Gangplank Top has a slight edge over Cho'Gath (51.4% win rate) based on 680 games. The matchup slightly favors Gangplank.
View detailed statistics below: items, runes, and counter builds for Gangplank Top vs Cho'Gath Top in patch 15.15 (25.15), including win rates and pick rates. With proper study, this can improve your chances of victory up to 75.1% in this matchup.
Gangplank dominates the meta (16th most popular, 4.1% pick rate) and regularly clashes with Cho'Gath (3.5% pick rate). Understanding this common matchup forms the foundation of consistent gameplay for one of top lane's current powerhouses. Optimize for consistency: Arcane Comet paired with Manaflow Band (54.4% win rate, 7.7% popularity) provides the stats you need, while the item sequence Trinity Force > The Collector > Serpent's Fang with Ionian Boots of Lucidity delivers 75.1% win rate against Cho'Gath.
Lane dominance: Gangplank not only wins the matchup but crushes CS (7.87/min vs 5.72 for Cho'Gath). This 2.15 CS/min advantage generates significant gold leads that compound your already favorable position. Complete superiority: Gangplank dominates both win rate (51.4%) and damage output (828 vs 716/min, 2nd among Top). The 112 damage/min difference creates massive snowball potential. Statistical dominance: Gangplank leads in both matchup win rate (51.4%) and KDA (2.10 vs 2.00) - complete superiority across all metrics.
| Versus | |
|---|---|---|
| B | Tier | A+ |
| 51.4% | Matchup Winrate | 48.6% |
| 49.37% | Role Winrate | 50.91% |
| #46 | Winrate Rank | #17 |
| 4.1% | Pickrate | 3.5% |
| 2.1 | Average KDA | 2.0 |
| 439 | Gold per Minute | 419 |
| 7.87 | CS/Min | 5.72 |
| 0.31 | Wards per Minute | 0.31 |
| 828 | Damage per Minute | 716 |
While statistically Gangplank is slightly stronger than Cho'Gath in the top lane, neither champion has an overwhelming advantage in this matchup. The winner is determined by player skill and understanding the intricacies of the confrontation. Studying this guide will improve your chances of success.
Except for rare builds, Gangplank deals physical damage. Focus on eliminating enemy carries. Cho'Gath has mixed damage, be careful as it may be harder to defend if the opponent gets ahead or plays aggressively.
An important advantage of Gangplank is higher farming statistics (ranked 4th among role champions) (versus 56th for Cho'Gath), which provides a stable gold advantage in extended games and allows faster access to key items. Meanwhile, their lower KDA (2.0 versus 2.1) suggests they are less effective in team fights.
Despite the statistical advantage in the matchup, overconfidence can be the main mistake. It is important for the Gangplank player to maintain constant pressure on Cho'Gath, not allowing the opponent to safely scale up, and actively use the advantage gained to help their team.
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