Cho’Gath vs Riven Counter Pick
Matchup Summary
What the Data Means
Cho’Gath, the Terror of the Void, meets Riven, the Exile, in the Top lane. Over 486 ranked games on patch 16.13.1, Cho’Gath closes out 56.4% of them. Being 6.4 points clear of the 50% line makes Riven a favourable draw for Cho’Gath.
The magic-versus-physical split between Cho’Gath and Riven decides which resistance matters first. Level-one bases: Cho’Gath 644 HP / 38 armour / 32 MR, Riven 630 / 33 / 32. Early physical trades read in Cho’Gath’s favour thanks to 5 more armour. Level 18 armour lands at 114 for Cho’Gath and 108 for Riven. Cho’Gath also hits harder before items — 69 AD to 64. Base movement favours Cho’Gath — 345 versus 340.
This is a melee mirror in terms of reach — 125 versus 125 — so spacing matters less than ability timing.
Watch the cooldowns that swing it: Cho’Gath’s Rupture (Q) against Riven’s Valor (E). The pressure spikes when Feast and Blade of the Exile come online together. Cho’Gath pays in Mana, Riven in None, so extended trades drain them at different rates.
Difficulty ratings read 8/10 and 5/10, with Riven on the harder end — worth weighing before trusting the percentage. Sample size counts as much as the number — 486 games for Riven here.
FAQ
Yes — Cho'Gath holds the statistical advantage in this matchup. Cho'Gath wins 56.4% of the recorded games.
56.4% from Cho'Gath's perspective, measured on patch 16.13.1.
486 ranked games at Emerald rank and above, across all regions.
The current Cho'Gath build — items, runes and skill order from the same data set — is on the Cho'Gath build page.