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Garen vs Cho'Gath

What is Garen's win rate vs Cho'Gath?

In Mid, Garen wins 45% against Cho'Gath across 40 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 Garen behind by 122 gold.

Does Garen counter Cho'Gath?

The numbers call it close: 45% for Garen over 40 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 Garen

The median first death in this lane comes at 6:20; the level 6 spike lands around 5:16. Respect the all-in window until your spike is online.

What does Garen build in Mid?

The most-finished Garen core is Stridebreaker, Phantom Dancer, Mortal Reminder: 55.9% across 800 games when all three got done. All matchups, patches 16.1-16.12.

Most games start Doran's Shield + Health Potion; the first finished item is usually Stridebreaker (4,430 games).

Skill plan: Garen players max E first and take E at level 1.