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
Irelia
vs

49.2%
Cho'Gath win rate vs Irelia
Skill matchup — could go either way
303
Games Analyzed
49.2%
Cho'Gath WR
50.8%
Irelia WR
-66
Avg Gold Diff @15
Cho'Gath
DamageAP
StyleSustained
RangeMelee
Difficulty*----
StrongMid game
RunesGrasp of the Undying / Inspiration
SummsFlash + Teleport
Irelia
DamageAD
StyleAll-in
RangeMelee
Difficulty****-
StrongEarly game
RunesConqueror / Resolve
SummsFlash + Teleport
Power Spike Timeline
Irelia
Level 2
Irelia
Level 5
Cho'Gath
Level 6
Cho'Gath
1 item
Irelia
BORK
Cho'Gath
6 R stacks
How to Play This Matchup
Power Curve
Cho'Gath is strongest mid game while Irelia peaks early game. Play around your power window.
Mixed Resistances
Cho'Gath deals AP damage while Irelia deals AD. Build resistances accordingly  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.
Cho'Gath Win Condition
Stack R for massive HP, true damage execute
Irelia Win Condition
Stack passive on minions, all-in with 4 stacks
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 Irelia's AD damage
Irelia

Blade of the Ruined King
Core
Build every game

Trinity Force
Core
Build every game

Wit's End
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
Irelia's Worst Matchups
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