MacroMind matchup data — real ranked games, not opinions
Akali vs Cho'Gath
What is Akali's win rate vs Cho'Gath?
In Top, Akali wins 48% against Cho'Gath across 435 observed ranked games. This is an observed win rate shown with its sample size, not a prediction or a guaranteed counter.
By 15 minutes the median game has Akali ahead by 580 gold.
Does Akali counter Cho'Gath?
The numbers call it close: 48% for Akali over 435 games, inside the noise band. Neither side counters the other on this sample — the lane swings on the spots below, so pick the side you play better and take the receipts with you.
How to beat Cho'Gath as Akali
When Akali is 300 gold up at 10:00, this matchup runs 53% over 324 games; 300 down, it drops to 35% over 111.
| The spot | Win rate | Games |
|---|---|---|
| 300 gold up at 10:00 | 53% | 324 |
| 300 gold down at 10:00 | 35% | 111 |
| First blood | 54% | 279 |
| +kills at 10:00 | 56% | 273 |
| +CS at 10:00 | 53% | 312 |
| 0 deaths at 10:00 | 52% | 137 |
| 0 deaths at 15:00 | 64% | 67 |
The median first death in this lane comes at 6:39; the level 6 spike lands around 5:19. Respect the all-in window until your spike is online.
What does Akali build in Top?
Into Cho'Gath specifically, Akali finishes Hextech Gunblade first most often: 50.0% over 160 games of this matchup.
The most-finished Akali core is Hextech Gunblade, Shadowflame, Zhonya's Hourglass: 52.6% across 2,456 games when all three got done. All matchups, patches 16.1-16.12.
Most games start Doran's Ring + Health Potion + Health Potion; the first finished item is usually Hextech Gunblade (13,007 games).
Skill plan: Akali players max Q first and take Q at level 1.