Zac - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
50.2%
Pick Rate
1.7%

Zacvs Cho'Gath

BTankFighter
Patch26.4
Matches1,089,240
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedMar 5, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Zac vs Cho'Gath is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.4. Cho'Gath wins with a 54.8% win rate (+9.7%) over Zac based on 31 games. Cho'Gath wins the early laning phase while Zac scales better into the late game. Below you'll find the best Zac build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Zac vs Cho'Gath matchup.

Zac Matchup Breakdown

Use the dropdown to select an opponent and see a detailed breakdown of how Zac 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 - 45.2% win rateCho'Gath(45.2%)
Zac - 45.2% win rate in this matchup
Zac
45.2% WR
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Cho'Gath vs Zac matchup - 54.8% win rate
Cho'Gath
54.8% WR

Who Wins the Zac vs Cho'Gath Matchup?

Cho'Gath wins the Zac vs Cho'Gath matchup
Winner
Cho'Gath
Matches: 31
45.2%
Win Rate
54.8%
4.1
CS / min
4.3
823
DMG / min
958
11,094
Gold / game
11,825
1,671
Heal / min
400
1,509
DMG Mitigated / min
1,517
1.8
CC / min
2.7
40.0%
Early Game WR
60.0%
50.0%
Late Game WR
50.0%

Zac vs Cho'Gath Matchup Summary

The Zac vs Cho'Gath matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 31 recent matches analyzed, Cho'Gath wins with a 54.8% win rate compared to Zac's 45.2%, giving Cho'Gath a 9.7 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Cho'Gath controls the early laning stage, but Zac outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Cho'Gath needs to press advantages before Zac reaches their power spikes, while Zac should focus on safe farming and hitting key item breakpoints. The most significant statistical gap is in sustain, where Zac leads by 1,263 HP/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Cho'Gath has a strong advantage in this matchup. Zac 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.

Zac vs Cho'Gath Laning Phase Breakdown

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

Cho'Gath is favored during the laning phase against Zac, 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.

Farming
4.1Zac
4.3Cho'Gath
Zac 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
823Zac
958Cho'Gath
Cho'Gath heavily out-damages Zac by 135 DMG/min, dominating both short trades and all-in fights. Zac should avoid extended combat and instead focus on burst trade patterns — short engages followed by immediate disengagement — to avoid letting Cho'Gath's sustained damage advantage take over.
Economy
11,094Zac
11,825Cho'Gath
Cho'Gath earns 731 more gold per game than Zac, equivalent to roughly one additional component item. This economic edge comes from a combination of better farming, kill participation, and objective control, giving Cho'Gath slightly faster item completions.
Utility
1.8Zac
2.7Cho'Gath
Cho'Gath brings significantly more crowd control than Zac, with 0.9 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. Zac should invest in tenacity and position carefully to avoid being chain-CC'd.
Sustain
3,180Zac
1,917Cho'Gath
Zac vastly out-sustains Cho'Gath, healing and mitigating 1,263 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Zac 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 Zac Build Against Cho'Gath

Ionian Boots of Lucidity is the optimal boots choice against Cho'Gath, providing the mobility and stats Zac needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Zac against Cho'Gath are Hollow Radiance, Thornmail and Spirit Visage. This combination gives Zac an effective balance of damage, survivability, and utility for the matchup. This build has a 33.3% win rate across 3 games. While the overall matchup may be difficult, this item path gives Zac the best chance to compete against Cho'Gath. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Zac vs Cho'Gath matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Cho'Gath
60.0%
+20.0% advantage
Zac early game win rateZac40.0%
Cho'Gath early game win rateCho'Gath60.0%
Late Game
Zac
50.0%
+0.0% advantage
Zac late game win rateZac50.0%
Cho'Gath late game win rateCho'Gath50.0%

Cho'Gath dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 60.0% win rate — a 20.0 percentage point lead over Zac. This lopsided early game means Cho'Gath can dictate the pace of the lane from level 1, controlling trades, wave state, and river priority.

Late game (25+ minutes) is equally balanced, with Zac at 50.0% win rate — only 0.0 points ahead of Cho'Gath. Team fight execution and macro play determine the winner at this stage, not champion matchup advantage.

The power dynamics shift as the game progresses — Cho'Gath has the edge early, but Zac 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 Zac Runes Against Cho'Gath

Precision rune tree - Zac primary runes vs Cho'GathPrecision
Conqueror - best Zac rune vs Cho'GathTriumph - best Zac rune vs Cho'GathLegend: Haste - best Zac rune vs Cho'GathLast Stand - best Zac rune vs Cho'Gath
Resolve rune tree - Zac secondary runes vs Cho'GathResolve
Revitalize - best Zac rune vs Cho'GathSecond Wind - best Zac rune vs Cho'Gath
100.0% WR

The Precision and Resolve rune setup gives Zac the best tools to compete against Cho'Gath in this difficult matchup, compensating for the statistical disadvantages with optimal rune synergies.


Zac matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.4. The table below shows Zac'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 Zac build, runes, laning stats, and early vs late game analysis for that specific matchup.

Zac matchup win rates and stats in League of Legends patch 26.4
Opponent
Win Rate
Matches
CS/min
DMG/min
Gold/game
Early WR
Late WR
55.33%1541.053911,24061.3%49.3%
56.56%1241.156311,80348.5%66.7%
49.14%1171.061912,08545.1%52.3%
41.44%1111.967811,12739.7%43.4%
47.96%981.162511,90348.8%47.3%
52.04%981.058711,72952.5%51.7%
48.39%951.158112,10254.8%43.1%
49.46%931.675811,40448.9%50.0%
50.63%791.165811,69650.0%51.1%
56.76%741.158011,83460.6%53.7%
45.21%731.360911,16348.6%42.1%
48.53%691.160611,74448.3%48.7%
52.24%671.365011,37944.7%62.1%
50.00%661.164711,46044.1%56.3%
44.62%651.163711,66735.7%51.4%
55.38%651.062611,67046.9%63.6%
58.06%621.261011,10154.5%62.1%
58.06%621.061110,72859.4%56.7%
55.00%601.360111,26458.1%51.7%
50.00%601.060311,57739.1%56.8%
47.46%591.564911,92346.1%48.5%
50.00%560.848311,38361.5%40.0%
60.00%551.167212,55364.3%55.6%
48.08%531.266212,29750.0%46.1%
50.98%522.160211,27356.0%46.1%
45.65%461.756911,33954.2%36.4%
66.67%453.168112,08875.0%60.0%
43.18%441.454410,55747.8%38.1%
50.00%441.059410,94750.0%50.0%
45.24%421.258511,65937.5%50.0%
65.85%421.863211,58757.1%75.0%
47.50%401.061011,24747.6%47.4%
51.28%392.359110,39848.0%57.1%
46.15%391.162011,25642.1%50.0%
43.59%392.666711,23047.4%40.0%
56.76%371.063812,06556.3%57.1%
57.14%351.572911,96164.7%50.0%
55.88%341.366812,29735.7%70.0%
52.94%341.169312,04166.7%42.1%
50.00%333.370111,34852.9%46.7%
60.61%332.159011,86852.6%71.4%
43.75%331.253411,30635.3%53.3%
54.84%321.162411,59238.5%66.7%
56.25%321.157011,96652.9%60.0%
45.16%314.182311,09440.0%50.0%
38.71%311.267011,32531.3%46.7%
45.16%311.158511,94340.0%50.0%
60.00%301.256511,19366.7%55.6%
40.74%271.262311,00941.2%40.0%
44.44%273.05169,38445.0%42.9%
61.54%262.154711,67975.0%50.0%
34.62%261.554110,40616.7%50.0%
44.00%253.15699,21833.3%60.0%
43.48%230.958711,70825.0%53.3%
45.45%223.869910,94933.3%53.9%
42.86%214.685711,85128.6%50.0%
25.00%201.44319,17925.0%25.0%
40.00%201.452411,14060.0%33.3%
36.84%191.056011,64736.4%37.5%
57.89%191.563711,12950.0%66.7%
47.06%181.457612,36955.6%37.5%
41.18%171.760513,30033.3%42.9%
52.94%174.974110,26760.0%42.9%
64.71%171.45219,78566.7%62.5%
64.71%171.156612,84887.5%44.4%
50.00%165.965010,14255.6%42.9%
43.75%164.179010,70240.0%50.0%
31.25%162.04779,73350.0%0.0%
40.00%151.450410,67850.0%33.3%
46.67%151.556811,49662.5%28.6%
85.71%141.446210,495100.0%71.4%
50.00%145.85519,75755.6%40.0%
76.92%136.486111,92466.7%85.7%
69.23%131.646110,46675.0%66.7%
69.23%133.06269,93083.3%57.1%
58.33%121.35719,84366.7%50.0%
25.00%125.872411,44916.7%33.3%
45.45%116.481012,29050.0%44.4%
18.18%111.176011,82716.7%20.0%
63.64%111.85358,82366.7%60.0%
54.55%114.770611,63540.0%66.7%
40.00%114.583513,2650.0%50.0%
50.00%103.572511,93650.0%50.0%
30.00%105.36409,61616.7%50.0%
40.00%105.172211,47366.7%28.6%
30.00%104.763311,18850.0%16.7%
33.33%104.365911,8650.0%42.9%
22.22%95.575211,2660.0%33.3%
33.33%92.14609,04116.7%66.7%
88.89%91.977713,170100.0%85.7%
88.89%92.761612,132100.0%75.0%
66.67%91.94979,42675.0%60.0%
44.44%93.860811,78550.0%40.0%
55.56%91.64548,80362.5%0.0%
33.33%95.680310,48733.3%33.3%
55.56%93.96869,10050.0%60.0%
62.50%81.24649,42380.0%33.3%
50.00%85.26539,56933.3%100.0%
12.50%85.868510,8100.0%25.0%
75.00%83.666311,16050.0%100.0%
25.00%83.775612,57950.0%16.7%
50.00%81.35168,10350.0%50.0%
28.57%75.570411,04725.0%33.3%
28.57%73.363811,47650.0%0.0%
71.43%74.21,06513,34050.0%80.0%
71.43%75.759010,70075.0%66.7%
71.43%72.24348,65366.7%100.0%
14.29%71.24849,5580.0%20.0%
71.43%71.24719,90680.0%50.0%
57.14%74.871612,29966.7%50.0%
50.00%61.74409,513100.0%40.0%
66.67%65.97049,62760.0%100.0%
66.67%62.04859,529100.0%33.3%
66.67%64.56157,39975.0%50.0%
50.00%66.05037,86740.0%100.0%
60.00%52.845110,738100.0%50.0%
40.00%56.16589,41066.7%0.0%
60.00%55.374611,892100.0%33.3%
40.00%55.866910,05133.3%50.0%
20.00%51.54506,38925.0%0.0%
40.00%54.054611,56150.0%33.3%
60.00%55.865311,41366.7%50.0%
40.00%51.44498,09750.0%0.0%
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Zac vs Cho'Gath - Frequently Asked Questions

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

Cho'Gath wins the Zac vs Cho'Gath matchup with a 54.8% win rate compared to Zac's 45.2%, a 9.7 percentage point difference. This data is based on 31 recent ranked games in patch 26.4.

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

In the early game, Cho'Gath has the advantage against Zac with a 60.0% win rate versus 40.0%. Cho'Gath players should look to press their lane advantage through aggressive trades and wave control during the first 15 minutes.

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

In the late game, Zac takes over the Zac vs Cho'Gath matchup with a 50.0% win rate compared to 50.0%. Zac scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Zac vs Cho'Gath matchup?

Cho'Gath wins the matchup against Zac with a 54.8% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.4. The 9.7 percentage point advantage means Cho'Gath is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 31 games analyzed.

What is the best Zac build against Cho'Gath?

The best Zac build against Cho'Gath includes Hollow Radiance, Thornmail, Spirit Visage with Ionian Boots of Lucidity. This build achieves a 33.3% win rate in the matchup. Check the matchup breakdown above for the full item path and build order.

What are the best Zac runes against Cho'Gath?

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

Does Zac counter Cho'Gath?

No, Zac struggles against Cho'Gath with only a 45.2% win rate. Cho'Gath has the advantage in this matchup. Zac players should focus on safe farming and avoiding extended trades to minimize Cho'Gath's lead.

How do I play Zac against Cho'Gath?

When playing Zac against Cho'Gath, play cautiously and avoid Cho'Gath's power spikes. Focus on safe farming — you outscale Cho'Gath in the late game. Use the matchup-specific build and runes above to optimize your chances.