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
Garen
vs
52.8%
Cho'Gath win rate vs Garen
Cho'Gath has the edge
725
Games Analyzed
52.8%
Cho'Gath WR
47.2%
Garen WR
+226
Avg Gold Diff @15
Cho'Gath
DamageAP
StyleSustained
RangeMelee
Difficulty*----
StrongMid game
RunesGrasp of the Undying / Inspiration
SummsFlash + Teleport
Garen
DamageAD
StyleAll-in
RangeMelee
Difficulty*----
StrongMid game
RunesConqueror / Resolve
SummsFlash + Ignite
Power Spike Timeline
Cho'Gath
Level 6
Garen
Level 6
Cho'Gath
1 item
Garen
1 item
Cho'Gath
6 R stacks
Garen
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.
Mixed Resistances
Cho'Gath deals AP damage while Garen deals AD. Build resistances accordingly  don't stack the wrong type.
Exploit Garen's Weakness
Garen's main weakness: Kiting, ranged poke, no CC. Play around this to maximize your advantage.
Cho'Gath Win Condition
Stack R for massive HP, true damage execute
Garen Win Condition
Silence + spin trades, execute with R, simple and effective
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 Garen's AD damage
Garen
Stridebreaker
Core
Build every game
Mortal Reminder
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
Garen's Worst Matchups
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