
Nautilusvs Cho'Gath
Nautilus vs Cho'Gath is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.7. Cho'Gath wins with a 57.1% win rate (+14.3%) over Nautilus based on 7 games. Nautilus wins the early laning phase while Cho'Gath scales better into the late game. Below you'll find the best Nautilus build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Nautilus vs Cho'Gath matchup.
Nautilus Matchup Breakdown
Use the dropdown to select an opponent and see a detailed breakdown of how Nautilus 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 Nautilus vs Cho'Gath Matchup?

Nautilus vs Cho'Gath Matchup Summary
The Nautilus 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 Nautilus's 42.9%, giving Cho'Gath a 14.3 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Nautilus controls the early laning stage, but Cho'Gath outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Nautilus 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 CS, where Cho'Gath leads by 1.0 CS/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Cho'Gath has a strong advantage in this matchup. Nautilus 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.
Nautilus vs Cho'Gath Laning Phase Breakdown
Cho'Gath is favored during the laning phase against Nautilus, winning 4 out of 5 key stat categories. Cho'Gath holds advantages in farming, damage, gold income and crowd control, making them the stronger laner in this matchup.
Best Nautilus Build Against Cho'Gath
Plated Steelcaps is the optimal boots choice against Cho'Gath, providing the mobility and stats Nautilus needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Nautilus against Cho'Gath are Locket of the Iron Solari, Knight's Vow and Thornmail. This combination gives Nautilus an effective balance of damage, survivability, and utility for the matchup. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Nautilus vs Cho'Gath matchup.
Early Game vs Late Game
The early game (first 15 minutes) is a toss-up between Nautilus and Cho'Gath, with Nautilus 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 60.0% win rate — 20.0 points above Nautilus. 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 — Nautilus 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 Nautilus Runes Against Cho'Gath
The Resolve and Sorcery rune setup gives Nautilus the best tools to compete against Cho'Gath in this difficult matchup, compensating for the statistical disadvantages with optimal rune synergies.
Nautilus matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.7. The table below shows Nautilus'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 Nautilus 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 47.21% | 305 | 1.1 | 362 | 8,593 | 44.9% | 49.7% | |
| 50.68% | 292 | 1.1 | 357 | 8,534 | 50.7% | 50.6% | |
| 44.81% | 241 | 1.1 | 379 | 8,717 | 41.6% | 48.3% | |
| 52.70% | 241 | 1.1 | 367 | 9,031 | 50.9% | 54.1% | |
| 55.03% | 189 | 1.1 | 344 | 8,745 | 54.4% | 55.6% | |
| 46.41% | 181 | 1.1 | 353 | 8,694 | 50.6% | 42.5% | |
| 51.28% | 156 | 1.0 | 371 | 8,828 | 44.7% | 57.5% | |
| 50.00% | 146 | 1.1 | 368 | 8,977 | 53.2% | 47.6% | |
| 46.04% | 139 | 1.0 | 372 | 8,744 | 49.3% | 43.1% | |
| 57.25% | 138 | 1.1 | 398 | 9,181 | 50.7% | 63.8% | |
| 46.72% | 137 | 1.1 | 388 | 8,226 | 43.1% | 50.8% | |
| 50.75% | 134 | 1.1 | 414 | 8,649 | 47.1% | 54.7% | |
| 54.96% | 131 | 1.1 | 356 | 8,674 | 52.4% | 57.4% | |
| 62.79% | 129 | 1.1 | 357 | 9,171 | 63.6% | 62.2% | |
| 39.37% | 127 | 1.1 | 393 | 9,213 | 38.2% | 40.3% | |
| 47.58% | 124 | 1.1 | 380 | 8,372 | 52.2% | 41.8% | |
| 48.67% | 113 | 1.0 | 316 | 8,261 | 54.4% | 42.9% | |
| 42.06% | 107 | 1.2 | 407 | 8,658 | 45.3% | 38.9% | |
| 59.00% | 100 | 1.1 | 330 | 8,560 | 63.0% | 54.4% | |
| 42.22% | 90 | 1.0 | 357 | 9,241 | 38.9% | 44.4% | |
| 44.83% | 87 | 1.1 | 369 | 8,850 | 40.4% | 50.0% | |
| 51.72% | 87 | 1.0 | 424 | 8,881 | 52.3% | 51.2% | |
| 44.71% | 85 | 1.0 | 363 | 8,518 | 47.6% | 41.9% | |
| 50.00% | 78 | 1.1 | 395 | 8,700 | 47.4% | 52.5% | |
| 56.58% | 76 | 1.3 | 409 | 9,411 | 46.9% | 63.6% | |
| 57.53% | 73 | 1.1 | 370 | 8,343 | 45.7% | 68.4% | |
| 50.00% | 70 | 1.3 | 416 | 8,820 | 50.0% | 50.0% | |
| 53.73% | 67 | 1.1 | 356 | 8,803 | 53.3% | 54.0% | |
| 64.18% | 67 | 1.2 | 405 | 9,692 | 60.0% | 66.7% | |
| 53.73% | 67 | 1.1 | 428 | 9,418 | 55.2% | 52.6% | |
| 39.62% | 53 | 1.1 | 348 | 8,247 | 40.9% | 38.7% | |
| 46.94% | 49 | 1.2 | 419 | 8,982 | 43.5% | 50.0% | |
| 65.31% | 49 | 1.1 | 398 | 8,986 | 74.1% | 54.5% | |
| 48.84% | 43 | 1.0 | 351 | 8,882 | 53.3% | 46.4% | |
| 38.71% | 31 | 1.3 | 445 | 9,211 | 35.7% | 41.2% | |
| 55.17% | 29 | 1.0 | 371 | 9,274 | 53.9% | 56.3% | |
| 62.96% | 27 | 1.5 | 352 | 8,010 | 46.7% | 83.3% | |
| 44.00% | 25 | 1.0 | 361 | 9,049 | 55.6% | 37.5% | |
| 60.87% | 23 | 1.2 | 388 | 9,367 | 57.1% | 62.5% | |
| 42.86% | 21 | 1.5 | 419 | 8,781 | 40.0% | 45.5% | |
| 76.19% | 21 | 1.4 | 411 | 8,535 | 75.0% | 77.8% | |
| 61.11% | 18 | 1.9 | 502 | 9,498 | 50.0% | 66.7% | |
| 38.89% | 18 | 1.3 | 477 | 8,478 | 62.5% | 20.0% | |
| 58.82% | 17 | 1.0 | 346 | 8,578 | 42.9% | 70.0% | |
| 41.18% | 17 | 0.9 | 396 | 7,810 | 33.3% | 50.0% | |
| 35.29% | 17 | 1.3 | 374 | 8,583 | 44.4% | 25.0% | |
| 40.00% | 15 | 1.1 | 454 | 9,071 | 66.7% | 22.2% | |
| 69.23% | 13 | 1.6 | 438 | 10,120 | 60.0% | 75.0% | |
| 41.67% | 12 | 2.0 | 503 | 10,004 | 66.7% | 16.7% | |
| 41.67% | 12 | 1.3 | 342 | 8,980 | 16.7% | 66.7% | |
| 50.00% | 12 | 1.5 | 439 | 8,755 | 37.5% | 75.0% | |
| 54.55% | 11 | 1.6 | 425 | 7,428 | 55.6% | 50.0% | |
| 77.78% | 9 | 1.1 | 443 | 8,391 | 100.0% | 33.3% | |
| 66.67% | 9 | 1.9 | 657 | 11,304 | 40.0% | 100.0% | |
| 44.44% | 9 | 3.1 | 550 | 8,772 | 80.0% | 0.0% | |
| 71.43% | 7 | 1.5 | 592 | 13,075 | 50.0% | 80.0% | |
| 14.29% | 7 | 1.7 | 470 | 9,963 | 0.0% | 25.0% | |
| 57.14% | 7 | 0.8 | 542 | 10,171 | 80.0% | 0.0% | |
| 14.29% | 7 | 0.8 | 434 | 9,368 | 25.0% | 0.0% | |
| 42.86% | 7 | 1.1 | 341 | 8,244 | 50.0% | 40.0% | |
| 42.86% | 7 | 1.4 | 498 | 10,065 | 50.0% | 40.0% | |
| 50.00% | 6 | 1.3 | 395 | 9,132 | 66.7% | 33.3% | |
| 83.33% | 6 | 1.4 | 439 | 9,820 | 100.0% | 75.0% | |
| 16.67% | 6 | 1.3 | 372 | 8,898 | 33.3% | 0.0% | |
| 33.33% | 6 | 2.2 | 408 | 8,759 | 20.0% | 100.0% | |
| 50.00% | 6 | 1.6 | 485 | 9,087 | 33.3% | 66.7% | |
| 16.67% | 6 | 1.1 | 392 | 9,518 | 50.0% | 0.0% | |
| 83.33% | 6 | 1.1 | 546 | 9,510 | 100.0% | 50.0% | |
| 50.00% | 6 | 2.5 | 544 | 9,580 | 66.7% | 33.3% | |
| 16.67% | 6 | 2.4 | 367 | 8,201 | 0.0% | 25.0% | |
| 50.00% | 6 | 0.9 | 508 | 11,284 | 0.0% | 75.0% | |
| 50.00% | 6 | 1.0 | 356 | 9,073 | 0.0% | 75.0% | |
| 33.33% | 6 | 1.7 | 389 | 9,754 | 0.0% | 50.0% | |
| 33.33% | 6 | 1.9 | 545 | 11,391 | 33.3% | 33.3% | |
| 40.00% | 5 | 1.4 | 472 | 9,793 | 0.0% | 50.0% | |
| 60.00% | 5 | 3.3 | 470 | 9,443 | 66.7% | 50.0% | |
| 60.00% | 5 | 1.1 | 440 | 9,044 | 66.7% | 50.0% | |
| 60.00% | 5 | 2.4 | 447 | 10,442 | 100.0% | 50.0% | |
| 60.00% | 5 | 3.8 | 543 | 10,765 | 100.0% | 0.0% | |
| 40.00% | 5 | 1.4 | 440 | 10,817 | 0.0% | 50.0% | |
| 60.00% | 5 | 2.7 | 716 | 11,618 | 33.3% | 100.0% | |
| 60.00% | 5 | 0.8 | 544 | 11,969 | 50.0% | 66.7% | |
| 60.00% | 5 | 1.0 | 455 | 10,128 | 50.0% | 66.7% | |
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Nautilus vs Cho'Gath - Frequently Asked Questions
How does Nautilus do against Cho'Gath in League of Legends?
Cho'Gath wins the Nautilus vs Cho'Gath matchup with a 57.1% win rate compared to Nautilus's 42.9%, a 14.3 percentage point difference. This data is based on 7 recent ranked games in patch 26.7.
How does Nautilus do against Cho'Gath in the early game?
In the early game, Nautilus has the advantage against Cho'Gath with a 50.0% win rate versus 50.0%. Nautilus players should look to press their lane advantage through aggressive trades and wave control during the first 15 minutes.
How does Nautilus do against Cho'Gath in the late game?
In the late game, Cho'Gath takes over the Nautilus 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 Nautilus vs Cho'Gath matchup?
Cho'Gath wins the matchup against Nautilus with a 57.1% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.7. 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 Nautilus build against Cho'Gath?
The best Nautilus build against Cho'Gath includes Locket of the Iron Solari, Knight's Vow, Thornmail with Plated Steelcaps. Check the matchup breakdown above for the full item path and build order.
What are the best Nautilus runes against Cho'Gath?
The best Nautilus runes against Cho'Gath use the Resolve primary tree with Sorcery secondary. This rune setup achieves a 100.0% win rate in the Nautilus vs Cho'Gath matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.
Does Nautilus counter Cho'Gath?
No, Nautilus struggles against Cho'Gath with only a 42.9% win rate. Cho'Gath has the advantage in this matchup. Nautilus players should focus on safe farming and avoiding extended trades to minimize Cho'Gath's lead.
How do I play Nautilus against Cho'Gath?
When playing Nautilus 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.