Ryze vs Cho'Gath TOP Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Ryze vs Cho'Gath

Updated Jun 4, 2026

Overview

Ryze wants a controlled lane to safely farm and scale against Cho'Gath's tanky frontline and crowd control threat.
Avoid giving Cho'Gath free all-in windows by managing wave and spacing to limit his (Q) and (W) setups.

Trading pattern

Trade short bursts by landing (E) to spread and follow with (Q), then use (W) to root Cho'Gath if he tries to engage.
Punish Cho'Gath after missed (Q) or when (W) silence is down to extend trades.
Avoid prolonged trades when low on mana or when (Q) and (W) are up and threatening.

Danger windows

Be cautious when (Q) knockup and (W) silence are off cooldown and ready to chain.
Avoid stepping into predictable zones where (Q) can knock you up and set up (W) silence.
Watch for (R) execute range on low health to prevent sudden burst damage or objective steals.

Early game

Focus on farming safely and avoid stepping into predictable (Q) knockup zones early.
Use (E) and (Q) poke carefully to chip health without overextending or losing mana.
Hold (W) to punish Cho'Gath when he commits to last hits or (Q) attempts.

Power spikes

After first mana/AP item, pressure waves and trades more confidently while tracking Cho'Gath's cooldowns.
At level 6, use (R) for map plays or defensive repositioning; avoid forcing fights when (R) execute is available.
Respect Cho'Gath's level 6 (R) execute power spike and his growing durability from multiple (R) stacks.

Win conditions

Scale safely through controlled farming and use (E) and (Q) rotations to chip Cho'Gath when his key cooldowns are down.
Use (W) root to punish Cho'Gath's commitment and prevent his all-in attempts.
Leverage (R) for side-lane pressure or map plays to outmaneuver Cho'Gath's frontline and secure objectives.