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
Naafiri
VS
Champion 2
Cho'Gath
vs

45.8%
Naafiri win rate vs Cho'Gath
Cho'Gath has the edge
177
Games Analyzed
45.8%
Naafiri WR
54.2%
Cho'Gath WR
-339
Avg Gold Diff @15
Naafiri
DamageAD
StyleBurst
RangeMelee
Difficulty**---
StrongMid game
RunesElectrocute / Inspiration
SummsFlash + Ignite
Cho'Gath
DamageAP
StyleSustained
RangeMelee
Difficulty*----
StrongMid game
RunesGrasp of the Undying / Inspiration
SummsFlash + Teleport
Power Spike Timeline
Naafiri
Level 3
Naafiri
Level 6
Cho'Gath
Level 6
Naafiri
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
Naafiri deals AD damage while Cho'Gath deals AP. Build resistances accordingly  don't stack the wrong type.
Hit and Run
Naafiri needs to combo and back off. Don't stay in extended trades against Cho'Gath's sustained damage. Short trades, then disengage.
Exploit Naafiri's Weakness
Naafiri's main weakness: Hard CC, tanks, grouped enemies. Play around this to maximize your advantage.
Naafiri Win Condition
R dash engage, packmate damage, simple assassin
Cho'Gath Win Condition
Stack R for massive HP, true damage execute
Kill Pressure vs Map Play
Naafiri typically runs Ignite for kill pressure. Cho'Gath runs Teleport for map impact. Naafiri needs to convert the combat advantage into kills before Cho'Gath outscales through TP plays.
Recommended Items
Naafiri

Eclipse
Core
Build every game

Youmuu's Ghostblade
Core
Build every game

Serylda's Grudge
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 Naafiri's AD damage

Death's Dance
Defensive
Bleed passive reduces burst, heal on takedown

Zhonya's Hourglass
Counter
Stasis to survive assassin burst
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