Win Rate
46.7%
Pick Rate
4.6%
Lockevs Cho'Gath
Patch26.16
Matches950,360
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedAug 25, 2026 UTC
MethodologyData Methodology
AuthorDakota Chinnick
Locke vs Cho'Gath is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.16. Locke wins with a 53.9% win rate (+7.7%) over Cho'Gath based on 13 games. Locke wins the early laning phase while Cho'Gath scales better into the late game. Below you'll find the best Locke build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Locke vs Cho'Gath matchup.
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Locke Matchup Breakdown
Use the dropdown to select an opponent and see a detailed breakdown of how Locke 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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Locke
53.9% WR
VS
Cho'Gath
46.1% WR
Who Wins the Locke vs Cho'Gath Matchup?
Winner
Locke
Matches: 13
53.9%
46.1%
5.0
4.8
1,071
670
13,892
11,522
465
296
696
1,258
0.6
2.2
75.0%
25.0%
44.4%
55.6%
Locke vs Cho'Gath Matchup Summary
The Locke vs Cho'Gath matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 13 recent matches analyzed, Locke wins with a 53.9% win rate compared to Cho'Gath's 46.1%, giving Locke a 7.7 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Locke controls the early laning stage, but Cho'Gath outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Locke 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 1.7s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Locke 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.
Locke vs Cho'Gath Laning Phase Breakdown
Locke is favored during the laning phase against Cho'Gath, winning 3 out of 5 key stat categories. Locke holds advantages in farming, damage and gold income, making them the stronger laner in this matchup.
Farming
5.0Locke
4.8Cho'Gath
Locke and Cho'Gath farm at nearly identical rates in this matchup, with only a 0.2 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
1,071Locke
670Cho'Gath
Locke heavily out-damages Cho'Gath by 402 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 Locke's sustained damage advantage take over.Economy
13,892Locke
11,522Cho'Gath
Locke generates a commanding 2,370 more gold per game than Cho'Gath. This substantial economic advantage means Locke 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
0.6Locke
2.2Cho'Gath
Cho'Gath brings significantly more crowd control than Locke, with 1.7 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. Locke should invest in tenacity and position carefully to avoid being chain-CC'd.Sustain
1,160Locke
1,555Cho'Gath
Cho'Gath vastly out-sustains Locke, healing and mitigating 394 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Cho'Gath can absorb significant punishment and remain in lane while Locke is forced to recall. Building grievous wounds early is essential for Locke, and focusing on burst trade patterns rather than sustained fights is critical.Best Locke Build Against Cho'Gath
Spellslinger's Shoes is the optimal boots choice against Cho'Gath, providing the mobility and stats Locke needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Locke against Cho'Gath are Shadowflame, Zhonya's Hourglass and Banshee's Veil. This combination gives Locke an effective balance of damage, survivability, and utility for the matchup. This build achieves a solid 50.0% win rate across 2 games, proving it to be a reliable item path when facing Cho'Gath. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Locke vs Cho'Gath matchup.
Early Game vs Late Game
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Early Game
Locke
75.0%
+50.0% advantage
Locke75.0%
Cho'Gath25.0%♕
Late Game
Cho'Gath
55.6%
+11.1% advantage
Locke44.4%Cho'Gath55.6%Locke dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 75.0% win rate — a 50.0 percentage point lead over Cho'Gath. This lopsided early game means Locke 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 55.6% win rate — 11.1 points above Locke. 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: Locke 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 Locke Runes Against Cho'Gath
Domination
Precision
50.0% WR
Running Domination primary with Precision secondary allows Locke to press their advantage against Cho'Gath, amplifying the strengths that make this a favorable matchup.
Locke matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.16. The table below shows Locke'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 Locke 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 44.85% | 165 | 5.7 | 833 | 12,052 | 48.1% | 41.9% | |
| 48.41% | 157 | 5.1 | 758 | 12,450 | 53.4% | 44.0% | |
| 42.00% | 150 | 5.6 | 844 | 13,124 | 34.9% | 47.6% | |
| 47.37% | 133 | 4.5 | 827 | 12,289 | 50.0% | 44.9% | |
| 44.19% | 129 | 5.3 | 827 | 11,975 | 44.1% | 44.3% | |
| 51.18% | 127 | 5.4 | 865 | 13,063 | 50.0% | 51.9% | |
| 50.00% | 126 | 5.5 | 923 | 12,936 | 55.6% | 44.4% | |
| 54.70% | 117 | 5.6 | 829 | 13,132 | 57.5% | 52.9% | |
| 48.11% | 106 | 5.5 | 886 | 12,992 | 40.7% | 55.8% | |
| 39.60% | 101 | 4.7 | 758 | 11,989 | 38.5% | 40.8% | |
| 41.00% | 100 | 5.7 | 708 | 11,815 | 43.8% | 38.5% | |
| 50.53% | 95 | 4.5 | 932 | 13,932 | 45.7% | 53.3% | |
| 36.96% | 92 | 5.2 | 837 | 12,322 | 37.5% | 36.5% | |
| 43.82% | 89 | 5.4 | 841 | 13,430 | 36.4% | 48.2% | |
| 52.33% | 86 | 5.4 | 827 | 12,006 | 61.2% | 40.5% | |
| 58.02% | 81 | 5.5 | 803 | 12,306 | 56.8% | 59.1% | |
| 44.30% | 79 | 1.1 | 682 | 12,463 | 47.2% | 41.9% | |
| 43.24% | 74 | 4.1 | 738 | 12,349 | 46.9% | 40.5% | |
| 43.94% | 66 | 4.9 | 901 | 12,579 | 43.3% | 44.4% | |
| 64.06% | 64 | 5.4 | 792 | 11,970 | 61.3% | 66.7% | |
| 61.90% | 63 | 5.7 | 921 | 13,230 | 50.0% | 72.7% | |
| 47.54% | 61 | 5.4 | 804 | 11,568 | 40.0% | 54.8% | |
| 54.24% | 59 | 5.4 | 896 | 13,867 | 53.3% | 54.5% | |
| 43.10% | 58 | 1.2 | 659 | 12,022 | 48.0% | 39.4% | |
| 57.89% | 57 | 5.4 | 817 | 12,185 | 56.7% | 59.3% | |
| 47.37% | 57 | 5.7 | 851 | 11,506 | 38.2% | 60.9% | |
| 48.21% | 56 | 5.5 | 893 | 12,275 | 56.3% | 37.5% | |
| 50.00% | 54 | 1.2 | 648 | 12,475 | 60.7% | 38.5% | |
| 42.59% | 54 | 1.3 | 668 | 12,215 | 40.0% | 44.8% | |
| 40.00% | 50 | 1.0 | 667 | 13,525 | 47.4% | 35.5% | |
| 41.67% | 48 | 5.9 | 865 | 13,065 | 47.6% | 37.0% | |
| 36.96% | 46 | 5.7 | 974 | 12,615 | 31.6% | 40.7% | |
| 54.35% | 46 | 5.5 | 844 | 11,522 | 64.0% | 42.9% | |
| 55.81% | 43 | 3.5 | 818 | 13,101 | 42.1% | 66.7% | |
| 42.86% | 42 | 5.3 | 851 | 11,983 | 42.9% | 42.9% | |
| 57.50% | 40 | 3.9 | 738 | 11,888 | 56.0% | 60.0% | |
| 33.33% | 39 | 4.5 | 914 | 12,795 | 42.9% | 28.0% | |
| 42.11% | 38 | 5.7 | 791 | 13,651 | 45.5% | 40.7% | |
| 39.47% | 38 | 5.6 | 908 | 11,865 | 50.0% | 30.0% | |
| 36.11% | 36 | 1.1 | 689 | 12,254 | 38.9% | 33.3% | |
| 41.67% | 36 | 1.4 | 710 | 13,810 | 50.0% | 37.5% | |
| 25.71% | 35 | 1.1 | 641 | 13,893 | 20.0% | 28.0% | |
| 51.43% | 35 | 4.5 | 733 | 11,047 | 61.1% | 41.2% | |
| 48.57% | 35 | 1.1 | 665 | 12,747 | 52.6% | 43.8% | |
| 45.45% | 33 | 5.4 | 802 | 12,081 | 50.0% | 40.0% | |
| 56.25% | 32 | 1.2 | 740 | 15,058 | 63.6% | 52.4% | |
| 38.71% | 31 | 1.3 | 757 | 14,036 | 8.3% | 57.9% | |
| 68.97% | 29 | 5.3 | 791 | 12,381 | 73.3% | 64.3% | |
| 42.86% | 28 | 4.9 | 766 | 12,947 | 45.5% | 41.2% | |
| 39.29% | 28 | 1.0 | 680 | 12,320 | 53.3% | 23.1% | |
| 48.15% | 27 | 5.7 | 913 | 12,579 | 40.0% | 58.3% | |
| 57.69% | 26 | 6.0 | 1,010 | 13,572 | 61.5% | 53.9% | |
| 40.00% | 25 | 1.3 | 685 | 13,489 | 62.5% | 29.4% | |
| 52.00% | 25 | 1.1 | 633 | 12,713 | 36.4% | 64.3% | |
| 45.83% | 24 | 5.4 | 854 | 12,846 | 50.0% | 41.7% | |
| 42.86% | 21 | 1.4 | 709 | 12,296 | 53.9% | 25.0% | |
| 45.00% | 20 | 1.8 | 792 | 15,360 | 42.9% | 46.1% | |
| 40.00% | 20 | 1.0 | 743 | 12,307 | 20.0% | 60.0% | |
| 45.00% | 20 | 4.6 | 812 | 13,190 | 44.4% | 45.5% | |
| 45.00% | 20 | 3.0 | 708 | 11,621 | 40.0% | 50.0% | |
| 40.00% | 20 | 5.2 | 748 | 11,917 | 55.6% | 27.3% | |
| 45.00% | 20 | 5.6 | 1,020 | 14,805 | 40.0% | 46.7% | |
| 36.84% | 19 | 4.8 | 772 | 12,468 | 28.6% | 41.7% | |
| 52.63% | 19 | 1.3 | 738 | 15,107 | 75.0% | 46.7% | |
| 47.37% | 19 | 5.0 | 861 | 14,161 | 44.4% | 50.0% | |
| 42.11% | 19 | 1.5 | 776 | 13,800 | 50.0% | 33.3% | |
| 72.22% | 18 | 5.5 | 860 | 13,105 | 57.1% | 81.8% | |
| 33.33% | 18 | 1.3 | 757 | 11,465 | 36.4% | 28.6% | |
| 44.44% | 18 | 1.0 | 752 | 13,658 | 37.5% | 50.0% | |
| 38.89% | 18 | 5.6 | 1,001 | 13,823 | 37.5% | 40.0% | |
| 35.29% | 17 | 1.5 | 919 | 13,786 | 33.3% | 36.4% | |
| 58.82% | 17 | 4.9 | 745 | 12,081 | 63.6% | 50.0% | |
| 37.50% | 16 | 4.8 | 966 | 11,779 | 50.0% | 30.0% | |
| 43.75% | 16 | 5.2 | 831 | 13,940 | 40.0% | 45.5% | |
| 50.00% | 16 | 4.8 | 995 | 13,806 | 55.6% | 42.9% | |
| 68.75% | 16 | 1.1 | 744 | 14,781 | 57.1% | 77.8% | |
| 50.00% | 16 | 5.2 | 960 | 14,426 | 50.0% | 50.0% | |
| 31.25% | 16 | 4.0 | 746 | 11,997 | 30.0% | 33.3% | |
| 53.33% | 15 | 5.4 | 885 | 14,751 | 50.0% | 54.5% | |
| 46.67% | 15 | 5.6 | 974 | 12,409 | 42.9% | 50.0% | |
| 33.33% | 15 | 4.9 | 708 | 10,485 | 44.4% | 16.7% | |
| 42.86% | 14 | 5.1 | 800 | 12,869 | 50.0% | 40.0% | |
| 42.86% | 14 | 6.5 | 714 | 12,305 | 40.0% | 44.4% | |
| 21.43% | 14 | 3.4 | 820 | 11,976 | 20.0% | 22.2% | |
| 53.85% | 13 | 5.0 | 922 | 14,882 | 66.7% | 50.0% | |
| 30.77% | 13 | 4.9 | 718 | 11,440 | 0.0% | 57.1% | |
| 84.62% | 13 | 5.1 | 945 | 12,856 | 75.0% | 100.0% | |
| 53.85% | 13 | 4.5 | 1,016 | 11,826 | 44.4% | 75.0% | |
| 53.85% | 13 | 5.0 | 1,071 | 13,892 | 75.0% | 44.4% | |
| 46.15% | 13 | 5.3 | 824 | 11,981 | 33.3% | 57.1% | |
| 41.67% | 12 | 5.7 | 822 | 12,374 | 42.9% | 40.0% | |
| 83.33% | 12 | 0.9 | 768 | 12,197 | 100.0% | 66.7% | |
| 50.00% | 12 | 4.2 | 829 | 12,841 | 0.0% | 66.7% | |
| 50.00% | 12 | 4.0 | 745 | 12,525 | 0.0% | 75.0% | |
| 41.67% | 12 | 5.3 | 986 | 15,917 | 0.0% | 62.5% | |
| 36.36% | 11 | 3.6 | 773 | 11,355 | 50.0% | 20.0% | |
| 36.36% | 11 | 5.0 | 952 | 12,315 | 40.0% | 33.3% | |
| 45.45% | 11 | 2.4 | 627 | 12,986 | 60.0% | 33.3% | |
| 54.55% | 11 | 5.1 | 982 | 14,890 | 50.0% | 55.6% | |
| 9.09% | 11 | 4.9 | 683 | 9,979 | 0.0% | 16.7% | |
| 36.36% | 11 | 1.6 | 815 | 15,928 | 66.7% | 25.0% | |
| 30.00% | 10 | 1.1 | 779 | 14,316 | 0.0% | 42.9% | |
| 20.00% | 10 | 1.1 | 626 | 14,290 | 50.0% | 12.5% | |
| 30.00% | 10 | 5.3 | 631 | 11,155 | 40.0% | 20.0% | |
| 80.00% | 10 | 0.6 | 765 | 13,342 | 50.0% | 100.0% | |
| 50.00% | 10 | 3.0 | 868 | 15,216 | 100.0% | 44.4% | |
| 55.56% | 9 | 5.2 | 802 | 12,667 | 25.0% | 80.0% | |
| 44.44% | 9 | 2.6 | 726 | 14,516 | 100.0% | 37.5% | |
| 22.22% | 9 | 5.7 | 913 | 12,581 | 0.0% | 40.0% | |
| 33.33% | 9 | 0.9 | 601 | 12,528 | 40.0% | 25.0% | |
| 33.33% | 9 | 4.9 | 865 | 11,510 | 40.0% | 25.0% | |
| 75.00% | 8 | 6.1 | 637 | 11,528 | 75.0% | 75.0% | |
| 42.86% | 7 | 6.0 | 808 | 11,160 | 25.0% | 66.7% | |
| 71.43% | 7 | 4.9 | 733 | 9,605 | 80.0% | 50.0% | |
| 57.14% | 7 | 5.3 | 840 | 11,431 | 25.0% | 100.0% | |
| 57.14% | 7 | 0.7 | 538 | 9,481 | 66.7% | 0.0% | |
| 33.33% | 6 | 5.7 | 954 | 16,909 | 100.0% | 20.0% | |
| 33.33% | 6 | 1.4 | 610 | 13,064 | 0.0% | 50.0% | |
| 66.67% | 6 | 1.7 | 696 | 11,647 | 75.0% | 50.0% | |
| 50.00% | 6 | 4.9 | 1,053 | 16,399 | 100.0% | 40.0% | |
| 33.33% | 6 | 5.3 | 865 | 10,931 | 50.0% | 0.0% | |
| 50.00% | 6 | 0.9 | 817 | 17,550 | 0.0% | 60.0% | |
| 66.67% | 6 | 5.3 | 1,056 | 13,610 | 100.0% | 50.0% | |
| 40.00% | 5 | 5.8 | 1,165 | 16,756 | 50.0% | 33.3% | |
| 60.00% | 5 | 5.2 | 866 | 13,316 | 75.0% | 0.0% | |
| 40.00% | 5 | 2.7 | 877 | 15,387 | 0.0% | 40.0% | |
| 0.00% | 5 | 4.4 | 904 | 14,936 | 0.0% | 0.0% | |
| 40.00% | 5 | 6.4 | 902 | 13,275 | 33.3% | 50.0% | |
| 40.00% | 5 | 6.8 | 776 | 10,813 | 25.0% | 100.0% | |
| 60.00% | 5 | 4.9 | 797 | 11,879 | 66.7% | 50.0% | |
| 40.00% | 5 | 5.5 | 913 | 11,040 | 50.0% | 0.0% | |
| 60.00% | 5 | 5.3 | 979 | 12,109 | 33.3% | 100.0% | |
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Locke vs Cho'Gath - Frequently Asked Questions
How does Locke do against Cho'Gath in League of Legends?
Locke wins the Locke vs Cho'Gath matchup with a 53.9% win rate compared to Cho'Gath's 46.1%, a 7.7 percentage point difference. This data is based on 13 recent ranked games in patch 26.16.
How does Locke do against Cho'Gath in the early game?
In the early game, Locke has the advantage against Cho'Gath with a 75.0% win rate versus 25.0%. Locke players should look to press their lane advantage through aggressive trades and wave control during the first 15 minutes.
How does Locke do against Cho'Gath in the late game?
In the late game, Cho'Gath takes over the Locke vs Cho'Gath matchup with a 55.6% win rate compared to 44.4%. Cho'Gath scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.
Who wins the Locke vs Cho'Gath matchup?
Locke wins the matchup against Cho'Gath with a 53.9% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.16. The 7.7 percentage point advantage means Locke is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 13 games analyzed.
What is the best Locke build against Cho'Gath?
The best Locke build against Cho'Gath includes Shadowflame, Zhonya's Hourglass, Banshee's Veil with Spellslinger's Shoes. This build achieves a 50.0% win rate in the matchup. Check the matchup breakdown above for the full item path and build order.
What are the best Locke runes against Cho'Gath?
The best Locke runes against Cho'Gath use the Domination primary tree with Precision secondary. This rune setup achieves a 50.0% win rate in the Locke vs Cho'Gath matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.
Does Locke counter Cho'Gath?
Yes, Locke has a favorable matchup against Cho'Gath with a 53.9% win rate. Locke strongly counters Cho'Gath in lane based on current patch 26.16 data.
How do I play Locke against Cho'Gath?
When playing Locke 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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