Yone vs Cho'Gath TOP Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Yone vs Cho'Gath

Updated Jun 4, 2026

Overview

Yone should leverage his high mobility and (E)+(Q) combo to force trades and avoid Cho'Gath's slower, predictable crowd control.
Focus on denying Cho'Gath a passive scaling lane by applying pressure with well-timed trades and wave control.
This is a snowball vs scale matchup where Yone must snowball early to prevent Cho'Gath from becoming an unkillable front line.

Trading pattern

Stack (Q) to set up knockups, then use (E) to gap close and (Q) second cast to maximize damage before snapping back with (E).
Punish Cho'Gath after he misses (Q) or (W) by aggressively engaging with your combo while his crowd control is down.
Avoid using (E) from bad positions to prevent being vulnerable to (Q) knockup and (R) execute threat.

Danger windows

Be cautious when (Q) knockup and (W) silence are available, as they can interrupt your engage and trades.
Avoid extended fights when Cho'Gath has multiple (R) stacks, as his durability and execute threat increase significantly.
Vulnerable after using (E) if Cho'Gath anticipates your landing position; maintain unpredictable movement to reduce risk.

Early game

Avoid extended trades before level 3; wait to unlock (Q)-(W)-(E) combo for safer, more reliable trades.
Use minion waves and spacing to bait (Q) and punish its cooldown with quick (E)+(Q) trades.
Prioritize hitting level 3 quickly to gain access to your full trade pattern and shield for survivability.

Power spikes

At level 3, use your full (Q)-(W)-(E) combo to force trades with a shield and planned exit; Cho'Gath respects this power spike.
After your first attack speed item, increase pressure on waves and trades, forcing Cho'Gath to play cautiously.
Respect Cho'Gath's level 6 (R) execute spike by avoiding low-health all-ins and punishing cooldowns before he reaches execute range.

Win conditions

Use your mobility and (E)+(Q) combo to deny Cho'Gath safe farming and prevent him from stacking (R).
Snowball early trades post-level 3 and item spikes to build a lead and apply side-lane pressure.
Engage teamfights by using (R) to disrupt Cho'Gath and his front-line, enabling your team to capitalize on his reduced control.