Vladimir vs Cho'Gath
Top Lane Matchup
You
VS
Tap any portrait to switch perspective
Who Wins
- You lose early trades pre-6 due to Cho'Gath's superior base damage and health pool, but you scale better into the 1v1 post-6.
- Your R combined with empowered Q and E can threaten lethal damage on Cho'Gath if he's around 60-70% health.
How to Trade
- Your optimal trading pattern is Q poke when Cho'Gath goes for CS, then immediately back off to avoid his Q-W combo.
- Never commit to extended trades early since his base damages and health advantage will win sustained fights.
Wave Control
- You want to maintain a slow push or freeze near your tower to deny Cho'Gath easy Q setups while staying safe from ganks.
- Avoid hard shoving since Cho'Gath can easily clear waves and you become vulnerable to jungle pressure.
Mistakes to Avoid
- Never try to trade when your Q is on cooldown or when you're low on health, as Cho'Gath's R execute threshold becomes dangerous.
- Don't get greedy for CS if it means walking into his Q range without your W available for escape.
Created on 01/18/2026
🛠️ Something wrong?