Cho'Gathvs Naafiri
Cho'Gath vs Naafiri is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.11. Naafiri wins with a 53.1% win rate (+6.3%) over Cho'Gath based on 32 games. Naafiri 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 Naafiri 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 Naafiri Matchup?
Cho'Gath vs Naafiri Matchup Summary
The Cho'Gath vs Naafiri matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 32 recent matches analyzed, Naafiri wins with a 53.1% win rate compared to Cho'Gath's 46.9%, giving Naafiri a 6.3 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Naafiri controls the early laning stage, but Cho'Gath outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Naafiri 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 2.1s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Naafiri 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 Naafiri 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 Naafiri Laning Phase Breakdown
Cho'Gath is favored during the laning phase against Naafiri, 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.
Best Cho'Gath Build Against Naafiri
Armored Advance is the optimal boots choice against Naafiri, providing the mobility and stats Cho'Gath needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Cho'Gath against Naafiri are Dead Man's Plate, Heartsteel and Thornmail. 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 Naafiri. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Cho'Gath vs Naafiri matchup.
Early Game vs Late Game
Cho'Gath37.5%
Naafiri62.5%Cho'Gath56.3%Naafiri43.8%Naafiri dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 62.5% win rate — a 25.0 percentage point lead over Cho'Gath. This lopsided early game means Naafiri 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 56.3% win rate — 12.5 points above Naafiri. 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: Naafiri 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 Naafiri
Sorcery
Domination
The Sorcery and Domination rune setup gives Cho'Gath the best tools to compete against Naafiri in this difficult matchup, compensating for the statistical disadvantages with optimal rune synergies.
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 Naafiri - Frequently Asked Questions
How does Cho'Gath do against Naafiri in League of Legends?
Naafiri wins the Cho'Gath vs Naafiri matchup with a 53.1% win rate compared to Cho'Gath's 46.9%, a 6.3 percentage point difference. This data is based on 32 recent ranked games in patch 26.11.
How does Cho'Gath do against Naafiri in the early game?
In the early game, Naafiri has the advantage against Cho'Gath with a 62.5% win rate versus 37.5%. Naafiri 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 Naafiri in the late game?
In the late game, Cho'Gath takes over the Cho'Gath vs Naafiri matchup with a 56.3% win rate compared to 43.8%. Cho'Gath scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.
Who wins the Cho'Gath vs Naafiri matchup?
Naafiri wins the matchup against Cho'Gath with a 53.1% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.11. The 6.3 percentage point advantage means Naafiri is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 32 games analyzed.
What is the best Cho'Gath build against Naafiri?
The best Cho'Gath build against Naafiri includes Dead Man's Plate, Heartsteel, Thornmail with Armored Advance. 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 Naafiri?
The best Cho'Gath runes against Naafiri use the Sorcery primary tree with Domination secondary. This rune setup achieves a 100.0% win rate in the Cho'Gath vs Naafiri matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.
Does Cho'Gath counter Naafiri?
No, Cho'Gath struggles against Naafiri with only a 46.9% win rate. Naafiri has the advantage in this matchup. Cho'Gath players should focus on safe farming and avoiding extended trades to minimize Naafiri's lead.
How do I play Cho'Gath against Naafiri?
When playing Cho'Gath against Naafiri, play cautiously and avoid Naafiri's power spikes. Focus on safe farming — you outscale Naafiri in the late game. Use the matchup-specific build and runes above to optimize your chances.