Kassadin - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
51.7%
Pick Rate
1.1%

Kassadinvs Cho'Gath

AAssassinMage
Patch26.14
Matches491,560
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedJul 21, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Kassadin vs Cho'Gath is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.14. Cho'Gath wins with a 57.1% win rate (+14.3%) over Kassadin based on 7 games. Kassadin wins the early laning phase while Cho'Gath scales better into the late game. Below you'll find the best Kassadin build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Kassadin vs Cho'Gath matchup.

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Kassadin Matchup Breakdown

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

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Kassadin - 42.9% win rate in this matchup
Kassadin
42.9% WR
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Cho'Gath vs Kassadin matchup - 57.1% win rate
Cho'Gath
57.1% WR

Who Wins the Kassadin vs Cho'Gath Matchup?

Cho'Gath wins the Kassadin vs Cho'Gath matchup
Winner
Cho'Gath
Matches: 7
42.9%
Win Rate
57.1%
6.5
CS / min
6.6
803
DMG / min
689
12,584
Gold / game
11,880
187
Heal / min
314
732
DMG Mitigated / min
1,020
0.2
CC / min
2.5
50.0%
Early Game WR
50.0%
33.3%
Late Game WR
66.7%

Kassadin vs Cho'Gath Matchup Summary

The Kassadin vs Cho'Gath matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 7 recent matches analyzed, Cho'Gath wins with a 57.1% win rate compared to Kassadin's 42.9%, giving Cho'Gath a 14.3 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Kassadin controls the early laning stage, but Cho'Gath outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Kassadin 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 2.4s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Cho'Gath has a strong advantage in this matchup. Kassadin 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.

Kassadin vs Cho'Gath Laning Phase Breakdown

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

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

Farming
6.5Kassadin
6.6Cho'Gath
Kassadin and Cho'Gath farm at nearly identical rates in this matchup, with only a 0.0 CS/min difference. Neither champion holds a meaningful farming advantage, so lane dominance will come from trading and jungle interaction rather than CS leads.
Damage
803Kassadin
689Cho'Gath
Kassadin heavily out-damages Cho'Gath by 114 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 Kassadin's sustained damage advantage take over.
Economy
12,584Kassadin
11,880Cho'Gath
Kassadin earns 703 more gold per game than Cho'Gath, equivalent to roughly one additional component item. This economic edge comes from a combination of better farming, kill participation, and objective control, giving Kassadin slightly faster item completions.
Utility
0.2Kassadin
2.5Cho'Gath
Cho'Gath brings significantly more crowd control than Kassadin, with 2.4 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. Kassadin should invest in tenacity and position carefully to avoid being chain-CC'd.
Sustain
919Kassadin
1,334Cho'Gath
Cho'Gath vastly out-sustains Kassadin, healing and mitigating 415 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Cho'Gath can absorb significant punishment and remain in lane while Kassadin is forced to recall. Building grievous wounds early is essential for Kassadin, and focusing on burst trade patterns rather than sustained fights is critical.

Best Kassadin Build Against Cho'Gath

Spellslinger's Shoes is the optimal boots choice against Cho'Gath, providing the mobility and stats Kassadin needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Kassadin against Cho'Gath are Shadowflame, Malignance and Banshee's Veil. This combination gives Kassadin 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 Kassadin vs Cho'Gath matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Kassadin
50.0%
+0.0% advantage
Kassadin early game win rateKassadin50.0%
Cho'Gath early game win rateCho'Gath50.0%
Late Game
Cho'Gath
66.7%
+33.3% advantage
Kassadin late game win rateKassadin33.3%
Cho'Gath late game win rateCho'Gath66.7%

The early game (first 15 minutes) is a toss-up between Kassadin and Cho'Gath, with Kassadin holding a razor-thin 50.0% 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 66.7% win rate — 33.3 points above Kassadin. 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 — Kassadin 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 Kassadin Runes Against Cho'Gath

Inspiration rune tree - Kassadin primary runes vs Cho'GathInspiration
First Strike - best Kassadin rune vs Cho'GathCash Back - best Kassadin rune vs Cho'GathTriple Tonic - best Kassadin rune vs Cho'GathCosmic Insight - best Kassadin rune vs Cho'Gath
Domination rune tree - Kassadin secondary runes vs Cho'GathDomination
Sudden Impact - best Kassadin rune vs Cho'GathUltimate Hunter - best Kassadin rune vs Cho'Gath
100.0% WR

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


Kassadin matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.14. The table below shows Kassadin'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 Kassadin build, runes, laning stats, and early vs late game analysis for that specific matchup.

Kassadin matchup win rates and stats in League of Legends patch 26.14
Opponent
Win Rate
Matches
CS/min
DMG/min
Gold/game
Early WR
Late WR
61.84%766.495112,12860.0%63.4%
46.67%606.379011,80430.0%63.3%
49.02%515.91,02011,88943.5%53.6%
62.22%456.784712,08075.0%52.0%
43.90%416.284710,95742.9%45.0%
44.74%386.383210,72244.4%45.0%
60.61%336.31,00911,57256.3%64.7%
34.38%326.182012,41420.0%40.9%
22.58%316.176711,50318.2%25.0%
55.17%296.387511,28957.1%53.3%
51.72%295.992812,17038.5%62.5%
42.86%286.470212,88050.0%38.9%
66.67%276.381211,55061.5%71.4%
61.54%266.190312,23763.6%60.0%
73.08%266.591413,42575.0%71.4%
48.00%256.096712,85858.3%38.5%
65.22%236.176212,82975.0%63.2%
52.17%235.887811,29844.4%57.1%
47.83%236.378911,33330.0%61.5%
54.55%226.180010,95838.5%77.8%
57.89%196.395612,89166.7%53.9%
50.00%186.21,01514,28650.0%50.0%
35.29%176.086312,46814.3%50.0%
66.67%156.085013,90650.0%72.7%
46.67%156.26339,14040.0%60.0%
60.00%156.090713,60083.3%44.4%
53.85%136.31,10913,072100.0%50.0%
66.67%126.473012,36566.7%66.7%
45.45%115.788711,73125.0%57.1%
72.73%116.571910,55250.0%77.8%
36.36%116.584712,1660.0%50.0%
45.45%116.495815,10850.0%44.4%
60.00%106.21,08713,982100.0%55.6%
70.00%105.91,20913,78275.0%66.7%
60.00%106.385711,95666.7%57.1%
66.67%96.777310,81660.0%75.0%
75.00%87.11,04013,404100.0%60.0%
62.50%86.31,03412,16150.0%75.0%
25.00%86.487413,2490.0%33.3%
42.86%76.04647,10533.3%100.0%
42.86%76.580312,58450.0%33.3%
42.86%76.990412,079100.0%20.0%
57.14%77.195312,434100.0%25.0%
33.33%67.072111,23733.3%33.3%
33.33%65.168210,66866.7%0.0%
66.67%66.51,17113,37575.0%50.0%
60.00%56.796014,7910.0%100.0%
80.00%55.883012,933100.0%66.7%
60.00%55.964413,3560.0%75.0%
25.00%46.382213,6750.0%25.0%

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Kassadin vs Cho'Gath - Frequently Asked Questions

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

Cho'Gath wins the Kassadin vs Cho'Gath matchup with a 57.1% win rate compared to Kassadin's 42.9%, a 14.3 percentage point difference. This data is based on 7 recent ranked games in patch 26.14.

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

In the early game, Kassadin has the advantage against Cho'Gath with a 50.0% win rate versus 50.0%. Kassadin players should look to press their lane advantage through aggressive trades and wave control during the first 15 minutes.

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

In the late game, Cho'Gath takes over the Kassadin vs Cho'Gath matchup with a 66.7% win rate compared to 33.3%. Cho'Gath scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Kassadin vs Cho'Gath matchup?

Cho'Gath wins the matchup against Kassadin with a 57.1% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.14. The 14.3 percentage point advantage means Cho'Gath is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 7 games analyzed.

What is the best Kassadin build against Cho'Gath?

The best Kassadin build against Cho'Gath includes Shadowflame, Malignance, Banshee's Veil 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 Kassadin runes against Cho'Gath?

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

Does Kassadin counter Cho'Gath?

No, Kassadin struggles against Cho'Gath with only a 42.9% win rate. Cho'Gath has the advantage in this matchup. Kassadin players should focus on safe farming and avoiding extended trades to minimize Cho'Gath's lead.

How do I play Kassadin against Cho'Gath?

When playing Kassadin 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.