Cho'Gath vs Ornn TOP Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Cho'Gath vs Ornn

Updated Jun 3, 2026

Overview

Cho'Gath aims to scale through passive sustain and (R) stacks while controlling space with (Q) and (W) against Ornn's tanky engage style.
Manage lane pressure by farming safely and avoiding giving Ornn free brittle trades or terrain setups for (E).

Trading pattern

Fish for (Q) on minion last-hits to knock up Ornn and follow with (W) silence only when he commits to trade.
Punish Ornn when his (E) is off cooldown or used away from terrain by stepping forward for short trades.
Avoid long trades when (Q) or (W) are down, as Ornn can retaliate with his crowd control and brittle effects.

Danger windows

Be cautious when (E) knockup is ready near terrain, as it enables strong engage and follow-up crowd control.
Respect (W) brittle application timing; avoid committing to trades when brittle is active.
Avoid extended trades or overextending after level 6 when Ornn can use (R) to start fights or ganks.

Early game

Prioritize last-hitting inside (Q) range to set up short trades and avoid extended duels before (R) stacks and tank items.
Use passive sustain to survive poke and avoid fighting near terrain where Ornn can threaten knockups.
Avoid wasting (Q) early without setup to prevent losing trading threat and respect (W) brittle window.

Power spikes

At level 6, use (R) to execute low-health targets and secure stacks or objectives; avoid fighting near terrain to reduce (R) threat.
After multiple (R) stacks, position as a durable frontline controlling space with (Q) and (W) zones to force Ornn to kite.
Respect Ornn's level 6 (R) engage and first tank item spikes by maintaining spacing and avoiding clustered fights near terrain.

Win conditions

Use (Q) and (W) to control space and punish Ornn's predictable movement around minions and terrain.
Survive lane through passive sustain and short trades until (R) stacks grant high durability and execute power.
Transition into a front-line threat in teamfights, forcing enemies through your crowd control zones and securing objectives with (R).