How are champion matchup win rates calculated?

Win rates are calculated from thousands of ranked games in Emerald+ elo on the current patch. Data is sourced from OP.GG and updated regularly.

What does a 55% win rate matchup mean?

A 55% win rate means Champion 1 wins 55 out of every 100 games against Champion 2 in ranked. Anything above 52% is considered a favorable matchup.

Do matchup win rates change every patch?

Yes. Champion buffs, nerfs, item changes, and meta shifts can all affect matchup win rates. Our data updates with each new patch.

Should I always pick the counter champion?

Not necessarily. Comfort and experience on a champion often matter more than counter-picking, especially below Diamond. A 2-3% win rate difference is easily overcome by champion mastery.

What rank is the matchup data from?

All matchup data is sourced from Emerald+ ranked games to ensure the data reflects skilled play. Lower elo matchups can differ significantly.

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

Ambessa

Champion 2

Cho'Gath

57.0%

Ambessa win rate vs Cho'Gath

Ambessa hard counters Cho'Gath

302

Games Analyzed

57.0%

Ambessa WR

43.0%

Cho'Gath WR

+556

Avg Gold Diff @15

Power Spike Timeline

Ambessa Level 3

Ambessa Level 6

Cho'Gath Level 6

Ambessa 1 item

Cho'Gath 1 item

Cho'Gath 6 R stacks

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.

Mixed Resistances

Ambessa deals AD damage while Cho'Gath deals AP. Build resistances accordingly Ã¢â‚¬â€ don't stack the wrong type.

Exploit Cho'Gath's Weakness

Cho'Gath's main weakness: Kiting, % HP damage, immobile. Play around this to maximize your advantage.

Ambessa Win Condition

Dash resets, snowball lane lead

Cho'Gath Win Condition

Stack R for massive HP, true damage execute

Kill Pressure vs Map Play

Ambessa typically runs Ignite for kill pressure. Cho'Gath runs Teleport for map impact. Ambessa needs to convert the combat advantage into kills before Cho'Gath outscales through TP plays.

Recommended Items

Ambessa