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
Master Yi
vs

46.6%
Cho'Gath win rate vs Master Yi
Master Yi has the edge
178
Games Analyzed
46.6%
Cho'Gath WR
53.4%
Master Yi WR
-269
Avg Gold Diff @15
Cho'Gath
DamageAP
StyleSustained
RangeMelee
Difficulty*----
StrongMid game
RunesGrasp of the Undying / Inspiration
SummsFlash + Teleport
Master Yi
DamageAD
StyleSustained
RangeMelee
Difficulty**---
StrongLate game
RunesLethal Tempo / Resolve
SummsFlash + Smite
Power Spike Timeline
Cho'Gath
Level 6
Master Yi
Level 6
Cho'Gath
1 item
Cho'Gath
6 R stacks
Master Yi
2 items
Master Yi
3 items
How to Play This Matchup
Power Curve
Cho'Gath is strongest mid game while Master Yi peaks late game. Play around your power window.
Mixed Resistances
Cho'Gath deals AP damage while Master Yi deals AD. Build resistances accordingly  don't stack the wrong type.
Mirror Playstyle
Both champions play a sustained style. The one with better execution and itemization wins. Focus on spacing and cooldown tracking.
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
Master Yi Win Condition
Scale, Q resets in teamfights, R makes untargetable
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 Master Yi's AD damage

Bramble Vest
Counter
Grievous wounds + armor vs Master Yi's sustain/autos
Master Yi

Blade of the Ruined King
Core
Build every game

Guinsoo's Rageblade
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
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