Cho'Gathvs Nautilus
Cho'Gath vs Nautilus is a very close matchup in LoL patch 26.11. Cho'Gath wins with a 50.0% win rate (+0.0%) over Nautilus based on 12 games. Cho'Gath wins the early laning phase while Nautilus 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 Nautilus 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 Nautilus Matchup?
Cho'Gath vs Nautilus Matchup Summary
The Cho'Gath vs Nautilus matchup is essentially a coin-flip matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 12 recent matches analyzed, Cho'Gath wins with a 50.0% win rate compared to Nautilus's 50.0%, giving Cho'Gath a 0.0 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Cho'Gath controls the early laning stage, but Nautilus outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Cho'Gath needs to press advantages before Nautilus reaches their power spikes, while Nautilus should focus on safe farming and hitting key item breakpoints. The most significant statistical gap is in CS, where Cho'Gath leads by 1.2 CS/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 Nautilus'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 Nautilus Laning Phase Breakdown
Cho'Gath is favored during the laning phase against Nautilus, winning 3 out of 5 key stat categories. Cho'Gath holds advantages in farming, damage and gold income, making them the stronger laner in this matchup.
Best Cho'Gath Build Against Nautilus
Plated Steelcaps is the optimal boots choice against Nautilus, providing the mobility and stats Cho'Gath needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Cho'Gath against Nautilus are Luden's Echo, Hextech Rocketbelt and Thornmail. 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 Nautilus matchup.
Early Game vs Late Game
Cho'Gath60.0%
Nautilus40.0%Cho'Gath42.9%Nautilus57.1%Cho'Gath dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 60.0% win rate — a 20.0 percentage point lead over Nautilus. This lopsided early game means Cho'Gath can dictate the pace of the lane from level 1, controlling trades, wave state, and river priority.
Nautilus is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 57.1% win rate — 14.3 points above Cho'Gath. Extended games heavily favor Nautilus, 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 Nautilus reaches their scaling breakpoints. If Nautilus 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 Nautilus
Domination
Sorcery
The Domination primary with Sorcery 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 Nautilus.
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 Nautilus - Frequently Asked Questions
How does Cho'Gath do against Nautilus in League of Legends?
Cho'Gath wins the Cho'Gath vs Nautilus matchup with a 50.0% win rate compared to Nautilus's 50.0%, a 0.0 percentage point difference. This data is based on 12 recent ranked games in patch 26.11.
How does Cho'Gath do against Nautilus in the early game?
In the early game, Cho'Gath has the advantage against Nautilus with a 60.0% win rate versus 40.0%. 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 Nautilus in the late game?
In the late game, Nautilus takes over the Cho'Gath vs Nautilus matchup with a 57.1% win rate compared to 42.9%. Nautilus scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.
Who wins the Cho'Gath vs Nautilus matchup?
Cho'Gath wins the matchup against Nautilus with a 50.0% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.11. The 0.0 percentage point advantage means Cho'Gath is slightly favored in this lane matchup based on 12 games analyzed.
What is the best Cho'Gath build against Nautilus?
The best Cho'Gath build against Nautilus includes Luden's Echo, Hextech Rocketbelt, Thornmail with Plated Steelcaps. Check the matchup breakdown above for the full item path and build order.
What are the best Cho'Gath runes against Nautilus?
The best Cho'Gath runes against Nautilus use the Domination primary tree with Sorcery secondary. This rune setup achieves a 100.0% win rate in the Cho'Gath vs Nautilus matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.
Does Cho'Gath counter Nautilus?
Yes, Cho'Gath has a favorable matchup against Nautilus with a 50.0% win rate. Cho'Gath slightly edges out Nautilus in lane based on current patch 26.11 data.
How do I play Cho'Gath against Nautilus?
When playing Cho'Gath against Nautilus, 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.