Lockevs Cho'Gath
Locke vs Cho'Gath is a moderate matchup in LoL patch 26.13. Cho'Gath wins with a 52.2% win rate (+4.3%) over Locke based on 23 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.
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.
Who Wins the Locke vs Cho'Gath Matchup?
Locke vs Cho'Gath Matchup Summary
The Locke vs Cho'Gath matchup is a moderate matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 23 recent matches analyzed, Cho'Gath wins with a 52.2% win rate compared to Locke's 47.8%, giving Cho'Gath a 4.3 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. While Cho'Gath is slightly favored, Locke can absolutely win this lane through smart trading patterns and wave management. Focus on playing around your cooldowns, conceding CS only when necessary, and capitalizing on Cho'Gath's mistakes. 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.
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 Stormsurge, Shadowflame and Lich Bane. 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
Locke50.0%
Cho'Gath50.0%Locke45.5%Cho'Gath54.5%The early game (first 15 minutes) is a toss-up between Locke and Cho'Gath, with Locke 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 54.5% win rate — 9.1 points above Locke. Extended games heavily favor Cho'Gath, whose kit and scaling make them a dominant force in team fights and objective control.
The power dynamics shift as the game progresses — Locke 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 Locke Runes Against Cho'Gath
Domination
Precision
The Domination and Precision rune setup gives Locke the best tools to compete against Cho'Gath in this difficult matchup, compensating for the statistical disadvantages with optimal rune synergies.
Locke matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.13. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 41.24% | 194 | 4.6 | 872 | 11,483 | 34.6% | 48.4% | |
| 45.79% | 190 | 5.3 | 821 | 11,513 | 47.1% | 44.8% | |
| 41.90% | 179 | 5.6 | 845 | 11,976 | 48.3% | 35.6% | |
| 50.28% | 177 | 5.3 | 848 | 11,452 | 53.9% | 47.5% | |
| 51.46% | 171 | 5.4 | 960 | 11,713 | 56.6% | 47.4% | |
| 41.10% | 146 | 4.0 | 831 | 12,395 | 31.8% | 48.2% | |
| 45.32% | 139 | 5.5 | 839 | 12,607 | 43.4% | 46.5% | |
| 36.57% | 134 | 4.8 | 769 | 11,907 | 38.5% | 35.4% | |
| 51.13% | 133 | 5.3 | 870 | 12,093 | 57.9% | 46.0% | |
| 45.97% | 124 | 5.4 | 932 | 12,575 | 47.1% | 45.2% | |
| 36.89% | 122 | 4.9 | 824 | 12,188 | 46.1% | 32.5% | |
| 38.66% | 119 | 5.3 | 787 | 11,980 | 46.9% | 32.9% | |
| 44.44% | 108 | 5.7 | 853 | 12,081 | 39.5% | 47.7% | |
| 43.69% | 103 | 4.6 | 796 | 11,621 | 44.2% | 43.1% | |
| 46.53% | 101 | 5.2 | 849 | 11,840 | 60.5% | 36.2% | |
| 41.24% | 97 | 4.6 | 863 | 11,930 | 44.4% | 38.5% | |
| 43.30% | 97 | 1.2 | 731 | 12,855 | 47.4% | 40.7% | |
| 39.36% | 94 | 5.6 | 766 | 11,912 | 35.9% | 41.8% | |
| 47.25% | 91 | 5.4 | 813 | 11,663 | 42.5% | 51.0% | |
| 36.05% | 86 | 5.5 | 851 | 11,201 | 42.3% | 26.5% | |
| 51.76% | 85 | 4.9 | 881 | 12,693 | 42.9% | 58.0% | |
| 34.12% | 85 | 1.2 | 657 | 12,615 | 34.3% | 34.0% | |
| 51.25% | 80 | 5.6 | 821 | 12,069 | 54.0% | 48.8% | |
| 48.05% | 77 | 5.6 | 882 | 12,843 | 45.2% | 50.0% | |
| 44.29% | 70 | 5.4 | 974 | 11,743 | 47.1% | 41.7% | |
| 50.00% | 66 | 5.6 | 868 | 12,454 | 72.0% | 36.6% | |
| 50.77% | 65 | 5.2 | 821 | 11,796 | 48.5% | 53.1% | |
| 34.38% | 64 | 1.2 | 674 | 11,756 | 33.3% | 35.1% | |
| 32.81% | 64 | 5.5 | 933 | 12,205 | 31.3% | 34.4% | |
| 51.67% | 60 | 3.6 | 900 | 13,908 | 47.4% | 53.7% | |
| 41.67% | 60 | 0.9 | 637 | 12,834 | 42.3% | 41.2% | |
| 51.72% | 58 | 5.5 | 826 | 11,784 | 66.7% | 41.2% | |
| 51.79% | 56 | 5.5 | 852 | 12,263 | 65.6% | 33.3% | |
| 38.18% | 55 | 1.2 | 684 | 13,314 | 35.7% | 39.0% | |
| 26.42% | 53 | 1.1 | 627 | 13,003 | 28.6% | 25.6% | |
| 37.74% | 53 | 1.2 | 625 | 11,073 | 35.7% | 40.0% | |
| 41.51% | 53 | 5.4 | 821 | 12,046 | 40.9% | 41.9% | |
| 44.23% | 52 | 4.4 | 874 | 12,449 | 63.2% | 33.3% | |
| 38.46% | 52 | 5.8 | 890 | 12,585 | 33.3% | 41.9% | |
| 56.86% | 51 | 3.9 | 798 | 12,078 | 54.5% | 58.6% | |
| 35.29% | 51 | 2.6 | 691 | 11,987 | 24.1% | 50.0% | |
| 40.82% | 49 | 1.4 | 688 | 12,785 | 40.0% | 41.7% | |
| 37.50% | 48 | 1.1 | 679 | 12,956 | 27.8% | 43.3% | |
| 45.65% | 46 | 5.6 | 896 | 11,964 | 70.8% | 18.2% | |
| 42.22% | 45 | 1.9 | 743 | 12,993 | 55.6% | 33.3% | |
| 46.67% | 45 | 1.1 | 685 | 11,607 | 56.5% | 36.4% | |
| 38.10% | 42 | 5.4 | 796 | 9,858 | 40.9% | 35.0% | |
| 34.15% | 41 | 2.1 | 794 | 13,395 | 33.3% | 34.6% | |
| 53.66% | 41 | 5.0 | 892 | 12,276 | 52.4% | 55.0% | |
| 40.00% | 40 | 5.0 | 724 | 11,804 | 44.4% | 36.4% | |
| 33.33% | 39 | 1.4 | 571 | 10,717 | 43.5% | 18.8% | |
| 60.53% | 38 | 4.2 | 836 | 11,870 | 66.7% | 55.0% | |
| 42.11% | 38 | 4.6 | 847 | 12,098 | 33.3% | 52.9% | |
| 56.76% | 37 | 4.8 | 937 | 12,341 | 60.0% | 54.5% | |
| 47.22% | 36 | 5.3 | 832 | 10,326 | 47.6% | 46.7% | |
| 51.43% | 35 | 4.3 | 822 | 11,176 | 33.3% | 65.0% | |
| 41.18% | 34 | 5.8 | 913 | 12,687 | 75.0% | 30.8% | |
| 50.00% | 34 | 5.9 | 889 | 11,399 | 50.0% | 50.0% | |
| 34.38% | 32 | 1.0 | 623 | 10,285 | 26.1% | 55.6% | |
| 31.25% | 32 | 5.8 | 867 | 12,807 | 50.0% | 22.7% | |
| 43.75% | 32 | 5.2 | 681 | 10,858 | 52.9% | 33.3% | |
| 31.03% | 29 | 5.0 | 866 | 13,147 | 25.0% | 33.3% | |
| 48.28% | 29 | 5.2 | 955 | 12,162 | 61.5% | 37.5% | |
| 42.86% | 28 | 4.8 | 777 | 11,203 | 54.5% | 35.3% | |
| 37.04% | 27 | 3.6 | 833 | 12,443 | 50.0% | 29.4% | |
| 40.74% | 27 | 1.1 | 736 | 12,469 | 40.0% | 41.7% | |
| 44.44% | 27 | 1.1 | 666 | 12,589 | 44.4% | 44.4% | |
| 48.15% | 27 | 4.1 | 750 | 10,946 | 53.9% | 42.9% | |
| 48.00% | 25 | 1.6 | 706 | 12,720 | 25.0% | 58.8% | |
| 48.00% | 25 | 5.2 | 931 | 12,205 | 72.7% | 28.6% | |
| 64.00% | 25 | 5.1 | 909 | 14,410 | 71.4% | 61.1% | |
| 50.00% | 24 | 5.6 | 808 | 12,338 | 40.0% | 57.1% | |
| 41.67% | 24 | 4.3 | 842 | 12,927 | 77.8% | 20.0% | |
| 29.17% | 24 | 0.9 | 629 | 11,717 | 40.0% | 21.4% | |
| 39.13% | 23 | 4.9 | 729 | 11,467 | 55.6% | 28.6% | |
| 43.48% | 23 | 2.7 | 696 | 12,732 | 12.5% | 60.0% | |
| 43.48% | 23 | 5.2 | 797 | 12,371 | 25.0% | 63.6% | |
| 26.09% | 23 | 4.7 | 1,078 | 12,586 | 50.0% | 17.6% | |
| 47.83% | 23 | 5.8 | 957 | 12,771 | 50.0% | 45.5% | |
| 43.48% | 23 | 6.0 | 954 | 12,678 | 75.0% | 26.7% | |
| 21.74% | 23 | 1.2 | 664 | 13,796 | 0.0% | 35.7% | |
| 36.36% | 22 | 0.8 | 722 | 13,601 | 12.5% | 50.0% | |
| 33.33% | 21 | 5.1 | 1,064 | 12,797 | 37.5% | 30.8% | |
| 38.10% | 21 | 1.4 | 688 | 10,864 | 30.8% | 50.0% | |
| 57.14% | 21 | 4.9 | 902 | 12,484 | 57.1% | 57.1% | |
| 47.62% | 21 | 4.0 | 822 | 14,044 | 25.0% | 52.9% | |
| 42.86% | 21 | 1.6 | 865 | 12,370 | 57.1% | 35.7% | |
| 60.00% | 20 | 5.0 | 799 | 11,756 | 44.4% | 72.7% | |
| 15.00% | 20 | 1.4 | 604 | 11,690 | 14.3% | 15.4% | |
| 45.00% | 20 | 4.6 | 889 | 12,926 | 44.4% | 45.5% | |
| 57.89% | 19 | 1.5 | 734 | 12,617 | 75.0% | 45.5% | |
| 38.89% | 18 | 1.0 | 663 | 12,017 | 33.3% | 44.4% | |
| 61.11% | 18 | 6.2 | 935 | 12,522 | 63.6% | 57.1% | |
| 50.00% | 18 | 1.0 | 713 | 12,555 | 40.0% | 62.5% | |
| 41.18% | 17 | 2.8 | 705 | 10,703 | 37.5% | 44.4% | |
| 47.06% | 17 | 5.0 | 771 | 11,222 | 40.0% | 57.1% | |
| 37.50% | 16 | 4.8 | 744 | 12,007 | 28.6% | 44.4% | |
| 37.50% | 16 | 5.0 | 897 | 11,025 | 62.5% | 12.5% | |
| 31.25% | 16 | 3.9 | 767 | 12,130 | 20.0% | 36.4% | |
| 46.67% | 15 | 1.7 | 827 | 12,640 | 42.9% | 50.0% | |
| 60.00% | 15 | 3.1 | 750 | 11,511 | 50.0% | 80.0% | |
| 46.67% | 15 | 4.6 | 832 | 10,472 | 44.4% | 50.0% | |
| 57.14% | 14 | 6.0 | 746 | 11,272 | 60.0% | 55.6% | |
| 21.43% | 14 | 4.3 | 593 | 10,226 | 16.7% | 25.0% | |
| 78.57% | 14 | 5.6 | 926 | 13,779 | 66.7% | 87.5% | |
| 42.86% | 14 | 5.5 | 753 | 13,810 | 33.3% | 50.0% | |
| 35.71% | 14 | 3.0 | 689 | 12,230 | 25.0% | 40.0% | |
| 50.00% | 14 | 4.2 | 787 | 11,628 | 42.9% | 57.1% | |
| 50.00% | 14 | 5.3 | 706 | 10,007 | 55.6% | 40.0% | |
| 53.85% | 13 | 3.8 | 766 | 10,665 | 50.0% | 57.1% | |
| 38.46% | 13 | 1.9 | 666 | 12,876 | 33.3% | 40.0% | |
| 38.46% | 13 | 2.7 | 634 | 8,580 | 50.0% | 0.0% | |
| 46.15% | 13 | 2.0 | 837 | 10,765 | 44.4% | 50.0% | |
| 50.00% | 12 | 2.4 | 570 | 12,105 | 40.0% | 57.1% | |
| 16.67% | 12 | 4.9 | 901 | 12,862 | 20.0% | 14.3% | |
| 25.00% | 12 | 2.3 | 570 | 8,652 | 28.6% | 20.0% | |
| 41.67% | 12 | 5.4 | 1,034 | 14,568 | 25.0% | 50.0% | |
| 27.27% | 11 | 5.9 | 733 | 10,558 | 40.0% | 16.7% | |
| 45.45% | 11 | 2.8 | 718 | 11,867 | 20.0% | 66.7% | |
| 27.27% | 11 | 5.3 | 887 | 9,786 | 37.5% | 0.0% | |
| 27.27% | 11 | 5.0 | 553 | 9,361 | 20.0% | 33.3% | |
| 18.18% | 11 | 1.4 | 760 | 12,795 | 33.3% | 12.5% | |
| 27.27% | 11 | 0.6 | 599 | 10,113 | 37.5% | 0.0% | |
| 60.00% | 10 | 5.5 | 973 | 15,045 | 80.0% | 40.0% | |
| 10.00% | 10 | 5.4 | 779 | 12,039 | 0.0% | 25.0% | |
| 20.00% | 10 | 5.4 | 705 | 10,026 | 16.7% | 25.0% | |
| 70.00% | 10 | 5.6 | 755 | 12,011 | 80.0% | 60.0% | |
| 11.11% | 9 | 5.3 | 842 | 9,615 | 16.7% | 0.0% | |
| 55.56% | 9 | 5.2 | 948 | 12,913 | 40.0% | 75.0% | |
| 66.67% | 9 | 4.4 | 786 | 12,014 | 66.7% | 66.7% | |
| 50.00% | 8 | 5.6 | 699 | 11,033 | 25.0% | 75.0% | |
| 50.00% | 8 | 4.0 | 714 | 13,097 | 100.0% | 42.9% | |
| 25.00% | 8 | 5.0 | 691 | 10,254 | 25.0% | 25.0% | |
| 50.00% | 8 | 2.0 | 797 | 13,912 | 0.0% | 66.7% | |
| 42.86% | 7 | 5.9 | 683 | 8,513 | 50.0% | 0.0% | |
| 14.29% | 7 | 5.1 | 844 | 11,560 | 0.0% | 20.0% | |
| 28.57% | 7 | 4.7 | 845 | 10,784 | 20.0% | 50.0% | |
| 57.14% | 7 | 4.8 | 742 | 12,196 | 50.0% | 66.7% | |
| 33.33% | 6 | 1.8 | 746 | 12,612 | 0.0% | 50.0% | |
| 66.67% | 6 | 2.4 | 785 | 12,864 | 66.7% | 66.7% | |
| 16.67% | 6 | 5.0 | 688 | 10,634 | 50.0% | 0.0% | |
| 20.00% | 5 | 5.1 | 728 | 9,576 | 0.0% | 50.0% | |
| 40.00% | 5 | 1.6 | 977 | 16,280 | 0.0% | 40.0% | |
| 0.00% | 5 | 3.0 | 832 | 13,336 | 0.0% | 0.0% | |
| 40.00% | 5 | 5.8 | 995 | 10,761 | 50.0% | 33.3% | |
| 40.00% | 5 | 5.2 | 928 | 12,950 | 0.0% | 50.0% | |
| 60.00% | 5 | 1.1 | 513 | 11,816 | 100.0% | 33.3% | |
| 20.00% | 5 | 6.1 | 1,057 | 14,531 | 0.0% | 33.3% | |
| 60.00% | 5 | 1.0 | 594 | 10,064 | 66.7% | 50.0% | |
| 20.00% | 5 | 4.6 | 766 | 10,676 | 50.0% | 0.0% | |
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Locke vs Cho'Gath - Frequently Asked Questions
How does Locke do against Cho'Gath in League of Legends?
Cho'Gath wins the Locke vs Cho'Gath matchup with a 52.2% win rate compared to Locke's 47.8%, a 4.3 percentage point difference. This data is based on 23 recent ranked games in patch 26.13.
How does Locke do against Cho'Gath in the early game?
In the early game, Locke has the advantage against Cho'Gath with a 50.0% win rate versus 50.0%. 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 54.5% win rate compared to 45.5%. Cho'Gath scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.
Who wins the Locke vs Cho'Gath matchup?
Cho'Gath wins the matchup against Locke with a 52.2% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.13. The 4.3 percentage point advantage means Cho'Gath is moderately favored in this lane matchup based on 23 games analyzed.
What is the best Locke build against Cho'Gath?
The best Locke build against Cho'Gath includes Stormsurge, Shadowflame, Lich Bane 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 100.0% win rate in the Locke vs Cho'Gath matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.
Does Locke counter Cho'Gath?
No, Locke struggles against Cho'Gath with only a 47.8% win rate. Cho'Gath has the advantage in this matchup. Locke players should focus on safe farming and avoiding extended trades to minimize Cho'Gath's lead.
How do I play Locke against Cho'Gath?
When playing Locke 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.