Ezreal - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
44.2%
Pick Rate
7.4%

Ezrealvs Cho'Gath

FMarksmanMage
Patch26.9
Matches514,344
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedMay 9, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Ezreal vs Cho'Gath is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.9. Cho'Gath wins with a 83.3% win rate (+66.7%) over Ezreal based on 6 games. Ezreal wins the early laning phase while Cho'Gath scales better into the late game. Below you'll find the best Ezreal build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Ezreal vs Cho'Gath matchup.

Ezreal Matchup Breakdown

Use the dropdown to select an opponent and see a detailed breakdown of how Ezreal 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 - 16.7% win rateCho'Gath(16.7%)
Ezreal - 16.7% win rate in this matchup
Ezreal
16.7% WR
VS
Cho'Gath vs Ezreal matchup - 83.3% win rate
Cho'Gath
83.3% WR

Who Wins the Ezreal vs Cho'Gath Matchup?

Cho'Gath wins the Ezreal vs Cho'Gath matchup
Winner
Cho'Gath
Matches: 6
16.7%
Win Rate
83.3%
6.1
CS / min
5.6
1,332
DMG / min
969
14,963
Gold / game
16,168
217
Heal / min
492
519
DMG Mitigated / min
2,248
0.3
CC / min
2.3
0.0%
Early Game WR
0.0%
16.7%
Late Game WR
83.3%

Ezreal vs Cho'Gath Matchup Summary

The Ezreal vs Cho'Gath matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 6 recent matches analyzed, Cho'Gath wins with a 83.3% win rate compared to Ezreal's 16.7%, giving Cho'Gath a 66.7 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Ezreal controls the early laning stage, but Cho'Gath outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Ezreal 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 crowd control, where Cho'Gath leads by 2.0s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Cho'Gath has a strong advantage in this matchup. Ezreal players should play defensively, prioritize safe farming under tower, and look for opportunities created by jungle pressure or Cho'Gath overextending. Avoid prolonged trades and wait for team fights where positioning and coordination matter more. Understanding these matchup dynamics is essential for champion select decisions and in-game strategy when facing this lane opponent.

Ezreal vs Cho'Gath Laning Phase Breakdown

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

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

Farming
6.1Ezreal
5.6Cho'Gath
Ezreal edges out Cho'Gath by 0.5 CS per minute — a moderate farming advantage that adds up to roughly 8 CS over a 15-minute laning phase. This translates to earlier component purchases and slightly faster power spikes for Ezreal.
Damage
1,332Ezreal
969Cho'Gath
Ezreal heavily out-damages Cho'Gath by 363 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 Ezreal's sustained damage advantage take over.
Economy
14,963Ezreal
16,168Cho'Gath
Cho'Gath generates a commanding 1,206 more gold per game than Ezreal. This substantial economic advantage means Cho'Gath consistently reaches key item breakpoints earlier, creating a compounding lead that grows throughout the game. Ezreal should focus on cost-effective item choices and avoid unnecessary deaths to prevent falling further behind.
Utility
0.3Ezreal
2.3Cho'Gath
Cho'Gath brings significantly more crowd control than Ezreal, with 2.0 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. Ezreal should invest in tenacity and position carefully to avoid being chain-CC'd.
Sustain
736Ezreal
2,740Cho'Gath
Cho'Gath vastly out-sustains Ezreal, healing and mitigating 2,004 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Cho'Gath can absorb significant punishment and remain in lane while Ezreal is forced to recall. Building grievous wounds early is essential for Ezreal, and focusing on burst trade patterns rather than sustained fights is critical.

Best Ezreal Build Against Cho'Gath

Ionian Boots of Lucidity is the optimal boots choice against Cho'Gath, providing the mobility and stats Ezreal needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Ezreal against Cho'Gath are Serylda's Grudge, Essence Reaver and Spear of Shojin. This combination gives Ezreal an effective balance of damage, survivability, and utility for the matchup. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Ezreal vs Cho'Gath matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Ezreal
0.0%
+0.0% advantage
Ezreal early game win rateEzreal0.0%
Cho'Gath early game win rateCho'Gath0.0%
Late Game
Cho'Gath
83.3%
+66.7% advantage
Ezreal late game win rateEzreal16.7%
Cho'Gath late game win rateCho'Gath83.3%

The early game (first 15 minutes) is a toss-up between Ezreal and Cho'Gath, with Ezreal holding a razor-thin 0.0% win rate edge (+0.0%). Individual skill and jungle proximity will matter more than champion advantage in the early laning phase.

Cho'Gath is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 83.3% win rate — 66.7 points above Ezreal. Extended games heavily favor Cho'Gath, whose kit and scaling make them a dominant force in team fights and objective control.

The power dynamics shift as the game progresses — Ezreal has the edge early, but Cho'Gath 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 Ezreal Runes Against Cho'Gath

Sorcery rune tree - Ezreal primary runes vs Cho'GathSorcery
Deathfire Touch - best Ezreal rune vs Cho'GathManaflow Band - best Ezreal rune vs Cho'GathTranscendence - best Ezreal rune vs Cho'GathGathering Storm - best Ezreal rune vs Cho'Gath
Precision rune tree - Ezreal secondary runes vs Cho'GathPrecision
Coup de Grace - best Ezreal rune vs Cho'GathLegend: Haste - best Ezreal rune vs Cho'Gath
100.0% WR

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


Ezreal matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.9. The table below shows Ezreal'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 Ezreal build, runes, laning stats, and early vs late game analysis for that specific matchup.

Ezreal matchup win rates and stats in League of Legends patch 26.9
Opponent
Win Rate
Matches
CS/min
DMG/min
Gold/game
Early WR
Late WR
48.07%6496.894413,03752.3%44.8%
42.67%5467.01,02413,28543.6%41.9%
41.62%5436.899013,31643.1%40.5%
44.29%4386.793912,77951.0%38.7%
49.73%3647.01,00213,40749.7%49.8%
47.92%3616.995512,85550.6%45.6%
46.99%3496.493912,54855.4%40.8%
42.09%2796.798613,17646.0%39.0%
47.75%1787.096112,97454.2%42.1%
50.91%1656.395113,18553.3%48.9%
43.03%1656.71,01712,92744.9%41.7%
47.24%1646.897912,98461.7%32.9%
49.38%1606.695612,92957.1%43.3%
47.59%1456.594713,11452.9%42.9%
51.75%1436.597812,51553.6%50.0%
47.79%1367.11,00013,50355.4%40.9%
48.78%1236.997312,85351.7%46.0%
46.02%1136.895712,70141.4%50.9%
48.11%1066.590813,08946.9%49.1%
49.04%1046.892713,21844.4%52.5%
52.13%947.298413,82761.5%45.5%
43.84%736.51,02812,47847.4%40.0%
30.00%706.794312,88740.7%23.3%
34.29%706.784312,17932.1%35.7%
40.63%645.995312,29328.6%50.0%
46.77%626.81,02513,75250.0%44.7%
44.26%616.691312,02541.7%46.0%
53.57%566.61,15015,00061.9%48.6%
50.91%557.01,02513,82752.0%50.0%
50.00%547.01,03013,37936.4%59.4%
33.33%516.889212,72633.3%33.3%
32.00%506.71,00713,50835.0%30.0%
44.90%496.497013,66133.3%50.0%
46.81%486.293511,89143.5%50.0%
30.43%466.590913,13347.6%16.0%
25.58%436.387111,37420.0%30.4%
20.93%436.41,00611,10714.3%27.3%
41.86%436.31,07712,53147.1%38.5%
38.10%427.01,14113,63738.9%37.5%
42.86%356.91,10913,22350.0%38.1%
31.25%326.699713,38423.1%36.8%
30.00%306.697711,10113.3%46.7%
46.43%286.795711,30453.3%38.5%
50.00%285.71,02810,45550.0%50.0%
48.15%276.996513,32057.1%38.5%
36.00%256.689313,26916.7%53.9%
48.00%257.61,04514,84641.7%53.9%
33.33%246.288112,49045.5%23.1%
34.78%236.91,09614,99066.7%23.5%
34.78%236.18759,74727.3%41.7%
50.00%227.31,13114,19350.0%50.0%
19.05%225.174810,02815.4%25.0%
33.33%213.491311,54222.2%41.7%
42.86%216.489712,10533.3%55.6%
50.00%206.61,11711,20850.0%50.0%
42.11%196.21,01412,24433.3%50.0%
52.63%196.586311,93975.0%36.4%
35.29%176.11,10512,82933.3%36.4%
29.41%176.597810,70933.3%25.0%
25.00%165.881110,75433.3%20.0%
50.00%166.31,11210,52050.0%50.0%
43.75%166.37909,69950.0%33.3%
66.67%155.51,05014,282100.0%50.0%
26.67%155.794512,90425.0%27.3%
30.77%136.989412,80666.7%20.0%
53.85%134.794512,93960.0%50.0%
46.15%136.11,02614,39050.0%44.4%
53.85%136.077412,17275.0%44.4%
58.33%126.283911,99950.0%62.5%
41.67%126.894211,4760.0%62.5%
36.36%112.278810,3320.0%66.7%
45.45%116.41,08811,84450.0%40.0%
30.00%106.71,00411,02814.3%66.7%
60.00%106.788710,91283.3%25.0%
50.00%106.11,31314,65633.3%57.1%
20.00%104.394113,2920.0%22.2%
44.44%94.392513,20725.0%60.0%
33.33%95.51,24514,1260.0%37.5%
55.56%95.61,22712,600100.0%42.9%
37.50%86.494411,97133.3%40.0%
12.50%86.779911,71633.3%0.0%
50.00%81.97459,41033.3%60.0%
37.50%86.689511,56325.0%50.0%
75.00%84.491312,05966.7%80.0%
71.43%71.990912,2970.0%83.3%
42.86%71.67749,65550.0%40.0%
42.86%76.992611,1200.0%100.0%
42.86%76.71,0728,65350.0%0.0%
28.57%75.192214,23250.0%20.0%
28.57%76.292210,06625.0%33.3%
57.14%76.11,22911,68966.7%50.0%
57.14%76.783512,621100.0%50.0%
57.14%77.098410,976100.0%0.0%
16.67%61.67869,4210.0%50.0%
0.00%65.27829,1360.0%0.0%
33.33%66.275912,05733.3%33.3%
33.33%66.695110,86740.0%0.0%
0.00%66.38208,6810.0%0.0%
50.00%62.979611,785100.0%40.0%
16.67%66.680310,2330.0%20.0%
16.67%66.11,33214,9630.0%16.7%
20.00%52.81,06412,7810.0%25.0%
40.00%52.37859,97125.0%100.0%
20.00%54.89699,39325.0%0.0%
60.00%52.776012,11733.3%100.0%
20.00%52.891612,4570.0%25.0%
60.00%54.894513,879100.0%33.3%
20.00%55.99989,85925.0%0.0%

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Ezreal vs Cho'Gath - Frequently Asked Questions

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

Cho'Gath wins the Ezreal vs Cho'Gath matchup with a 83.3% win rate compared to Ezreal's 16.7%, a 66.7 percentage point difference. This data is based on 6 recent ranked games in patch 26.9.

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

In the early game, Ezreal has the advantage against Cho'Gath with a 0.0% win rate versus 0.0%. Ezreal players should look to press their lane advantage through aggressive trades and wave control during the first 15 minutes.

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

In the late game, Cho'Gath takes over the Ezreal vs Cho'Gath matchup with a 83.3% win rate compared to 16.7%. Cho'Gath scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Ezreal vs Cho'Gath matchup?

Cho'Gath wins the matchup against Ezreal with a 83.3% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.9. The 66.7 percentage point advantage means Cho'Gath is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 6 games analyzed.

What is the best Ezreal build against Cho'Gath?

The best Ezreal build against Cho'Gath includes Serylda's Grudge, Essence Reaver, Spear of Shojin with Ionian Boots of Lucidity. Check the matchup breakdown above for the full item path and build order.

What are the best Ezreal runes against Cho'Gath?

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

Does Ezreal counter Cho'Gath?

No, Ezreal struggles against Cho'Gath with only a 16.7% win rate. Cho'Gath has the advantage in this matchup. Ezreal players should focus on safe farming and avoiding extended trades to minimize Cho'Gath's lead.

How do I play Ezreal against Cho'Gath?

When playing Ezreal against Cho'Gath, play cautiously and avoid Cho'Gath's power spikes. Look for jungle assistance and team-dependent plays since Cho'Gath has the statistical advantage at most stages. Use the matchup-specific build and runes above to optimize your chances.