Cho'Gath vs Malphite TOP Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Cho'Gath vs Malphite

Updated Jun 3, 2026

Overview

Focus on stable farming and using (Q) and (W) to control space and punish Malphite's predictable minion movement.
Prioritize scaling through (R) stacks to become a durable front line and outlast Malphite's poke and armor stacking.
This is a control vs teamfight matchup where Cho'Gath must manage lane pressure to avoid giving Malphite easy engages.

Trading pattern

Fish for (Q) on minion last-hits to initiate short trades and follow with (W) silence only when Malphite is committed.
Avoid extended trades before (R) and tank items to reduce risk from Malphite's poke and armor scaling.
After missing (Q), reset spacing to avoid losing trade threat and wait for cooldowns.

Danger windows

Respect (R) engage threat after level 6, especially if he can hit multiple targets.
Be cautious when Malphite's passive shield is up, as poke damage is reduced.
Avoid extended trades before your first tank item and (R) stacks when you are more vulnerable to his poke and attack speed slow.

Early game

Avoid long trades before level 6; use short (Q) plus (W) bursts when Malphite commits to last-hitting.
Use passive sustain to survive poke and maintain stable farm without overextending.
Punish Malphite's shield downtime by stepping forward with (Q) to threaten knockup and silence retaliation.

Power spikes

At level 6, use (R) to secure kills or objective control, forcing Malphite to respect execute range.
Multiple (R) stacks increase durability; position as front line forcing enemies through your (Q) and (W) zones.
Respect Malphite's level 6 (R) engage and his first armor item spike which reduces your trade effectiveness.

Win conditions

Control lane space with (Q) and (W) to deny Malphite safe farming and scaling.
Survive early lane using passive sustain and short trades until (R) execute and health stacking make you a front-line threat.
Use your durability and crowd control zones to lead teamfights and secure objectives with (R) executes.