Xerath vs Cho’Gath Counter Pick
Matchup Summary
What the Data Means
Xerath against Cho’Gath (Mid) is tracked here with real ranked data rather than theorycraft. Across 125 recorded games on patch 16.13.1, Xerath wins 40.8% of the time against Cho’Gath. That places Cho’Gath among Xerath’s toughest opponents right now — the win rate sits clearly below the break-even line, which is exactly why this matchup is flagged as a counter.
Win rate and sample size are the two numbers to trust here: the more games behind a matchup, the more stable its rating from patch to patch. The stats refresh automatically every 48 hours from ranked games at Emerald and above, so this page always reflects the current meta rather than an old snapshot. For itemization and runes, open the current Xerath build; both champions’ full profiles and remaining matchups are linked below.
FAQ
No — current data marks this as a counter matchup: Cho'Gath has the statistical edge. Xerath wins 40.8% of the recorded games.
40.8% from Xerath's perspective, measured on patch 16.13.1.
125 ranked games at Emerald rank and above, across all regions.
The current Xerath build — items, runes and skill order from the same data set — is on the Xerath build page.