Rengar - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
46.1%
Pick Rate
2.1%

Rengarvs Cho'Gath

FAssassinFighter
Patch26.11
Matches776,441
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedJun 10, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Rengar vs Cho'Gath is a very close matchup in LoL patch 26.11. Rengar wins with a 50.0% win rate (+0.0%) over Cho'Gath based on 18 games. Cho'Gath wins the early laning phase while Rengar scales better into the late game. Below you'll find the best Rengar build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Rengar vs Cho'Gath matchup.

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Rengar Matchup Breakdown

Use the dropdown to select an opponent and see a detailed breakdown of how Rengar 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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Rengar - 50.0% win rate in this matchup
Rengar
50.0% WR
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Cho'Gath vs Rengar matchup - 50.0% win rate
Cho'Gath
50.0% WR

Who Wins the Rengar vs Cho'Gath Matchup?

Rengar wins the Rengar vs Cho'Gath matchup
Winner
Rengar
Matches: 18
50.0%
Win Rate
50.0%
2.4
CS / min
2.5
957
DMG / min
606
12,329
Gold / game
10,652
442
Heal / min
342
638
DMG Mitigated / min
1,472
0.5
CC / min
1.8
33.3%
Early Game WR
66.7%
66.7%
Late Game WR
33.3%

Rengar vs Cho'Gath Matchup Summary

The Rengar vs Cho'Gath matchup is essentially a coin-flip matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 18 recent matches analyzed, Rengar wins with a 50.0% win rate compared to Cho'Gath's 50.0%, giving Rengar a 0.0 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Cho'Gath controls the early laning stage, but Rengar outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Cho'Gath needs to press advantages before Rengar reaches their power spikes, while Rengar 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. Rengar has a statistical edge, but the margin is close enough that respecting Cho'Gath's strengths is important. Trade when cooldowns are favorable, track the enemy jungler, and build toward your strongest item spikes to convert the slight advantage into a decisive lead. Understanding these matchup dynamics is essential for champion select decisions and in-game strategy when facing this lane opponent.

Rengar vs Cho'Gath Laning Phase Breakdown

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

Cho'Gath is favored during the laning phase against Rengar, 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
2.4Rengar
2.5Cho'Gath
Rengar and Cho'Gath farm at nearly identical rates in this matchup, with only a 0.1 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
957Rengar
606Cho'Gath
Rengar heavily out-damages Cho'Gath by 352 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 Rengar's sustained damage advantage take over.
Economy
12,329Rengar
10,652Cho'Gath
Rengar generates a commanding 1,677 more gold per game than Cho'Gath. This substantial economic advantage means Rengar 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
0.5Rengar
1.8Cho'Gath
Cho'Gath brings significantly more crowd control than Rengar, 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. Rengar should invest in tenacity and position carefully to avoid being chain-CC'd.
Sustain
1,080Rengar
1,814Cho'Gath
Cho'Gath vastly out-sustains Rengar, healing and mitigating 734 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Cho'Gath can absorb significant punishment and remain in lane while Rengar is forced to recall. Building grievous wounds early is essential for Rengar, and focusing on burst trade patterns rather than sustained fights is critical.

Best Rengar Build Against Cho'Gath

Ionian Boots of Lucidity is the optimal boots choice against Cho'Gath, providing the mobility and stats Rengar needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Rengar against Cho'Gath are Voltaic Cyclosword, Profane Hydra and Edge of Night. This combination gives Rengar 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 Rengar vs Cho'Gath matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Cho'Gath
66.7%
+33.3% advantage
Rengar early game win rateRengar33.3%
Cho'Gath early game win rateCho'Gath66.7%
Late Game
Rengar
66.7%
+33.3% advantage
Rengar late game win rateRengar66.7%
Cho'Gath late game win rateCho'Gath33.3%

Cho'Gath dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 66.7% win rate — a 33.3 percentage point lead over Rengar. This lopsided early game means Cho'Gath can dictate the pace of the lane from level 1, controlling trades, wave state, and river priority.

Rengar is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 66.7% win rate — 33.3 points above Cho'Gath. Extended games heavily favor Rengar, whose kit and scaling make them a dominant force in team fights and objective control.

This matchup features a dramatic power shift: Cho'Gath must aggressively press their early advantage and close out the game before Rengar reaches their scaling breakpoints. If Rengar 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 Rengar Runes Against Cho'Gath

Precision rune tree - Rengar primary runes vs Cho'GathPrecision
Fleet Footwork - best Rengar rune vs Cho'GathAbsorb Life - best Rengar rune vs Cho'GathLegend: Alacrity - best Rengar rune vs Cho'GathCut Down - best Rengar rune vs Cho'Gath
Domination rune tree - Rengar secondary runes vs Cho'GathDomination
Sudden Impact - best Rengar rune vs Cho'GathRelentless Hunter - best Rengar rune vs Cho'Gath
100.0% WR

The Precision primary with Domination secondary combination helps Rengar maximize their potential in this closely contested matchup, providing the right mix of offensive and defensive tools to edge out Cho'Gath.


Rengar matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.11. The table below shows Rengar'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 Rengar build, runes, laning stats, and early vs late game analysis for that specific matchup.

Rengar matchup win rates and stats in League of Legends patch 26.11
Opponent
Win Rate
Matches
CS/min
DMG/min
Gold/game
Early WR
Late WR
41.21%1650.982113,67325.3%54.4%
47.10%1380.973613,08248.3%46.3%
36.92%1301.177212,65439.3%34.8%
51.20%1251.074113,65255.0%47.7%
43.55%1241.073613,14848.1%40.0%
38.84%1211.077612,91026.0%47.9%
38.38%991.079313,52633.3%41.7%
38.78%981.174912,52232.6%43.6%
53.06%980.982614,28760.0%49.2%
42.86%911.179913,75741.0%44.2%
48.28%871.174713,71838.5%56.3%
48.81%840.983613,81254.5%45.1%
56.58%761.079813,34266.7%48.8%
44.44%721.074513,08441.2%47.4%
46.97%661.272112,61137.5%55.9%
51.72%581.184714,34550.0%53.3%
48.21%561.188914,27063.6%38.2%
49.06%531.386213,92642.9%53.1%
32.08%530.978211,79527.6%37.5%
52.00%501.083014,12744.4%56.3%
36.17%471.072712,70328.6%42.3%
39.13%461.176112,92543.5%34.8%
61.36%441.375512,23858.3%65.0%
47.73%440.989514,08040.0%51.7%
59.52%421.177813,44556.3%61.5%
45.00%401.078811,71133.3%62.5%
55.00%401.091713,40043.8%62.5%
41.03%390.871212,37353.3%33.3%
58.33%361.493513,24761.1%55.6%
55.56%361.887314,32656.3%55.0%
42.86%351.185113,75250.0%38.1%
34.29%351.071512,28622.7%53.9%
42.86%351.087213,40140.0%45.0%
51.52%330.976612,55247.1%56.3%
40.63%321.181713,00637.5%43.8%
43.33%302.080613,26743.8%42.9%
51.72%291.174814,13860.0%47.4%
41.38%291.078312,81631.3%53.9%
46.43%281.872912,64633.3%56.3%
38.46%263.079513,85950.0%33.3%
64.00%253.079414,22880.0%53.3%
54.17%241.379013,48760.0%50.0%
26.09%231.365312,14018.2%33.3%
54.55%221.291114,60450.0%55.6%
50.00%223.11,04813,91542.9%53.3%
35.00%201.185613,43922.2%45.5%
55.00%202.173912,13450.0%62.5%
57.89%192.282412,62150.0%66.7%
44.44%181.187214,37850.0%42.9%
50.00%182.495712,32933.3%66.7%
61.11%182.082412,19885.7%45.5%
55.56%181.077614,01650.0%60.0%
35.29%171.074413,92150.0%22.2%
50.00%142.785113,75957.1%42.9%
57.14%142.590213,03650.0%66.7%
46.15%131.793014,07233.3%57.1%
23.08%132.468111,74514.3%33.3%
69.23%133.072112,657100.0%50.0%
66.67%122.683613,66860.0%71.4%
33.33%121.663611,50533.3%33.3%
41.67%125.582312,17633.3%44.4%
58.33%120.981312,63350.0%66.7%
63.64%114.089612,50271.4%50.0%
45.45%113.11,04215,40050.0%42.9%
72.73%111.676913,88280.0%66.7%
63.64%111.077913,90350.0%80.0%
30.00%105.592512,20625.0%33.3%
66.67%91.065712,47175.0%60.0%
25.00%83.772011,75625.0%25.0%
50.00%84.25769,50450.0%50.0%
37.50%83.374610,73816.7%100.0%
62.50%82.472812,88960.0%66.7%
42.86%70.764312,35350.0%33.3%
28.57%75.256710,6200.0%50.0%
14.29%72.885911,72125.0%0.0%
42.86%75.178611,22125.0%66.7%
42.86%75.268911,84025.0%66.7%
50.00%61.859610,95125.0%100.0%
50.00%66.866011,53433.3%66.7%
50.00%65.11,36118,557100.0%40.0%
33.33%60.960911,54825.0%50.0%
66.67%64.11,07318,0690.0%80.0%
50.00%64.792912,7810.0%75.0%
66.67%65.37298,76950.0%100.0%
66.67%65.01,16815,66350.0%75.0%
80.00%54.97938,856100.0%66.7%
60.00%51.357111,6220.0%75.0%
40.00%55.566710,41550.0%0.0%
40.00%52.91,04712,82933.3%50.0%
40.00%51.981810,6700.0%50.0%
80.00%56.199712,26666.7%100.0%

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Rengar vs Cho'Gath - Frequently Asked Questions

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

Rengar wins the Rengar vs Cho'Gath matchup with a 50.0% win rate compared to Cho'Gath's 50.0%, a 0.0 percentage point difference. This data is based on 18 recent ranked games in patch 26.11.

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

In the early game, Cho'Gath has the advantage against Rengar with a 66.7% win rate versus 33.3%. Cho'Gath players should look to press their lane advantage through aggressive trades and wave control during the first 15 minutes.

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

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

Who wins the Rengar vs Cho'Gath matchup?

Rengar wins the matchup against Cho'Gath with a 50.0% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.11. The 0.0 percentage point advantage means Rengar is slightly favored in this lane matchup based on 18 games analyzed.

What is the best Rengar build against Cho'Gath?

The best Rengar build against Cho'Gath includes Voltaic Cyclosword, Profane Hydra, Edge of Night with Ionian Boots of Lucidity. 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 Rengar runes against Cho'Gath?

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

Does Rengar counter Cho'Gath?

Yes, Rengar has a favorable matchup against Cho'Gath with a 50.0% win rate. Rengar slightly edges out Cho'Gath in lane based on current patch 26.11 data.

How do I play Rengar against Cho'Gath?

When playing Rengar against Cho'Gath, leverage your statistical advantages by trading aggressively during favorable windows. Play safe early and scale into your power spikes where you outperform Cho'Gath. Build the recommended items and runes for this specific matchup for the best results.