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Cho'Gath vs Gangplank

Updated Jun 3, 2026

Overview

Prioritize stable farming and passive sustain to outscale Gangplank's poke and barrel zoning.
Manage medium lane pressure by controlling space with (Q) and (W) to prevent Gangplank from freely setting barrels.
This is a scale vs scale matchup where Cho'Gath must avoid giving Gangplank passive farm and focus on stacking (R) for late-game durability.

Trading pattern

Fish for (Q) on Gangplank's last-hit timings and follow up with (W) only when he commits to trade.
Punish Gangplank immediately after he clears barrels or wastes (W) to silence and disrupt his poke.
Avoid trading when (Q) is down or (W) is unavailable to prevent being kited or punished by barrels.

Danger windows

Be cautious when Gangplank has a primed barrel chain ready, as it controls your positioning and can punish engages.
Respect (W) cleanse and heal availability which can negate your (W) silence and reduce trade effectiveness.
Avoid extended trades before your first tank item and (R) stacks, as you are more vulnerable to his poke and barrel damage.

Early game

Focus on last-hitting minions inside (Q) range to threaten Gangplank and set up short trades.
Avoid long early trades before (R) is available, as Gangplank's poke and barrel chains punish extended fights.
Use passive sustain to survive poke and wait for level 6 power spike to increase threat.

Power spikes

At level 6, use (R) to execute low-health targets and secure stacks, increasing your frontline durability.
After multiple (R) stacks, position aggressively to force enemies through your (Q) and (W) zones as a durable front line.
Respect Gangplank's level 6 (R) global slow and critical barrel item spikes by avoiding grouped choke fights and barrel zones.

Win conditions

Control space with (Q) and (W) to deny Gangplank safe barrel setups and force him into unfavorable trades.
Sustain through poke with your passive and scale by stacking (R) on minions and jungle monsters to become a frontline threat.
Use your durable frontline presence to secure objectives and execute low-health targets, shaping teamfights around your zone control.