Cho'Gath vs Yone TOP Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Cho'Gath vs Yone

Updated Jun 3, 2026

Overview

Cho'Gath is a scaling tank who must manage a stable lane to safely stack (R) and become a durable front line.
Prioritize controlling space with (Q) and (W) to punish Yone's predictable movement and avoid giving him easy all-ins.

Trading pattern

Fish for (Q) knockups on Yone's last-hit timings, then follow with (W) silence to interrupt his trade or escape.
Avoid extended trades when (Q) or (W) are down, as Yone's mobility and shield make him more dangerous.
Punish Yone when he misuses (E) or misses his (Q) knockup by stepping forward for short trades.

Danger windows

Be cautious when (E) is up, as his knockup and snapback combo can punish poor positioning.
Avoid trading when (Q) or (W) are on cooldown, as your engage and silence threat is reduced.
Watch for well-timed (R) from Yone that can turn fights quickly; maintain spacing and avoid grouped choke points.

Early game

Focus on farming safely and using passive sustain to outlast Yone's early poke and trades.
Avoid long trades before level 6 when (E) combo and (Q) knockup become more threatening.
Use (Q) to zone and punish Yone when he last-hits minions inside its range.

Power spikes

At level 6, use (R) to execute low-health targets and secure stacks, increasing your durability and lane threat.
After stacking multiple (R), position as a frontline zone controller forcing enemies to engage through your crowd control.
Respect Yone's level 3 power spike when he unlocks his (E) combo and (W) shield, avoiding trades without cooldown advantage.

Win conditions

Scale safely by farming and stacking (R) to become a durable front line that can control objectives and teamfights.
Use (Q) and (W) to zone Yone and deny him safe farming or all-in windows.
Exploit Yone's vulnerability after he uses (E) or misses key abilities by punishing with short trades and controlling lane space.