Hecarim - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
46.0%
Pick Rate
1.8%

Hecarimvs Cho'Gath

FFighterTank
Patch26.10
Matches683,599
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedMay 17, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Hecarim vs Cho'Gath is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.10. Hecarim wins with a 66.7% win rate (+33.3%) over Cho'Gath based on 9 games. Hecarim holds the advantage in both the early and late game. Below you'll find the best Hecarim build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Hecarim vs Cho'Gath matchup.

Hecarim Matchup Breakdown

Use the dropdown to select an opponent and see a detailed breakdown of how Hecarim 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 - 66.7% win rateCho'Gath(66.7%)
Hecarim - 66.7% win rate in this matchup
Hecarim
66.7% WR
VS
Cho'Gath vs Hecarim matchup - 33.3% win rate
Cho'Gath
33.3% WR

Who Wins the Hecarim vs Cho'Gath Matchup?

Hecarim wins the Hecarim vs Cho'Gath matchup
Winner
Hecarim
Matches: 9
66.7%
Win Rate
33.3%
1.1
CS / min
0.7
586
DMG / min
556
10,714
Gold / game
9,797
651
Heal / min
365
1,027
DMG Mitigated / min
1,300
0.6
CC / min
1.5
57.1%
Early Game WR
42.9%
100.0%
Late Game WR
0.0%

Hecarim vs Cho'Gath Matchup Summary

The Hecarim vs Cho'Gath matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 9 recent matches analyzed, Hecarim wins with a 66.7% win rate compared to Cho'Gath's 33.3%, giving Hecarim a 33.3 percentage point advantage. Hecarim dominates at every stage — from early laning through late game team fights. This consistent advantage makes it difficult for Cho'Gath players to find favorable windows, so team-dependent strategies and avoiding solo confrontations are essential. The most significant statistical gap is in crowd control, where Cho'Gath leads by 0.8s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Hecarim players can confidently pick into Cho'Gath and play aggressively from level 1. Look to establish lane dominance early through favorable trades and zone Cho'Gath away from CS whenever possible. Understanding these matchup dynamics is essential for champion select decisions and in-game strategy when facing this lane opponent.

Hecarim vs Cho'Gath Laning Phase Breakdown

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

Hecarim is favored during the laning phase against Cho'Gath, winning 4 out of 5 key stat categories. Hecarim holds advantages in farming, damage, gold income and sustain, making them the stronger laner in this matchup.

Farming
1.1Hecarim
0.7Cho'Gath
Hecarim edges out Cho'Gath by 0.3 CS per minute — a moderate farming advantage that adds up to roughly 5 CS over a 15-minute laning phase. This translates to earlier component purchases and slightly faster power spikes for Hecarim.
Damage
586Hecarim
556Cho'Gath
Hecarim deals 30 more champion damage per minute than Cho'Gath. While noticeable in extended trades, this gap can be offset by Cho'Gath choosing favorable fight windows, such as engaging when Hecarim's key abilities are on cooldown or trading immediately after dodging a skillshot.
Economy
10,714Hecarim
9,797Cho'Gath
Hecarim generates a commanding 917 more gold per game than Cho'Gath. This substantial economic advantage means Hecarim 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
0.6Hecarim
1.5Cho'Gath
Cho'Gath brings significantly more crowd control than Hecarim, with 0.8 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. Hecarim should invest in tenacity and position carefully to avoid being chain-CC'd.
Sustain
1,679Hecarim
1,665Cho'Gath
Hecarim and Cho'Gath have comparable sustain profiles, with only 13 HP/min separating their healing and damage mitigation. Neither champion can out-attrition the other in lane, so trades will be decided by burst potential and ability usage rather than sustain.

Best Hecarim Build Against Cho'Gath

Ionian Boots of Lucidity is the optimal boots choice against Cho'Gath, providing the mobility and stats Hecarim needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Hecarim against Cho'Gath are Death's Dance, Spear of Shojin and Black Cleaver. This combination gives Hecarim an effective balance of damage, survivability, and utility for the matchup. This build performs exceptionally well, achieving a 100.0% win rate across 2 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 Hecarim vs Cho'Gath matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Hecarim
57.1%
+14.3% advantage
Hecarim early game win rateHecarim57.1%
Cho'Gath early game win rateCho'Gath42.9%
Late Game
Hecarim
100.0%
+100.0% advantage
Hecarim late game win rateHecarim100.0%
Cho'Gath late game win rateCho'Gath0.0%

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

Hecarim is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 100.0% win rate — 100.0 points above Cho'Gath. Extended games heavily favor Hecarim, whose kit and scaling make them a dominant force in team fights and objective control.

Hecarim holds the advantage at every stage of the game, making this a consistently favorable matchup from lane through late game team fights. Cho'Gath players should look for outplays, team-dependent strategies, and picks rather than relying on scaling to win this matchup.

Best Hecarim Runes Against Cho'Gath

Sorcery rune tree - Hecarim primary runes vs Cho'GathSorcery
Stormraider's Surge - best Hecarim rune vs Cho'GathNimbus Cloak - best Hecarim rune vs Cho'GathCelerity - best Hecarim rune vs Cho'GathWaterwalking - best Hecarim rune vs Cho'Gath
Precision rune tree - Hecarim secondary runes vs Cho'GathPrecision
Triumph - best Hecarim rune vs Cho'GathLegend: Haste - best Hecarim rune vs Cho'Gath
100.0% WR

Running Sorcery primary with Precision secondary allows Hecarim to press their advantage against Cho'Gath, amplifying the strengths that make this a favorable matchup.


Hecarim matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.10. The table below shows Hecarim'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 Hecarim build, runes, laning stats, and early vs late game analysis for that specific matchup.

Hecarim matchup win rates and stats in League of Legends patch 26.10
Opponent
Win Rate
Matches
CS/min
DMG/min
Gold/game
Early WR
Late WR
46.56%1311.173313,59845.6%47.3%
43.20%1251.158611,94847.1%38.2%
43.55%1241.269812,70940.8%45.3%
43.48%1151.166913,15131.3%52.2%
42.57%1011.162712,04742.9%42.3%
50.52%971.165512,88646.5%53.7%
47.83%921.165212,46050.0%46.0%
46.84%791.269512,78742.9%50.0%
51.90%791.062511,79852.2%51.5%
50.67%751.166212,23346.0%55.3%
56.00%751.265513,00556.7%55.6%
45.00%601.270911,88146.4%43.8%
44.64%561.269812,16244.1%45.5%
29.09%551.061111,57642.3%17.2%
34.62%521.262111,89942.9%25.0%
50.98%511.161213,38766.7%42.4%
50.98%511.172513,57554.5%48.3%
48.98%491.168813,07444.0%54.2%
41.67%481.173412,94539.1%44.0%
55.81%431.062311,67763.0%43.8%
51.22%411.071812,65550.0%52.9%
52.50%401.376812,82855.6%50.0%
48.72%391.170111,55952.4%44.4%
55.26%381.177013,99163.2%47.4%
56.76%371.067612,42175.0%35.3%
56.76%371.070012,26266.7%47.4%
45.71%351.064412,11750.0%42.1%
52.94%341.15989,55452.2%54.5%
48.48%331.363212,51653.3%44.4%
43.75%320.964311,76041.2%46.7%
38.71%311.170213,79350.0%33.3%
41.94%311.366513,31657.1%29.4%
70.00%301.065413,12468.8%71.4%
33.33%301.373012,42431.3%35.7%
57.14%281.381712,91650.0%62.5%
57.69%261.465411,69457.1%58.3%
54.17%241.278512,08764.3%40.0%
65.22%231.282612,70366.7%63.6%
60.00%201.160011,62066.7%54.5%
57.89%191.483315,56075.0%45.5%
47.37%191.177912,93750.0%45.5%
50.00%180.978213,16833.3%58.3%
31.25%161.062712,05128.6%33.3%
46.67%151.162513,45650.0%45.5%
40.00%151.265914,17666.7%22.2%
73.33%151.166811,10985.7%62.5%
50.00%121.670213,35460.0%42.9%
41.67%121.256311,17233.3%50.0%
41.67%121.059712,44533.3%50.0%
45.45%111.176912,54850.0%44.4%
63.64%111.967211,45957.1%75.0%
36.36%110.959110,37850.0%20.0%
45.45%111.053710,75150.0%42.9%
36.36%111.070614,4050.0%40.0%
70.00%101.267612,91775.0%66.7%
40.00%101.175812,28425.0%50.0%
44.44%91.261614,07966.7%33.3%
33.33%92.066111,79640.0%25.0%
22.22%91.063011,17666.7%0.0%
55.56%91.358112,75850.0%57.1%
66.67%91.158610,71457.1%100.0%
25.00%81.24599,57420.0%33.3%
42.86%71.84959,65333.3%50.0%
71.43%71.97529,32650.0%100.0%
57.14%71.371414,67666.7%50.0%
33.33%61.368112,00266.7%0.0%
50.00%62.179013,1240.0%75.0%
66.67%60.970412,94366.7%66.7%

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Hecarim vs Cho'Gath - Frequently Asked Questions

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

Hecarim wins the Hecarim vs Cho'Gath matchup with a 66.7% win rate compared to Cho'Gath's 33.3%, a 33.3 percentage point difference. This data is based on 9 recent ranked games in patch 26.10.

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

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

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

In the late game, Hecarim takes over the Hecarim vs Cho'Gath matchup with a 100.0% win rate compared to 0.0%. Hecarim scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Hecarim vs Cho'Gath matchup?

Hecarim wins the matchup against Cho'Gath with a 66.7% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.10. The 33.3 percentage point advantage means Hecarim is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 9 games analyzed.

What is the best Hecarim build against Cho'Gath?

The best Hecarim build against Cho'Gath includes Death's Dance, Spear of Shojin, Black Cleaver with Ionian Boots of Lucidity. 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 Hecarim runes against Cho'Gath?

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

Does Hecarim counter Cho'Gath?

Yes, Hecarim has a favorable matchup against Cho'Gath with a 66.7% win rate. Hecarim strongly counters Cho'Gath in lane based on current patch 26.10 data.

How do I play Hecarim against Cho'Gath?

When playing Hecarim against Cho'Gath, leverage your statistical advantages by trading aggressively during favorable windows. You have early game priority — look for kills and zone control before first recall. Build the recommended items and runes for this specific matchup for the best results.