Illaoi vs Cho'Gath
Top Lane Matchup
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Who Wins
- You win levels 1-3 convincingly through E-W trades and tentacle harassment, forcing Cho'Gath to play defensively and miss CS.
- At level 6, you lose the advantage as Cho'Gath's R execute combined with his CC chain can kill you before you complete your ultimate combo.
How to Trade
- You should trade with E-W whenever it's available, then use the spirit duration to zone Cho'Gath from the wave while tentacles slam.
- Focus on short, decisive trades rather than extended fights unless you have a clear tentacle advantage.
Wave Control
- You want to maintain a slow push or neutral wave state to keep tentacles spawned around the lane for trading power.
- Avoid hard shoving as this removes your tentacle setup and makes you vulnerable to Cho'Gath's improved trading post-6.
Mistakes to Avoid
- You cannot afford to miss your E against Cho'Gath, as without the spirit you lack kill pressure and become vulnerable to his engage.
- Never use R defensively against his full combo, as his silence prevents you from casting it and his execute will finish you.
Created on 11/14/2025
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