Cho'Gath vs Sett Matchup Guide

Cho'Gath

Cho'Gath

Top Lane Tank/Mage

The Terror of the Void - tanky control mage with AoE CC and true damage execute

VS
Sett

Sett

Top Lane Juggernaut

Grit-fueled brawler who converts absorbed damage into a true-damage Haymaker punch and slams tanks into backlines with The Show Stopper

VerdictSkill matchup EarlySett Favored MidSkill Matchup LateCho'Gath Favored Updated Jul 10, 2026 · Patch 26.13

Champ Select Cheat Sheet — Cho'Gath vs Sett

Runes
Hail of Blades (Domination) with Cheap Shot, Grisly Mementos, and Relentless Hunter
Secondary: Sorcery secondary: Nimbus Cloak and Waterwalking
Summoners
Flash + Ghost
Start
Doran's Ring + 2x Health Potion
Core Build
Lost ChapterBoots of SwiftnessRod of AgesFrozen HeartZhonya's Hourglass
Trade Pattern
Q > W > AA > E > disengage
End the trade after 2 E autos; disengage before Haymaker charges from your damage. Silence cancels the cast.
Danger Levels
Respect Sett at levels 6, 11
First Back
Lost Chapter
Ideal Back (1300g+)

Matchup Dynamics

How This Matchup Works

Hard lane in top where Sett's extended trade pattern and FacebreakerE – FacebreakerSett pulls in all enemies on opposite sides of him, dealing damage and stunning them. If enemies were only on one side, they are slowed instead of stunned. stun punish Cho'Gath's low mobility; much easier in mid where the short lane denies run-downs. Track HaymakerW – HaymakerSett passively stores damage he takes as Grit. On cast, Sett expends all stored Grit to gain a shield and punch an area, dealing true damage in the center and physical damage on the sides. bar and cooldown constantly - most of Sett's power budget sits in that spell. Stand away from minions so FacebreakerE – FacebreakerSett pulls in all enemies on opposite sides of him, dealing damage and stunning them. If enemies were only on one side, they are slowed instead of stunned. only slows instead of stunning. The critical teamfight adjustment: Sett wants to ult the largest target into the backline, and Cho'Gath with FeastR – FeastDevours an enemy unit, dealing a high amount of true damage. If the target is killed, Cho'Gath grows, gaining maximum Health. stacks is the ideal slam. Isolate Sett from your team or position on the flank rather than the frontline.

Early Game (1-5)

Sett Favored - Sett controls extended trades with Knuckle DownQ – Knuckle DownSett's next two attacks deal additional damage based off of the target's max health. Sett also gains Move Speed while moving towards enemy champions. and FacebreakerE – FacebreakerSett pulls in all enemies on opposite sides of him, dealing damage and stunning them. If enemies were only on one side, they are slowed instead of stunned.; farm at Q range, never stand near minions for E stun setup, and track HaymakerW – HaymakerSett passively stores damage he takes as Grit. On cast, Sett expends all stored Grit to gain a shield and punch an area, dealing true damage in the center and physical damage on the sides. bar.

Mid Game (6-11)

Skill Matchup - Swifties and first item stabilize; Cho'Gath outscales in teamfights if not used as a Sett ult projectile. Group with positioning awareness.

Late Game (12+)

Cho'Gath Favored - FeastR – FeastDevours an enemy unit, dealing a high amount of true damage. If the target is killed, Cho'Gath grows, gaining maximum Health. stacks create an HP wall Sett struggles against without BotRK; objective control with R and AoE CC outvalue a kitable juggernaut.

Key Interactions

  • W – Feral ScreamW – Feral ScreamCho'Gath unleashes a terrible scream at enemies in a cone, dealing magic damage and Silencing enemies for a few seconds. cancels HaymakerW – HaymakerSett passively stores damage he takes as Grit. On cast, Sett expends all stored Grit to gain a shield and punch an area, dealing true damage in the center and physical damage on the sides.: Silence shuts down HaymakerW – HaymakerSett passively stores damage he takes as Grit. On cast, Sett expends all stored Grit to gain a shield and punch an area, dealing true damage in the center and physical damage on the sides. cast entirely; use W the moment Sett's Grit bar fills to deny the true damage center punch and the shield.
  • FacebreakerE – FacebreakerSett pulls in all enemies on opposite sides of him, dealing damage and stunning them. If enemies were only on one side, they are slowed instead of stunned. stun avoidance: Sett E stuns only when grabbing targets on both sides. Stand away from minions so FacebreakerE – FacebreakerSett pulls in all enemies on opposite sides of him, dealing damage and stunning them. If enemies were only on one side, they are slowed instead of stunned. only procs the 50% slow instead of the 1-second stun.
  • The Show StopperR – The Show StopperSett carries an enemy champion through the air and slams them into the ground, dealing damage and slowing all enemies near where they land. teamfight positioning: Sett ults the largest champion into the backline; FeastR – FeastDevours an enemy unit, dealing a high amount of true damage. If the target is killed, Cho'Gath grows, gaining maximum Health.-stacked Cho'Gath is the ideal projectile. Flank or isolate Sett rather than standing in front of carries.
  • HaymakerW – HaymakerSett passively stores damage he takes as Grit. On cast, Sett expends all stored Grit to gain a shield and punch an area, dealing true damage in the center and physical damage on the sides. Grit tracking: Grit decays after 4 seconds of not taking damage. Disengage, wait for the bar to empty, then re-engage when HaymakerW – HaymakerSett passively stores damage he takes as Grit. On cast, Sett expends all stored Grit to gain a shield and punch an area, dealing true damage in the center and physical damage on the sides. is a dead button.

Cho'Gath

Strengths

  • Q range lets Cho'Gath farm and poke without entering Knuckle DownQ – Knuckle DownSett's next two attacks deal additional damage based off of the target's max health. Sett also gains Move Speed while moving towards enemy champions. range
  • W silence cancels HaymakerW – HaymakerSett passively stores damage he takes as Grit. On cast, Sett expends all stored Grit to gain a shield and punch an area, dealing true damage in the center and physical damage on the sides. cast, removing the true damage punch and shield
  • FeastR – FeastDevours an enemy unit, dealing a high amount of true damage. If the target is killed, Cho'Gath grows, gaining maximum Health. stacks outscale Sett's stat-check if Sett skips percentage-HP items
  • Superior objective control; R plus SmiteSmiteDeals true damage to a monster or minion. secures neutrals through any contest
  • AoE knock-up and silence dominate grouped teamfights where Sett gets kited

Weaknesses

  • Extended trades in top lane go to Sett at every stage before items
  • No mobility; Knuckle DownQ – Knuckle DownSett's next two attacks deal additional damage based off of the target's max health. Sett also gains Move Speed while moving towards enemy champions. movement speed closes gaps freely
  • FeastR – FeastDevours an enemy unit, dealing a high amount of true damage. If the target is killed, Cho'Gath grows, gaining maximum Health. size makes Cho'Gath the perfect Show Stopper projectile into the backline
  • FacebreakerE – FacebreakerSett pulls in all enemies on opposite sides of him, dealing damage and stunning them. If enemies were only on one side, they are slowed instead of stunned. stun near minions sets up the full Sett combo with no escape
  • Mana-gated early if forced to use Q and W defensively rather than for farming

Sett

Strengths

  • Wins every extended trade in lane through Knuckle DownQ – Knuckle DownSett's next two attacks deal additional damage based off of the target's max health. Sett also gains Move Speed while moving towards enemy champions. plus FacebreakerE – FacebreakerSett pulls in all enemies on opposite sides of him, dealing damage and stunning them. If enemies were only on one side, they are slowed instead of stunned. stun
  • HaymakerW – HaymakerSett passively stores damage he takes as Grit. On cast, Sett expends all stored Grit to gain a shield and punch an area, dealing true damage in the center and physical damage on the sides. center deals true damage and shields for stored Grit; punishes burst attempts
  • The Show StopperR – The Show StopperSett carries an enemy champion through the air and slams them into the ground, dealing damage and slowing all enemies near where they land. converts Cho'Gath size into an AoE nuke against the enemy backline
  • FacebreakerE – FacebreakerSett pulls in all enemies on opposite sides of him, dealing damage and stunning them. If enemies were only on one side, they are slowed instead of stunned. near minions guarantees a 1-second stun into the full combo
  • ConquerorConquerorGain stacks of adaptive force when attacking enemy champions. After reaching 12 stacks, heal for a portion of damage you deal to champions. stacking in long fights heals through Cho'Gath poke damage

Weaknesses

  • Kitable without dashes; Q and W zone control deny his approach
  • Grit decays after 4 seconds; disengage resets HaymakerW – HaymakerSett passively stores damage he takes as Grit. On cast, Sett expends all stored Grit to gain a shield and punch an area, dealing true damage in the center and physical damage on the sides. to zero
  • Falls off in 1v1 late unless building BotRK, which makes teamfights squishier
  • Predictable engage pattern; opponents know Sett wants to ult the tank into carries
  • Silenced by W mid-HaymakerW – HaymakerSett passively stores damage he takes as Grit. On cast, Sett expends all stored Grit to gain a shield and punch an area, dealing true damage in the center and physical damage on the sides., losing both the true damage and the shield

Power Curve Comparison EXPERIMENTAL

Power Curve Visualization

Win Conditions

Cho'Gath's Win Condition

  • Farm at Q range early; never commit to extended trades in top lane where Sett's combo wins
  • Stand away from minions so FacebreakerE – FacebreakerSett pulls in all enemies on opposite sides of him, dealing damage and stunning them. If enemies were only on one side, they are slowed instead of stunned. only slows instead of stunning; deny the combo setup
  • Silence HaymakerW – HaymakerSett passively stores damage he takes as Grit. On cast, Sett expends all stored Grit to gain a shield and punch an area, dealing true damage in the center and physical damage on the sides. with W the moment Grit bar fills; the denied shield and true damage swing fights
  • Position on the flank or away from carries in teamfights so Show Stopper cannot slam you into your team
  • Stack FeastR – FeastDevours an enemy unit, dealing a high amount of true damage. If the target is killed, Cho'Gath grows, gaining maximum Health. on cannons when safe; outscale Sett's stat-check by building the HP wall he cannot break without BotRK

Sett's Win Condition

  • Force extended trades with Knuckle DownQ – Knuckle DownSett's next two attacks deal additional damage based off of the target's max health. Sett also gains Move Speed while moving towards enemy champions. into FacebreakerE – FacebreakerSett pulls in all enemies on opposite sides of him, dealing damage and stunning them. If enemies were only on one side, they are slowed instead of stunned. stun near minions; every long fight goes to Sett early
  • Hold HaymakerW – HaymakerSett passively stores damage he takes as Grit. On cast, Sett expends all stored Grit to gain a shield and punch an area, dealing true damage in the center and physical damage on the sides. for maximum Grit; the true damage center and shield win any burst exchange
  • Ult the largest target into the enemy backline; FeastR – FeastDevours an enemy unit, dealing a high amount of true damage. If the target is killed, Cho'Gath grows, gaining maximum Health.-stacked Cho'Gath deals percentage HP shockwave damage to carries
  • Build BotRK when FeastR – FeastDevours an enemy unit, dealing a high amount of true damage. If the target is killed, Cho'Gath grows, gaining maximum Health. stacks make fights last too long; percentage HP damage is mandatory late
  • Punish no-FlashFlashTeleports you a short distance toward your cursor. windows with FacebreakerE – FacebreakerSett pulls in all enemies on opposite sides of him, dealing damage and stunning them. If enemies were only on one side, they are slowed instead of stunned. into the full combo; Cho'Gath has no escape

Laning Phase Guide

Level/Phase Cho'Gath Sett
Level 1 Start Q – RuptureQ – RuptureRuptures the ground at target location, popping enemy units into the air, dealing damage and slowing them.; last-hit at range and avoid melee contact. Position away from the minion line so FacebreakerE – FacebreakerSett pulls in all enemies on opposite sides of him, dealing damage and stunning them. If enemies were only on one side, they are slowed instead of stunned. cannot stun. Ward pixel brush at 2:30. Start Q – Knuckle DownQ – Knuckle DownSett's next two attacks deal additional damage based off of the target's max health. Sett also gains Move Speed while moving towards enemy champions.; walk up for CS trades with the movement speed buff. Look for early autos to force Cho'Gath Q usage defensively.
Level 2 Take W – Feral ScreamW – Feral ScreamCho'Gath unleashes a terrible scream at enemies in a cone, dealing magic damage and Silencing enemies for a few seconds.; Q at max range when Sett walks up, follow with W if he commits. Keep the wave between tower and river. Take E – FacebreakerE – FacebreakerSett pulls in all enemies on opposite sides of him, dealing damage and stunning them. If enemies were only on one side, they are slowed instead of stunned.; punish Cho'Gath if he stands near minions with the E stun. Save FacebreakerE – FacebreakerSett pulls in all enemies on opposite sides of him, dealing damage and stunning them. If enemies were only on one side, they are slowed instead of stunned. for after Q (RuptureQ – RuptureRuptures the ground at target location, popping enemy units into the air, dealing damage and slowing them.) is dodged.
Level 3 Take E – Vorpal SpikesE – Vorpal SpikesCho'Gath's attacks release deadly spikes, dealing damage and slowing all enemy units in front of him.; Q > W > 1-2 E autos then disengage immediately. Avoid standing in FacebreakerE – FacebreakerSett pulls in all enemies on opposite sides of him, dealing damage and stunning them. If enemies were only on one side, they are slowed instead of stunned. stun range near the wave. Full kit online; W (HaymakerW – HaymakerSett passively stores damage he takes as Grit. On cast, Sett expends all stored Grit to gain a shield and punch an area, dealing true damage in the center and physical damage on the sides.) adds the true damage threat. Trade aggressively when Cho'Gath wastes Q; your combo wins every extended fight.
Level 4-5 Back for Lost ChapterLost ChapterRestores Mana upon levelling up. or components; if you have enough gold add Boots of SwiftnessBoots of SwiftnessEnhances Move Speed and reduces the effect of slows. Concede CS rather than taking an all-in death. Push for plates and zone with Knuckle DownQ – Knuckle DownSett's next two attacks deal additional damage based off of the target's max health. Sett also gains Move Speed while moving towards enemy champions. movement speed. Track Cho'Gath mana; if he is low on mana his Q and W are unavailable.
Level 6 R – FeastR – FeastDevours an enemy unit, dealing a high amount of true damage. If the target is killed, Cho'Gath grows, gaining maximum Health. unlocks execute and objective control; do not ult unless the kill is confirmed. Stack on cannon minions when objectives are not spawning. R – The Show StopperR – The Show StopperSett carries an enemy champion through the air and slams them into the ground, dealing damage and slowing all enemies near where they land. adds slam threat; use it to reposition Cho'Gath under tower or into jungle for the kill with HaymakerW – HaymakerSett passively stores damage he takes as Grit. On cast, Sett expends all stored Grit to gain a shield and punch an area, dealing true damage in the center and physical damage on the sides. follow-up.
Level 7-8 AP: 3 points in Q for consistent poke; add Swifties after Lost ChapterLost ChapterRestores Mana upon levelling up.. Look to thin waves without walking forward into FacebreakerE – FacebreakerSett pulls in all enemies on opposite sides of him, dealing damage and stunning them. If enemies were only on one side, they are slowed instead of stunned. range. Push for StridebreakerStridebreaker40 Attack Damage25% Attack Speed450 HealthCleaveAttacks deal physical damage to nearby enemies.Breaking ShockwaveDeal physical damage and Slow nearby enemies by 35%.Gain 35% decaying Move Speed per ch... components; the active slow helps close gaps against Q-kiting Cho'Gath.
Level 9 First ability maxed; rotate for objectives with R available. Avoid isolated side-lane fights where Sett's combo wins without escape options. Complete StridebreakerStridebreaker40 Attack Damage25% Attack Speed450 HealthCleaveAttacks deal physical damage to nearby enemies.Breaking ShockwaveDeal physical damage and Slow nearby enemies by 35%.Gain 35% decaying Move Speed per ch...; active slow into FacebreakerE – FacebreakerSett pulls in all enemies on opposite sides of him, dealing damage and stunning them. If enemies were only on one side, they are slowed instead of stunned. stun into HaymakerW – HaymakerSett passively stores damage he takes as Grit. On cast, Sett expends all stored Grit to gain a shield and punch an area, dealing true damage in the center and physical damage on the sides. is the kill combo. Force fights before Cho'Gath outscales.

Power Spikes

Level Spikes

Cho'Gath Sett
Level Description Level Description
2 Minor W – Feral ScreamW – Feral ScreamCho'Gath unleashes a terrible scream at enemies in a cone, dealing magic damage and Silencing enemies for a few seconds. unlocks Q > W punish; silence denies HaymakerW – HaymakerSett passively stores damage he takes as Grit. On cast, Sett expends all stored Grit to gain a shield and punch an area, dealing true damage in the center and physical damage on the sides. cast 3 Minor Full combo online; FacebreakerE – FacebreakerSett pulls in all enemies on opposite sides of him, dealing damage and stunning them. If enemies were only on one side, they are slowed instead of stunned. stun into HaymakerW – HaymakerSett passively stores damage he takes as Grit. On cast, Sett expends all stored Grit to gain a shield and punch an area, dealing true damage in the center and physical damage on the sides. deals heavy burst
6 Major R – FeastR – FeastDevours an enemy unit, dealing a high amount of true damage. If the target is killed, Cho'Gath grows, gaining maximum Health. adds execute threat, objective control, and tower dive defense 6 Major The Show StopperR – The Show StopperSett carries an enemy champion through the air and slams them into the ground, dealing damage and slowing all enemies near where they land. unlocks; slam Cho'Gath into walls or carry backlines
9 Major AP: Q max improves poke range and damage; Tank: E max improves short trade DPS 11 Major Rank 2 R increases slam damage and shockwave radius
11 Major R2 lowers FeastR – FeastDevours an enemy unit, dealing a high amount of true damage. If the target is killed, Cho'Gath grows, gaining maximum Health. cooldown; more stacks and more objective control windows

Item Spikes

Cho'Gath Sett
Item Description Item Description
Boots of SwiftnessBoots of SwiftnessEnhances Move Speed and reduces the effect of slows After Lost ChapterLost ChapterRestores Mana upon levelling up. on AP path; movement speed transforms kiting against Knuckle DownQ – Knuckle DownSett's next two attacks deal additional damage based off of the target's max health. Sett also gains Move Speed while moving towards enemy champions. StridebreakerStridebreaker40 Attack Damage25% Attack Speed450 HealthCleaveAttacks deal physical damage to nearby enemies.Breaking ShockwaveDeal physical damage and Slow nearby enemies by 35%.Gain 35% decaying Move Speed per ch... Active slow closes the gap against Q-kiting Cho'Gath; core first item
Rod of AgesRod of Ages45 Ability Power350 Health500 ManaTimelessThis item gains 10 Health, 30 Mana and 3 Ability Power every 60 seconds up to 10 times. AP Tank core; stacking HP, AP, and mana provide the scaling this matchup demands Black CleaverBlack CleaverDealing physical damage to enemy champions reduces their Armor Armor shred stacks through extended trades; pairs with Knuckle DownQ – Knuckle DownSett's next two attacks deal additional damage based off of the target's max health. Sett also gains Move Speed while moving towards enemy champions.
HeartsteelHeartsteelRestores Health on kill or assist Tank core when Sett skips BotRK; permanent HP stacking pairs with FeastR – FeastDevours an enemy unit, dealing a high amount of true damage. If the target is killed, Cho'Gath grows, gaining maximum Health. Blade of the Ruined KingBlade of The Ruined KingDeals damage based on target's Health, can steal Move Speed Percentage HP damage addresses FeastR – FeastDevours an enemy unit, dealing a high amount of true damage. If the target is killed, Cho'Gath grows, gaining maximum Health. health scaling; mandatory late vs stacked Cho'Gath
Zhonya's HourglassZhonya's HourglassActivate to become invincible but unable to take actions Stasis denies Show Stopper slam and HaymakerW – HaymakerSett passively stores damage he takes as Grit. On cast, Sett expends all stored Grit to gain a shield and punch an area, dealing true damage in the center and physical damage on the sides. burst; buys time for cooldowns Overlord's Bloodmail HP plus AD; feeds HaymakerW – HaymakerSett passively stores damage he takes as Grit. On cast, Sett expends all stored Grit to gain a shield and punch an area, dealing true damage in the center and physical damage on the sides. Grit ceiling and Show Stopper bonus HP scaling
Frozen HeartFrozen HeartMassively increases Armor and slows enemy basic attacks Armor plus ability haste; reduces Sett auto-attack DPS from Knuckle DownQ – Knuckle DownSett's next two attacks deal additional damage based off of the target's max health. Sett also gains Move Speed while moving towards enemy champions.

Best Build for Cho'Gath

Starting Items

Doran's RingDoran's RingGood starting item for casters + 2x Health PotionHealth PotionConsume to restore Health over time

Core Items

Lost ChapterLost ChapterRestores Mana upon levelling up. → Boots of SwiftnessBoots of SwiftnessEnhances Move Speed and reduces the effect of slows → Rod of AgesRod of Ages45 Ability Power350 Health500 ManaTimelessThis item gains 10 Health, 30 Mana and 3 Ability Power every 60 seconds up to 10 times. → Frozen HeartFrozen HeartMassively increases Armor and slows enemy basic attacks → Zhonya's HourglassZhonya's HourglassActivate to become invincible but unable to take actions

Runes

Primary: Hail of BladesHail of BladesGain a large amount of Attack Speed and bonus true damage for the first 3 attacks made against enemy champions. (Domination) with Cheap ShotCheap ShotDeal bonus true damage to enemy champions with impaired movement or actions., Grisly MementosGrisly MementosCollect 1 memento on champion takedowns, up to 18 total.Gain 6 Trinket Haste for each collected., and Relentless HunterRelentless HunterUnique takedowns grant permanent out of combat MS.

Secondary: Sorcery secondary: Nimbus CloakNimbus CloakAfter casting a Summoner Spell, gain a short Move Speed increase that allows you to pass through units. and WaterwalkingWaterwalkingGain MS and AP or AD, adaptive in the river.

Summoner Spells

FlashFlashTeleports you a short distance toward your cursor. + GhostGhostGain Move Speed and ignore unit collision for the duration.

Priority Build Path

1
Boots of Swiftness

After Lost ChapterLost ChapterRestores Mana upon levelling up. on AP; movement speed denies Knuckle DownQ – Knuckle DownSett's next two attacks deal additional damage based off of the target's max health. Sett also gains Move Speed while moving towards enemy champions. run-downs

2
Rod of Ages

AP Tank core; stacking HP, AP, and mana outscale Sett's midgame spike

3
Frozen Heart

Armor and ability haste; slows Sett auto-attack cadence from Knuckle DownQ – Knuckle DownSett's next two attacks deal additional damage based off of the target's max health. Sett also gains Move Speed while moving towards enemy champions.

4
Zhonya's Hourglass

Stasis denies Show Stopper slam and survives HaymakerW – HaymakerSett passively stores damage he takes as Grit. On cast, Sett expends all stored Grit to gain a shield and punch an area, dealing true damage in the center and physical damage on the sides. burst in teamfights

Situational Adjustments

  • HeartsteelHeartsteelRestores Health on kill or assist: Tank path when Sett skips BotRK; permanent HP stacking pairs with FeastR – FeastDevours an enemy unit, dealing a high amount of true damage. If the target is killed, Cho'Gath grows, gaining maximum Health. for a wall he cannot break
  • Hextech RocketbeltHextech RocketbeltActivate to dash forward and unleash a fiery explosion: Full AP Roam'Gath vs squishy enemy team; only when snowballing, not from behind
  • Kaenic RookernKaenic Rookern400 Health80 Magic Resist100% Base Health RegenMagebaneAfter not taking magic damage for 15 seconds, gain a magic shield.: Heavy AP elsewhere on the enemy team; MR shield blocks burst windows
  • Hollow RadianceHollow RadianceImmobilize enemies to gain a shield. Activate to run faster at opponents.: Tank path vs mixed damage; AoE burn helps wave clear and adds fight DPS

Key Patterns

Lethal Combos

Cho'Gath Full Combo (Level 6+):

Q > W > AA > E > R

Only commit R when the execute indicator confirms the kill; Q must land first to lock Sett for the full rotation.
Sett Escape/Counter Combo:

E > W > Q > AA > R

FacebreakerE – FacebreakerSett pulls in all enemies on opposite sides of him, dealing damage and stunning them. If enemies were only on one side, they are slowed instead of stunned. stun guarantees HaymakerW – HaymakerSett passively stores damage he takes as Grit. On cast, Sett expends all stored Grit to gain a shield and punch an area, dealing true damage in the center and physical damage on the sides. center hit; ult Cho'Gath into backline or a wall for the slam damage.

Trading Combos

Cho'Gath Short Trade:

Q > W > AA > E > disengage

End the trade after 2 E autos; disengage before HaymakerW – HaymakerSett passively stores damage he takes as Grit. On cast, Sett expends all stored Grit to gain a shield and punch an area, dealing true damage in the center and physical damage on the sides. charges from your damage. Silence cancels the cast.
Sett Quick Trade:

Q > AA > AA > E > W

Knuckle DownQ – Knuckle DownSett's next two attacks deal additional damage based off of the target's max health. Sett also gains Move Speed while moving towards enemy champions. autos into FacebreakerE – FacebreakerSett pulls in all enemies on opposite sides of him, dealing damage and stunning them. If enemies were only on one side, they are slowed instead of stunned. stun; hold HaymakerW – HaymakerSett passively stores damage he takes as Grit. On cast, Sett expends all stored Grit to gain a shield and punch an area, dealing true damage in the center and physical damage on the sides. for maximum Grit before punching.

Lethal Thresholds

  • Cho'Gath Kill Range: FeastR – FeastDevours an enemy unit, dealing a high amount of true damage. If the target is killed, Cho'Gath grows, gaining maximum Health. execute is reliable below roughly 25-30% HP after Q > W > E rotation; confirm the indicator before pressing R.
  • Sett Kill Range: HaymakerW – HaymakerSett passively stores damage he takes as Grit. On cast, Sett expends all stored Grit to gain a shield and punch an area, dealing true damage in the center and physical damage on the sides. center deals true damage based on stored Grit; maximum Grit is 50% of Sett's max HP. The 0.75s shield decays fast - re-engage after.
  • Critical Levels: Level 6 for both; Sett 3-item spike with StridebreakerStridebreaker40 Attack Damage25% Attack Speed450 HealthCleaveAttacks deal physical damage to nearby enemies.Breaking ShockwaveDeal physical damage and Slow nearby enemies by 35%.Gain 35% decaying Move Speed per ch... + Cleaver + Overlord's; Cho'Gath outscales at 25+ min with FeastR – FeastDevours an enemy unit, dealing a high amount of true damage. If the target is killed, Cho'Gath grows, gaining maximum Health. stacks.

Level by Level Game Plan

Level Primary Goal Lane Position Trading Opportunities Kill Windows Setup Opportunities
1 safe CS with Q hold outside Knuckle DownQ – Knuckle DownSett's next two attacks deal additional damage based off of the target's max health. Sett also gains Move Speed while moving towards enemy champions. range; away from minions Q poke only when Sett commits to a last-hit none without jungle ward pixel brush 2:30
2 unlock silence punish keep wave between tower and river Q > W if Sett steps up; exit immediately only with jungle gank thin wave to 6-8 minions
3 short trades only stay near tower; never past river without vision Q > W > 1-2 E autos; disengage before HaymakerW – HaymakerSett passively stores damage he takes as Grit. On cast, Sett expends all stored Grit to gain a shield and punch an area, dealing true damage in the center and physical damage on the sides. charges possible with jungle if Sett E is down prep crash for first recall
4-5 survive to 6; get Lost ChapterLost ChapterRestores Mana upon levelling up. freeze near tower if possible Q poke only; do not walk into FacebreakerE – FacebreakerSett pulls in all enemies on opposite sides of him, dealing damage and stunning them. If enemies were only on one side, they are slowed instead of stunned. range very low back for Lost ChapterLost ChapterRestores Mana upon levelling up. on cannon wave crash
6 R for objective control or confirmed kills only fight only near tower or with vision Q > W > E short trade; hold R for execute confirmation medium if Q lands and Sett is below 30% stack R on cannon if no objective is coming
7-8 build toward Swifties and first full item match Sett push; do not let him proxy freely continue Q poke; fight only with full rotation available medium with jungle rotations rotate for Herald or Dragon when R is available
9+ transition to objectives and teamfights avoid extended side-lane vs StridebreakerStridebreaker40 Attack Damage25% Attack Speed450 HealthCleaveAttacks deal physical damage to nearby enemies.Breaking ShockwaveDeal physical damage and Slow nearby enemies by 35%.Gain 35% decaying Move Speed per ch... Sett Q picks at choke points; W silence punishes face-checks any Q land into full rotation plus R group with team for objective fights
Mid Game (11-16) teamfight with correct positioning flank or stay away from carries; deny Show Stopper slam value front-to-back with AoE CC R execute on carries or isolated targets vision around objectives; force fights in chokes where Q lands
Late Game (16+) objective control with R Baron and Dragon pits where FeastR – FeastDevours an enemy unit, dealing a high amount of true damage. If the target is killed, Cho'Gath grows, gaining maximum Health. secures zone with Q; silence key targets with W any Q into R confirm on a carry deny vision near objectives; body-block with FeastR – FeastDevours an enemy unit, dealing a high amount of true damage. If the target is killed, Cho'Gath grows, gaining maximum Health. HP from flank angle

First Back Goals

Ideal Back (1300g+)

  • Lost ChapterLost ChapterRestores Mana upon levelling up.
  • Control Ward (75g)

Crash cannon wave; Lost ChapterLost ChapterRestores Mana upon levelling up. solves mana gating and enables sustained Q poke

Behind Back (600-900g)

  • Amplifying Tome (435g)
  • Boots (300g)

Base on bounce rather than dying to a FacebreakerE – FacebreakerSett pulls in all enemies on opposite sides of him, dealing damage and stunning them. If enemies were only on one side, they are slowed instead of stunned. all-in; finish Lost ChapterLost ChapterRestores Mana upon levelling up. on second back

Teamfight Tips

Aspect Cho'Gath Sett
Primary Role Flank or off-angle zone control with AoE CC; avoid standing directly in front of carries as the Show StopperR – The Show StopperSett carries an enemy champion through the air and slams them into the ground, dealing damage and slowing all enemies near where they land. projectile Juggernaut looking to ult the largest target into the enemy backline; HaymakerW – HaymakerSett passively stores damage he takes as Grit. On cast, Sett expends all stored Grit to gain a shield and punch an area, dealing true damage in the center and physical damage on the sides. follow-up for AoE true damage
Target Priority ADC or fed carry
Sett if he overextends without FacebreakerE – FacebreakerSett pulls in all enemies on opposite sides of him, dealing damage and stunning them. If enemies were only on one side, they are slowed instead of stunned. or HaymakerW – HaymakerSett passively stores damage he takes as Grit. On cast, Sett expends all stored Grit to gain a shield and punch an area, dealing true damage in the center and physical damage on the sides. available
Jungler near contested objective		 Cho'Gath as the ult projectile into carries (bonus HP scaling on shockwave)
Backline carries after slam
Whoever is caught by team CC
Objective Control R – FeastR – FeastDevours an enemy unit, dealing a high amount of true damage. If the target is killed, Cho'Gath grows, gaining maximum Health. secures neutrals through any contest; arrive early and zone with Q
Force fights in tight spaces where Q and W land reliably on grouped enemies		 Force objective before Cho'Gath arrives; FeastR – FeastDevours an enemy unit, dealing a high amount of true damage. If the target is killed, Cho'Gath grows, gaining maximum Health. outsmites everything
Ult Cho'Gath away from pit to deny the FeastR – FeastDevours an enemy unit, dealing a high amount of true damage. If the target is killed, Cho'Gath grows, gaining maximum Health. execute on the objective
Positioning Stand on the flank or off-angle so Show Stopper cannot carry you into your backline
Fight in choke points where Q hits reliably but maintain distance from carries behind you		 Approach from the side to grab Cho'Gath with R and slam into grouped carries
Hold HaymakerW – HaymakerSett passively stores damage he takes as Grit. On cast, Sett expends all stored Grit to gain a shield and punch an area, dealing true damage in the center and physical damage on the sides. for maximum Grit after absorbing frontline damage; the shield and true damage swing fights
Other Tips Save W specifically to silence HaymakerW – HaymakerSett passively stores damage he takes as Grit. On cast, Sett expends all stored Grit to gain a shield and punch an area, dealing true damage in the center and physical damage on the sides. cast; the denied true damage and shield swing any fight
Position on the flank so Show Stopper carries you away from allies, not into them		 Ult Cho'Gath into grouped carries; the shockwave deals damage based on grabbed champion's bonus HP, and FeastR – FeastDevours an enemy unit, dealing a high amount of true damage. If the target is killed, Cho'Gath grows, gaining maximum Health. stacks mean maximum damage
Wait for Cho'Gath Q and W to be on cooldown before engaging; the silence is the real threat to HaymakerW – HaymakerSett passively stores damage he takes as Grit. On cast, Sett expends all stored Grit to gain a shield and punch an area, dealing true damage in the center and physical damage on the sides.