
Cho'Gathvs Ryze
Cho'Gath vs Ryze is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.4. Ryze wins with a 57.7% win rate (+15.4%) over Cho'Gath based on 26 games. Cho'Gath wins the early laning phase while Ryze 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 Ryze 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 Ryze Matchup?

Cho'Gath vs Ryze Matchup Summary
The Cho'Gath vs Ryze matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 26 recent matches analyzed, Ryze wins with a 57.7% win rate compared to Cho'Gath's 42.3%, giving Ryze a 15.4 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Cho'Gath controls the early laning stage, but Ryze outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Cho'Gath needs to press advantages before Ryze reaches their power spikes, while Ryze should focus on safe farming and hitting key item breakpoints. The most significant statistical gap is in crowd control, where Cho'Gath leads by 1.5s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Ryze 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 Ryze 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 Ryze Laning Phase Breakdown
Ryze is favored during the laning phase against Cho'Gath, winning 3 out of 5 key stat categories. Ryze holds advantages in farming, damage and gold income, making them the stronger laner in this matchup.
Best Cho'Gath Build Against Ryze
Boots of Swiftness is the optimal boots choice against Ryze, providing the mobility and stats Cho'Gath needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Cho'Gath against Ryze are Jak'Sho, The Protean, Riftmaker and Dead Man's Plate. 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 Ryze. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Cho'Gath vs Ryze matchup.
Early Game vs Late Game
Cho'Gath dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 55.6% win rate — a 11.1 percentage point lead over Ryze. This lopsided early game means Cho'Gath can dictate the pace of the lane from level 1, controlling trades, wave state, and river priority.
Ryze is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 64.7% win rate — 29.4 points above Cho'Gath. Extended games heavily favor Ryze, 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 Ryze reaches their scaling breakpoints. If Ryze 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 Ryze
The Domination and Sorcery rune setup gives Cho'Gath the best tools to compete against Ryze in this difficult matchup, compensating for the statistical disadvantages with optimal rune synergies.
Cho'Gath matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.4. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 47.93% | 171 | 5.9 | 839 | 11,441 | 50.0% | 46.3% | |
| 40.12% | 168 | 5.3 | 815 | 11,602 | 33.3% | 44.9% | |
| 52.44% | 166 | 5.6 | 804 | 12,722 | 50.0% | 53.9% | |
| 57.67% | 163 | 6.4 | 881 | 12,178 | 61.8% | 54.0% | |
| 49.03% | 155 | 5.5 | 1,092 | 11,957 | 40.0% | 54.7% | |
| 43.05% | 151 | 6.1 | 960 | 12,273 | 36.8% | 46.8% | |
| 48.98% | 147 | 6.4 | 822 | 11,885 | 42.6% | 53.5% | |
| 57.75% | 142 | 6.4 | 811 | 12,156 | 59.7% | 55.7% | |
| 47.48% | 139 | 5.6 | 789 | 11,891 | 42.0% | 50.6% | |
| 59.56% | 137 | 6.2 | 819 | 12,650 | 57.8% | 60.4% | |
| 46.46% | 127 | 5.3 | 810 | 11,675 | 51.8% | 42.3% | |
| 43.44% | 123 | 6.1 | 811 | 11,290 | 40.0% | 46.8% | |
| 39.66% | 117 | 5.2 | 877 | 11,411 | 37.7% | 41.3% | |
| 45.95% | 112 | 6.0 | 655 | 11,811 | 45.0% | 46.5% | |
| 48.62% | 110 | 5.8 | 794 | 11,626 | 51.0% | 46.5% | |
| 47.22% | 108 | 6.2 | 875 | 11,467 | 48.8% | 46.1% | |
| 48.51% | 102 | 6.0 | 849 | 11,629 | 46.3% | 50.0% | |
| 53.47% | 102 | 6.5 | 1,009 | 12,564 | 52.6% | 54.0% | |
| 45.45% | 101 | 4.6 | 791 | 11,653 | 40.8% | 50.0% | |
| 55.21% | 96 | 6.1 | 814 | 11,925 | 55.8% | 54.7% | |
| 48.94% | 94 | 5.4 | 815 | 11,866 | 47.1% | 50.0% | |
| 49.44% | 89 | 6.4 | 825 | 12,177 | 51.2% | 47.8% | |
| 38.82% | 85 | 5.7 | 844 | 11,312 | 28.9% | 46.8% | |
| 60.71% | 85 | 6.3 | 747 | 11,795 | 61.1% | 60.4% | |
| 51.22% | 82 | 6.3 | 818 | 12,114 | 53.1% | 50.0% | |
| 49.38% | 81 | 6.0 | 782 | 11,618 | 46.0% | 52.3% | |
| 49.35% | 79 | 5.3 | 941 | 10,585 | 37.8% | 60.0% | |
| 58.23% | 79 | 6.1 | 804 | 12,095 | 45.2% | 66.7% | |
| 50.65% | 78 | 5.9 | 814 | 11,814 | 57.6% | 45.5% | |
| 48.05% | 77 | 6.7 | 854 | 12,235 | 51.5% | 45.5% | |
| 42.11% | 76 | 5.8 | 732 | 10,810 | 35.1% | 48.7% | |
| 56.76% | 75 | 5.6 | 876 | 11,821 | 58.6% | 55.6% | |
| 54.05% | 74 | 5.7 | 786 | 11,297 | 60.5% | 47.2% | |
| 62.86% | 70 | 3.3 | 787 | 12,986 | 78.1% | 50.0% | |
| 52.46% | 62 | 6.1 | 897 | 12,074 | 46.4% | 57.6% | |
| 41.94% | 62 | 1.5 | 709 | 13,017 | 28.0% | 51.4% | |
| 58.06% | 62 | 6.1 | 807 | 11,601 | 56.0% | 59.5% | |
| 43.55% | 62 | 5.9 | 689 | 12,933 | 33.3% | 48.8% | |
| 49.15% | 60 | 6.2 | 802 | 10,975 | 53.1% | 44.4% | |
| 52.54% | 60 | 5.8 | 784 | 11,762 | 66.7% | 42.9% | |
| 40.68% | 59 | 5.6 | 679 | 10,872 | 42.9% | 38.7% | |
| 59.32% | 59 | 4.9 | 739 | 11,889 | 66.7% | 54.3% | |
| 40.00% | 55 | 5.0 | 875 | 11,984 | 41.9% | 37.5% | |
| 47.17% | 53 | 3.5 | 876 | 12,159 | 41.7% | 51.7% | |
| 38.46% | 53 | 4.9 | 644 | 11,126 | 25.0% | 50.0% | |
| 52.94% | 52 | 4.7 | 857 | 11,583 | 47.8% | 57.1% | |
| 52.94% | 51 | 2.3 | 793 | 12,843 | 60.0% | 48.4% | |
| 42.55% | 47 | 4.4 | 803 | 12,675 | 42.1% | 42.9% | |
| 46.67% | 45 | 5.8 | 678 | 12,033 | 38.9% | 51.9% | |
| 64.44% | 45 | 4.7 | 705 | 11,363 | 63.2% | 65.4% | |
| 54.55% | 44 | 5.4 | 722 | 11,010 | 52.9% | 55.6% | |
| 46.51% | 43 | 5.6 | 805 | 11,045 | 45.5% | 47.6% | |
| 57.14% | 42 | 4.3 | 844 | 12,343 | 47.1% | 64.0% | |
| 30.95% | 42 | 2.3 | 727 | 12,491 | 35.3% | 28.0% | |
| 56.10% | 41 | 5.0 | 784 | 11,050 | 57.1% | 55.0% | |
| 48.78% | 41 | 6.1 | 914 | 12,371 | 41.2% | 54.2% | |
| 30.00% | 40 | 2.4 | 729 | 12,438 | 15.8% | 42.9% | |
| 56.41% | 40 | 3.1 | 777 | 12,042 | 69.6% | 37.5% | |
| 56.41% | 39 | 6.0 | 872 | 12,553 | 50.0% | 60.0% | |
| 54.05% | 37 | 6.2 | 797 | 12,058 | 58.8% | 50.0% | |
| 50.00% | 36 | 6.1 | 707 | 12,211 | 53.3% | 47.6% | |
| 47.22% | 36 | 4.6 | 841 | 12,140 | 37.5% | 55.0% | |
| 54.29% | 35 | 5.4 | 635 | 10,871 | 47.4% | 62.5% | |
| 45.45% | 33 | 6.4 | 881 | 10,996 | 40.9% | 54.5% | |
| 48.48% | 33 | 1.3 | 667 | 12,708 | 45.5% | 50.0% | |
| 25.81% | 32 | 5.9 | 690 | 10,732 | 20.0% | 31.3% | |
| 43.75% | 32 | 6.5 | 667 | 11,833 | 54.5% | 38.1% | |
| 41.94% | 32 | 1.8 | 702 | 12,250 | 45.5% | 40.0% | |
| 53.33% | 31 | 6.5 | 717 | 10,794 | 55.6% | 50.0% | |
| 54.84% | 31 | 4.3 | 958 | 11,825 | 60.0% | 50.0% | |
| 56.67% | 30 | 1.2 | 697 | 12,617 | 46.7% | 66.7% | |
| 63.33% | 30 | 4.2 | 717 | 12,275 | 36.4% | 79.0% | |
| 62.07% | 30 | 6.2 | 702 | 12,110 | 63.6% | 61.1% | |
| 62.07% | 29 | 2.7 | 709 | 11,813 | 62.5% | 61.5% | |
| 48.28% | 29 | 5.5 | 770 | 11,695 | 50.0% | 47.1% | |
| 58.62% | 29 | 5.6 | 803 | 12,640 | 77.8% | 50.0% | |
| 60.71% | 28 | 4.8 | 767 | 13,182 | 58.3% | 62.5% | |
| 59.26% | 28 | 5.4 | 929 | 12,256 | 81.8% | 43.8% | |
| 59.26% | 27 | 6.2 | 1,007 | 13,037 | 62.5% | 57.9% | |
| 59.26% | 27 | 6.1 | 765 | 9,503 | 62.5% | 54.5% | |
| 55.56% | 27 | 6.1 | 729 | 11,115 | 33.3% | 73.3% | |
| 69.23% | 26 | 2.6 | 703 | 11,722 | 88.9% | 58.8% | |
| 42.31% | 26 | 6.2 | 843 | 12,083 | 55.6% | 35.3% | |
| 30.77% | 26 | 6.0 | 772 | 10,195 | 43.8% | 10.0% | |
| 52.00% | 25 | 4.8 | 976 | 12,504 | 58.3% | 46.1% | |
| 58.33% | 24 | 1.9 | 663 | 12,174 | 53.9% | 63.6% | |
| 37.50% | 24 | 1.9 | 773 | 13,024 | 50.0% | 31.3% | |
| 39.13% | 24 | 4.8 | 742 | 12,382 | 40.0% | 38.5% | |
| 37.50% | 24 | 2.0 | 545 | 10,831 | 37.5% | 37.5% | |
| 50.00% | 24 | 6.0 | 777 | 11,957 | 55.6% | 46.7% | |
| 60.87% | 23 | 1.4 | 698 | 12,042 | 71.4% | 56.3% | |
| 61.90% | 22 | 1.2 | 799 | 13,598 | 50.0% | 72.7% | |
| 42.86% | 22 | 6.2 | 700 | 11,050 | 36.4% | 50.0% | |
| 40.91% | 22 | 6.5 | 836 | 11,855 | 40.0% | 41.7% | |
| 23.81% | 21 | 6.3 | 710 | 11,761 | 50.0% | 13.3% | |
| 71.43% | 21 | 6.3 | 889 | 12,555 | 62.5% | 76.9% | |
| 42.86% | 21 | 5.7 | 829 | 12,291 | 50.0% | 38.5% | |
| 42.86% | 21 | 4.5 | 902 | 14,981 | 50.0% | 40.0% | |
| 50.00% | 20 | 5.9 | 735 | 12,431 | 16.7% | 64.3% | |
| 40.00% | 20 | 5.3 | 617 | 11,103 | 16.7% | 50.0% | |
| 25.00% | 20 | 4.2 | 865 | 11,438 | 20.0% | 30.0% | |
| 55.00% | 20 | 6.2 | 836 | 12,095 | 55.6% | 54.5% | |
| 63.16% | 19 | 2.9 | 880 | 10,867 | 55.6% | 70.0% | |
| 47.37% | 19 | 4.9 | 737 | 12,290 | 33.3% | 53.9% | |
| 63.16% | 19 | 1.2 | 754 | 12,420 | 50.0% | 77.8% | |
| 47.06% | 17 | 3.0 | 735 | 11,606 | 50.0% | 45.5% | |
| 37.50% | 17 | 2.0 | 543 | 9,057 | 28.6% | 44.4% | |
| 46.67% | 16 | 1.9 | 528 | 10,275 | 50.0% | 42.9% | |
| 56.25% | 16 | 2.6 | 654 | 9,120 | 58.3% | 50.0% | |
| 62.50% | 16 | 4.6 | 858 | 13,872 | 50.0% | 70.0% | |
| 50.00% | 16 | 6.7 | 819 | 12,556 | 25.0% | 75.0% | |
| 53.33% | 15 | 2.6 | 516 | 10,234 | 50.0% | 55.6% | |
| 53.33% | 15 | 1.2 | 693 | 12,372 | 50.0% | 57.1% | |
| 35.71% | 14 | 5.8 | 710 | 11,181 | 42.9% | 28.6% | |
| 35.71% | 14 | 6.5 | 578 | 9,109 | 33.3% | 40.0% | |
| 28.57% | 14 | 5.3 | 823 | 14,418 | 25.0% | 30.0% | |
| 38.46% | 13 | 2.3 | 661 | 10,841 | 75.0% | 22.2% | |
| 46.15% | 13 | 2.2 | 725 | 11,439 | 33.3% | 57.1% | |
| 46.15% | 13 | 5.7 | 882 | 13,233 | 100.0% | 41.7% | |
| 50.00% | 12 | 6.1 | 781 | 10,710 | 50.0% | 50.0% | |
| 50.00% | 12 | 1.8 | 685 | 11,115 | 75.0% | 37.5% | |
| 45.45% | 11 | 2.1 | 656 | 9,238 | 50.0% | 40.0% | |
| 54.55% | 11 | 4.8 | 891 | 12,327 | 50.0% | 57.1% | |
| 50.00% | 10 | 1.1 | 664 | 12,635 | 33.3% | 57.1% | |
| 20.00% | 10 | 2.3 | 680 | 10,074 | 20.0% | 20.0% | |
| 50.00% | 10 | 3.5 | 594 | 9,560 | 33.3% | 75.0% | |
| 50.00% | 10 | 3.4 | 488 | 9,007 | 37.5% | 100.0% | |
| 50.00% | 10 | 4.2 | 796 | 10,270 | 66.7% | 25.0% | |
| 33.33% | 9 | 5.7 | 825 | 13,459 | 50.0% | 28.6% | |
| 55.56% | 9 | 6.2 | 737 | 8,075 | 42.9% | 100.0% | |
| 55.56% | 9 | 4.6 | 784 | 14,811 | 50.0% | 57.1% | |
| 66.67% | 9 | 5.7 | 721 | 12,644 | 33.3% | 83.3% | |
| 33.33% | 9 | 0.8 | 685 | 12,377 | 50.0% | 20.0% | |
| 37.50% | 8 | 5.1 | 814 | 14,955 | 0.0% | 42.9% | |
| 50.00% | 8 | 2.8 | 591 | 9,997 | 75.0% | 25.0% | |
| 50.00% | 8 | 5.7 | 872 | 13,038 | 33.3% | 60.0% | |
| 42.86% | 7 | 2.7 | 454 | 10,210 | 50.0% | 40.0% | |
| 0.00% | 7 | 2.4 | 551 | 10,100 | 0.0% | 0.0% | |
| 42.86% | 7 | 5.0 | 743 | 12,517 | 50.0% | 40.0% | |
| 57.14% | 7 | 6.8 | 807 | 12,388 | 33.3% | 75.0% | |
| 57.14% | 7 | 3.1 | 730 | 11,005 | 50.0% | 60.0% | |
| 71.43% | 7 | 3.0 | 442 | 8,462 | 66.7% | 100.0% | |
| 57.14% | 7 | 6.3 | 852 | 14,313 | 100.0% | 50.0% | |
| 50.00% | 6 | 2.1 | 548 | 11,756 | 100.0% | 40.0% | |
| 83.33% | 6 | 6.9 | 869 | 13,316 | 100.0% | 66.7% | |
| 83.33% | 6 | 5.4 | 802 | 10,610 | 75.0% | 100.0% | |
| 50.00% | 6 | 1.0 | 656 | 10,228 | 50.0% | 50.0% | |
| 60.00% | 5 | 3.7 | 757 | 11,981 | 100.0% | 33.3% | |
| 80.00% | 5 | 1.7 | 365 | 5,865 | 80.0% | 0.0% | |
| 80.00% | 5 | 5.5 | 887 | 14,402 | 50.0% | 100.0% | |
| 40.00% | 5 | 2.6 | 530 | 8,795 | 0.0% | 66.7% | |
| 80.00% | 5 | 2.2 | 965 | 16,520 | 100.0% | 75.0% | |
| 60.00% | 5 | 6.2 | 687 | 12,233 | 0.0% | 100.0% | |
| 60.00% | 5 | 2.5 | 591 | 11,022 | 100.0% | 33.3% | |
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Cho'Gath vs Ryze - Frequently Asked Questions
How does Cho'Gath do against Ryze in League of Legends?
Ryze wins the Cho'Gath vs Ryze matchup with a 57.7% win rate compared to Cho'Gath's 42.3%, a 15.4 percentage point difference. This data is based on 26 recent ranked games in patch 26.4.
How does Cho'Gath do against Ryze in the early game?
In the early game, Cho'Gath has the advantage against Ryze with a 55.6% win rate versus 44.4%. 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 Ryze in the late game?
In the late game, Ryze takes over the Cho'Gath vs Ryze matchup with a 64.7% win rate compared to 35.3%. Ryze scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.
Who wins the Cho'Gath vs Ryze matchup?
Ryze wins the matchup against Cho'Gath with a 57.7% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.4. The 15.4 percentage point advantage means Ryze is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 26 games analyzed.
What is the best Cho'Gath build against Ryze?
The best Cho'Gath build against Ryze includes Jak'Sho, The Protean, Riftmaker, Dead Man's Plate with Boots of Swiftness. 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 Ryze?
The best Cho'Gath runes against Ryze use the Domination primary tree with Sorcery secondary. This rune setup achieves a 54.5% win rate in the Cho'Gath vs Ryze matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.
Does Cho'Gath counter Ryze?
No, Cho'Gath struggles against Ryze with only a 42.3% win rate. Ryze has the advantage in this matchup. Cho'Gath players should focus on safe farming and avoiding extended trades to minimize Ryze's lead.
How do I play Cho'Gath against Ryze?
When playing Cho'Gath against Ryze, play cautiously and avoid Ryze's power spikes. Look for jungle assistance and team-dependent plays since Ryze has the statistical advantage at most stages. Use the matchup-specific build and runes above to optimize your chances.