00%55.696511,1130.0%25.0%
60.00%55.05109,931100.0%50.0%
40.00%55.577511,212100.0%25.0%
60.00%56.487913,2010.0%60.0%
60.00%56.858710,46575.0%0.0%
80.00%55.694212,761100.0%75.0%
40.00%56.475911,394100.0%0.0%
0.00%50.755311,3590.0%0.0%

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Cho'Gath vs Master Yi - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Cho'Gath do against Master Yi in League of Legends?

Cho'Gath wins the Cho'Gath vs Master Yi matchup with a 83.3% win rate compared to Master Yi's 16.7%, a 66.7 percentage point difference. This data is based on 6 recent ranked games in patch 26.14.

How does Cho'Gath do against Master Yi in the early game?

In the early game, Cho'Gath has the advantage against Master Yi with a 0.0% win rate versus 0.0%. 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 Master Yi in the late game?

In the late game, Cho'Gath takes over the Cho'Gath vs Master Yi matchup with a 83.3% win rate compared to 16.7%. Cho'Gath scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Cho'Gath vs Master Yi matchup?

Cho'Gath wins the matchup against Master Yi with a 83.3% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.14. The 66.7 percentage point advantage means Cho'Gath is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 6 games analyzed.

What is the best Cho'Gath build against Master Yi?

The best Cho'Gath build against Master Yi includes Heartsteel, Thornmail, Sunfire Aegis with Mercury's Treads. This build achieves a 50.0% 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 Master Yi?

The best Cho'Gath runes against Master Yi use the Domination primary tree with Sorcery secondary. This rune setup achieves a 100.0% win rate in the Cho'Gath vs Master Yi matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.

Does Cho'Gath counter Master Yi?

Yes, Cho'Gath has a favorable matchup against Master Yi with a 83.3% win rate. Cho'Gath strongly counters Master Yi in lane based on current patch 26.14 data.

How do I play Cho'Gath against Master Yi?

When playing Cho'Gath against Master Yi, 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.