Guide Sections (16)
Champion Stats
| Role | Tank / Mage |
|---|---|
| Difficulty | Moderate (5/10) |
| Blue Essence | 675 BE |
The Level 1 Cheese
First Blood Strategy
The 'Spike Harassment'. Start E (Vorpal Spikes). Most players expect Cho to be weak level 1. Walk up to the melee minions, trigger E, and hit the enemy through the wave. The % Max HP damage and slow are surprisingly high. By the time minions meet, the enemy top is already at 70% HP from just spikes.
The 'Pay-to-Win' Skin Advantage
'Gentleman Cho'Gath' is the only choice for a true smurf. The 'Up you go!' line when landing Q is peak tilt material. 'Dark Star' is for the visual flex, and 'Broken Covenant' offers the most modern and crisp hitboxes for Rupture.
When They Ban Cho'Gath
Rune Setup
Skill Priority
Order:
Q → W → EMax Q first for the damage and waveclear. Max W second for the 'Instant Silence'—this is what stops assassins like Katarina or Yone from playing the game. E is an auto-reset; it only needs one point early.
Mastering Cho'Gath's Kit
Matchup Tips
The Ego Check
When to Queue Dodge
Dodge Vayne or Fiora. They don't care about your 10,000 HP. They deal % True Damage. You are just a walking health pack for them. Dodge Kog'Maw too.
Teamfight Role
You are a zone controller. Sit in the middle of the fight. Use Q to disrupt their backline. Use W to silence the mages. Most importantly, act as the executioner. If anyone gets below 25% HP, they are gone. You are also the anchor for Baron/Dragon—once the objective hits 1000 HP, it belongs to you.
The 'Disrespect' Build
Full AP 'Void Terror'. Everfrost (if classic) / Luden's -> Stormsurge -> Shadowflame. Your Q has a 100% AP ratio. If you land Q, They die. You lose the 'Tank' title but gain the 'Terror' title. You literally delete people with E-Q-R.
Power Windows
Level 6 (The Feast Spike). Heartsteel completion (if Tank). 10+ Stacks of Feast where you become massive and cover half the lane.
Tilt Factor
Spamming 'Nom Nom Nom' in all-chat after eating the enemy Jungler. Pinging your 6000 HP bar when the enemy ADC deals 100 damage per auto. Standing on top of your ADC so the enemy literally cannot click on them.
Recent Patch History
Safety Tips
