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
Hecarim
VS
Champion 2
Cho'Gath
vs
40.3%
Hecarim win rate vs Cho'Gath
Cho'Gath hard counters Hecarim
119
Games Analyzed
40.3%
Hecarim WR
59.7%
Cho'Gath WR
-772
Avg Gold Diff @15
Hecarim
DamageAD
StyleAll-in
RangeMelee
Difficulty**---
StrongMid game
RunesConqueror / Inspiration
SummsGhost + Smite
Cho'Gath
DamageAP
StyleSustained
RangeMelee
Difficulty*----
StrongMid game
RunesGrasp of the Undying / Inspiration
SummsFlash + Teleport
Power Spike Timeline
Hecarim
Level 3
Hecarim
Level 6
Cho'Gath
Level 6
Hecarim
1 item
Cho'Gath
1 item
Cho'Gath
6 R stacks
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
Hecarim deals AD damage while Cho'Gath deals AP. Build resistances accordingly  don't stack the wrong type.
Exploit Hecarim's Weakness
Hecarim's main weakness: Hard CC, kiting, early invades. Play around this to maximize your advantage.
Hecarim Win Condition
Speed charge ganks, R fear engage, run down squishies
Cho'Gath Win Condition
Stack R for massive HP, true damage execute
Ghost Threat
Hecarim runs Ghost  they can run you down in extended chases. Respect their movement speed and don't overstay in trades.
Recommended Items
Hecarim
Trinity Force
Core
Build every game
Death's Dance
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
Heartsteel
Core
Build every game
Warmog's Armor
Core
Build every game
Gargoyle Stoneplate
Core
Build every game
Plated Steelcaps
Defensive
Armor boots vs Hecarim's AD damage
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