Ekko - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
50.8%
Pick Rate
3.6%

Ekkovs Cho'Gath

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Patch26.7
Matches508,082
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedApr 11, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Ekko vs Cho'Gath is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.7. Cho'Gath wins with a 52.9% win rate (+5.9%) over Ekko based on 17 games. Cho'Gath wins the early laning phase while Ekko scales better into the late game. Below you'll find the best Ekko build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Ekko vs Cho'Gath matchup.

Ekko Matchup Breakdown

Use the dropdown to select an opponent and see a detailed breakdown of how Ekko 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.

Compare against an opponent
Cho'Gath - 47.1% win rateCho'Gath(47.1%)
Ekko - 47.1% win rate in this matchup
Ekko
47.1% WR
VS
Cho'Gath vs Ekko matchup - 52.9% win rate
Cho'Gath
52.9% WR

Who Wins the Ekko vs Cho'Gath Matchup?

Cho'Gath wins the Ekko vs Cho'Gath matchup
Winner
Cho'Gath
Matches: 17
47.1%
Win Rate
52.9%
4.9
CS / min
4.5
936
DMG / min
807
13,723
Gold / game
12,631
336
Heal / min
368
771
DMG Mitigated / min
1,416
0.9
CC / min
2.3
42.9%
Early Game WR
57.1%
50.0%
Late Game WR
50.0%

Ekko vs Cho'Gath Matchup Summary

The Ekko vs Cho'Gath matchup is a moderate matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 17 recent matches analyzed, Cho'Gath wins with a 52.9% win rate compared to Ekko's 47.1%, giving Cho'Gath a 5.9 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Cho'Gath controls the early laning stage, but Ekko outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Cho'Gath needs to press advantages before Ekko reaches their power spikes, while Ekko 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. While Cho'Gath is slightly favored, Ekko can absolutely win this lane through smart trading patterns and wave management. Focus on playing around your cooldowns, conceding CS only when necessary, and capitalizing on Cho'Gath's mistakes. Understanding these matchup dynamics is essential for champion select decisions and in-game strategy when facing this lane opponent.

Ekko vs Cho'Gath Laning Phase Breakdown

Ekko wins the laning phase against Cho'Gath in League of Legends

Ekko is favored during the laning phase against Cho'Gath, winning 3 out of 5 key stat categories. Ekko holds advantages in farming, damage and gold income, making them the stronger laner in this matchup.

Farming
4.9Ekko
4.5Cho'Gath
Ekko edges out Cho'Gath by 0.4 CS per minute — a moderate farming advantage that adds up to roughly 6 CS over a 15-minute laning phase. This translates to earlier component purchases and slightly faster power spikes for Ekko.
Damage
936Ekko
807Cho'Gath
Ekko heavily out-damages Cho'Gath by 129 DMG/min, dominating both short trades and all-in fights. Cho'Gath should avoid extended combat and instead focus on burst trade patterns — short engages followed by immediate disengagement — to avoid letting Ekko's sustained damage advantage take over.
Economy
13,723Ekko
12,631Cho'Gath
Ekko generates a commanding 1,092 more gold per game than Cho'Gath. This substantial economic advantage means Ekko consistently reaches key item breakpoints earlier, creating a compounding lead that grows throughout the game. Cho'Gath should focus on cost-effective item choices and avoid unnecessary deaths to prevent falling further behind.
Utility
0.9Ekko
2.3Cho'Gath
Cho'Gath brings significantly more crowd control than Ekko, with 1.5 more seconds of CC per minute. This large utility gap makes Cho'Gath far more valuable in setting up jungle ganks, controlling objectives, and locking down targets in team fights. Ekko should invest in tenacity and position carefully to avoid being chain-CC'd.
Sustain
1,106Ekko
1,784Cho'Gath
Cho'Gath vastly out-sustains Ekko, healing and mitigating 678 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Cho'Gath can absorb significant punishment and remain in lane while Ekko is forced to recall. Building grievous wounds early is essential for Ekko, and focusing on burst trade patterns rather than sustained fights is critical.

Best Ekko Build Against Cho'Gath

Spellslinger's Shoes is the optimal boots choice against Cho'Gath, providing the mobility and stats Ekko needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Ekko against Cho'Gath are Shadowflame, Rabadon's Deathcap and Mejai's Soulstealer. This combination gives Ekko an effective balance of damage, survivability, and utility for the matchup. This build performs exceptionally well, achieving a 100.0% win rate across 1 games — well above average and making it the top item path against Cho'Gath. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Ekko vs Cho'Gath matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Cho'Gath
57.1%
+14.3% advantage
Ekko early game win rateEkko42.9%
Cho'Gath early game win rateCho'Gath57.1%
Late Game
Ekko
50.0%
+0.0% advantage
Ekko late game win rateEkko50.0%
Cho'Gath late game win rateCho'Gath50.0%

Cho'Gath dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 57.1% win rate — a 14.3 percentage point lead over Ekko. This lopsided early game means Cho'Gath can dictate the pace of the lane from level 1, controlling trades, wave state, and river priority.

Late game (25+ minutes) is equally balanced, with Ekko at 50.0% win rate — only 0.0 points ahead of Cho'Gath. Team fight execution and macro play determine the winner at this stage, not champion matchup advantage.

The power dynamics shift as the game progresses — Cho'Gath has the edge early, but Ekko gradually takes over. However, the margins are slim enough that either champion can win at any stage with the right plays. Focus on taking advantages when you have them rather than waiting for a specific game phase.

Best Ekko Runes Against Cho'Gath

Domination rune tree - Ekko primary runes vs Cho'GathDomination
Electrocute - best Ekko rune vs Cho'GathSudden Impact - best Ekko rune vs Cho'GathGrisly Mementos - best Ekko rune vs Cho'GathTreasure Hunter - best Ekko rune vs Cho'Gath
Sorcery rune tree - Ekko secondary runes vs Cho'GathSorcery
Absolute Focus - best Ekko rune vs Cho'GathGathering Storm - best Ekko rune vs Cho'Gath
100.0% WR

The Domination and Sorcery rune setup gives Ekko the best tools to compete against Cho'Gath in this difficult matchup, compensating for the statistical disadvantages with optimal rune synergies.


Ekko matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.7. The table below shows Ekko'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 Ekko build, runes, laning stats, and early vs late game analysis for that specific matchup.

Ekko matchup win rates and stats in League of Legends patch 26.7
Opponent
Win Rate
Matches
CS/min
DMG/min
Gold/game
Early WR
Late WR
52.03%1236.282112,38453.6%50.8%
43.88%981.368913,19151.1%37.7%
60.44%911.270713,01868.9%52.2%
50.59%851.165112,29046.5%54.8%
53.01%831.274712,83452.6%53.3%
45.57%793.786312,63746.0%45.2%
44.16%776.178012,47560.0%36.5%
52.63%766.189612,33451.4%53.7%
50.70%716.575111,90952.6%48.5%
50.70%714.077013,38044.4%54.5%
48.57%701.574513,48144.1%52.8%
54.55%665.882012,58557.1%52.6%
60.00%655.885312,77848.6%73.3%
46.77%625.989012,73444.4%48.6%
50.00%586.488712,27546.9%53.9%
45.61%571.465811,68852.8%33.3%
45.61%573.178112,79748.3%42.9%
50.88%571.271911,98260.0%43.8%
46.43%566.482013,26440.0%50.0%
45.45%555.667511,15829.2%58.1%
50.00%546.175611,38950.0%50.0%
51.92%523.690213,38547.6%54.8%
56.00%505.781512,16452.4%58.6%
62.00%501.476315,07053.3%65.7%
56.00%501.175512,82936.8%67.7%
52.00%501.580913,87047.6%55.2%
56.00%505.885112,87153.9%56.8%
61.22%496.381212,77163.0%59.1%
47.62%426.682812,97547.4%47.8%
63.41%411.376814,16257.1%70.0%
43.59%396.777412,60655.6%33.3%
48.65%371.164711,73854.5%40.0%
27.27%331.673213,23638.5%20.0%
53.13%325.880011,84652.9%53.3%
53.13%321.375012,61657.9%46.1%
51.61%316.383612,29260.0%43.8%
61.29%311.275313,90760.0%62.5%
43.33%301.482213,30742.9%43.8%
56.67%301.973312,75335.7%75.0%
40.00%303.271112,68130.0%45.0%
37.93%291.484014,92528.6%40.9%
48.28%291.066411,88144.4%54.5%
62.07%293.979113,37669.2%56.3%
46.43%281.377614,13750.0%44.4%
64.29%286.580410,51463.2%66.7%
46.43%286.377812,53872.7%29.4%
44.44%271.270112,72430.8%57.1%
59.26%276.581713,05966.7%55.6%
59.26%276.492012,43857.1%61.5%
40.74%271.274112,96150.0%30.8%
48.15%271.465311,66946.1%50.0%
57.69%266.677411,94354.5%60.0%
53.85%266.084313,01644.4%58.8%
57.69%265.690713,44172.7%46.7%
52.00%251.679714,29450.0%53.3%
48.00%256.575011,68654.5%42.9%
56.00%255.086112,74463.6%50.0%
58.33%241.686713,66150.0%64.3%
29.17%246.066710,53628.6%30.0%
47.83%237.285613,39360.0%38.5%
47.83%231.066513,22280.0%23.1%
34.78%231.780613,05628.6%37.5%
45.45%221.662213,34716.7%56.3%
36.36%224.981512,08630.0%41.7%
33.33%212.079513,47433.3%33.3%
60.00%201.874211,84450.0%75.0%
40.00%206.692313,01640.0%40.0%
60.00%206.391613,27355.6%63.6%
57.89%191.469012,92966.7%50.0%
42.11%195.080012,80633.3%46.1%
57.89%196.486612,06972.7%37.5%
33.33%181.770012,51636.4%28.6%
50.00%184.884912,23850.0%50.0%
55.56%186.788011,50155.6%55.6%
52.94%171.175414,12083.3%36.4%
52.94%175.376912,25680.0%14.3%
64.71%171.162712,27666.7%62.5%
52.94%173.989012,65362.5%44.4%
52.94%171.479514,52450.0%53.9%
47.06%174.993613,72342.9%50.0%
62.50%165.897812,38054.5%80.0%
46.67%151.472212,62130.0%80.0%
26.67%153.876713,28512.5%42.9%
35.71%142.974213,6950.0%50.0%
50.00%146.879211,15463.6%0.0%
42.86%145.780311,59971.4%14.3%
46.15%135.772012,45833.3%50.0%
61.54%132.483015,13275.0%55.6%
41.67%121.784413,41960.0%28.6%
50.00%126.078213,45550.0%50.0%
25.00%121.164812,86433.3%16.7%
54.55%111.783610,53740.0%66.7%
27.27%114.984214,0740.0%33.3%
90.00%105.689413,02480.0%100.0%
20.00%102.155612,39120.0%20.0%
50.00%103.981213,02480.0%20.0%
50.00%101.584813,87066.7%42.9%
33.33%94.560811,05020.0%50.0%
55.56%95.096810,16050.0%66.7%
44.44%92.987412,78040.0%50.0%
25.00%81.186414,6790.0%50.0%
37.50%86.170011,78850.0%25.0%
50.00%80.970113,07640.0%66.7%
50.00%63.581014,3010.0%50.0%
66.67%62.291113,945100.0%50.0%
50.00%61.465811,56475.0%0.0%
80.00%56.37798,375100.0%50.0%
40.00%52.480312,86650.0%33.3%
40.00%54.788312,8500.0%50.0%
40.00%57.084312,940100.0%0.0%
20.00%56.679414,02350.0%0.0%
40.00%55.151010,78550.0%33.3%
0.00%51.662412,6990.0%0.0%

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Ekko vs Cho'Gath - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Ekko do against Cho'Gath in League of Legends?

Cho'Gath wins the Ekko vs Cho'Gath matchup with a 52.9% win rate compared to Ekko's 47.1%, a 5.9 percentage point difference. This data is based on 17 recent ranked games in patch 26.7.

How does Ekko do against Cho'Gath in the early game?

In the early game, Cho'Gath has the advantage against Ekko with a 57.1% win rate versus 42.9%. Cho'Gath players should look to press their lane advantage through aggressive trades and wave control during the first 15 minutes.

How does Ekko do against Cho'Gath in the late game?

In the late game, Ekko takes over the Ekko vs Cho'Gath matchup with a 50.0% win rate compared to 50.0%. Ekko scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Ekko vs Cho'Gath matchup?

Cho'Gath wins the matchup against Ekko with a 52.9% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.7. The 5.9 percentage point advantage means Cho'Gath is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 17 games analyzed.

What is the best Ekko build against Cho'Gath?

The best Ekko build against Cho'Gath includes Shadowflame, Rabadon's Deathcap, Mejai's Soulstealer with Spellslinger's Shoes. This build achieves a 100.0% win rate in the matchup. Check the matchup breakdown above for the full item path and build order.

What are the best Ekko runes against Cho'Gath?

The best Ekko runes against Cho'Gath use the Domination primary tree with Sorcery secondary. This rune setup achieves a 100.0% win rate in the Ekko vs Cho'Gath matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.

Does Ekko counter Cho'Gath?

No, Ekko struggles against Cho'Gath with only a 47.1% win rate. Cho'Gath has the advantage in this matchup. Ekko players should focus on safe farming and avoiding extended trades to minimize Cho'Gath's lead.

How do I play Ekko against Cho'Gath?

When playing Ekko against Cho'Gath, play cautiously and avoid Cho'Gath's power spikes. Focus on safe farming — you outscale Cho'Gath in the late game. Use the matchup-specific build and runes above to optimize your chances.