Volibear Top struggles against Cho'Gath (49.4% win rate) based on 454 games. This matchup can be tricky for Volibear players.
View detailed statistics below: items, runes, and counter builds for Volibear Top vs Cho'Gath Top in patch 15.18 (25.18), including win rates and pick rates. With proper study, this can improve your chances of victory up to 70%+ in this matchup.
Balanced meta clash: Volibear (3.2%, 24th place out of 63 Top champions) regularly faces Cho'Gath (3.0%, 29th place). Both champions hold solid meta positions, making this matchup knowledge a direct path to climbing and improving your win rate. Every edge matters: In this tough matchup, the proven Lethal Tempo + Triumph combination (50.3% win rate) plus optimal itemization Rod of Ages, Spirit Visage, Navori Flickerblade, and Ionian Boots of Lucidity boosts your chances from 49.4% to 70%+ - potentially game-changing.
Survive and scale: Volibear faces both matchup (49.39%) and farming disadvantages (5.89 vs 6.31/min). With a 0.42 CS/min deficit, prioritize safe farming and jungle assistance. Damage doesn't equal wins: Volibear outputs more damage (765 vs 714/min, 2nd place) but still loses the matchup. The issue likely lies in survivability, mobility, or damage timing rather than raw output. Complete dominance by Cho'Gath: leads in both matchup win rate (50.6%) and KDA (2.00 vs 1.60, 16th vs 52nd place). Volibear players need exceptional preparation to overcome this counter-pick.
| Versus | |
|---|---|---|
| B | Tier | A+ |
| 49.4% | Matchup Winrate | 50.6% |
| 49.63% | Role Winrate | 51.21% |
| #45 | Winrate Rank | #16 |
| 3.2% | Pickrate | 3.0% |
| 1.6 | Average KDA | 2.0 |
| 425 | Gold per Minute | 410 |
| 5.89 | CS/Min | 6.31 |
| 0.26 | Wards per Minute | 0.30 |
| 765 | Damage per Minute | 714 |
Despite the slight difference in effectiveness, in the Volibear versus Cho'Gath matchup in the top lane, neither champion has an overwhelming advantage. The winner is determined by player skill and understanding the intricacies of the confrontation. Studying this guide will improve your chances of success.
Volibear deals mixed damage - the opponent has fewer options for defense. Cho'Gath has mixed damage, be careful as it may be harder to defend if the opponent gets ahead or plays aggressively.
Consider the farming superiority demonstrated by Cho'Gath, ranking 35th (versus 52nd for Volibear) in farming efficiency among champions in this role. This means the opponent can build gold advantages more quickly. Meanwhile, their higher KDA (2.0 versus 1.6) suggests they participate more effectively in team fights.
In this difficult confrontation, it is critically important for the Volibear player to avoid attempts to force trades and all-ins with the Cho'Gath player, as the matchup requires a patient and calculated approach. Extended trades without clear tactical advantage often lead to unfavorable consequences, and ignoring opportunities to receive team support can be a fatal mistake for game progression.
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Takedowns restore 5% of your missing health, 2.5% of your max health, and grant…
Gain 1.5 basic ability haste for every Legend stack (max 10 stacks).Earn progre…
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