Cho'Gath vs Poppy TOP Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Cho'Gath vs Poppy

Updated Jun 3, 2026

Overview

Prioritize stable farming and passive sustain to reach multiple (R) stacks for late-game durability and execute power.
Manage lane pressure carefully to avoid giving Poppy free opportunities to engage near walls where she can stun.
This is a scale-focused matchup where Cho'Gath must survive early trades and leverage (Q) and (W) to control space.

Trading pattern

Fish for (Q) knockups on predictable minion last-hits and follow up with (W) silence only when Poppy commits.
Punish Poppy after she wastes (W) by stepping forward to trade since her anti-dash field will be down.
Avoid long trades and respect (E) wall stun threat by spacing away from terrain during trades.

Danger windows

Be cautious when (W) is ready to block your engage or interrupt your movement with her anti-dash field.
Avoid fighting near walls where Poppy can reliably land (E) for a stun and set up all-ins.
Respect (R) knockaway as it can disengage or isolate you, especially before you have tank items or multiple (R) stacks.

Early game

Focus on last-hitting minions within (Q) range to set up short trades without overcommitting.
Avoid extended early trades before level 6 and first tank item when Cho'Gath is more vulnerable.
Use passive sustain to outlast poke and avoid fighting near walls where Poppy can punish with (E).

Power spikes

At level 6, use (R) execute to secure kills or objective control and start stacking health for front-line durability.
After multiple (R) stacks, position aggressively as a durable front line forcing enemies through (Q) and (W) zones.
Respect Poppy's level 6 (R) knockaway and first tank item spike by avoiding overcommitment near walls and dashes.

Win conditions

Control space using (Q) and (W) to zone Poppy and force her away from walls, limiting her engage options.
Survive early lane by using passive sustain and short trades until you reach multiple (R) stacks for tank scaling.
Leverage your health stacking and execute (R) to dominate objective fights and become an unkillable front line in teamfights.