Tahm Kench - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
48.8%
Pick Rate
3.7%

Tahm Kenchvs Cho'Gath

FTankSupport
Patch26.7
Matches949,984
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedApr 25, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Tahm Kench vs Cho'Gath is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.7. Tahm Kench wins with a 73.3% win rate (+46.7%) over Cho'Gath based on 30 games. Tahm Kench holds the advantage in both the early and late game. Below you'll find the best Tahm Kench build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Tahm Kench vs Cho'Gath matchup.

Tahm Kench Matchup Breakdown

Use the dropdown to select an opponent and see a detailed breakdown of how Tahm Kench 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.

Compare against an opponent
Cho'Gath - 73.3% win rateCho'Gath(73.3%)
Tahm Kench - 73.3% win rate in this matchup
Tahm Kench
73.3% WR
VS
Cho'Gath vs Tahm Kench matchup - 26.7% win rate
Cho'Gath
26.7% WR

Who Wins the Tahm Kench vs Cho'Gath Matchup?

Tahm Kench wins the Tahm Kench vs Cho'Gath matchup
Winner
Tahm Kench
Matches: 30
73.3%
Win Rate
26.7%
5.5
CS / min
5.4
1,061
DMG / min
849
11,871
Gold / game
10,369
584
Heal / min
279
1,611
DMG Mitigated / min
1,175
1.7
CC / min
2.8
68.8%
Early Game WR
31.3%
78.6%
Late Game WR
21.4%

Tahm Kench vs Cho'Gath Matchup Summary

The Tahm Kench vs Cho'Gath matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 30 recent matches analyzed, Tahm Kench wins with a 73.3% win rate compared to Cho'Gath's 26.7%, giving Tahm Kench a 46.7 percentage point advantage. Tahm Kench dominates at every stage — from early laning through late game team fights. This consistent advantage makes it difficult for Cho'Gath players to find favorable windows, so team-dependent strategies and avoiding solo confrontations are essential. The most significant statistical gap is in crowd control, where Cho'Gath leads by 1.0s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Tahm Kench 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.

Tahm Kench vs Cho'Gath Laning Phase Breakdown

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

Tahm Kench is favored during the laning phase against Cho'Gath, winning 4 out of 5 key stat categories. Tahm Kench holds advantages in farming, damage, gold income and sustain, making them the stronger laner in this matchup.

Farming
5.5Tahm Kench
5.4Cho'Gath
Tahm Kench and Cho'Gath farm at nearly identical rates in this matchup, with only a 0.0 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
1,061Tahm Kench
849Cho'Gath
Tahm Kench heavily out-damages Cho'Gath by 212 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 Tahm Kench's sustained damage advantage take over.
Economy
11,871Tahm Kench
10,369Cho'Gath
Tahm Kench generates a commanding 1,502 more gold per game than Cho'Gath. This substantial economic advantage means Tahm Kench 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
1.7Tahm Kench
2.8Cho'Gath
Cho'Gath brings significantly more crowd control than Tahm Kench, with 1.0 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. Tahm Kench should invest in tenacity and position carefully to avoid being chain-CC'd.
Sustain
2,195Tahm Kench
1,455Cho'Gath
Tahm Kench vastly out-sustains Cho'Gath, healing and mitigating 741 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Tahm Kench can absorb significant punishment and remain in lane while Cho'Gath is forced to recall. Building grievous wounds early is essential for Cho'Gath, and focusing on burst trade patterns rather than sustained fights is critical.

Best Tahm Kench Build Against Cho'Gath

Mercury's Treads is the optimal boots choice against Cho'Gath, providing the mobility and stats Tahm Kench needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Tahm Kench against Cho'Gath are Riftmaker, Heartsteel and Dusk and Dawn. This combination gives Tahm Kench an effective balance of damage, survivability, and utility for the matchup. This build performs exceptionally well, achieving a 100.0% win rate across 2 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 Tahm Kench vs Cho'Gath matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Tahm Kench
68.8%
+37.5% advantage
Tahm Kench early game win rateTahm Kench68.8%
Cho'Gath early game win rateCho'Gath31.3%
Late Game
Tahm Kench
78.6%
+57.1% advantage
Tahm Kench late game win rateTahm Kench78.6%
Cho'Gath late game win rateCho'Gath21.4%

Tahm Kench dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 68.8% win rate — a 37.5 percentage point lead over Cho'Gath. This lopsided early game means Tahm Kench can dictate the pace of the lane from level 1, controlling trades, wave state, and river priority.

Tahm Kench is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 78.6% win rate — 57.1 points above Cho'Gath. Extended games heavily favor Tahm Kench, whose kit and scaling make them a dominant force in team fights and objective control.

Tahm Kench holds the advantage at every stage of the game, making this a consistently favorable matchup from lane through late game team fights. Cho'Gath players should look for outplays, team-dependent strategies, and picks rather than relying on scaling to win this matchup.

Best Tahm Kench Runes Against Cho'Gath

Resolve rune tree - Tahm Kench primary runes vs Cho'GathResolve
Grasp of the Undying - best Tahm Kench rune vs Cho'GathShield Bash - best Tahm Kench rune vs Cho'GathSecond Wind - best Tahm Kench rune vs Cho'GathRevitalize - best Tahm Kench rune vs Cho'Gath
Domination rune tree - Tahm Kench secondary runes vs Cho'GathDomination
Cheap Shot - best Tahm Kench rune vs Cho'GathUltimate Hunter - best Tahm Kench rune vs Cho'Gath
100.0% WR

Running Resolve primary with Domination secondary allows Tahm Kench to press their advantage against Cho'Gath, amplifying the strengths that make this a favorable matchup.


Tahm Kench matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.7. The table below shows Tahm Kench'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 Tahm Kench build, runes, laning stats, and early vs late game analysis for that specific matchup.

Tahm Kench matchup win rates and stats in League of Legends patch 26.7
Opponent
Win Rate
Matches
CS/min
DMG/min
Gold/game
Early WR
Late WR
52.80%1251.35709,31252.8%52.8%
56.67%1205.793511,64949.0%62.0%
44.83%1161.25619,41141.7%48.2%
57.94%1071.35809,65954.7%61.1%
53.00%1001.358810,14642.4%58.2%
48.91%921.46119,66743.9%52.9%
48.89%901.35809,44053.9%45.1%
44.44%815.191111,38735.7%49.1%
53.85%784.368310,84758.6%51.0%
52.56%781.977710,02454.5%51.1%
48.68%761.26229,54850.0%47.4%
56.34%711.35599,86652.2%58.3%
47.62%635.389510,35550.0%44.8%
50.79%635.396811,32350.0%51.6%
51.67%601.465010,16741.7%58.3%
58.93%561.36559,49456.0%61.3%
65.38%532.780811,15168.2%63.3%
55.77%524.488210,92450.0%60.0%
42.31%521.25579,10844.4%40.0%
51.92%521.264010,15552.6%51.5%
52.94%511.15458,69665.4%40.0%
45.10%515.792010,55444.0%46.1%
36.00%501.25959,05840.7%30.4%
36.00%505.389710,41333.3%37.9%
43.75%481.35869,49454.2%33.3%
57.78%454.793211,76658.8%57.1%
54.55%441.25539,17864.0%42.1%
48.84%435.891611,11045.0%52.2%
27.91%431.35358,70036.4%19.1%
51.22%415.272810,78437.5%60.0%
58.54%411.25469,67357.9%59.1%
34.15%415.08739,86626.1%44.4%
50.00%405.41,00611,21355.6%45.5%
51.28%395.91,00213,48561.5%46.1%
44.74%381.350310,05057.1%37.5%
50.00%385.795411,27644.4%55.0%
42.11%385.062910,40845.0%38.9%
52.63%385.478610,26257.1%47.1%
55.26%385.11,23110,97547.4%63.2%
57.89%381.35859,58952.9%61.9%
59.46%375.71,01312,92864.3%56.5%
47.22%364.876111,76135.7%54.5%
51.43%355.481910,78945.5%61.5%
48.57%355.589311,40750.0%47.4%
41.18%341.45279,67852.9%29.4%
50.00%345.593311,42553.3%47.4%
45.45%335.787712,28850.0%41.2%
69.70%331.26709,98373.3%66.7%
42.42%335.284210,04536.4%54.5%
53.13%324.566310,14841.2%66.7%
43.75%321.25739,94361.5%31.6%
71.88%321.16099,33777.8%64.3%
51.61%315.880011,93660.0%47.6%
41.94%312.25629,48935.3%50.0%
40.00%301.767810,36633.3%42.9%
36.67%305.581411,36635.7%37.5%
73.33%305.51,06111,87168.8%78.6%
41.38%295.698410,61831.3%53.9%
68.97%294.890411,32475.0%64.7%
39.29%285.373810,24533.3%46.1%
30.77%261.55868,33333.3%27.3%
48.00%256.196211,76340.0%53.3%
40.00%255.575910,48936.4%42.9%
54.17%245.874710,15660.0%44.4%
52.17%232.85938,80850.0%55.6%
47.83%231.26408,83250.0%42.9%
40.91%221.16069,07937.5%42.9%
57.14%215.21,02410,87957.1%57.1%
47.37%192.984612,60430.0%66.7%
47.37%194.881511,21454.5%37.5%
27.78%184.98699,59225.0%33.3%
33.33%183.170010,98745.5%14.3%
58.82%171.24197,94960.0%57.1%
29.41%175.777710,69314.3%40.0%
41.18%175.989912,23850.0%33.3%
43.75%161.361310,24566.7%30.0%
68.75%161.960810,01566.7%70.0%
68.75%164.862710,74370.0%66.7%
46.67%153.06359,50528.6%62.5%
53.33%151.860610,52975.0%28.6%
42.86%144.48079,52114.3%71.4%
42.86%145.286811,68650.0%37.5%
69.23%136.381810,96955.6%100.0%
58.33%126.184611,47657.1%60.0%
50.00%122.872711,11140.0%57.1%
81.82%116.091112,633100.0%66.7%
60.00%105.71,16014,01250.0%66.7%
40.00%104.91,04011,97050.0%37.5%
70.00%102.459611,17350.0%83.3%
40.00%103.992813,44733.3%42.9%
44.44%93.784712,74850.0%42.9%
22.22%91.15279,8440.0%33.3%
44.44%94.567311,13975.0%20.0%
62.50%85.795511,75933.3%80.0%
75.00%81.85339,90466.7%80.0%
37.50%84.572910,67750.0%25.0%
75.00%84.81,36115,50575.0%75.0%
62.50%84.71,07014,393100.0%57.1%
62.50%81.88709,75975.0%50.0%
50.00%83.198110,65750.0%50.0%
62.50%84.590413,125100.0%40.0%
57.14%75.373713,2870.0%80.0%
71.43%71.370810,242100.0%60.0%
85.71%74.51,03514,230100.0%80.0%
28.57%71.14199,17225.0%33.3%
50.00%63.59079,76640.0%100.0%
50.00%65.25639,47275.0%0.0%
50.00%64.896712,092100.0%25.0%
80.00%56.08828,353100.0%66.7%
80.00%53.879611,312100.0%66.7%
60.00%51.36296,86060.0%0.0%
60.00%52.345910,7080.0%75.0%

Get the MetaBot Desktop App

Level up your gameplay with real-time overlays, automatic game detection, and instant stats — all on your desktop.

In-game overlaysAuto game detectionMulti-game supportPersonal dashboard
Download NowFree download
🔍

Help us maintain accuracy! If you notice incorrect stats, missing data, or any issues, your feedback directly improves the quality of our data for the entire community.

Report an Issue

Tahm Kench vs Cho'Gath - Frequently Asked Questions

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

Tahm Kench wins the Tahm Kench vs Cho'Gath matchup with a 73.3% win rate compared to Cho'Gath's 26.7%, a 46.7 percentage point difference. This data is based on 30 recent ranked games in patch 26.7.

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

In the early game, Tahm Kench has the advantage against Cho'Gath with a 68.8% win rate versus 31.3%. Tahm Kench players should look to press their lane advantage through aggressive trades and wave control during the first 15 minutes.

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

In the late game, Tahm Kench takes over the Tahm Kench vs Cho'Gath matchup with a 78.6% win rate compared to 21.4%. Tahm Kench scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Tahm Kench vs Cho'Gath matchup?

Tahm Kench wins the matchup against Cho'Gath with a 73.3% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.7. The 46.7 percentage point advantage means Tahm Kench is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 30 games analyzed.

What is the best Tahm Kench build against Cho'Gath?

The best Tahm Kench build against Cho'Gath includes Riftmaker, Heartsteel, Dusk and Dawn with Mercury's Treads. This build achieves a 100.0% win rate in the matchup. Check the matchup breakdown above for the full item path and build order.

What are the best Tahm Kench runes against Cho'Gath?

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

Does Tahm Kench counter Cho'Gath?

Yes, Tahm Kench has a favorable matchup against Cho'Gath with a 73.3% win rate. Tahm Kench strongly counters Cho'Gath in lane based on current patch 26.7 data.

How do I play Tahm Kench against Cho'Gath?

When playing Tahm Kench 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.