
Cho'Gath Top Lane Guide: Champion Matchups & Pro Tips
Cho'Gath is a powerful top lane champion known for his ability to scale infinitely through his ultimate ability. Here's a comprehensive guide on how to master this void monster.

Void monster Cho'gath in battle stance
Favorable Matchups:
- Jayce (58.5% win rate)
- Heimerdinger (58.4% win rate)
- Wukong (57.4% win rate)
- Garen (56.9% win rate)
- Smolder (56.9% win rate)
- Malphite (56.7% win rate)
Challenging Matchups:
- Dr. Mundo (44.9% win rate)
- Mordekaiser (46.4% win rate)
- Gwen (47.8% win rate)
- Shen (48.0% win rate)
- Gnar (48.2% win rate)
- Sett (48.3% win rate)
Best Jungle Synergies:
- Kindred (54.7% win rate)
- Shyvana (54.6% win rate)
- Shaco (53.9% win rate)
- Warwick (53.7% win rate)
- Jarvan IV (53.4% win rate)
- Kha'Zix (53.3% win rate)
Essential Tips:
- Cast Q (Rupture) slightly behind enemies to increase hit probability
- Only use ultimate (R) when the execution marker appears
- Conserve Q and W cooldowns for critical moments
- Use abilities defensively when uncertain about enemy threat levels
Recommended Strategy: Focus on farming safely and stacking your ultimate in the early game. In teamfights, use your CC abilities to protect carries and look for opportunities to feast on priority targets. Your role transitions from lane bully to team tank as the game progresses.
The champion's versatility allows for both AP and tank builds, depending on team composition and matchup. Proper positioning and timing of abilities are crucial for maximizing Cho'Gath's impact in both lane phase and teamfights.
Join the Cho'Gath main community to discuss advanced strategies and stay updated on optimal builds as the meta evolves.
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