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How to Synergize Galio with Cho'Gath on the Same TeamGalio is in the a tier of champions

Galio with Cho'Gath

How to Win With Galio and Cho'Gath Paired TogetherGalio is in the b tier of champions
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How to Synergize Galio and Cho'Gath

based on 1,577 Galio with Cho'Gath pairs
Win Rate
47.2 %
K/D/A
2.33
Pick Rate
1.6 %

How We Analyze Champion Pairings in LoL

We pull the results of from millions of LoL games straight from Riot Games each week. Galio has gone into battle with Cho'Gath in 1577 recently played, competitive matches. By accumulating so much great data straight from the makers of LoL, we are totally sure that we can produce high quality, accurate builds to help Galio synergize with Cho'Gath. It is relatively rare for Galio to play with Cho'Gath on the same side. This pairing has only taken place in approximately 1.6% of matches with Galio.

Galio Cho'Gath Synergy Summary

Unfortunately, Galio has done a dismal job of playing alongside Cho'Gath. Usually, he wins a lowly 47.2% of matches the champions try and synergize their gameplay. If you want to maximize your potential as Galio when fighting on the same team as Cho'Gath by learning how to better synergize your tactics with him, then review the complete build (with items, runes, summoner spells, and skills) below!

Best Galio vs Cho'Gath Counter Build

Items

Starter Items

Time Target
Doran's RingHealth Potion

Early Items

~5 Mins
Amplifying TomeAether Wisp

Core Galio Items

~22 Mins
Rabadon's DeathcapShadowflameStormsurge

Optional Items

Void StaffHollow RadianceHextech RocketbeltLiandry's Torment

Summoner Spells

summonerflash summoner spell D
summonerdot summoner spell F

Skill Order

First skill for Galio to level upq
>
Second ability for Galio to level upw
>
Last skill for Galio to max oute

Runes

ResolveAftershockShield BashBone PlatingOvergrowth
SorceryNimbus CloakTranscendence
Adaptive ForceAdaptive ForceMagic Resist
Galio's passive ability p
Galio's q ability q
Galio's w ability w
Galio's e ability e
Galio's ultimate ability r
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Q
2
W
3
E
4
Q
5
Q
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R
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Q
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Guide to Synergizing Galio and Cho'Gath

Tips for Playing as Galio with Cho'Gath

You can release Shield of Durand even while crowd controlled.

You can use the minimap ally icons to cast Hero's Entrance.

You can use the step back from Justice Punch to dodge enemy spells.

Advice to Understand How Cho'Gath Will Play

Using Rupture on creeps in combination with Carnivore is a good way to gain Health and Mana.

If you're having difficulty feasting upon champions, try eating minions until you're larger.

Try to line up your attacks with Vorpal Spikes so that they kill minions and harass enemy champions at the same time.

Galio Cho'Gath Synergy Stats

Galio Image
Win Rate
47.2 %
VS
Win Rate
52.8 %
Cho'Gath Image
5.7
< Kills >
5.8
6.6
< Deaths >
6.2
9.7
< Assists >
9.3
1.3
< Killing Sprees >
1.32
133
< Minions Killed >
139
0.06
< Dragons Killed >
0.06
0.45
< Inhibitors >
0.45
495
< Physical Damage >
483
20,328
< Magic Damage >
19,975
531
< True Damage >
526
21,355
< Damage Dealt >
20,984
25,082
< Damage Taken >
24,411
10,870
< Gold Earned >
10,895
1.74
< Towers >
1.74
0.01
< Baron Takedowns >
0.01
2,413
< Total Healing >
2,385
13,424
< Experience >
13,588
24
< Vision Score >
22
11
< Wards Placed >
10
118
< Time Dealing CC >
122

How to Play with Cho'Gath as Galio in LoL

The Galio Cho'Gath synergy stats shown here demonstrate the areas of his gameplay that do better (or worse) when paired with Cho'Gath, compared to his overall stats. Significant differences are areas of focus that highlight how his gameplay changes when paired with this other champion.

Overall, Galio sees a large worsening in his KDA (ratio of kills and assists to deaths) when paired with Cho'Gath. His KDA fell from NaN to NaN. This fall shows that Cho'Gath helps Galio perform poorer in competitive League of Legends games. Yet, the small difference demonstrates that this performance change is not very impactful.

When Galio tries to synergize with Cho'Gath, he gets a little increase in his full damage dealt. This change could indicate that Cho'Gath supports by providing cover for him to dish out more damage or that his allyship also helps extend the round's duration. Similarly, when Galio is played alongside Cho'Gath on the same team, he usually scores many fewer killing sprees compared to when he plays on his own. This is contrasting evidence that he is worse when playing alongside Cho'Gath.

Additionally, when Galio plays with Cho'Gath on the same side, he on average receives a little more damage than when he fights alone. Taking more damage could indicate that Cho'Gath does a poor job of protecting Galio during teamfights.

Synergies between Galio and Cho'Gath

Damage Types Compared

Galio
Cho'Gath
Physical Damage
Magic Damage
True Damage

Champion Playstyles Contrasted

Galio
Cho'Gath

Is Galio better when played alongside Cho'Gath?

There is no one best champion pairing for Galio that will no matter what be his best ally. Yet, overall, Cho'Gath is a very bad teammate for Galio. By playing on the same side as Galio, he decreases their win rate by -3.4% to 47.2%. This proves that there is a very bad bond between Galio and Cho'Gath that allows them to perform worse together than alone.

Cho'Gath has a lower difficulty than Galio. That means Galio players don't need to be cautious when enlisting Cho'Gath comrades to fight alongside, as they will require a lower level of skill to play well with you.

Fighting on the same side, you should observe an overall large increase in your team’s capacity to to cover for your other teammates. When paired, these two will be able to tank for the rest of their team.

Conversely, by aligning Galio and Cho'Gath together, you probably will not be giving your team a great deal of anti-tank damage dealing potential. Plan to have other champions on your team that offsets this relative disparity in their capabilities.

Regardless of the ability of your Cho'Gath teammate, you should focus on increasing your income, staying alive by avoiding foolish fights, and taking down objectives. If you do this, you will do well, regardless.

Additional Information for Galio Players

How We Calculated Our Galio Cho'Gath Synergy Build and Stats

For this guide on pairing Galio and Cho'Gath, we analyzed 1,577 ranked and recent League of Legends matches. We perform advanced data cleaning and statistical methods to guarantee that our team synergy stats are accurate and reliable. You can be confident that our recommended build to pair Galio with Cho'Gath comes from actual data and is not the fabrication of some random LoL player, as some other sites provide. You can use the filters at the top of the page to view your division's most relevant stats and build.

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Further Insights to Win with this Champion Pairing

To learn all of the intricacies of Galio to synergize with Cho'Gath during both the laning and mid / late game phases of LoL matches, you should keep reading to gather a few extra lessons on this champion pairing. If you listen to the build and tips presented here, you will increase your win rate by a lot.

The most important items to have in your Galio and Cho'Gath synergy build include Rabadon's Deathcap, Shadowflame, and Stormsurge. When Galio bought at least these three items in his build, he performed a lot better when paired up with Cho'Gath than with most other common item sets. In fact, Galio had an average winrate of 47.2% helping carry Cho'Gath with these items in his kit.

To have the highest chance of beating your oponents, you should take the Aftershock, Shield Bash, Bone Plating, Overgrowth, Nimbus Cloak, and Transcendence runes from the Resolve and Sorcery rune sets. Out of all the rune combinations players used for Galio and Cho'Gath pairings, this sequence of runes resulted in the top win rate. Moreover, these runes provided a 47.2% win rate overall.

By default, tips, stats, and builds on how to team up Cho'Gath with Galio are given for all skill levels combined. If you want to narrow the statistics and builds to a distinct player tier, you may use the selection menu at the top of this page.