MacroMind matchup data — real ranked games, not opinions
Gangplank vs Cho'Gath
What is Gangplank's win rate vs Cho'Gath?
In Mid, Gangplank wins 47% against Cho'Gath across 30 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 Gangplank ahead by 362 gold.
How to beat Cho'Gath as Gangplank
The median first death in this lane comes at 6:14; the level 6 spike lands around 5:37. Respect the all-in window until your spike is online.
What does Gangplank build in Mid?
The most-finished Gangplank core is Essence Reaver, The Collector, Infinity Edge: 53.9% across 842 games when all three got done. All matchups, patches 16.1-16.12.
Most games start Doran's Blade + Health Potion; the first finished item is usually Essence Reaver (3,358 games).
Skill plan: Gangplank players max Q first and take E at level 1.