Cho'Gathvs Master Yi
Cho'Gath vs Master Yi is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.11. Cho'Gath wins with a 56.8% win rate (+13.6%) over Master Yi based on 44 games. Cho'Gath wins the early laning phase while Master Yi 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 Master Yi 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 Master Yi Matchup?
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 44 recent matches analyzed, Cho'Gath wins with a 56.8% win rate compared to Master Yi's 43.2%, giving Cho'Gath a 13.6 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Cho'Gath controls the early laning stage, but Master Yi outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Cho'Gath needs to press advantages before Master Yi reaches their power spikes, while Master Yi 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. 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
Master Yi is favored during the laning phase against Cho'Gath, winning 3 out of 5 key stat categories. Master Yi holds advantages in farming, damage and gold income, making them the stronger laner in this matchup.
Best Cho'Gath Build Against Master Yi
Boots of Swiftness 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 Riftmaker, Dead Man's Plate and Hextech Rocketbelt. 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 2 games — well above average and making it the top item path against 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
Cho'Gath79.0%
Master Yi21.1%Cho'Gath40.0%Master Yi60.0%Cho'Gath dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 79.0% win rate — a 57.9 percentage point lead over Master Yi. This lopsided early game means Cho'Gath can dictate the pace of the lane from level 1, controlling trades, wave state, and river priority.
Master Yi is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 60.0% win rate — 20.0 points above Cho'Gath. Extended games heavily favor Master Yi, 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 Master Yi reaches their scaling breakpoints. If Master Yi 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 Master Yi
Precision
Domination
Running Precision primary with Domination 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 26.11. 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 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 56.8% win rate compared to Master Yi's 43.2%, a 13.6 percentage point difference. This data is based on 44 recent ranked games in patch 26.11.
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 79.0% win rate versus 21.1%. 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, Master Yi takes over the Cho'Gath vs Master Yi matchup with a 60.0% win rate compared to 40.0%. Master Yi 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 56.8% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.11. The 13.6 percentage point advantage means Cho'Gath is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 44 games analyzed.
What is the best Cho'Gath build against Master Yi?
The best Cho'Gath build against Master Yi includes Riftmaker, Dead Man's Plate, Hextech Rocketbelt 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 Master Yi?
The best Cho'Gath runes against Master Yi use the Precision primary tree with Domination 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 56.8% win rate. Cho'Gath strongly counters Master Yi in lane based on current patch 26.11 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.