
- Win Rate
- 52.3%
- Pick Rate
- 2.0%
- Ban Rate
- 4.9%
Cho'Gath Top Win Rate & Tier
- Patch
- 26.19
- Games
- 4,013
- Lane
- Top
- Tier
- All Tiers
- Last Updated
- Oct 8, 2026 UTC
- Methodology
- Data Methodology
- Author
- Dakota Chinnick
From the moment Cho'Gath first emerged into the harsh light of Runeterra's sun, the beast was driven by the most pure and insatiable hunger. A perfect expression of the Void's desire to consume all life, Cho'Gath's complex biology quickly converts matter into new bodily growth—increasing its muscle mass and density, or hardening its outer carapace like organic diamond. When growing larger does not suit the Void-spawn's needs, it vomits out the excess material as razor-sharp spines, leaving prey skewered and ready to feast upon later.
Is Cho'Gath Good in Patch 26.19?
Yes — Cho'Gath is one of the strongest picks right now: S tier as Top in Patch 26.19. Cho'Gath's 52.3% win rate ranks #3 of 48 Top champions, and its pick rate ranks #16. That is up 2.4 points from Patch 26.18. Cho'Gath is banned in 4.9% of games and present (picked or banned) in 16.5%.
- Tier
- S
- Win Rate
- 52.3%#3 of 48 Top
- Pick Rate
- 2.0%#16 of 48 Top
- Ban Rate
- 4.9%
- Win rate change
- +2.4vs Patch 26.18
Win rate over the last patches (Top)
Full patch history, ban rate by rank and base stats for Cho'Gath →
Cho'Gath Roles
Cho'Gath goes Jungle in 56% of ranked games this patch. Each lane has its own build, runes and counters — pick the lane to switch every tab.
Share of the champion's ranked games played in each lane, with the win rate in that lane.
Patch 26.19 Cho'Gath Changes
Quick overview of Cho'Gath's optimal setup in League of Legends. Cho'Gath's top build includes Plated Steelcaps, Hollow Radiance, Heartsteel, using Grasp of the Undying, Demolish, Conditioning for maximum effectiveness. Cho'Gath performs well against Yasuo, Malphite, Jax but struggles against Mordekaiser, Teemo, DrMundo.
Cho'Gath Strengths and Weaknesses
Where Cho'Gath stands against every champion this patch, from ranked game stats per minute.
Strengths
- Crowd control: better than 98% of champions
- Damage mitigated: better than 94% of champions
- Healing: better than 79% of champions
Weaknesses
Nothing stands out — close to average.
Cho'Gath ranks in the 66.0 percentile for early game strength, 90.6 percentile for late game scaling, 56.0 percentile for objective control, 81.1 percentile for support strength, 15.1 percentile for creep farming, and 32.1 percentile for damage output.
Cho'Gath demonstrates unique performance characteristics, with win rates showing a 7.8% decrease from Iron to Chal tiers. This pattern suggests that Cho'Gath may be more accessible for newer players while facing increased difficulty against higher-skilled opponents. In Iron tier, Cho'Gath achieves a 57.8% win rate, which gradually declines to 50.0% in Chal. This trend often indicates that Cho'Gath's strengths can be more effectively countered by experienced players who understand the champion's weaknesses and trading patterns. The declining performance (Iron (57.8%), Bronze (50.8%), Silver (48.7%), Gold (53.4%), Platinum (48.4%)) suggests that while Cho'Gath can be effective in lower ranks where opponents may not exploit vulnerabilities, higher-tier players are better equipped to neutralize Cho'Gath's advantages. However, this doesn't mean Cho'Gath is unviable at higher ranks - rather, it requires more sophisticated strategies, better macro play, and careful matchup selection. Players at higher elos should focus on understanding when to pick Cho'Gath, how to play around counters, and maximizing value in favorable matchups. Success with Cho'Gath at higher levels demands strong game sense, positioning, and the ability to adapt playstyle based on team compositions and enemy picks.
Theorycraft Your Next Cho'Gath Build
Test any item combination — even off-meta — against thousands of real Cho'Gath matches. See win rate, KDA, damage, and every item's real impact before you ever lock in.
- Any item combo — even off-meta
- Thousands of real matches
- Win rate by rank & game length

Cho'Gath Early vs Late Game Performance's win rate varies throughout the game based on match duration. Cho'Gath Early vs Late Game Performance peaks at 60.19% win rate in 50+ minute games, while performing lowest at 46.53% in 15 minute games. Understanding Cho'Gath Early vs Late Game Performance's power spikes across game duration helps optimize your playstyle and decision-making.
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Is Cho'Gath Good? FAQ - Patch 26.19
Is Cho'Gath good in Patch 26.19?
Yes. Cho'Gath is S tier as Top in Patch 26.19 with a 52.3% win rate — one of the strongest picks of the patch. That win rate ranks #3 of 48 Top champions.
What lane is Cho'Gath played in?
Mostly Jungle (56% of ranked games), also Top (36%), Mid (5%).
How often is Cho'Gath banned?
Cho'Gath is banned in 4.9% of ranked games in Patch 26.19 and picked or banned in 16.5%.
What is Cho'Gath good at?
Compared with every champion this patch, Cho'Gath stands out for Crowd control (98/100), Damage mitigated (94/100), Healing (79/100).
Which champions are similar to Cho'Gath?
Champions that play like Cho'Gath: Trundle, Volibear, Fiddlesticks.







