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
Cho'Gath
VS
Champion 2
Darius
vs
56.1%
Cho'Gath win rate vs Darius
Cho'Gath hard counters Darius
588
Games Analyzed
56.1%
Cho'Gath WR
43.9%
Darius WR
+489
Avg Gold Diff @15
Cho'Gath
DamageAP
StyleSustained
RangeMelee
Difficulty*----
StrongMid game
RunesGrasp of the Undying / Inspiration
SummsFlash + Teleport
Darius
DamageAD
StyleAll-in
RangeMelee
Difficulty**---
StrongEarly game
RunesConqueror / Resolve
SummsFlash + Ghost
Power Spike Timeline
Darius
Level 1
Darius
Level 3
Cho'Gath
Level 6
Darius
Level 6
Cho'Gath
1 item
Cho'Gath
6 R stacks
How to Play This Matchup
Power Curve
Cho'Gath is strongest mid game while Darius peaks early game. Play around your power window.
Mixed Resistances
Cho'Gath deals AP damage while Darius deals AD. Build resistances accordingly  don't stack the wrong type.
Exploit Darius's Weakness
Darius's main weakness: Kiting, ranged poke, getting behind early. Play around this to maximize your advantage.
Cho'Gath Win Condition
Stack R for massive HP, true damage execute
Darius Win Condition
Stack passive in lane, dunk resets in teamfights
Recommended Items
Cho'Gath
Heartsteel
Core
Build every game
Warmog's Armor
Core
Build every game
Gargoyle Stoneplate
Core
Build every game
Plated Steelcaps
Defensive
Armor boots vs Darius's AD damage
Darius
Trinity Force
Core
Build every game
Sterak's Gage
Core
Build every game
Dead Man's Plate
Core
Build every game
Mercury's Treads
Defensive
MR + tenacity vs Cho'Gath's AP damage and CC
Hexdrinker
Counter
Magic damage shield vs Cho'Gath's burst
Cho'Gath's Worst Matchups
Darius's Worst Matchups
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