Skins
Counters
Base Stats
Gameplay Ratings
Attack
Defense
Magic
Per Level
Abilities
E
Vorpal Spikes
Cho'Gath's attacks release deadly spikes, dealing damage and slowing all enemy units in front of him.
Passive
Carnivore
Whenever Cho'Gath kills a unit, he recovers Health and Mana. The values restored increase with Cho'Gath's level.
Q
Rupture
Ruptures the ground at target location, popping enemy units into the air, dealing damage and slowing them.
R (Ultimate)
Feast
Devours an enemy unit, dealing a high amount of true damage. If the target is killed, Cho'Gath grows, gaining maximum Health.
W
Feral Scream
Cho'Gath unleashes a terrible scream at enemies in a cone, dealing magic damage and Silencing enemies for a few seconds.
Playing As Cho'Gath
- -Try to line up your attacks with Vorpal Spikes so that they kill minions and harass enemy champions at the same time.
- -If you're having difficulty feasting upon champions, try eating minions until you're larger.
- -Using Rupture on creeps in combination with Carnivore is a good way to gain Health and Mana.
Playing Against Cho'Gath
- -Purchasing a few HP items decreases the chances of Cho'Gath killing you quickly.
- -Focus on preventing Cho'Gath from reaching his max size.
- -Rupture has a smoke cloud indicating the area it will strike. Try to watch out for it to prevent Cho'Gath from being able to combo his abilities.
Lore
From the moment Cho'Gath first emerged into the harsh light of Runeterra's sun, the beast was driven by the most pure and insatiable hunger. A perfect expression of the Void's desire to consume all life, Cho'Gath's complex biology quickly converts matter into new bodily growth—increasing its muscle mass and density, or hardening its outer carapace like organic diamond. When growing larger does not suit the Void-spawn's needs, it vomits out the excess material as razor-sharp spines, leaving prey skewered and ready to feast upon later.
About Cho'Gath, the Terror of the Void
From the moment Cho'Gath first emerged into the harsh light of Runeterra's sun, the beast was driven by the most pure and insatiable hunger. A perfect expression of the Void's desire to consume all life, Cho'Gath's complex biology quickly converts matter into new bodily growth—increasing its muscle mass and density, or hardening its outer carapace like organic diamond. When growing larger does not suit the Void-spawn's needs, it vomits out the excess material as razor-sharp spines, leaving prey skewered and ready to feast upon later.
How to Play Cho'Gath
Playing Cho'Gatheffectively comes down to understanding the champion's role, combo patterns, and power spikes. As a tank, Cho'Gath benefits from the recommended runes and core items shown above, which reflect the current meta across ranked play.
Strengths & Ally Tips
- Try to line up your attacks with Vorpal Spikes so that they kill minions and harass enemy champions at the same time.
- If you're having difficulty feasting upon champions, try eating minions until you're larger.
- Using Rupture on creeps in combination with Carnivore is a good way to gain Health and Mana.
Playing Against Cho'Gath
- Purchasing a few HP items decreases the chances of Cho'Gath killing you quickly.
- Focus on preventing Cho'Gath from reaching his max size.
- Rupture has a smoke cloud indicating the area it will strike. Try to watch out for it to prevent Cho'Gath from being able to combo his abilities.
Cho'Gath Counters and Matchups
Cho'Gath's toughest matchup this patch is Hwei. Conversely, Cho'Gath performs strongly into Blitzcrank.
Difficulty and Who Should Play Cho'Gath
Riot rates Cho'Gath's difficulty at 5/10. Cho'Gath sits in the middle range — approachable, but with enough depth to reward practice.