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
Riven
VS
Champion 2
Cho'Gath
vs
43.5%
Riven win rate vs Cho'Gath (top snapshot)
Cho'Gath had the higher recorded win rate
246
Recorded Sample Games
43.5%
Riven WR
56.5%
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.
Riven
DamageAD
StyleBurst
RangeMelee
Difficulty*****
StrongMid game
RunesConqueror / Inspiration
SummsFlash + Ignite
Cho'Gath
DamageAP
StyleSustained
RangeMelee
Difficulty*----
StrongMid game
RunesGrasp of the Undying / Inspiration
SummsFlash + Teleport
Power Spike Timeline
Riven
Level 1
Riven
Level 6
Cho'Gath
Level 6
Riven
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
Riven deals AD damage while Cho'Gath deals AP. Build resistances accordingly, don't stack the wrong type.
Hit and Run
Riven needs to combo and back off. Don't stay in extended trades against Cho'Gath's sustained damage. Short trades, then disengage.
Exploit Riven's Weakness
Riven's main weakness: Hard CC, bramble vest, falling behind. Play around this to maximize your advantage.
Riven Win Condition
Animation cancel combos, snowball lane, splitpush or teamfight
Cho'Gath Win Condition
Stack R for massive HP, true damage execute
Kill Pressure vs Map Play
Riven typically runs Ignite for kill pressure. Cho'Gath runs Teleport for map impact. Riven needs to convert the combat advantage into kills before Cho'Gath outscales through TP plays.
Legacy Item Suggestions
Riven
Eclipse
Core
Build every game
Black Cleaver
Core
Build every game
Death's Dance
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 Riven'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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Cho'Gath's Worst Matchups
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