Win Rate
47.3%
Pick Rate
1.4%
Kindredvs Cho'Gath
Patch26.17
Matches693,760
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedAug 31, 2026 UTC
MethodologyData Methodology
AuthorDakota Chinnick
Kindred vs Cho'Gath is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.17. Kindred wins with a 70.0% win rate (+40.0%) over Cho'Gath based on 10 games. Kindred wins the early laning phase while Cho'Gath scales better into the late game. Below you'll find the best Kindred build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Kindred vs Cho'Gath matchup.
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Kindred Matchup Breakdown
Use the dropdown to select an opponent and see a detailed breakdown of how Kindred 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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Kindred
70.0% WR
VS
Cho'Gath
30.0% WR
Who Wins the Kindred vs Cho'Gath Matchup?
Winner
Kindred
Matches: 10
70.0%
30.0%
0.7
1.1
903
593
13,068
10,916
517
385
507
1,304
0.5
1.8
100.0%
0.0%
40.0%
60.0%
Kindred vs Cho'Gath Matchup Summary
The Kindred vs Cho'Gath matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 10 recent matches analyzed, Kindred wins with a 70.0% win rate compared to Cho'Gath's 30.0%, giving Kindred a 40.0 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Kindred controls the early laning stage, but Cho'Gath outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Kindred 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 1.3s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Kindred 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.
Kindred vs Cho'Gath Laning Phase Breakdown
Cho'Gath is favored during the laning phase against Kindred, 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
0.7Kindred
1.1Cho'Gath
Cho'Gath edges out Kindred 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 Cho'Gath.Damage
903Kindred
593Cho'Gath
Kindred heavily out-damages Cho'Gath by 310 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 Kindred's sustained damage advantage take over.Economy
13,068Kindred
10,916Cho'Gath
Kindred generates a commanding 2,152 more gold per game than Cho'Gath. This substantial economic advantage means Kindred 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
0.5Kindred
1.8Cho'Gath
Cho'Gath brings significantly more crowd control than Kindred, with 1.3 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. Kindred should invest in tenacity and position carefully to avoid being chain-CC'd.Sustain
1,024Kindred
1,688Cho'Gath
Cho'Gath vastly out-sustains Kindred, healing and mitigating 664 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Cho'Gath can absorb significant punishment and remain in lane while Kindred is forced to recall. Building grievous wounds early is essential for Kindred, and focusing on burst trade patterns rather than sustained fights is critical.Best Kindred Build Against Cho'Gath
Mercury's Treads is the optimal boots choice against Cho'Gath, providing the mobility and stats Kindred needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Kindred against Cho'Gath are The Collector, Trinity Force and Lord Dominik's Regards. This combination gives Kindred an effective balance of damage, survivability, and utility for the matchup. This build performs exceptionally well, achieving a 66.7% win rate across 3 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 Kindred vs Cho'Gath matchup.
Early Game vs Late Game
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Early Game
Kindred
100.0%
+100.0% advantage
Kindred100.0%
Cho'Gath0.0%♕
Late Game
Cho'Gath
60.0%
+20.0% advantage
Kindred40.0%Cho'Gath60.0%Kindred dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 100.0% win rate — a 100.0 percentage point lead over Cho'Gath. This lopsided early game means Kindred can dictate the pace of the lane from level 1, controlling trades, wave state, and river priority.
Cho'Gath is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 60.0% win rate — 20.0 points above Kindred. Extended games heavily favor Cho'Gath, whose kit and scaling make them a dominant force in team fights and objective control.
This matchup features a dramatic power shift: Kindred must aggressively press their early advantage and close out the game before Cho'Gath reaches their scaling breakpoints. If Cho'Gath survives the laning phase without falling too far behind, the matchup flips in their favor. Dragon and Rift Herald control are pivotal — the team that secures early objectives can snowball or buy time to scale.
Best Kindred Runes Against Cho'Gath
Precision
Inspiration
66.7% WR
Running Precision primary with Inspiration secondary allows Kindred to press their advantage against Cho'Gath, amplifying the strengths that make this a favorable matchup.
Kindred matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.17. The table below shows Kindred'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 Kindred build, runes, laning stats, and early vs late game analysis for that specific matchup.
Opponent | Win Rate | Matches | CS/min | DMG/min | Gold/game | Early WR | Late WR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 43.42% | 76 | 1.1 | 826 | 13,646 | 37.8% | 48.7% | |
| 50.88% | 57 | 1.0 | 695 | 12,322 | 34.6% | 64.5% | |
| 43.14% | 51 | 1.0 | 757 | 11,961 | 48.0% | 38.5% | |
| 45.83% | 48 | 1.3 | 792 | 13,000 | 57.7% | 31.8% | |
| 55.81% | 43 | 1.2 | 741 | 12,445 | 65.0% | 47.8% | |
| 48.84% | 43 | 1.1 | 705 | 12,387 | 37.5% | 63.2% | |
| 45.24% | 42 | 1.2 | 699 | 12,749 | 29.2% | 66.7% | |
| 54.05% | 37 | 1.1 | 791 | 13,167 | 47.1% | 60.0% | |
| 43.24% | 37 | 1.3 | 742 | 13,203 | 37.5% | 47.6% | |
| 44.44% | 36 | 1.2 | 712 | 13,165 | 25.0% | 54.2% | |
| 48.57% | 35 | 1.3 | 765 | 13,696 | 50.0% | 47.8% | |
| 53.13% | 32 | 1.2 | 850 | 14,139 | 63.6% | 47.6% | |
| 40.63% | 32 | 0.9 | 763 | 12,554 | 29.4% | 53.3% | |
| 51.61% | 31 | 1.0 | 826 | 13,158 | 42.9% | 58.8% | |
| 34.48% | 29 | 1.1 | 799 | 12,423 | 25.0% | 41.2% | |
| 55.56% | 27 | 1.1 | 747 | 12,915 | 50.0% | 63.6% | |
| 40.74% | 27 | 1.3 | 911 | 13,915 | 46.1% | 35.7% | |
| 44.44% | 27 | 1.2 | 858 | 13,432 | 33.3% | 53.3% | |
| 44.00% | 25 | 0.9 | 851 | 13,754 | 22.2% | 56.3% | |
| 37.50% | 24 | 0.9 | 766 | 12,049 | 30.8% | 45.5% | |
| 52.17% | 23 | 1.2 | 952 | 15,125 | 25.0% | 66.7% | |
| 52.17% | 23 | 1.2 | 794 | 12,857 | 53.9% | 50.0% | |
| 43.48% | 23 | 1.1 | 929 | 13,117 | 61.5% | 20.0% | |
| 57.14% | 21 | 0.8 | 732 | 12,282 | 54.5% | 60.0% | |
| 40.00% | 20 | 1.3 | 833 | 14,588 | 16.7% | 50.0% | |
| 57.89% | 19 | 0.9 | 735 | 11,836 | 60.0% | 55.6% | |
| 35.29% | 17 | 0.8 | 800 | 12,834 | 50.0% | 27.3% | |
| 29.41% | 17 | 1.3 | 723 | 12,666 | 25.0% | 33.3% | |
| 43.75% | 16 | 1.5 | 1,137 | 16,576 | 33.3% | 46.1% | |
| 31.25% | 16 | 0.9 | 764 | 10,998 | 30.8% | 33.3% | |
| 37.50% | 16 | 1.2 | 722 | 12,137 | 60.0% | 0.0% | |
| 43.75% | 16 | 1.3 | 802 | 13,810 | 80.0% | 27.3% | |
| 60.00% | 15 | 1.1 | 935 | 13,827 | 60.0% | 60.0% | |
| 40.00% | 15 | 1.4 | 696 | 9,806 | 40.0% | 40.0% | |
| 53.85% | 13 | 1.6 | 837 | 13,028 | 80.0% | 37.5% | |
| 46.15% | 13 | 1.1 | 906 | 12,686 | 16.7% | 71.4% | |
| 53.85% | 13 | 1.0 | 698 | 14,194 | 42.9% | 66.7% | |
| 46.15% | 13 | 1.5 | 658 | 11,817 | 42.9% | 50.0% | |
| 91.67% | 12 | 0.6 | 706 | 10,387 | 87.5% | 100.0% | |
| 50.00% | 12 | 1.0 | 950 | 13,171 | 66.7% | 44.4% | |
| 50.00% | 12 | 1.3 | 816 | 15,108 | 60.0% | 42.9% | |
| 36.36% | 11 | 0.8 | 873 | 12,747 | 50.0% | 28.6% | |
| 70.00% | 10 | 0.7 | 903 | 13,068 | 100.0% | 40.0% | |
| 30.00% | 10 | 1.2 | 668 | 12,657 | 50.0% | 16.7% | |
| 44.44% | 9 | 3.0 | 589 | 11,727 | 50.0% | 40.0% | |
| 33.33% | 9 | 1.7 | 588 | 11,080 | 50.0% | 20.0% | |
| 50.00% | 8 | 1.2 | 858 | 14,186 | 33.3% | 60.0% | |
| 50.00% | 8 | 0.8 | 846 | 13,948 | 50.0% | 50.0% | |
| 50.00% | 8 | 1.4 | 935 | 13,432 | 66.7% | 40.0% | |
| 37.50% | 8 | 0.9 | 678 | 12,591 | 25.0% | 50.0% | |
| 57.14% | 7 | 2.1 | 781 | 11,510 | 60.0% | 50.0% | |
| 42.86% | 7 | 1.1 | 989 | 12,878 | 60.0% | 0.0% | |
| 71.43% | 7 | 2.2 | 735 | 9,978 | 60.0% | 100.0% | |
| 57.14% | 7 | 1.6 | 804 | 12,728 | 75.0% | 33.3% | |
| 42.86% | 7 | 1.0 | 945 | 13,131 | 33.3% | 50.0% | |
| 50.00% | 6 | 2.2 | 990 | 15,329 | 0.0% | 50.0% | |
| 66.67% | 6 | 2.8 | 862 | 12,432 | 66.7% | 66.7% | |
| 100.00% | 6 | 4.8 | 795 | 14,023 | 100.0% | 100.0% | |
| 60.00% | 5 | 4.1 | 744 | 9,517 | 50.0% | 100.0% | |
| 40.00% | 5 | 2.7 | 1,075 | 15,837 | 0.0% | 50.0% | |
| 60.00% | 5 | 5.1 | 576 | 10,747 | 33.3% | 100.0% | |
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Kindred vs Cho'Gath - Frequently Asked Questions
How does Kindred do against Cho'Gath in League of Legends?
Kindred wins the Kindred vs Cho'Gath matchup with a 70.0% win rate compared to Cho'Gath's 30.0%, a 40.0 percentage point difference. This data is based on 10 recent ranked games in patch 26.17.
How does Kindred do against Cho'Gath in the early game?
In the early game, Kindred has the advantage against Cho'Gath with a 100.0% win rate versus 0.0%. Kindred players should look to press their lane advantage through aggressive trades and wave control during the first 15 minutes.
How does Kindred do against Cho'Gath in the late game?
In the late game, Cho'Gath takes over the Kindred vs Cho'Gath matchup with a 60.0% win rate compared to 40.0%. Cho'Gath scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.
Who wins the Kindred vs Cho'Gath matchup?
Kindred wins the matchup against Cho'Gath with a 70.0% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.17. The 40.0 percentage point advantage means Kindred is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 10 games analyzed.
What is the best Kindred build against Cho'Gath?
The best Kindred build against Cho'Gath includes The Collector, Trinity Force, Lord Dominik's Regards with Mercury's Treads. This build achieves a 66.7% win rate in the matchup. Check the matchup breakdown above for the full item path and build order.
What are the best Kindred runes against Cho'Gath?
The best Kindred runes against Cho'Gath use the Precision primary tree with Inspiration secondary. This rune setup achieves a 66.7% win rate in the Kindred vs Cho'Gath matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.
Does Kindred counter Cho'Gath?
Yes, Kindred has a favorable matchup against Cho'Gath with a 70.0% win rate. Kindred strongly counters Cho'Gath in lane based on current patch 26.17 data.
How do I play Kindred against Cho'Gath?
When playing Kindred 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.
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