Gangplank vs Cho'Gath
Top Lane MatchupGangplank vs Cho'Gath TOP matchup tips: who wins, how to trade, wave control and common mistakes.
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Who Wins
- You win pre-6 through Q poke and sustain advantage, as Cho'Gath lacks gap closers and your range allows safe trading.
- Post-6 you lose all-ins due to Cho'Gath's R execute damage and increased tankiness from stacks.
How to Trade
- Your optimal trading is Q poke followed by immediate retreat, avoiding extended trades where Cho'Gath can land Q knockup combos.
- Use barrels for zone control and disengage rather than aggressive trades early game.
Wave Control
- You want to maintain slow pushes and freeze near your tower to deny Cho'Gath easy farming while staying safe from ganks.
- Avoid hard shoving unless you can recall safely, as Cho'Gath scales well with farm.
Mistakes to Avoid
- Don't get greedy for barrel combos in melee range where Cho'Gath can Q-W-E you for massive damage.
- Never fight in minion waves where his abilities hit multiple targets and sustain him significantly.
Created on 03/05/2026
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