Cho'Gathvs Varus
Cho'Gath vs Varus is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.3. Cho'Gath wins with a 54.0% win rate (+8.1%) over Varus based on 37 games. Varus 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 Varus 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.
Varus(54.0%)Who Wins the Cho'Gath vs Varus Matchup?
Cho'Gath vs Varus Matchup Summary
The Cho'Gath vs Varus matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 37 recent matches analyzed, Cho'Gath wins with a 54.0% win rate compared to Varus's 46.0%, giving Cho'Gath a 8.1 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Varus controls the early laning stage, but Cho'Gath outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Varus 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 sustain, where Cho'Gath leads by 1,178 HP/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Cho'Gath players can confidently pick into Varus and play aggressively from level 1. Look to establish lane dominance early through favorable trades and zone Varus 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 Varus Laning Phase Breakdown
Varus is favored during the laning phase against Cho'Gath, winning 3 out of 5 key stat categories. Varus holds advantages in farming, damage and gold income, making them the stronger laner in this matchup.
Best Cho'Gath Build Against Varus
Mercury's Treads is the optimal boots choice against Varus, providing the mobility and stats Cho'Gath needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Cho'Gath against Varus are Jak'Sho, The Protean, Hollow Radiance and Heartsteel. This combination gives Cho'Gath an effective balance of damage, survivability, and utility for the matchup. This build performs exceptionally well, achieving a 66.7% win rate across 3 games — well above average and making it the top item path against Varus. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Cho'Gath vs Varus matchup.
Early Game vs Late Game
Cho'Gath28.6%Varus71.4%Cho'Gath69.6%Varus30.4%Varus dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 71.4% win rate — a 42.9 percentage point lead over Cho'Gath. This lopsided early game means Varus 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 69.6% win rate — 39.1 points above Varus. 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: Varus 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 Varus
Resolve
Precision
Running Resolve primary with Precision secondary allows Cho'Gath to press their advantage against Varus, amplifying the strengths that make this a favorable matchup.
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 Varus - Frequently Asked Questions
How does Cho'Gath do against Varus in League of Legends?
Cho'Gath wins the Cho'Gath vs Varus matchup with a 54.0% win rate compared to Varus's 46.0%, a 8.1 percentage point difference. This data is based on 37 recent ranked games in patch 26.3.
How does Cho'Gath do against Varus in the early game?
In the early game, Varus has the advantage against Cho'Gath with a 71.4% win rate versus 28.6%. Varus 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 Varus in the late game?
In the late game, Cho'Gath takes over the Cho'Gath vs Varus matchup with a 69.6% win rate compared to 30.4%. Cho'Gath scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.
Who wins the Cho'Gath vs Varus matchup?
Cho'Gath wins the matchup against Varus with a 54.0% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.3. The 8.1 percentage point advantage means Cho'Gath is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 37 games analyzed.
What is the best Cho'Gath build against Varus?
The best Cho'Gath build against Varus includes Jak'Sho, The Protean, Hollow Radiance, Heartsteel with Mercury's Treads. This build achieves a 66.7% 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 Varus?
The best Cho'Gath runes against Varus use the Resolve primary tree with Precision secondary. This rune setup achieves a 83.3% win rate in the Cho'Gath vs Varus matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.
Does Cho'Gath counter Varus?
Yes, Cho'Gath has a favorable matchup against Varus with a 54.0% win rate. Cho'Gath strongly counters Varus in lane based on current patch 26.3 data.
How do I play Cho'Gath against Varus?
When playing Cho'Gath against Varus, leverage your statistical advantages by trading aggressively during favorable windows. Play safe early and scale into your power spikes where you outperform Varus. Build the recommended items and runes for this specific matchup for the best results.