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Tryndamere vs Cho'Gath

Updated Jun 4, 2026

Overview

Use medium early agency and lane pressure to deny Cho'Gath a calm scaling lane by forcing cooldown windows and wave control.
Prioritize splitpush and extended side-lane duels where you can exploit Cho'Gath's low mobility and punish missed (Q) and (W).

Trading pattern

Stack Fury through minions, then use (E) to engage only when you can chase or escape, avoiding (Q) knockup and (W) silence windows.
Trade aggressively when (Q) and (W) are on cooldown, especially with high Fury and (R) ready.
Avoid extended fights without (R) as Cho'Gath's execute and silence can punish you heavily.

Danger windows

Be cautious when (Q) knockup and (W) silence are available, as they can interrupt your engage or escape.
Avoid fighting without (R) active, especially if Cho'Gath has stacks and can execute with (R).
After using (E) aggressively, be wary of being kited or collapsed on since your mobility cooldown is down.

Early game

Build Fury safely early to enable strong trades once (E) and (R) are available.
Avoid all-ins before level 6 without (R) and high Fury to prevent getting locked down by (Q) and (W).
Pressure the wave to deny Cho'Gath free farming and force him into risky trades.

Power spikes

Level 6 (R) unlocks death denial; use it to force extended fights and dives, punishing Cho'Gath if he cannot disengage.
Two-item spike boosts your crit damage and mobility; use this to pressure side lanes and force Cho'Gath to respond.
Respect Cho'Gath's level 6 (R) execute; avoid low-health trades where he can finish you off.

Win conditions

Build Fury and use (E) plus (R) to force extended side-lane fights where Cho'Gath cannot kite or disengage.
Deny Cho'Gath free farm by controlling the wave and punishing cooldowns on (Q) and (W).
Reach your two-item spike to maximize splitpush threat and force Cho'Gath or the enemy team to answer you, enabling team advantages.