Poppy vs Cho'Gath TOP Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Poppy vs Cho'Gath

Updated Jun 3, 2026

Overview

Control the lane by using walls to threaten (E) stuns and hold (W) to deny Cho'Gath's limited mobility engages.
Pressure early to prevent Cho'Gath from freely farming and stacking health, as this is a control vs scale matchup.

Trading pattern

Hold (W) to block Cho'Gath's silence (W) and punish his dash attempts or predictable engages.
Use (E) to stun Cho'Gath only when near walls to ensure reliable crowd control.
After Cho'Gath misses (Q), step forward aggressively for short trades using (Q) and passive shield.

Danger windows

Be cautious when (Q) is up and he positions to land knockups, as this leads to follow-up silence and damage.
Respect (W) silence timing; avoid committing to trades when it is available.
Avoid extended fights near minion waves where Cho'Gath can safely farm and stack health, increasing his threat.

Early game

Use short trades around your passive shield and (Q) to chip Cho'Gath before he can safely retaliate.
Avoid extended trades before your first tank item; focus on denying Cho'Gath easy last hits near (Q) range.
Position near walls to maximize your (E) stun threat and punish Cho'Gath's predictable movement.

Power spikes

At level 6, use (R) to disengage Cho'Gath's all-ins or isolate him before objectives to deny his execute.
After your first tank item, hold (W) for dashes and fight near walls to outlast Cho'Gath's trades.
Respect Cho'Gath's level 6 (R) execute and his increasing durability from stacks; avoid low-health trades around this spike.

Win conditions

Deny Cho'Gath's scaling by pressuring him early and punishing his predictable movement near walls with (E).
Use (W) to block his silence and (R) to disrupt his all-ins or disengage bad fights.
Control fights by peeling for your carries and using your tank durability to outlast Cho'Gath's burst and sustain.