Aurora - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
49.4%
Pick Rate
1.9%

Auroravs Gangplank

DMageAssassin
Patch26.7
Matches949,984
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedApr 25, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Aurora vs Gangplank is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.7. Aurora wins with a 70.0% win rate (+40.0%) over Gangplank based on 10 games. Aurora holds the advantage in both the early and late game. Below you'll find the best Aurora build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Aurora vs Gangplank matchup.

Aurora Matchup Breakdown

Use the dropdown to select an opponent and see a detailed breakdown of how Aurora performs against them. You'll get head-to-head win rates, laning stats, the best build and runes for the matchup, and early vs late game analysis — all based on real ranked data.

Compare against an opponent
Gangplank - 70.0% win rateGangplank(70.0%)
Aurora - 70.0% win rate in this matchup
Aurora
70.0% WR
VS
Gangplank vs Aurora matchup - 30.0% win rate
Gangplank
30.0% WR

Who Wins the Aurora vs Gangplank Matchup?

Aurora wins the Aurora vs Gangplank matchup
Winner
Aurora
Matches: 10
70.0%
Win Rate
30.0%
6.6
CS / min
7.0
783
DMG / min
710
8,217
Gold / game
10,306
165
Heal / min
245
348
DMG Mitigated / min
565
0.3
CC / min
0.3
83.3%
Early Game WR
16.7%
50.0%
Late Game WR
50.0%

Aurora vs Gangplank Matchup Summary

The Aurora vs Gangplank matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 10 recent matches analyzed, Aurora wins with a 70.0% win rate compared to Gangplank's 30.0%, giving Aurora a 40.0 percentage point advantage. Aurora dominates at every stage — from early laning through late game team fights. This consistent advantage makes it difficult for Gangplank players to find favorable windows, so team-dependent strategies and avoiding solo confrontations are essential. The most significant statistical gap is in sustain, where Gangplank leads by 298 HP/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Aurora players can confidently pick into Gangplank and play aggressively from level 1. Look to establish lane dominance early through favorable trades and zone Gangplank away from CS whenever possible. Understanding these matchup dynamics is essential for champion select decisions and in-game strategy when facing this lane opponent.

Aurora vs Gangplank Laning Phase Breakdown

Gangplank wins the laning phase against Aurora in League of Legends

Gangplank is favored during the laning phase against Aurora, winning 4 out of 5 key stat categories. Gangplank holds advantages in farming, gold income, crowd control and sustain, making them the stronger laner in this matchup.

Farming
6.6Aurora
7.0Gangplank
Gangplank edges out Aurora by 0.4 CS per minute — a moderate farming advantage that adds up to roughly 6 CS over a 15-minute laning phase. This translates to earlier component purchases and slightly faster power spikes for Gangplank.
Damage
783Aurora
710Gangplank
Aurora deals 73 more champion damage per minute than Gangplank. While noticeable in extended trades, this gap can be offset by Gangplank choosing favorable fight windows, such as engaging when Aurora's key abilities are on cooldown or trading immediately after dodging a skillshot.
Economy
8,217Aurora
10,306Gangplank
Gangplank generates a commanding 2,089 more gold per game than Aurora. This substantial economic advantage means Gangplank consistently reaches key item breakpoints earlier, creating a compounding lead that grows throughout the game. Aurora should focus on cost-effective item choices and avoid unnecessary deaths to prevent falling further behind.
Utility
0.3Aurora
0.3Gangplank
Both Aurora and Gangplank provide similar amounts of crowd control (0.0s/min difference), meaning neither has a significant advantage in locking down opponents for ganks or team fights. Lane ganks are equally effective for both sides.
Sustain
512Aurora
810Gangplank
Gangplank vastly out-sustains Aurora, healing and mitigating 298 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Gangplank can absorb significant punishment and remain in lane while Aurora is forced to recall. Building grievous wounds early is essential for Aurora, and focusing on burst trade patterns rather than sustained fights is critical.

Best Aurora Build Against Gangplank

Sorcerer's Shoes is the optimal boots choice against Gangplank, providing the mobility and stats Aurora needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Aurora against Gangplank are Luden's Echo, Shadowflame and Zhonya's Hourglass. This combination gives Aurora an effective balance of damage, survivability, and utility for the matchup. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Aurora vs Gangplank matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Aurora
83.3%
+66.7% advantage
Aurora early game win rateAurora83.3%
Gangplank early game win rateGangplank16.7%
Late Game
Aurora
50.0%
+0.0% advantage
Aurora late game win rateAurora50.0%
Gangplank late game win rateGangplank50.0%

Aurora dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 83.3% win rate — a 66.7 percentage point lead over Gangplank. This lopsided early game means Aurora can dictate the pace of the lane from level 1, controlling trades, wave state, and river priority.

Late game (25+ minutes) is equally balanced, with Aurora at 50.0% win rate — only 0.0 points ahead of Gangplank. Team fight execution and macro play determine the winner at this stage, not champion matchup advantage.

Aurora holds the advantage at every stage of the game, making this a consistently favorable matchup from lane through late game team fights. Gangplank players should look for outplays, team-dependent strategies, and picks rather than relying on scaling to win this matchup.

Best Aurora Runes Against Gangplank

Domination rune tree - Aurora primary runes vs GangplankDomination
Electrocute - best Aurora rune vs GangplankSudden Impact - best Aurora rune vs GangplankGrisly Mementos - best Aurora rune vs GangplankUltimate Hunter - best Aurora rune vs Gangplank
Sorcery rune tree - Aurora secondary runes vs GangplankSorcery
Manaflow Band - best Aurora rune vs GangplankScorch - best Aurora rune vs Gangplank
100.0% WR

Running Domination primary with Sorcery secondary allows Aurora to press their advantage against Gangplank, amplifying the strengths that make this a favorable matchup.


Aurora matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.7. The table below shows Aurora's win rate, gold difference, and performance stats against every champion in the current meta. Click any champion name to see a detailed head-to-head breakdown including the best Aurora build, runes, laning stats, and early vs late game analysis for that specific matchup.

Aurora matchup win rates and stats in League of Legends patch 26.7
Opponent
Win Rate
Matches
CS/min
DMG/min
Gold/game
Early WR
Late WR
42.39%926.792311,84436.8%46.3%
59.49%796.290211,34750.0%67.4%
44.59%746.795411,83740.0%48.7%
37.31%676.684511,76437.9%36.8%
56.60%536.496711,70966.7%48.3%
46.15%526.377111,44640.0%51.9%
59.18%496.590412,37465.4%52.2%
45.83%486.31,00712,29847.6%44.4%
55.32%476.31,03012,57654.5%56.0%
54.35%466.796212,12564.7%48.3%
48.72%395.899212,03343.8%52.2%
43.59%396.21,00511,70233.3%55.6%
51.35%376.697412,50335.3%65.0%
44.12%346.71,01912,04453.3%36.8%
45.45%336.796011,97741.2%50.0%
54.84%316.397012,45666.7%50.0%
41.94%316.684111,96835.3%50.0%
58.62%296.587511,31253.9%62.5%
46.43%286.894112,00950.0%43.8%
53.57%286.390511,19741.7%62.5%
62.96%276.396912,46636.4%81.3%
59.26%276.389411,03750.0%69.2%
51.85%276.083611,55150.0%53.3%
69.23%266.590410,85281.8%60.0%
56.00%256.581111,62850.0%60.0%
40.00%255.887811,58937.5%41.2%
40.00%256.61,10612,03061.5%16.7%
56.52%236.393413,10570.0%46.1%
50.00%226.788111,59258.3%40.0%
54.55%226.194512,08937.5%64.3%
52.38%216.197714,52550.0%52.9%
47.62%216.277911,77333.3%53.3%
40.00%206.092811,57444.4%36.4%
40.00%206.41,04612,41628.6%46.1%
55.00%206.497012,56840.0%60.0%
55.00%206.51,03311,05466.7%45.5%
41.18%176.41,03411,78625.0%55.6%
82.35%177.289111,21270.0%100.0%
25.00%166.890310,63220.0%33.3%
40.00%156.796911,32828.6%50.0%
35.71%146.61,1029,83928.6%42.9%
30.77%135.887410,25033.3%28.6%
38.46%136.193811,45166.7%30.0%
38.46%136.91,40613,58925.0%44.4%
30.77%136.81,04412,5880.0%50.0%
50.00%126.897212,39466.7%33.3%
83.33%125.394411,69975.0%87.5%
33.33%126.596613,72725.0%37.5%
33.33%126.689910,69640.0%28.6%
66.67%126.41,01713,204100.0%50.0%
45.45%117.186910,78250.0%40.0%
54.55%116.21,01412,16566.7%50.0%
63.64%117.17219,66575.0%33.3%
63.64%116.590613,01033.3%75.0%
45.45%115.687011,18250.0%42.9%
54.55%116.492711,72150.0%57.1%
54.55%116.489912,42480.0%33.3%
27.27%116.07669,59328.6%25.0%
80.00%106.01,03313,44075.0%83.3%
70.00%106.67838,21783.3%50.0%
50.00%107.41,00212,79933.3%57.1%
40.00%105.984011,30933.3%42.9%
66.67%96.91,00513,72350.0%71.4%
25.00%86.31,18211,92633.3%20.0%
37.50%86.494111,30733.3%50.0%
50.00%86.897611,61650.0%50.0%
71.43%76.485111,493100.0%50.0%
14.29%76.878410,5930.0%33.3%
71.43%76.194411,344100.0%50.0%
42.86%73.07469,45875.0%0.0%
16.67%66.31,00211,3350.0%20.0%
50.00%66.590711,73550.0%50.0%
66.67%66.51,15812,678100.0%60.0%
50.00%66.484210,84033.3%66.7%
83.33%66.41,13612,45150.0%100.0%
40.00%56.895511,81125.0%100.0%
60.00%56.31,08413,552100.0%50.0%
40.00%56.388712,41333.3%50.0%
20.00%55.81,05010,11425.0%0.0%

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Aurora vs Gangplank - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Aurora do against Gangplank in League of Legends?

Aurora wins the Aurora vs Gangplank matchup with a 70.0% win rate compared to Gangplank's 30.0%, a 40.0 percentage point difference. This data is based on 10 recent ranked games in patch 26.7.

How does Aurora do against Gangplank in the early game?

In the early game, Aurora has the advantage against Gangplank with a 83.3% win rate versus 16.7%. Aurora players should look to press their lane advantage through aggressive trades and wave control during the first 15 minutes.

How does Aurora do against Gangplank in the late game?

In the late game, Aurora takes over the Aurora vs Gangplank matchup with a 50.0% win rate compared to 50.0%. Aurora scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Aurora vs Gangplank matchup?

Aurora wins the matchup against Gangplank with a 70.0% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.7. The 40.0 percentage point advantage means Aurora is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 10 games analyzed.

What is the best Aurora build against Gangplank?

The best Aurora build against Gangplank includes Luden's Echo, Shadowflame, Zhonya's Hourglass with Sorcerer's Shoes. Check the matchup breakdown above for the full item path and build order.

What are the best Aurora runes against Gangplank?

The best Aurora runes against Gangplank use the Domination primary tree with Sorcery secondary. This rune setup achieves a 100.0% win rate in the Aurora vs Gangplank matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.

Does Aurora counter Gangplank?

Yes, Aurora has a favorable matchup against Gangplank with a 70.0% win rate. Aurora strongly counters Gangplank in lane based on current patch 26.7 data.

How do I play Aurora against Gangplank?

When playing Aurora against Gangplank, leverage your statistical advantages by trading aggressively during favorable windows. You have early game priority — look for kills and zone control before first recall. Build the recommended items and runes for this specific matchup for the best results.