Cho'Gath vs Vladimir TOP Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Cho'Gath vs Vladimir

Updated Jun 3, 2026

Overview

Prioritize stable farming and use passive sustain to survive Vladimir's poke and sustain trades.
Maintain medium lane pressure by controlling space with (Q) and (W) to prevent Vladimir from farming safely.
This is a scale vs scale matchup; focus on stacking (R) for durability and objective control rather than early all-ins.

Trading pattern

Fish for (Q) knockups on predictable minion movement and follow with (W) only if Vladimir commits to trade.
Punish Vladimir when his (W) untargetability is down by engaging short trades with (Q) and (W).
Avoid trading when (Q) is on cooldown or (W) is unavailable, as your engage threat is significantly reduced.

Danger windows

Be cautious when (W) is available, as he can become untargetable and avoid your (Q) and (W) combo.
Avoid extended trades when Vladimir's empowered (Q) is ready, as he can out-sustain and out-trade you.
Watch for (R) availability; avoid fighting grouped or low-health to prevent heavy burst damage.

Early game

Focus on last-hitting minions within (Q) range to set up short control trades.
Avoid long early trades before you have tank items and (R) stacks to mitigate Vladimir's burst.
Use (W) silence to interrupt Vladimir's empowered (Q) trades when he commits to fight.

Power spikes

At level 6, use (R) to execute low-health targets and secure stacks, increasing your durability and threat.
After stacking multiple (R), position as a front line to zone enemies through (Q) and (W) control zones.
Respect Vladimir's level 6 (R) burst window by avoiding extended trades and holding defensive cooldowns.

Win conditions

Control lane space with (Q) and (W) to deny Vladimir safe farming and force him to use (W) defensively.
Survive early lane with passive sustain and scale by stacking (R) to become a durable front line for your team.
Use your tankiness and execute power to secure objectives and front-line in teamfights, forcing enemies through your crowd control zones.