Use Teemo's ranged poke and (Q) blind to pressure Cho'Gath and deny his safe farming early.
Prioritize lane control to prevent Cho'Gath from scaling comfortably into a tanky front line.
Trading pattern
Use short poison auto trades combined with (Q) blind to negate Cho'Gath's auto damage and force him to miss last hits.
Punish Cho'Gath's cooldowns on (Q) knockup and (W) silence by stepping forward to chip damage safely.
Maintain trap coverage to control Cho'Gath's approach angles and retreat routes, discouraging his engage attempts.
Danger windows
Be cautious when (Q) knockup and (W) silence are available, as landing these can lead to lethal all-ins.
Avoid extended trades when (Q) is down, as Cho'Gath can retaliate more effectively.
Watch for ganks near your traps; if traps are swept, your escape and zone control weaken significantly.
Early game
Abuse Cho'Gath's low early agency by poking with (E) poison autos and blinding his key autos with (Q).
Place (R) traps in brushes and retreat paths early to deter Cho'Gath's all-in attempts and jungle ganks.
Avoid extended trades before level 6; favor short trades timed with (Q) cooldowns.
Power spikes
At level 6, expand (R) trap control to side lanes and river to limit Cho'Gath's safe movement and punish pathing mistakes.
After first damage item, increase poke pressure with empowered poison autos and (Q) blind to make trades more punishing.
Respect Cho'Gath's level 6 (R) execute threat by avoiding low-health trades and positioning away from choke points.
Win conditions
Win lane by consistently poking with (E) autos and (Q) blind to deny Cho'Gath farm and force him off the wave.
Use (R) traps to control side-lane paths and jungle entrances, increasing your safety and punishing Cho'Gath's predictable movement.
Pressure Cho'Gath before he stacks multiple (R) executions and becomes a durable frontline, leveraging your ranged poke and mobility to avoid his engage.
Tip: For Teemo vs Cho'Gath, read overview, trading pattern, and danger windows first for a fast Top lane check.
