Cho'Gath vs Ryze TOP Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Cho'Gath vs Ryze

Updated Jun 3, 2026

Overview

Play for a stable lane to farm and stack (R), using (Q) and (W) to control space and punish Ryze's predictable last-hits.
Manage lane pressure carefully to avoid giving Ryze free scaling while denying him safe farm and poke windows.
This is a scaling vs scaling matchup where Cho'Gath must survive early pressure and become a durable front line for teamfights.

Trading pattern

Fish for (Q) knockups on Ryze's last-hit attempts and follow with (W) silence if he commits to a trade.
Punish Ryze when his (W) root is down by stepping forward for short trades.
Avoid extended trades without (Q) or (W) available, as Ryze can out-rotate spells and kite effectively.

Danger windows

Be cautious when Ryze has full mana and all cooldowns, as he can chain (E), (Q), and (W) for strong trades.
Avoid extended trades when (Q) or (W) are on cooldown, as your engage threat drops significantly.
Respect (W) root availability, which can lock you down for follow-up damage.

Early game

Focus on farming safely and using passive sustain to outlast Ryze's poke before level 6.
Avoid long trades early when you lack defensive scaling and (R) stacks.
Use (Q) only when Ryze is forced to last-hit near minions to maximize control and minimize risk.

Power spikes

At level 6, use (R) to execute low-health targets and secure stacks, increasing your durability and threat.
After stacking (R) multiple times, position as a frontline zone controller forcing enemies through your (Q) and (W) areas.
Respect Ryze's first mana/AP item power spike; play more cautiously as his sustained damage and waveclear improve.

Win conditions

Scale through safe farming and passive sustain to become an unkillable frontline with multiple (R) stacks.
Use (Q) and (W) to zone Ryze and control space, denying him effective trades and forcing mistakes.
Secure objectives by leveraging (R) execute thresholds, turning fights around with durable presence and crowd control.