Zac - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
51.0%
Pick Rate
1.4%

Zacvs Cho'Gath

ATankFighter
Patch26.14
Matches491,560
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedJul 21, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Zac vs Cho'Gath is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.14. Zac wins with a 60.0% win rate (+20.0%) over Cho'Gath based on 5 games. Zac holds the advantage in both the early and late game. Below you'll find the best Zac build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Zac vs Cho'Gath matchup.

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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.

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Zac - 60.0% win rate in this matchup
Zac
60.0% WR
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Cho'Gath vs Zac matchup - 40.0% win rate
Cho'Gath
40.0% WR

Who Wins the Zac vs Cho'Gath Matchup?

Zac wins the Zac vs Cho'Gath matchup
Winner
Zac
Matches: 5
60.0%
Win Rate
40.0%
2.9
CS / min
3.3
861
DMG / min
668
8,844
Gold / game
8,458
1,433
Heal / min
241
1,044
DMG Mitigated / min
1,489
1.5
CC / min
1.9
50.0%
Early Game WR
50.0%
66.7%
Late Game WR
33.3%

Zac vs Cho'Gath Matchup Summary

The Zac vs Cho'Gath matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 5 recent matches analyzed, Zac wins with a 60.0% win rate compared to Cho'Gath's 40.0%, giving Zac a 20.0 percentage point advantage. Zac 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 sustain, where Zac leads by 746 HP/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Zac 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.

Zac vs Cho'Gath Laning Phase Breakdown

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

Zac is favored during the laning phase against Cho'Gath, winning 3 out of 5 key stat categories. Zac holds advantages in damage, gold income and sustain, making them the stronger laner in this matchup.

Farming
2.9Zac
3.3Cho'Gath
Cho'Gath edges out Zac by 0.4 CS per minute — a moderate farming advantage that adds up to roughly 6 CS over a 15-minute laning phase. This translates to earlier component purchases and slightly faster power spikes for Cho'Gath.
Damage
861Zac
668Cho'Gath
Zac heavily out-damages Cho'Gath by 193 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 Zac's sustained damage advantage take over.
Economy
8,844Zac
8,458Cho'Gath
Zac earns 386 more gold per game than Cho'Gath, equivalent to roughly one additional component item. This economic edge comes from a combination of better farming, kill participation, and objective control, giving Zac slightly faster item completions.
Utility
1.5Zac
1.9Cho'Gath
Cho'Gath provides 0.4 seconds more crowd control per minute than Zac, offering better gank setup potential and slightly more team fight utility. This CC advantage helps Cho'Gath coordinate with their jungler and control the pace of skirmishes.
Sustain
2,477Zac
1,731Cho'Gath
Zac vastly out-sustains Cho'Gath, healing and mitigating 746 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 Liandry's Torment, Hextech Rocketbelt and Sunfire Aegis. This combination gives Zac 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 Zac vs Cho'Gath matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Zac
50.0%
+0.0% advantage
Zac early game win rateZac50.0%
Cho'Gath early game win rateCho'Gath50.0%
Late Game
Zac
66.7%
+33.3% advantage
Zac late game win rateZac66.7%
Cho'Gath late game win rateCho'Gath33.3%

The early game (first 15 minutes) is a toss-up between Zac and Cho'Gath, with Zac 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.

Zac 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 Zac, whose kit and scaling make them a dominant force in team fights and objective control.

Zac 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 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
Conditioning - best Zac rune vs Cho'GathRevitalize - best Zac rune vs Cho'Gath
50.0% WR

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


Zac matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.14. 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 26.14
Opponent
Win Rate
Matches
CS/min
DMG/min
Gold/game
Early WR
Late WR
48.57%701.059011,04055.2%43.9%
47.06%510.953511,14950.0%45.5%
52.00%501.063010,60052.4%51.7%
64.58%481.154610,98161.9%66.7%
54.55%440.955111,51453.3%55.2%
54.76%421.161712,19378.6%42.9%
42.50%400.948010,35930.0%55.0%
61.54%391.054110,43046.7%70.8%
48.72%391.144311,18542.9%52.0%
56.76%371.061211,74545.5%61.5%
55.56%361.156010,64164.3%50.0%
43.75%321.063712,13652.9%33.3%
63.33%301.766211,49975.0%55.6%
55.17%291.149411,20563.6%50.0%
34.48%291.760311,27830.0%36.8%
53.57%280.962310,99845.5%58.8%
57.14%281.058311,03244.4%63.2%
51.85%271.255111,46233.3%61.1%
48.00%251.163011,77744.4%50.0%
36.00%250.849210,29041.7%30.8%
48.00%251.152911,47112.5%64.7%
37.50%241.450410,39028.6%41.2%
58.33%241.150610,21155.6%60.0%
54.55%221.058711,57362.5%50.0%
36.36%221.046611,30737.5%35.7%
50.00%221.059511,01257.1%46.7%
52.63%191.456711,05062.5%45.5%
50.00%181.052511,10557.1%45.5%
35.29%173.957810,77128.6%40.0%
50.00%161.368810,87157.1%44.4%
62.50%161.25389,72962.5%62.5%
53.33%151.266812,45825.0%63.6%
61.54%131.062312,06150.0%71.4%
50.00%121.670213,1490.0%54.5%
18.18%114.574813,0930.0%20.0%
36.36%111.455410,66466.7%25.0%
45.45%111.55677,80433.3%60.0%
80.00%100.961311,6920.0%100.0%
40.00%100.847710,51350.0%33.3%
55.56%94.09229,31760.0%50.0%
33.33%93.05238,13842.9%0.0%
66.67%92.857212,28950.0%71.4%
77.78%91.265213,261100.0%75.0%
11.11%90.94319,20716.7%0.0%
33.33%94.05559,1380.0%42.9%
62.50%82.978613,8490.0%71.4%
62.50%80.956213,620100.0%50.0%
50.00%83.870812,1400.0%66.7%
62.50%82.378311,70233.3%80.0%
75.00%81.153311,031100.0%60.0%
37.50%82.05749,16950.0%25.0%
14.29%71.657512,0620.0%20.0%
57.14%74.864710,44366.7%50.0%
33.33%65.497011,68266.7%0.0%
50.00%63.048911,1110.0%60.0%
100.00%61.146213,740100.0%100.0%
83.33%61.863612,77550.0%100.0%
83.33%61.665713,465100.0%80.0%
66.67%62.15219,81475.0%50.0%
40.00%52.597711,96333.3%50.0%
40.00%55.44988,64833.3%50.0%
60.00%54.498211,365100.0%33.3%
40.00%50.73827,73133.3%50.0%
80.00%56.41,0009,10750.0%100.0%
60.00%52.98618,84450.0%66.7%
80.00%55.073610,47475.0%100.0%
60.00%52.367113,4630.0%60.0%

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Zac vs Cho'Gath - Frequently Asked Questions

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

Zac wins the Zac vs Cho'Gath matchup with a 60.0% win rate compared to Cho'Gath's 40.0%, a 20.0 percentage point difference. This data is based on 5 recent ranked games in patch 26.14.

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

In the early game, Zac has the advantage against Cho'Gath with a 50.0% win rate versus 50.0%. Zac 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 66.7% win rate compared to 33.3%. Zac scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Zac vs Cho'Gath matchup?

Zac wins the matchup against Cho'Gath with a 60.0% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.14. The 20.0 percentage point advantage means Zac is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 5 games analyzed.

What is the best Zac build against Cho'Gath?

The best Zac build against Cho'Gath includes Liandry's Torment, Hextech Rocketbelt, Sunfire Aegis with Ionian Boots of Lucidity. 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 50.0% win rate in the Zac vs Cho'Gath matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.

Does Zac counter Cho'Gath?

Yes, Zac has a favorable matchup against Cho'Gath with a 60.0% win rate. Zac strongly counters Cho'Gath in lane based on current patch 26.14 data.

How do I play Zac against Cho'Gath?

When playing Zac 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.