Zaahen vs Cho'Gath
Top Lane Matchup
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Who Wins
- You win pre-6 trades through superior sustain and mobility, as Cho'Gath lacks reliable engage tools and your Q healing plus E dash let you dictate when to trade.
- Post-6 becomes more dangerous as his R execute threshold increases with stacks, but you maintain advantage in extended fights if you can avoid his Q knockup.
How to Trade
- Look for short trades using E dash in, auto-Q combo, then dash out before he can land Q knockup on you.
- In extended trades, use W pull to keep him in range after he tries to disengage, building Determination stacks while your Q healing sustains through his damage.
Wave Control
- Push early waves to build Determination stacks off minions and establish lane priority before his waveclear becomes oppressive.
- Once he gets levels in W, focus on freezing near your tower to force him to overextend for farm, making him vulnerable to your all-in potential.
Mistakes to Avoid
- Don't get caught in his Q knockup during trades as it enables his full combo and negates your mobility advantage.
- Avoid trading when low on health without your passive revive ready, as his R execute becomes increasingly dangerous as he scales.
Created on 12/16/2025
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