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
Gnar
vs

48.3%
Cho'Gath win rate vs Gnar
Skill matchup — could go either way
294
Games Analyzed
48.3%
Cho'Gath WR
51.7%
Gnar WR
-136
Avg Gold Diff @15
Cho'Gath
DamageAP
StyleSustained
RangeMelee
Difficulty*----
StrongMid game
RunesGrasp of the Undying / Inspiration
SummsFlash + Teleport
Gnar
DamageAD
StylePoke
RangeRanged
Difficulty***--
StrongMid game
RunesFleet Footwork / Resolve
SummsFlash + Teleport
Power Spike Timeline
Cho'Gath
Level 6
Gnar
Level 6
Cho'Gath
1 item
Gnar
1 item
Cho'Gath
6 R stacks
Gnar
Mega Gnar
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 Gnar deals AD. Build resistances accordingly  don't stack the wrong type.
Range Advantage
Gnar has range advantage. Cho'Gath should look for short trades when Gnar uses abilities on the wave. Freeze near your tower and wait for jungle help or an all-in window.
Exploit Cho'Gath's Weakness
Cho'Gath's main weakness: Kiting, % HP damage, immobile. Play around this to maximize your advantage.
Cho'Gath Win Condition
Stack R for massive HP, true damage execute
Gnar Win Condition
Poke in mini, engage in Mega with R
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 Gnar's AD damage
Gnar

Trinity Force
Core
Build every game
Frozen Mallet
Core
Build every game

Randuin's Omen
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
Gnar's Worst Matchups
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