Cho'Gath vs Garen
Top Lane Matchup
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Who Wins
- You lose early levels 1-3 due to Garen's superior base damage and mobility advantage with Q, making his all-ins difficult to answer.
- At level 6, you become the stronger champion with R execute potential and better sustain, allowing you to win extended trades.
How to Trade
- Your best trading pattern is to land Q knockup first, then follow with W silence and E spikes while Garen cannot retaliate.
- Only engage when your Q is available, as missing it leaves you vulnerable to his full combo without proper counterplay.
Wave Control
- Focus on farming safely and using Q to clear waves from distance during early levels, avoiding Garen's engage range.
- After level 6, you can start pushing more aggressively and looking for favorable trades when your abilities are available.
Mistakes to Avoid
- Don't waste Q knockup on minions when Garen is in lane, as it's your only reliable way to prevent his engage or set up your own trades.
- Avoid fighting in extended trades without your passive stacks, as Garen's sustained damage from E can outdamage you without proper health regeneration.
Created on 11/28/2025
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