Patch 26.9 Data
Champion Matchups
Pick two champions and see who wins. Win rates, counters, and tips powered by live ranked data.
Champion 1
Akali
VS
Champion 2
Cho'Gath
vs

50.7%
Akali win rate vs Cho'Gath
Skill matchup — could go either way
150
Games Analyzed
50.7%
Akali WR
49.3%
Cho'Gath WR
+53
Avg Gold Diff @15
Akali
DamageAP
StyleBurst
RangeMelee
Difficulty****-
StrongMid game
RunesElectrocute / Resolve
SummsFlash + Ignite
Cho'Gath
DamageAP
StyleSustained
RangeMelee
Difficulty*----
StrongMid game
RunesGrasp of the Undying / Inspiration
SummsFlash + Teleport
Power Spike Timeline
Akali
Level 6
Cho'Gath
Level 6
Akali
1 item
Cho'Gath
1 item
Cho'Gath
6 R stacks
Akali
2 items
How to Play This Matchup
Mid-Game Showdown
Both champions spike around the same time. The player who gets their first item faster wins. Focus on CS leads and smart trades to build an advantage before the mid-game.
MR Priority
Both deal magic damage. An early Null-Magic Mantle or Mercury's Treads can swing the lane. Hexdrinker is also an option for AD champs.
Hit and Run
Akali needs to combo and back off. Don't stay in extended trades against Cho'Gath's sustained damage. Short trades, then disengage.
Exploit Cho'Gath's Weakness
Cho'Gath's main weakness: Kiting, % HP damage, immobile. Play around this to maximize your advantage.
Akali Win Condition
Assassinate backline, shroud outplays in teamfights
Cho'Gath Win Condition
Stack R for massive HP, true damage execute
Kill Pressure vs Map Play
Akali typically runs Ignite for kill pressure. Cho'Gath runs Teleport for map impact. Akali needs to convert the combat advantage into kills before Cho'Gath outscales through TP plays.
Recommended Items
Akali

Hextech Rocketbelt
Core
Build every game

Shadowflame
Core
Build every game

Zhonya's
Core
Build every game

Mercury's Treads
Defensive
MR + tenacity vs Cho'Gath's AP damage and CC

Banshee's Veil
Counter
Spell shield blocks Cho'Gath's engage tool
Cho'Gath
Heartsteel
Core
Build every game
Warmog's Armor
Core
Build every game

Gargoyle Stoneplate
Core
Build every game

Mercury's Treads
Defensive
MR + tenacity vs Akali's AP damage and CC

Banshee's Veil
Counter
Spell shield blocks Akali's engage tool

Zhonya's Hourglass
Counter
Stasis to survive assassin burst
Akali's Worst Matchups
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