Akali & Cho'Gath Synergy

Akali Top and Cho'Gath Jungle win 56.2% of 1,418 Low Elo games together, +2.2 points vs expected, 2-patch window 26.19-26.20.

Researched on LoL patch 26.20. Tips are written to hold at any rank; stats come from Low Elo ranked games up to patch 26.20.

Why this duo works

Cho'Gath's Rupture(Q) supplies the hard setup Akali can exploit with Shuriken Flip(E) and follow-up damage. Players have described that exact Q-then-E sequence creating successful dives for the pair, and lane ganks from a brush make Cho's Q easier to land.

Playing the duo

Rupture(Q) gives Akali a window to land Shuriken Flip(E); players have described the Cho-to-Akali Q-then-E sequence setting up kills.

How to play as Akali

Let Cho'Gath start the gank with Rupture(Q); throw Shuriken Flip(E) after the knock-up lands, then recast to follow up while the target is controlled.

How to play as Cho'Gath

Look for lane ganks from a brush to make Rupture(Q) easier to land. If it connects, give Akali a moment to follow with Shuriken Flip(E) and her damage.

Sources

These notes come from r/summonerschool and r/ChoGathMains, checked against the champions' abilities.