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
Shen
vs
45.2%
Cho'Gath win rate vs Shen
Shen has the edge
378
Games Analyzed
45.2%
Cho'Gath WR
54.8%
Shen WR
-380
Avg Gold Diff @15
Cho'Gath
DamageAP
StyleSustained
RangeMelee
Difficulty*----
StrongMid game
RunesGrasp of the Undying / Inspiration
SummsFlash + Teleport
Shen
DamageMixed
StyleUtility
RangeMelee
Difficulty**---
StrongMid game
RunesGrasp of the Undying / Inspiration
SummsFlash + Teleport
Power Spike Timeline
Cho'Gath
Level 6
Shen
Level 6
Cho'Gath
1 item
Shen
1 item
Cho'Gath
6 R stacks
Shen
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 Shen deals Mixed. 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
Shen Win Condition
Global R shield, taunt engage, protect carries
Recommended Items
Cho'Gath
Heartsteel
Core
Build every game
Warmog's Armor
Core
Build every game
Gargoyle Stoneplate
Core
Build every game
Shen
Heartsteel
Core
Build every game
Thornmail
Core
Build every game
Spirit Visage
Core
Build every game
Mercury's Treads
Defensive
MR + tenacity vs Cho'Gath's AP damage and CC
Cho'Gath's Worst Matchups
Shen's Worst Matchups
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