Historical snapshot: patch 26.10

Champion Matchups

Historical champion win rates and counters. These results do not describe the current patch.

Recorded: 17 May 2026. Legacy code attributes this snapshot to Lolalytics. Source URL, rank, region and collection method were not saved; provenance is unverified.

Champion 1

Darius

Champion 2

Cho'Gath

43.9%

Darius win rate vs Cho'Gath (top snapshot)

Cho'Gath had the higher recorded win rate

588

Recorded Sample Games

43.9%

Darius WR

56.1%

Cho'Gath WR

The opposing percentage is 100% minus the recorded win rate, not an independent sample. Game count alone does not establish reliability.

Legacy strategy notes below use fixed profiles and generic rules, not game measurements. They have not been reviewed for the current patch.

Power Spike Timeline

Darius Level 1

Darius Level 3

Darius Level 6

Cho'Gath Level 6

Cho'Gath 1 item

Cho'Gath 6 R stacks

How to Play This Matchup

Power Curve

Darius is strongest early game while Cho'Gath peaks mid game. Play around your power window.

Mixed Resistances

Darius deals AD damage while Cho'Gath deals AP. Build resistances accordingly, don't stack the wrong type.

Exploit Darius's Weakness

Darius's main weakness: Kiting, ranged poke, getting behind early. Play around this to maximize your advantage.

Darius Win Condition

Stack passive in lane, dunk resets in teamfights

Cho'Gath Win Condition

Stack R for massive HP, true damage execute

Ghost Threat

Darius runs Ghost, they can run you down in extended chases. Respect their movement speed and don't overstay in trades.

Legacy Item Suggestions

Darius

Trinity Force

Core

Build every game

Sterak's Gage

Core

Build every game

Dead Man's Plate

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

Heartsteel

Core

Build every game

Warmog's Armor

Core

Build every game

Gargoyle Stoneplate

Core

Build every game

Plated Steelcaps

Defensive

Armor boots vs Darius's AD damage

Darius's Worst Matchups

Cho'Gath's Worst Matchups

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