- Win Rate
- 52.3%
- Pick Rate
- 2.0%
- Ban Rate
- 4.9%
Cho'Gath Top Runes: Keystone & Shards
- Patch
- 26.19
- Games
- 4,013
- Lane
- Top
- Tier
- All Tiers
- Last Updated
- Oct 8, 2026 UTC
- Methodology
- Data Methodology
- Author
- Dakota Chinnick
Best Top Cho'Gath runes for LoL Patch 26.19 - Grasp of the Undying from the Resolve tree with Inspiration secondary (54.6% WR, 18.7% pick rate). Cho'Gath's optimal primary runes are Grasp of the Undying, Demolish, Conditioning, Overgrowth. Secondary tree: Approach Velocity, Magical Footwear.
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.
Approach VelocityGain
Activation Range for CC from allies: 1000
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
Primary Tree
Domination
Hail of BladesGain 90% (60% for ranged champions) Attack Speed and
No more than 3s can elapse between attacks or this effect will end.
Cooldown: 10s.
On-Hit Damage: 2 - 20 (+0.12 bonus AD, +0.1 AP) damage.
Allows you to temporarily exceed the Attack Speed limit.
Cheap ShotDamaging champions with impaired movement or actions deals 10 - 45 bonus true damage (based on level).
Cooldown: 4s
Grisly MementosCollect 1 memento on champion
Gain 6 Trinket Haste for each collected. In game modes where vision Trinkets do not exist, instead gain 3 Summoner Spell Haste.
Ultimate HunterYour ultimate gains
Axiom ArcanistYour Ultimate has 12% increased damage, healing, and shielding.
(AoE damage is reduced to a 8% increase)
Scoring a takedown on an enemy champion reduces your Ultimate's current cooldown by 7%.
CelerityAll movement bonuses are 7% more effective on you and gain
Every Cho'Gath Top Keystone and Secondary Tree (Patch 26.19)
3,863 gamesCho'Gath Top runs Grasp of the Undying in 56% of games, with a 53.1% win rate. Sorcery is the usual secondary tree (38%). Standard stat shards: Attack Speed (offense), Health Scaling (flex), Health Scaling (defense).
Keystones
| Rune | Players | Win Rate | Games |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grasp of the UndyingMost played | 55.6% | 53.1% | 2,147 |
| Hail of Blades | 39.9% | 52.0% | 1,540 |
 Arcane Comet | 2.9% | 42.3% | 111 |
Secondary trees
| Rune | Players | Win Rate | Games |
|---|---|---|---|
 SorceryMost played | 37.9% | 51.9% | 1,465 |
 Inspiration | 32.6% | 53.1% | 1,260 |
 Precision | 22.3% | 51.9% | 863 |
| Resolve | 4.3% | 55.7% | 167 |
| Domination | 2.8% | 51.4% | 107 |
Pick rate is the share of Cho'Gath games in this lane that used the rune; options under 40 games are left out. A higher win rate on a rarely picked rune is usually a matchup-specific choice, not a general upgrade.
Cho'Gath Minor Runes by Tree
Every minor rune Cho'Gath players take, grouped by rune tree, with how often it is picked and how often it wins.
Resolve
| Rune | Players | Win Rate | Games |
|---|---|---|---|
| OvergrowthMost played | 57.2% | 52.9% | 2,208 |
| Demolish | 56.7% | 53.1% | 2,192 |
| Conditioning | 49.8% | 52.9% | 1,923 |
 Bone Plating | 4.7% | 52.8% | 180 |
 Second Wind | 4.5% | 59.5% | 173 |
 Unflinching | 1.2% | 64.4% | 45 |
Domination
| Rune | Players | Win Rate | Games |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ultimate HunterMost played | 42.1% | 52.1% | 1,628 |
| Cheap Shot | 41.7% | 52.3% | 1,609 |
| Grisly Mementos | 38.3% | 52.1% | 1,479 |
 Sixth Sense | 1.4% | 58.5% | 53 |
Sorcery
| Rune | Players | Win Rate | Games |
|---|---|---|---|
| Axiom ArcanistMost played | 36.3% | 51.6% | 1,404 |
| Celerity | 34.0% | 51.4% | 1,313 |
 Scorch | 4.4% | 51.5% | 169 |
 Manaflow Band | 4.0% | 47.4% | 156 |
 Transcendence | 3.7% | 48.6% | 142 |
 Gathering Storm | 2.1% | 48.8% | 80 |
Inspiration
| Rune | Players | Win Rate | Games |
|---|---|---|---|
| Approach VelocityMost played | 30.9% | 53.3% | 1,195 |
| Magical Footwear | 28.6% | 53.4% | 1,103 |
 Biscuit Delivery | 3.1% | 51.7% | 120 |
 Cash Back | 1.3% | 42.9% | 49 |
 Cosmic Insight | 1.1% | 50.0% | 42 |
Precision
| Rune | Players | Win Rate | Games |
|---|---|---|---|
 Legend: HasteMost played | 20.7% | 51.9% | 801 |
 Triumph | 20.7% | 51.5% | 800 |
 Presence of Mind | 1.2% | 46.7% | 45 |
 Legend: Alacrity | 1.1% | 56.1% | 41 |
Cho'Gath Stat Shards
Which stat shards Cho'Gath players choose in each of the three shard rows, and the win rate of each.
| Rune | Players | Win Rate | Games |
|---|---|---|---|
 Health Scaling (defense)Most played | 90.8% | 52.3% | 3,507 |
 Attack Speed (offense) | 56.6% | 52.6% | 2,185 |
| Health Scaling (flex) | 53.2% | 52.8% | 2,057 |
 Adaptive Force (offense) | 39.5% | 52.2% | 1,526 |
 Move Speed (flex) | 37.4% | 51.8% | 1,444 |
| Adaptive Force (flex) | 9.4% | 52.8% | 362 |
 Tenacity and Slow Resist (defense) | 5.7% | 54.3% | 219 |
 Ability Haste (offense) | 3.9% | 52.6% | 152 |
| Health (defense) | 3.5% | 52.6% | 137 |
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Cho'Gath Runes FAQ - Patch 26.19
What is the best keystone for Cho'Gath Top?
Grasp of the Undying: Cho'Gath Top takes it in 56% of ranked games and wins 53.1% of 2,147 games. Alternatives: Hail of Blades (40%, 52.0%), Arcane Comet (3%, 42.3%).
What stat shards should Cho'Gath take?
Most Cho'Gath players take Attack Speed (offense), Health Scaling (flex), Health Scaling (defense) — one from each shard row.
What are the best Cho'Gath runes in patch 26.19?
The best Cho'Gath runes in patch 26.19 use the Resolve tree with Grasp of the Undying, Demolish, Conditioning, and Overgrowth, and the Inspiration tree with Approach Velocity and Magical Footwear. This rune setup achieves a 54.6% win rate with a 18.7% pick rate.
What is the win rate for Cho'Gath's best rune page?
Cho'Gath's best rune page has a 54.6% win rate in patch 26.19, which is +2.3% compared to Cho'Gath's average win rate. This rune setup has a 18.7% 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 26.19. This keystone synergizes well with Cho'Gath's kit and provides a 54.6% 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 Inspiration. The recommended Inspiration runes are Approach Velocity and Magical Footwear, which complement Cho'Gath's Resolve primary tree.
What are alternative rune setups for Cho'Gath?
An alternative Cho'Gath rune setup uses alternative keystone from the Domination 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 18.7% pick rate in patch 26.19. This indicates that 18.7% of Cho'Gath players use the Grasp of the Undying setup with Resolve and Inspiration trees.