Cho'Gathvs Poppy
Cho'Gath vs Poppy is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.3. Poppy wins with a 63.2% win rate (+26.3%) over Cho'Gath based on 19 games. Poppy 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 Poppy 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.
Poppy(36.8%)Who Wins the Cho'Gath vs Poppy Matchup?
Cho'Gath vs Poppy Matchup Summary
The Cho'Gath vs Poppy matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 19 recent matches analyzed, Poppy wins with a 63.2% win rate compared to Cho'Gath's 36.8%, giving Poppy a 26.3 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Poppy controls the early laning stage, but Cho'Gath outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Poppy 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 1.3s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Poppy 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 Poppy 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 Poppy Laning Phase Breakdown
Poppy is favored during the laning phase against Cho'Gath, winning 3 out of 5 key stat categories. Poppy holds advantages in farming, damage and gold income, making them the stronger laner in this matchup.
Best Cho'Gath Build Against Poppy
Boots of Swiftness is the optimal boots choice against Poppy, providing the mobility and stats Cho'Gath needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Cho'Gath against Poppy are Hollow Radiance, Heartsteel and Bandlepipes. 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 Poppy matchup.
Early Game vs Late Game
Cho'Gath22.2%Poppy77.8%Cho'Gath50.0%Poppy50.0%Poppy dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 77.8% win rate — a 55.6 percentage point lead over Cho'Gath. This lopsided early game means Poppy can dictate the pace of the lane from level 1, controlling trades, wave state, and river priority.
Late game (25+ minutes) is equally balanced, with Cho'Gath at 50.0% win rate — only 0.0 points ahead of Poppy. Team fight execution and macro play determine the winner at this stage, not champion matchup advantage.
The power dynamics shift as the game progresses — Poppy has the edge early, but Cho'Gath gradually takes over. However, the margins are slim enough that either champion can win at any stage with the right plays. Focus on taking advantages when you have them rather than waiting for a specific game phase.
Best Cho'Gath Runes Against Poppy
Domination
Sorcery
The Domination and Sorcery rune setup gives Cho'Gath the best tools to compete against Poppy in this difficult matchup, compensating for the statistical disadvantages with optimal rune synergies.
Cho'Gath matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.3. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 54.67% | 150 | 6.4 | 892 | 12,662 | 49.2% | 58.8% | |
| 45.07% | 142 | 5.5 | 789 | 11,505 | 45.5% | 44.8% | |
| 52.46% | 122 | 5.8 | 872 | 11,427 | 54.4% | 50.8% | |
| 42.34% | 111 | 5.7 | 1,126 | 12,056 | 46.8% | 39.1% | |
| 45.45% | 110 | 5.8 | 813 | 11,554 | 50.0% | 41.9% | |
| 55.24% | 105 | 6.0 | 808 | 11,535 | 52.3% | 57.4% | |
| 46.67% | 105 | 4.9 | 801 | 11,149 | 46.9% | 46.4% | |
| 54.46% | 101 | 4.5 | 799 | 12,107 | 53.5% | 55.2% | |
| 53.06% | 98 | 5.8 | 827 | 11,760 | 56.8% | 50.8% | |
| 46.94% | 98 | 5.7 | 949 | 11,960 | 50.0% | 45.2% | |
| 48.94% | 94 | 6.2 | 792 | 11,597 | 50.0% | 48.0% | |
| 53.76% | 93 | 5.3 | 873 | 12,788 | 48.9% | 58.3% | |
| 43.96% | 91 | 5.3 | 897 | 11,648 | 42.5% | 45.1% | |
| 53.33% | 90 | 5.6 | 879 | 12,902 | 50.0% | 54.8% | |
| 49.41% | 85 | 5.5 | 701 | 11,263 | 42.9% | 54.0% | |
| 39.51% | 81 | 5.9 | 853 | 11,898 | 43.3% | 37.3% | |
| 38.75% | 80 | 5.8 | 755 | 11,435 | 42.1% | 35.7% | |
| 48.10% | 79 | 5.3 | 928 | 10,758 | 33.3% | 62.5% | |
| 55.41% | 74 | 6.3 | 983 | 12,195 | 59.3% | 53.2% | |
| 34.25% | 73 | 5.9 | 755 | 10,736 | 35.9% | 32.4% | |
| 46.48% | 71 | 6.4 | 795 | 11,728 | 50.0% | 42.4% | |
| 56.52% | 69 | 7.0 | 848 | 12,633 | 54.3% | 58.8% | |
| 46.38% | 69 | 6.3 | 861 | 12,608 | 40.0% | 50.0% | |
| 59.68% | 62 | 5.9 | 925 | 12,232 | 45.5% | 67.5% | |
| 44.07% | 59 | 5.7 | 859 | 11,573 | 38.1% | 47.4% | |
| 57.63% | 59 | 6.1 | 867 | 12,390 | 52.4% | 60.5% | |
| 59.65% | 57 | 3.3 | 792 | 12,746 | 59.1% | 60.0% | |
| 51.79% | 56 | 5.5 | 722 | 10,420 | 50.0% | 53.3% | |
| 55.77% | 52 | 1.7 | 650 | 11,555 | 33.3% | 75.0% | |
| 66.00% | 50 | 5.9 | 817 | 11,838 | 61.9% | 69.0% | |
| 62.50% | 48 | 5.9 | 861 | 12,098 | 59.1% | 65.4% | |
| 43.48% | 46 | 5.5 | 755 | 11,163 | 47.4% | 40.7% | |
| 58.70% | 46 | 5.6 | 826 | 12,953 | 69.2% | 54.5% | |
| 53.33% | 45 | 6.0 | 815 | 11,357 | 43.5% | 63.6% | |
| 44.44% | 45 | 5.3 | 733 | 10,526 | 50.0% | 36.8% | |
| 52.27% | 44 | 1.7 | 732 | 12,676 | 50.0% | 53.3% | |
| 43.18% | 44 | 5.5 | 927 | 13,034 | 38.9% | 46.1% | |
| 51.16% | 43 | 5.7 | 754 | 11,442 | 66.7% | 40.0% | |
| 48.84% | 43 | 4.1 | 767 | 12,193 | 33.3% | 60.0% | |
| 47.62% | 42 | 5.9 | 874 | 11,263 | 41.2% | 52.0% | |
| 41.46% | 41 | 5.3 | 702 | 11,666 | 47.1% | 37.5% | |
| 37.50% | 40 | 5.3 | 754 | 11,613 | 44.4% | 31.8% | |
| 50.00% | 40 | 3.3 | 725 | 12,012 | 42.9% | 57.9% | |
| 43.59% | 39 | 4.5 | 956 | 12,274 | 31.3% | 52.2% | |
| 48.72% | 39 | 5.6 | 802 | 11,296 | 42.1% | 55.0% | |
| 39.47% | 38 | 6.4 | 692 | 11,438 | 42.1% | 36.8% | |
| 54.05% | 37 | 5.3 | 670 | 11,590 | 28.6% | 69.6% | |
| 58.33% | 36 | 6.1 | 734 | 11,329 | 57.9% | 58.8% | |
| 60.00% | 35 | 5.4 | 560 | 10,385 | 73.3% | 50.0% | |
| 37.14% | 35 | 1.9 | 690 | 12,149 | 30.8% | 40.9% | |
| 44.12% | 34 | 4.6 | 668 | 10,946 | 37.5% | 50.0% | |
| 51.52% | 33 | 4.3 | 578 | 10,993 | 53.3% | 50.0% | |
| 42.42% | 33 | 1.1 | 645 | 12,544 | 31.3% | 52.9% | |
| 45.45% | 33 | 5.8 | 779 | 10,547 | 52.9% | 37.5% | |
| 54.84% | 31 | 5.5 | 813 | 12,527 | 61.5% | 50.0% | |
| 56.67% | 30 | 6.2 | 997 | 11,481 | 57.1% | 56.3% | |
| 55.17% | 29 | 4.7 | 805 | 10,882 | 40.0% | 71.4% | |
| 51.72% | 29 | 3.3 | 619 | 11,173 | 60.0% | 42.9% | |
| 58.62% | 29 | 3.2 | 766 | 11,425 | 64.3% | 53.3% | |
| 44.83% | 29 | 1.2 | 654 | 13,104 | 50.0% | 42.1% | |
| 50.00% | 28 | 6.0 | 858 | 11,657 | 64.7% | 27.3% | |
| 57.69% | 26 | 6.2 | 874 | 12,035 | 55.6% | 58.8% | |
| 38.46% | 26 | 6.0 | 762 | 12,095 | 50.0% | 28.6% | |
| 52.00% | 25 | 2.3 | 698 | 11,838 | 53.9% | 50.0% | |
| 44.00% | 25 | 5.0 | 661 | 11,424 | 30.0% | 53.3% | |
| 47.83% | 23 | 5.3 | 860 | 12,590 | 42.9% | 50.0% | |
| 56.52% | 23 | 4.6 | 609 | 10,302 | 61.5% | 50.0% | |
| 50.00% | 22 | 6.1 | 726 | 11,737 | 61.5% | 33.3% | |
| 50.00% | 22 | 5.6 | 760 | 12,894 | 83.3% | 37.5% | |
| 72.73% | 22 | 6.3 | 726 | 10,379 | 64.3% | 87.5% | |
| 33.33% | 21 | 1.9 | 731 | 11,205 | 35.7% | 28.6% | |
| 47.62% | 21 | 6.4 | 792 | 12,650 | 28.6% | 57.1% | |
| 45.00% | 20 | 5.8 | 853 | 11,825 | 33.3% | 50.0% | |
| 57.89% | 19 | 2.6 | 727 | 12,039 | 66.7% | 53.9% | |
| 36.84% | 19 | 3.5 | 651 | 10,334 | 22.2% | 50.0% | |
| 57.89% | 19 | 6.0 | 738 | 12,285 | 37.5% | 72.7% | |
| 73.68% | 19 | 5.9 | 672 | 12,653 | 66.7% | 85.7% | |
| 44.44% | 18 | 1.2 | 731 | 11,158 | 40.0% | 50.0% | |
| 55.56% | 18 | 6.3 | 850 | 11,487 | 61.5% | 40.0% | |
| 55.56% | 18 | 6.3 | 916 | 12,907 | 44.4% | 66.7% | |
| 58.82% | 17 | 6.5 | 819 | 11,471 | 66.7% | 50.0% | |
| 47.06% | 17 | 1.2 | 824 | 10,545 | 40.0% | 57.1% | |
| 17.65% | 17 | 1.7 | 608 | 11,042 | 14.3% | 20.0% | |
| 56.25% | 16 | 2.2 | 594 | 9,520 | 42.9% | 66.7% | |
| 62.50% | 16 | 1.9 | 743 | 12,055 | 75.0% | 50.0% | |
| 62.50% | 16 | 2.9 | 762 | 12,313 | 62.5% | 62.5% | |
| 56.25% | 16 | 5.6 | 736 | 12,207 | 66.7% | 50.0% | |
| 53.33% | 15 | 4.8 | 775 | 11,469 | 57.1% | 50.0% | |
| 33.33% | 15 | 3.4 | 799 | 11,311 | 0.0% | 45.5% | |
| 53.33% | 15 | 1.3 | 594 | 12,478 | 57.1% | 50.0% | |
| 40.00% | 15 | 4.6 | 575 | 10,031 | 10.0% | 100.0% | |
| 57.14% | 14 | 1.8 | 609 | 11,226 | 42.9% | 71.4% | |
| 64.29% | 14 | 4.6 | 978 | 13,382 | 50.0% | 66.7% | |
| 42.86% | 14 | 6.4 | 871 | 13,904 | 40.0% | 44.4% | |
| 61.54% | 13 | 2.0 | 640 | 10,942 | 66.7% | 57.1% | |
| 53.85% | 13 | 1.8 | 705 | 12,169 | 20.0% | 75.0% | |
| 38.46% | 13 | 4.0 | 840 | 11,541 | 50.0% | 28.6% | |
| 69.23% | 13 | 2.5 | 716 | 13,221 | 80.0% | 62.5% | |
| 53.85% | 13 | 0.8 | 703 | 12,326 | 33.3% | 71.4% | |
| 61.54% | 13 | 1.2 | 706 | 11,597 | 33.3% | 85.7% | |
| 46.15% | 13 | 5.7 | 719 | 12,621 | 40.0% | 50.0% | |
| 61.54% | 13 | 6.1 | 819 | 11,621 | 50.0% | 71.4% | |
| 23.08% | 13 | 5.8 | 744 | 11,654 | 16.7% | 28.6% | |
| 41.67% | 12 | 2.8 | 649 | 13,405 | 25.0% | 50.0% | |
| 50.00% | 12 | 5.4 | 664 | 10,017 | 71.4% | 20.0% | |
| 54.55% | 11 | 3.6 | 732 | 10,832 | 66.7% | 40.0% | |
| 45.45% | 11 | 6.2 | 752 | 12,318 | 0.0% | 62.5% | |
| 36.36% | 11 | 3.9 | 821 | 12,987 | 20.0% | 50.0% | |
| 72.73% | 11 | 1.8 | 947 | 12,908 | 80.0% | 66.7% | |
| 36.36% | 11 | 3.0 | 528 | 10,562 | 25.0% | 42.9% | |
| 81.82% | 11 | 6.6 | 847 | 13,128 | 100.0% | 66.7% | |
| 54.55% | 11 | 2.3 | 704 | 11,829 | 66.7% | 50.0% | |
| 45.45% | 11 | 5.9 | 920 | 12,739 | 0.0% | 62.5% | |
| 27.27% | 11 | 3.1 | 721 | 11,713 | 20.0% | 33.3% | |
| 54.55% | 11 | 6.5 | 785 | 11,655 | 66.7% | 40.0% | |
| 50.00% | 10 | 6.4 | 967 | 13,285 | 100.0% | 44.4% | |
| 60.00% | 10 | 1.3 | 663 | 11,614 | 75.0% | 50.0% | |
| 20.00% | 10 | 3.9 | 524 | 10,934 | 33.3% | 14.3% | |
| 60.00% | 10 | 1.3 | 645 | 13,168 | 66.7% | 57.1% | |
| 60.00% | 10 | 2.2 | 545 | 14,159 | 66.7% | 57.1% | |
| 40.00% | 10 | 3.7 | 582 | 9,391 | 42.9% | 33.3% | |
| 50.00% | 10 | 1.6 | 691 | 12,461 | 50.0% | 50.0% | |
| 60.00% | 10 | 2.2 | 622 | 11,134 | 40.0% | 80.0% | |
| 66.67% | 9 | 5.3 | 833 | 12,238 | 66.7% | 66.7% | |
| 66.67% | 9 | 1.8 | 907 | 14,681 | 100.0% | 40.0% | |
| 44.44% | 9 | 4.8 | 603 | 10,942 | 75.0% | 20.0% | |
| 55.56% | 9 | 2.4 | 654 | 11,499 | 50.0% | 57.1% | |
| 50.00% | 8 | 1.1 | 696 | 12,205 | 60.0% | 33.3% | |
| 87.50% | 8 | 1.5 | 550 | 9,629 | 100.0% | 75.0% | |
| 50.00% | 8 | 4.0 | 879 | 10,676 | 25.0% | 75.0% | |
| 75.00% | 8 | 0.9 | 786 | 12,125 | 80.0% | 66.7% | |
| 25.00% | 8 | 3.1 | 1,001 | 13,491 | 25.0% | 25.0% | |
| 85.71% | 7 | 2.0 | 971 | 12,929 | 66.7% | 100.0% | |
| 57.14% | 7 | 5.1 | 639 | 10,066 | 40.0% | 100.0% | |
| 71.43% | 7 | 5.7 | 936 | 12,983 | 100.0% | 50.0% | |
| 28.57% | 7 | 4.6 | 1,015 | 14,779 | 0.0% | 33.3% | |
| 14.29% | 7 | 2.3 | 518 | 10,221 | 25.0% | 0.0% | |
| 33.33% | 6 | 3.1 | 631 | 11,163 | 100.0% | 20.0% | |
| 33.33% | 6 | 1.3 | 519 | 10,456 | 50.0% | 25.0% | |
| 50.00% | 6 | 2.4 | 691 | 10,296 | 50.0% | 50.0% | |
| 33.33% | 6 | 5.6 | 746 | 13,125 | 0.0% | 40.0% | |
| 66.67% | 6 | 3.5 | 840 | 11,787 | 100.0% | 50.0% | |
| 20.00% | 5 | 4.7 | 703 | 11,236 | 50.0% | 0.0% | |
| 40.00% | 5 | 6.4 | 957 | 10,700 | 66.7% | 0.0% | |
| 40.00% | 5 | 1.4 | 634 | 9,562 | 100.0% | 0.0% | |
| 40.00% | 5 | 5.7 | 800 | 13,166 | 0.0% | 50.0% | |
| 20.00% | 5 | 6.2 | 614 | 11,697 | 100.0% | 0.0% | |
| 40.00% | 5 | 6.5 | 743 | 14,259 | 50.0% | 33.3% | |
| 40.00% | 5 | 5.0 | 812 | 11,107 | 50.0% | 33.3% | |
| 80.00% | 5 | 2.8 | 632 | 11,881 | 100.0% | 50.0% | |
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Cho'Gath vs Poppy - Frequently Asked Questions
How does Cho'Gath do against Poppy in League of Legends?
Poppy wins the Cho'Gath vs Poppy matchup with a 63.2% win rate compared to Cho'Gath's 36.8%, a 26.3 percentage point difference. This data is based on 19 recent ranked games in patch 26.3.
How does Cho'Gath do against Poppy in the early game?
In the early game, Poppy has the advantage against Cho'Gath with a 77.8% win rate versus 22.2%. Poppy 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 Poppy in the late game?
In the late game, Cho'Gath takes over the Cho'Gath vs Poppy matchup with a 50.0% win rate compared to 50.0%. Cho'Gath scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.
Who wins the Cho'Gath vs Poppy matchup?
Poppy wins the matchup against Cho'Gath with a 63.2% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.3. The 26.3 percentage point advantage means Poppy is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 19 games analyzed.
What is the best Cho'Gath build against Poppy?
The best Cho'Gath build against Poppy includes Hollow Radiance, Heartsteel, Bandlepipes with Boots of Swiftness. Check the matchup breakdown above for the full item path and build order.
What are the best Cho'Gath runes against Poppy?
The best Cho'Gath runes against Poppy use the Domination primary tree with Sorcery secondary. This rune setup achieves a 100.0% win rate in the Cho'Gath vs Poppy matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.
Does Cho'Gath counter Poppy?
No, Cho'Gath struggles against Poppy with only a 36.8% win rate. Poppy has the advantage in this matchup. Cho'Gath players should focus on safe farming and avoiding extended trades to minimize Poppy's lead.
How do I play Cho'Gath against Poppy?
When playing Cho'Gath against Poppy, play cautiously and avoid Poppy's power spikes. Focus on safe farming — you outscale Poppy in the late game. Use the matchup-specific build and runes above to optimize your chances.