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
Xin Zhao
vs
51.9%
Cho'Gath win rate vs Xin Zhao
Skill matchup — could go either way
131
Games Analyzed
51.9%
Cho'Gath WR
48.1%
Xin Zhao WR
+152
Avg Gold Diff @15
Cho'Gath
DamageAP
StyleSustained
RangeMelee
Difficulty*----
StrongMid game
RunesGrasp of the Undying / Inspiration
SummsFlash + Teleport
Xin Zhao
DamageAD
StyleAll-in
RangeMelee
Difficulty**---
StrongEarly game
RunesConqueror / Resolve
SummsFlash + Smite
Power Spike Timeline
Xin Zhao
Level 3
Cho'Gath
Level 6
Xin Zhao
Level 6
Cho'Gath
1 item
Xin Zhao
1 item
Cho'Gath
6 R stacks
How to Play This Matchup
Power Curve
Cho'Gath is strongest mid game while Xin Zhao peaks early game. Play around your power window.
Mixed Resistances
Cho'Gath deals AP damage while Xin Zhao deals AD. Build resistances accordingly  don't stack the wrong type.
Exploit Xin Zhao's Weakness
Xin Zhao's main weakness: Falls off late, kiting, outscaled. Play around this to maximize your advantage.
Cho'Gath Win Condition
Stack R for massive HP, true damage execute
Xin Zhao Win Condition
Early ganks, R blocks ranged damage, duel anyone early
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 Xin Zhao's AD damage
Xin Zhao
Eclipse
Core
Build every game
Black Cleaver
Core
Build every game
Sterak's Gage
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
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