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
Malphite
vs
51.8%
Cho'Gath win rate vs Malphite
Skill matchup — could go either way
691
Games Analyzed
51.8%
Cho'Gath WR
48.2%
Malphite WR
+144
Avg Gold Diff @15
Cho'Gath
DamageAP
StyleSustained
RangeMelee
Difficulty*----
StrongMid game
RunesGrasp of the Undying / Inspiration
SummsFlash + Teleport
Malphite
DamageMixed
StyleBurst
RangeMelee
Difficulty*----
StrongMid game
RunesGrasp of the Undying / Inspiration
SummsFlash + Teleport
Power Spike Timeline
Cho'Gath
Level 6
Malphite
Level 6
Cho'Gath
1 item
Malphite
1 item
Cho'Gath
6 R stacks
Malphite
Teamfights
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 Malphite deals Mixed. Build resistances accordingly  don't stack the wrong type.
Sustained vs Burst
Malphite wants to combo and disengage. Cho'Gath wins extended trades. Don't let Malphite get a clean rotation  force long fights where sustain wins.
Exploit Malphite's Weakness
Malphite's main weakness: AP damage, sustain lanes, pre-6 weak. Play around this to maximize your advantage.
Cho'Gath Win Condition
Stack R for massive HP, true damage execute
Malphite Win Condition
R into backline for AoE knockup, stack armor vs AD
Recommended Items
Cho'Gath
Heartsteel
Core
Build every game
Warmog's Armor
Core
Build every game
Gargoyle Stoneplate
Core
Build every game
Malphite
Frozen Heart
Core
Build every game
Thornmail
Core
Build every game
Gargoyle Stoneplate
Core
Build every game
Mercury's Treads
Defensive
MR + tenacity vs Cho'Gath's AP damage and CC
Cho'Gath's Worst Matchups
Malphite's Worst Matchups
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