Cho'GathRunes
Best Cho'Gath runes for LoL Patch 26.5 - Grasp of the Undying from the Resolve tree with Domination secondary (55.6% WR, 1.5% pick rate). Cho'Gath's optimal primary runes are Grasp of the Undying, Demolish, Conditioning, Overgrowth. Secondary tree: Cheap Shot, Ultimate Hunter.
Primary Tree
Resolve
Grasp of the UndyingEvery 4s in combat, your next basic attack on a champion will:
DemolishYour third attack against towers deals [85 (+28% max Health) Melee || 50 (+20% max Health) Ranged] bonus physical damage.
Cooldown: 30s
ConditioningAfter 12 min gain +8 Armor and +8 Magic Resist and increase your Armor and Magic Resist by 3%.
OvergrowthAbsorb life essence from monsters or enemy minions that die near you, permanently gaining 3 maximum health for every 8.
When you've absorbed 120 monsters or enemy minions, gain an additional 3.5% maximum health.
Cheap ShotDamaging champions with impaired movement or actions deals 10 - 45 bonus true damage (based on level).
Cooldown: 4s
Ultimate HunterYour ultimate gains
Primary Tree
Resolve
Grasp of the UndyingEvery 4s in combat, your next basic attack on a champion will:
DemolishYour third attack against towers deals [85 (+28% max Health) Melee || 50 (+20% max Health) Ranged] bonus physical damage.
Cooldown: 30s
ConditioningAfter 12 min gain +8 Armor and +8 Magic Resist and increase your Armor and Magic Resist by 3%.
OvergrowthAbsorb life essence from monsters or enemy minions that die near you, permanently gaining 3 maximum health for every 8.
When you've absorbed 120 monsters or enemy minions, gain an additional 3.5% maximum health.
Magical FootwearYou get free Slightly Magical Footwear at 12 min, but you cannot buy boots before then. For each takedown you acquire the boots 45s sooner.
Slightly Magical Footwear grants you an additional
Approach VelocityGain
Activation Range for CC from allies: 1000
Tahm Kench
Dr. Mundo
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Cho'Gath Runes - Frequently Asked Questions
What are the best Cho'Gath runes in patch 26.5?
The best Cho'Gath runes in patch 26.5 use the Resolve tree with Grasp of the Undying, Demolish, Conditioning, and Overgrowth, and the Domination tree with Cheap Shot and Ultimate Hunter. This rune setup achieves a 55.6% win rate with a 1.5% pick rate.
What is the win rate for Cho'Gath's best rune page?
Cho'Gath's best rune page has a 55.6% win rate in patch 26.5, which is +5.9% compared to Cho'Gath's average win rate. This rune setup has a 1.5% pick rate among Cho'Gath players.
What keystone should I use on Cho'Gath?
Grasp of the Undying from the Resolve tree is the best keystone rune for Cho'Gath in patch 26.5. This keystone synergizes well with Cho'Gath's kit and provides a 55.6% win rate.
What is Cho'Gath's primary rune tree?
Cho'Gath's primary rune tree is Resolve. The optimal Resolve runes for Cho'Gath are Grasp of the Undying, Demolish, Conditioning, and Overgrowth, with Grasp of the Undying being the keystone of choice.
What is Cho'Gath's secondary rune tree?
Cho'Gath's best secondary rune tree is Domination. The recommended Domination runes are Cheap Shot and Ultimate Hunter, which complement Cho'Gath's Resolve primary tree.
What are alternative rune setups for Cho'Gath?
An alternative Cho'Gath rune setup uses Grasp of the Undying from the Resolve tree. This alternate build may be preferred in certain matchups or playstyles. Check the alternative rune page above for full details including win rate and pick rate.
How popular are Cho'Gath's runes?
Cho'Gath's top rune page has a 1.5% pick rate in patch 26.5. This indicates that 1.5% of Cho'Gath players use the Grasp of the Undying setup with Resolve and Domination trees.