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
Kayle
vs
50.9%
Cho'Gath win rate vs Kayle
Skill matchup — could go either way
269
Games Analyzed
50.9%
Cho'Gath WR
49.1%
Kayle WR
+74
Avg Gold Diff @15
Cho'Gath
DamageAP
StyleSustained
RangeMelee
Difficulty*----
StrongMid game
RunesGrasp of the Undying / Inspiration
SummsFlash + Teleport
Kayle
DamageAP
StyleSustained
RangeMelee
Difficulty**---
StrongLate game
RunesLethal Tempo / Resolve
SummsFlash + Teleport
Power Spike Timeline
Cho'Gath
Level 6
Kayle
Level 6
Cho'Gath
1 item
Cho'Gath
6 R stacks
Kayle
Level 11
Kayle
Level 16
How to Play This Matchup
Power Curve
Cho'Gath is strongest mid game while Kayle peaks late game. Play around your power window.
MR Priority
Both deal magic damage. An early Null-Magic Mantle or Mercury's Treads can swing the lane. Hexdrinker is also an option for AD champs.
Mirror Playstyle
Both champions play a sustained style. The one with better execution and itemization wins. Focus on spacing and cooldown tracking.
Exploit Kayle's Weakness
Kayle's main weakness: Levels 1-5 extremely weak, gankable, melee early. Play around this to maximize your advantage.
Cho'Gath Win Condition
Stack R for massive HP, true damage execute
Kayle Win Condition
Survive to 16, become ranged hypercarry, R saves carries
Recommended Items
Cho'Gath
Heartsteel
Core
Build every game
Warmog's Armor
Core
Build every game
Gargoyle Stoneplate
Core
Build every game
Mercury's Treads
Defensive
MR + tenacity vs Kayle's AP damage and CC
Banshee's Veil
Counter
Spell shield blocks Kayle's engage tool
Kayle
Nashor's Tooth
Core
Build every game
Riftmaker
Core
Build every game
Rabadon's
Core
Build every game
Mercury's Treads
Defensive
MR + tenacity vs Cho'Gath's AP damage and CC
Banshee's Veil
Counter
Spell shield blocks Cho'Gath's engage tool
Cho'Gath's Worst Matchups
Kayle's Worst Matchups
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