Source: Ranked + player metaPatch: 16.17Window: patchRegion: allRank: emerald_plusQueue: ranked_soloSample: 32Updated 10/28/2026, 4:36:37 AM
Confidence: Medium+6.3% vs 50%32 games
Lane phases
AI heuristicLevels 1–2
Cho'Gath edge
Cho'Gath can look for early pressure.
Levels 3–5
Cho'Gath edge
Convert leads before Illaoi scales or roams.
Level 6+
Cho'Gath edge
Ultimate timing often swings the next two waves.
Mid / late
Cho'Gath edge
Close out with vision and objective control.
Why?
AI heuristicFavored
- Sample win rate for Cho'Gath is 56.2% in this matchup.
- Cho'Gath is favored in the current Emerald+ sample.
Treat this as a Favored matchup for Cho'Gath into Illaoi — prioritize cooldown windows and jungle tracking.
Do
- Look for crash + roam when you hit a spike.
- Track summoner spells and ultimate cooldowns before committing.
- Play for wave states that let you crash and reset safely.
Don't
- Don't throw the lead diving without vision.
- Don't force extended trades when key abilities are down.
- Don't ignore jungle timers when the lane is volatile.
Matchup build callout
Full builds →Most-played Cho'Gath page (Jungle): Hail of Blades Build · 49.3% WR · 280 games
Skill order: E › Q › W
Patch: 16.17Region: naRank: emerald_plusQueue: ranked_soloSample: 282Updated 10/22/2026, 1:02:15 PM