Cho'Gath vs Sylas 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
Sylas

Sylas

Top/Mid Lane AP Bruiser

Chain-wielding mage-fighter who steals enemy ultimates with Hijack and heals from missing HP with Kingslayer

VerdictCho'Gath favored EarlyCho'Gath Favored MidSkill Matchup LateCho'Gath Favored Updated Jul 10, 2026 · Patch 26.13

Champ Select Cheat Sheet — Cho'Gath vs Sylas

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
Rod of AgesMercury's TreadsFrozen HeartZhonya's Hourglass
Trade Pattern
Q (self-cast) > W > AA > E > disengage
Cast Q on yourself when Sylas E-dashes in; knock-up catches the dash. W silence then HoB E autos for a guaranteed winning trade.
Danger Levels
Respect Sylas at levels 6, 9, 11
First Back
Lost Chapter
Ideal Back (1300g+)

Matchup Dynamics

How This Matchup Works

One of the most well-known Cho'Gath matchups in both mid and top. AP Cho'Gath out-trades Sylas before level 6 through Q poke and HoB burst. The key mechanic: cast Q directly on yourself when Sylas dashes in with E (Abscond/Abduct); he lands in the knock-up and you combo with HoB E autos into W silence. Post-6 the dynamic shifts because Sylas steals FeastR – FeastDevours an enemy unit, dealing a high amount of true damage. If the target is killed, Cho'Gath grows, gaining maximum Health. with HijackR – HijackSylas steals the enemy's ultimate ability and can cast it freely. - one of the strongest stolen ultimates in the game. The matchup is harder in top lane because the longer lane gives Sylas more room to chase. Track HijackR – HijackSylas steals the enemy's ultimate ability and can cast it freely. cooldown constantly after level 6.

Early Game (1-5)

Cho'Gath Favored - AP Cho'Gath out-trades Sylas before level 6; Q on yourself when he E-dashes in, follow with HoB E autos and W silence. Dominate the pre-6 window.

Mid Game (6-11)

Skill Matchup - Sylas steals FeastR – FeastDevours an enemy unit, dealing a high amount of true damage. If the target is killed, Cho'Gath grows, gaining maximum Health. with HijackR – HijackSylas steals the enemy's ultimate ability and can cast it freely.; track the stolen ult cooldown. Both sides have execute threat; fights become volatile. Group where AoE CC outvalues Sylas burst.

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 permanent HP scaling Sylas cannot match; AoE CC and objective control outvalue a champion who commits fully with no escape.

Key Interactions

  • Q on yourself versus Sylas E dash: Cast Q – RuptureQ – RuptureRuptures the ground at target location, popping enemy units into the air, dealing damage and slowing them. directly on top of yourself when Sylas dashes in with E (Abscond/Abduct). He lands in the knock-up; follow with HoB E autos and W silence for a winning trade.
  • HijackR – HijackSylas steals the enemy's ultimate ability and can cast it freely. steals FeastR – FeastDevours an enemy unit, dealing a high amount of true damage. If the target is killed, Cho'Gath grows, gaining maximum Health.: Post-6, Sylas steals FeastR – FeastDevours an enemy unit, dealing a high amount of true damage. If the target is killed, Cho'Gath grows, gaining maximum Health. with HijackR – HijackSylas steals the enemy's ultimate ability and can cast it freely.. Cho'Gath R is one of the strongest stolen ultimates in the game - true damage execute on a champion with burst and healing. Track HijackR – HijackSylas steals the enemy's ultimate ability and can cast it freely. cooldown constantly.
  • 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. denies combo: Silence Sylas after the E dash connects to deny the W (KingslayerW – KingslayerSylas lunges at an enemy with magical force dealing damage and healing himself against enemy champions.) healHealRestores Health and grants Move Speed to you and target allied champion. and Q (Chain LashQ – Chain LashSylas lashes his chains out, intersecting at his targeted location dealing damage to and slowing enemies. After a delay, magical energy explodes from the intersection point dealing damage.) follow-up. Without abilities he commits with no way to healHealRestores Health and grants Move Speed to you and target allied champion. or damage.
  • KingslayerW – KingslayerSylas lunges at an enemy with magical force dealing damage and healing himself against enemy champions. missing HP scaling: Sylas W heals more and deals more damage based on missing HP. Never commit to an all-in without confirmed FeastR – FeastDevours an enemy unit, dealing a high amount of true damage. If the target is killed, Cho'Gath grows, gaining maximum Health. execute; KingslayerW – KingslayerSylas lunges at an enemy with magical force dealing damage and healing himself against enemy champions. at low HP reverses fights.

Cho'Gath

Strengths

  • Out-trades Sylas before level 6 on AP path; Q poke and HoB burst win pre-6 consistently
  • Self-cast Q catches every E dash predictably; Sylas dashes into the knock-up
  • W silence denies the full combo including KingslayerW – KingslayerSylas lunges at an enemy with magical force dealing damage and healing himself against enemy champions. healHealRestores Health and grants Move Speed to you and target allied champion. and Chain LashQ – Chain LashSylas lashes his chains out, intersecting at his targeted location dealing damage to and slowing enemies. After a delay, magical energy explodes from the intersection point dealing damage. damage
  • FeastR – FeastDevours an enemy unit, dealing a high amount of true damage. If the target is killed, Cho'Gath grows, gaining maximum Health. stacks provide permanent HP scaling Sylas cannot match
  • AoE CC dominates grouped fights where Sylas is forced to commit with no escape

Weaknesses

  • Post-6 Sylas steals FeastR – FeastDevours an enemy unit, dealing a high amount of true damage. If the target is killed, Cho'Gath grows, gaining maximum Health. with HijackR – HijackSylas steals the enemy's ultimate ability and can cast it freely.; true damage execute added to his burst kit
  • Longer top lane gives Sylas room to chase with E and ConquerorConquerorGain stacks of adaptive force when attacking enemy champions. After reaching 12 stacks, heal for a portion of damage you deal to champions. stacking
  • KingslayerW – KingslayerSylas lunges at an enemy with magical force dealing damage and healing himself against enemy champions. heals more at low HP; committing without confirmed lethal gets reversed
  • Sylas mobility from double E dash and Rocketbelt creates angles Cho'Gath cannot follow
  • Mana-gated early if forced to use Q and W defensively

Sylas

Strengths

  • HijackR – HijackSylas steals the enemy's ultimate ability and can cast it freely. steals FeastR – FeastDevours an enemy unit, dealing a high amount of true damage. If the target is killed, Cho'Gath grows, gaining maximum Health. - one of the strongest stolen ults; true damage execute on an AP burst champion
  • KingslayerW – KingslayerSylas lunges at an enemy with magical force dealing damage and healing himself against enemy champions. healHealRestores Health and grants Move Speed to you and target allied champion. scales with missing HP; low-HP fights favor Sylas if Cho'Gath cannot confirm the kill
  • E (Abscond/Abduct) provides two dashes for gap-close and escape; shield on first cast adds survivability
  • 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 extended top-lane trades heals through poke damage
  • Rocketbelt adds burst and mobility post-first item

Weaknesses

  • Loses every trade before level 6 against AP Cho'Gath; Q poke and HoB burst dominate pre-6
  • Self-cast Q catches E dash predictably; the knock-up denies the entire engage
  • Silenced by W after E dash; denied KingslayerW – KingslayerSylas lunges at an enemy with magical force dealing damage and healing himself against enemy champions. healHealRestores Health and grants Move Speed to you and target allied champion. and Chain LashQ – Chain LashSylas lashes his chains out, intersecting at his targeted location dealing damage to and slowing enemies. After a delay, magical energy explodes from the intersection point dealing damage. damage leaves Sylas stranded
  • Commits fully in trades with no escape once both E casts are used
  • Squishy when behind; itemization disadvantage when losing lane

Power Curve Comparison EXPERIMENTAL

Power Curve Visualization

Win Conditions

Cho'Gath's Win Condition

  • Dominate the pre-6 window with Q poke and HoB burst; AP Cho'Gath wins every trade before level 6
  • Cast Q on yourself when Sylas dashes in with E; the knock-up catches the dash endpoint predictably
  • Silence Sylas after E dash with W to deny KingslayerW – KingslayerSylas lunges at an enemy with magical force dealing damage and healing himself against enemy champions. healHealRestores Health and grants Move Speed to you and target allied champion. and Chain LashQ – Chain LashSylas lashes his chains out, intersecting at his targeted location dealing damage to and slowing enemies. After a delay, magical energy explodes from the intersection point dealing damage. follow-up
  • Track HijackR – HijackSylas steals the enemy's ultimate ability and can cast it freely. cooldown post-6; never fight when Sylas has stolen FeastR – FeastDevours an enemy unit, dealing a high amount of true damage. If the target is killed, Cho'Gath grows, gaining maximum Health. available
  • 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; permanent HP scaling outpaces Sylas who has no equivalent

Sylas's Win Condition

  • Survive to level 6; HijackR – HijackSylas steals the enemy's ultimate ability and can cast it freely. steals FeastR – FeastDevours an enemy unit, dealing a high amount of true damage. If the target is killed, Cho'Gath grows, gaining maximum Health. and transforms the matchup from losing to skill-dependent
  • Steal FeastR – FeastDevours an enemy unit, dealing a high amount of true damage. If the target is killed, Cho'Gath grows, gaining maximum Health. as soon as HijackR – HijackSylas steals the enemy's ultimate ability and can cast it freely. is available; the true damage execute adds kill threat Cho'Gath cannot ignore
  • Extend trades in top lane where the longer lane favors ConquerorConquerorGain stacks of adaptive force when attacking enemy champions. After reaching 12 stacks, heal for a portion of damage you deal to champions. stacking and chase potential
  • KingslayerW – KingslayerSylas lunges at an enemy with magical force dealing damage and healing himself against enemy champions. at low HP reverses fights; bait Cho'Gath into committing without confirmed lethal
  • Stay grouped post-lane; steal impactful ultimates repeatedly with short HijackR – HijackSylas steals the enemy's ultimate ability and can cast it freely. cooldown

Laning Phase Guide

Level/Phase Cho'Gath Sylas
Level 1 Start Q – RuptureQ – RuptureRuptures the ground at target location, popping enemy units into the air, dealing damage and slowing them.; poke aggressively with Q when Sylas walks up for CS. You are stronger at level 1. Ward pixel brush at 2:30. Start Q – Chain LashQ – Chain LashSylas lashes his chains out, intersecting at his targeted location dealing damage to and slowing enemies. After a delay, magical energy explodes from the intersection point dealing damage.; farm at range with Q intersection damage. Avoid trading into Cho'Gath Q poke; concede CS if necessary.
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, follow with W if Sylas commits. The silence denies any retaliation. Establish dominance. Take E – Abscond/Abduct; the dash-plus-shield gives an approach tool. Caution: Cho'Gath will Q on himself if you dash in.
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.; when Sylas E-dashes in, Q on yourself, W silence, HoB E autos. This is the core winning pattern. Build lane lead now. Take W – KingslayerW – KingslayerSylas lunges at an enemy with magical force dealing damage and healing himself against enemy champions.; the missing HP healHealRestores Health and grants Move Speed to you and target allied champion. helps sustain through poke. Trade only when Cho'Gath Q is on cooldown. Do not dash into Q.
Level 4-5 Continue Q poke and self-Q pattern. Push the lead; zone Sylas from CS. Back for Lost ChapterLost ChapterRestores Mana upon levelling up. on crash to sustain the poke pattern. Farm under tower with Q if zoned. Build toward Lost ChapterLost ChapterRestores Mana upon levelling up. for mana sustain. The lane gets better at 6; survive until then.
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 but so does HijackR – HijackSylas steals the enemy's ultimate ability and can cast it freely.. Be aware Sylas can steal FeastR – FeastDevours an enemy unit, dealing a high amount of true damage. If the target is killed, Cho'Gath grows, gaining maximum Health. immediately. Track HijackR – HijackSylas steals the enemy's ultimate ability and can cast it freely. cooldown; do not fight when stolen FeastR – FeastDevours an enemy unit, dealing a high amount of true damage. If the target is killed, Cho'Gath grows, gaining maximum Health. is available. R – HijackR – HijackSylas steals the enemy's ultimate ability and can cast it freely. unlocks; steal FeastR – FeastDevours an enemy unit, dealing a high amount of true damage. If the target is killed, Cho'Gath grows, gaining maximum Health. immediately. The stolen true damage execute shifts the matchup. All-in with E > Q > W > stolen R is lethal.
Level 7-8 AP: 3 points Q max; poke damage peaks. Continue self-Q pattern on Sylas dashes. Build 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. for scaling. Rocketbelt components give burst and mobility. Look for roams with stolen ultimates; Cho'Gath cannot follow without mobility.
Level 9 First ability maxed; rotate for objectives with R available. Group where AoE CC outvalues Sylas burst. Rocketbelt complete; the active plus E gives strong gap-close. Stay grouped for stolen ultimate value; do not split push.

Power Spikes

Level Spikes

Cho'Gath Sylas
Level Description Level Description
1 Minor Q poke stronger than Sylas Q at level 1; establish early CS lead 6 Critical HijackR – HijackSylas steals the enemy's ultimate ability and can cast it freely. steals FeastR – FeastDevours an enemy unit, dealing a high amount of true damage. If the target is killed, Cho'Gath grows, gaining maximum Health.; transforms the matchup from losing to skill-dependent
3 Major Full combo with HoB; self-Q on Sylas dash into W silence into E autos wins every trade 9 Major Q max complete; poke and waveclear improve significantly
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 but HijackR – HijackSylas steals the enemy's ultimate ability and can cast it freely. steals it; the pre-6 advantage narrows 11 Major Rank 2 HijackR – HijackSylas steals the enemy's ultimate ability and can cast it freely.; lower cooldown for more frequent ultimate steals
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 Sylas
Item Description Item Description
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; HP, AP, and mana stacking outscale Sylas who has no equivalent scaling Hextech RocketbeltHextech RocketbeltActivate to dash forward and unleash a fiery explosion Burst plus mobility; the active dash closes gaps and adds damage
Frozen HeartFrozen HeartMassively increases Armor and slows enemy basic attacks Armor and ability haste; mana sustain enables consistent Q poke Sorcerer's ShoesSorcerer's ShoesEnhances Move Speed and magic damage Magic penetration for burst; standard boot choice
Zhonya's HourglassZhonya's HourglassActivate to become invincible but unable to take actions Stasis survives Sylas all-in burst; denies stolen FeastR – FeastDevours an enemy unit, dealing a high amount of true damage. If the target is killed, Cho'Gath grows, gaining maximum Health. execute Void StaffVoid StaffIncreases magic damage Magic penetration scales Hijacked FeastR – FeastDevours an enemy unit, dealing a high amount of true damage. If the target is killed, Cho'Gath grows, gaining maximum Health. true damage threshold
Kaenic RookernKaenic Rookern400 Health80 Magic Resist100% Base Health RegenMagebaneAfter not taking magic damage for 15 seconds, gain a magic shield. MR shield blocks Sylas AP burst; strong against full AP Sylas build Lich Bane Synergizes with Petricite BurstP – Petricite BurstAfter casting a spell, Sylas stores a charge of Petricite Burst. Sylas's basic attacks will expend a charge and whirl his energized chains around him dealing bonus magic damage to enemies hit. passive; auto-weaving between abilities adds burst

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

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. → Mercury's TreadsMercury's TreadsIncreases Move Speed and reduces duration of disabling effects → 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
Rod of Ages

AP Tank core; HP, AP, and mana stacking outscale Sylas through permanent scaling

2
Mercury's Treads

Tenacity reduces E stun duration; MR addresses Sylas AP burst damage

3
Frozen Heart

Armor and ability haste; mana sustain enables Q poke through mid game

4
Zhonya's Hourglass

Stasis survives all-in burst and denies stolen FeastR – FeastDevours an enemy unit, dealing a high amount of true damage. If the target is killed, Cho'Gath grows, gaining maximum Health. execute timing

Situational Adjustments

  • Kaenic RookernKaenic Rookern400 Health80 Magic Resist100% Base Health RegenMagebaneAfter not taking magic damage for 15 seconds, gain a magic shield.: Sylas goes full AP with Rocketbelt; MR shield blocks the burst rotation
  • Hextech RocketbeltHextech RocketbeltActivate to dash forward and unleash a fiery explosion: Full AP Roam'Gath vs squishy enemy team; only when snowballing
  • Hollow RadianceHollow RadianceImmobilize enemies to gain a shield. Activate to run faster at opponents.: Tank path vs mixed damage; AoE burn helps wave clear
  • HeartsteelHeartsteelRestores Health on kill or assist: Tank path for 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 maximum frontline

Key Patterns

Lethal Combos

Cho'Gath Full Combo (Level 6+):

Q > W > AA > E > R

Self-cast Q when Sylas dashes; silence prevents KingslayerW – KingslayerSylas lunges at an enemy with magical force dealing damage and healing himself against enemy champions. healHealRestores Health and grants Move Speed to you and target allied champion.. Only commit R with confirmed execute indicator.
Sylas Escape/Counter Combo:

E > E > Q > W > R

Double dash into Chain LashQ – Chain LashSylas lashes his chains out, intersecting at his targeted location dealing damage to and slowing enemies. After a delay, magical energy explodes from the intersection point dealing damage. intersection, KingslayerW – KingslayerSylas lunges at an enemy with magical force dealing damage and healing himself against enemy champions. for healHealRestores Health and grants Move Speed to you and target allied champion. plus damage, stolen FeastR – FeastDevours an enemy unit, dealing a high amount of true damage. If the target is killed, Cho'Gath grows, gaining maximum Health. for execute. Weave autos between each ability.

Trading Combos

Cho'Gath Short Trade:

Q (self-cast) > W > AA > E > disengage

Cast Q on yourself when Sylas E-dashes in; knock-up catches the dash. W silence then HoB E autos for a guaranteed winning trade.
Sylas Quick Trade:

E > AA > Q > AA > W > AA

Dash in, weave auto, Chain LashQ – Chain LashSylas lashes his chains out, intersecting at his targeted location dealing damage to and slowing enemies. After a delay, magical energy explodes from the intersection point dealing damage., auto, KingslayerW – KingslayerSylas lunges at an enemy with magical force dealing damage and healing himself against enemy champions. healHealRestores Health and grants Move Speed to you and target allied champion.. Always proc Petricite BurstP – Petricite BurstAfter casting a spell, Sylas stores a charge of Petricite Burst. Sylas's basic attacks will expend a charge and whirl his energized chains around him dealing bonus magic damage to enemies hit. passive between abilities.

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. Beware KingslayerW – KingslayerSylas lunges at an enemy with magical force dealing damage and healing himself against enemy champions. healHealRestores Health and grants Move Speed to you and target allied champion. at low HP.
  • Sylas Kill Range: Stolen FeastR – FeastDevours an enemy unit, dealing a high amount of true damage. If the target is killed, Cho'Gath grows, gaining maximum Health. executes at the same threshold as Cho'Gath R; combined with existing burst it extends lethal range significantly.
  • Critical Levels: Level 6 is the inflection point; Cho'Gath wins pre-6, Sylas evens with HijackR – HijackSylas steals the enemy's ultimate ability and can cast it freely. post-6. Level 11 onwards 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.

Level by Level Game Plan

Level Primary Goal Lane Position Trading Opportunities Kill Windows Setup Opportunities
1 aggressive Q poke; establish early lead push for level 2 first Q poke on every Sylas CS attempt low but build HP advantage ward pixel brush 2:30
2 Q > W silence punish keep wave between tower and river Q > W if Sylas steps up; silence denies response possible with jungle gank; Sylas has no escape yet thin wave to 6-8 minions
3 self-Q pattern; dominate pre-6 near tower but trading aggressively Q on yourself when Sylas E-dashes in; W silence > HoB E autos high if Q lands and Sylas commits zone from CS after landing the pattern
4-5 push lead; prep for 6 shift control wave for safe poke continue self-Q pattern; punish every E dash medium; Sylas is low from accumulated poke back for Lost ChapterLost ChapterRestores Mana upon levelling up. on crash
6 respect HijackR – HijackSylas steals the enemy's ultimate ability and can cast it freely.; track stolen FeastR – FeastDevours an enemy unit, dealing a high amount of true damage. If the target is killed, Cho'Gath grows, gaining maximum Health. fight only with R advantage (Sylas has no stolen R yet) Q > W > E short trade; hold R for confirmed kills only first R usage window before Sylas steals it stack R on cannon if HijackR – HijackSylas steals the enemy's ultimate ability and can cast it freely. is available
7-8 build toward 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. completion match Sylas push; do not let him roam with stolen ults continue Q poke; fight only when HijackR – HijackSylas steals the enemy's ultimate ability and can cast it freely. is on cooldown medium when stolen FeastR – FeastDevours an enemy unit, dealing a high amount of true damage. If the target is killed, Cho'Gath grows, gaining maximum Health. is unavailable rotate for Herald or Dragon when R is available
9+ group for AoE CC advantage avoid isolated side-lane where Sylas burst wins Q picks at choke points; W silence on grouped targets any Q land into full rotation plus R group with team; Sylas is weaker split-pushing
Mid Game (11-16) outscale 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 and RoA grouped around objectives front-to-back with AoE CC R execute on carries or isolated targets vision around objectives; force choke fights
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; Hourglass on all-in any Q into R confirm on a carry deny vision near objectives

First Back Goals

Ideal Back (1300g+)

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

Crash cannon wave with HP advantage from pre-6 trades; Lost ChapterLost ChapterRestores Mana upon levelling up. sustains Q poke

Behind Back (600-900g)

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

Base on bounce; finish Lost ChapterLost ChapterRestores Mana upon levelling up. on second back

Teamfight Tips

Aspect Cho'Gath Sylas
Primary Role Frontline zone control with AoE CC; engage off Q hits and silence Sylas mid-combo AP bruiser/assassin; dash in with E, burst carries, steal impactful ultimates
Target Priority ADC or fed carry
Sylas if he overcommits with both E casts used
Jungler near contested objective		 Steal Cho'Gath R for execute threat; use on squishy carries
Backline carries with E > Q > W burst
Steal other impactful ultimates when FeastR – FeastDevours an enemy unit, dealing a high amount of true damage. If the target is killed, Cho'Gath grows, gaining maximum Health. is on HijackR – HijackSylas steals the enemy's ultimate ability and can cast it freely. cooldown
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		 Steal FeastR – FeastDevours an enemy unit, dealing a high amount of true damage. If the target is killed, Cho'Gath grows, gaining maximum Health. to contest objective execute; stolen R matches Cho'Gath's securing power
Flank from fog with E dash into stolen R execute on objectives
Positioning Fight in choke points where Q and W cover the full width
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; silence Sylas when he dashes into the fight		 Flank with E dash from fog; burst a carry before AoE CC locks you down
Stay with the team; do not split push - Sylas is weaker alone
Other Tips Save W specifically for when Sylas dashes in with E; the silence strands him in your team with no abilities
Track HijackR – HijackSylas steals the enemy's ultimate ability and can cast it freely. cooldown in teamfights; fight aggressively when Sylas has no stolen ultimate available		 Weave Petricite BurstP – Petricite BurstAfter casting a spell, Sylas stores a charge of Petricite Burst. Sylas's basic attacks will expend a charge and whirl his energized chains around him dealing bonus magic damage to enemies hit. autos between every ability cast; the passive procs add significant DPS
Steal FeastR – FeastDevours an enemy unit, dealing a high amount of true damage. If the target is killed, Cho'Gath grows, gaining maximum Health. early in the fight to pressure carries with execute threat; do not hold HijackR – HijackSylas steals the enemy's ultimate ability and can cast it freely. hoping for a better target