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Ekko vs Cho'Gath
What is Ekko's win rate vs Cho'Gath?
In Mid, Ekko wins 56% against Cho'Gath across 179 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 Ekko ahead by 662 gold.
Does Ekko counter Cho'Gath?
The numbers call it close: 56% for Ekko over 179 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 Ekko
When Ekko is 300 gold up at 10:00, this matchup runs 63% over 113 games; 300 down, it drops to 45% over 66.
| The spot | Win rate | Games |
|---|---|---|
| 300 gold up at 10:00 | 63% | 113 |
| 300 gold down at 10:00 | 45% | 66 |
| First blood | 60% | 104 |
| +kills at 10:00 | 62% | 104 |
| +CS at 10:00 | 68% | 90 |
| 0 deaths at 10:00 | 62% | 48 |
The median first death in this lane comes at 4:11; the level 6 spike lands around 5:31. Respect the all-in window until your spike is online.
What does Ekko build in Mid?
Into Cho'Gath specifically, Ekko finishes Dusk and Dawn first most often: 62.5% over 56 games of this matchup.
The most-finished Ekko core is Dusk and Dawn, Shadowflame, Rabadon's Deathcap: 56.0% across 4,396 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 Dusk and Dawn (15,774 games).
Skill plan: Ekko players max Q first and take Q at level 1.