Azirvs Gangplank
Azir vs Gangplank is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.10. Azir wins with a 71.4% win rate (+42.9%) over Gangplank based on 7 games. Azir holds the advantage in both the early and late game. Below you'll find the best Azir build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Azir vs Gangplank matchup.
Azir Matchup Breakdown
Use the dropdown to select an opponent and see a detailed breakdown of how Azir 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.
Gangplank(71.4%)Who Wins the Azir vs Gangplank Matchup?
Azir vs Gangplank Matchup Summary
The Azir vs Gangplank matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 7 recent matches analyzed, Azir wins with a 71.4% win rate compared to Gangplank's 28.6%, giving Azir a 42.9 percentage point advantage. Azir 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 174 HP/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Azir 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.
Azir vs Gangplank Laning Phase Breakdown
Gangplank is favored during the laning phase against Azir, winning 3 out of 5 key stat categories. Gangplank holds advantages in damage, crowd control and sustain, making them the stronger laner in this matchup.
Best Azir Build Against Gangplank
Spellslinger's Shoes is the optimal boots choice against Gangplank, providing the mobility and stats Azir needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Azir against Gangplank are Shadowflame, Zhonya's Hourglass and Rylai's Crystal Scepter. This combination gives Azir an effective balance of damage, survivability, and utility for the matchup. This build performs exceptionally well, achieving a 100.0% win rate across 2 games — well above average and making it the top item path against Gangplank. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Azir vs Gangplank matchup.
Early Game vs Late Game
Azir100.0%Gangplank0.0%Azir60.0%Gangplank40.0%Azir dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 100.0% win rate — a 100.0 percentage point lead over Gangplank. This lopsided early game means Azir can dictate the pace of the lane from level 1, controlling trades, wave state, and river priority.
Azir is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 60.0% win rate — 20.0 points above Gangplank. Extended games heavily favor Azir, whose kit and scaling make them a dominant force in team fights and objective control.
Azir 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 Azir Runes Against Gangplank
Precision
Resolve
Running Precision primary with Resolve secondary allows Azir to press their advantage against Gangplank, amplifying the strengths that make this a favorable matchup.
Azir matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.10. The table below shows Azir'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 Azir build, runes, laning stats, and early vs late game analysis for that specific matchup.
Opponent | Win Rate | Matches | CS/min | DMG/min | Gold/game | Early WR | Late WR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 56.34% | 71 | 7.0 | 982 | 11,950 | 44.1% | 67.6% | |
| 33.33% | 57 | 7.3 | 801 | 10,996 | 28.6% | 37.9% | |
| 34.55% | 55 | 7.2 | 847 | 11,509 | 29.2% | 38.7% | |
| 30.77% | 52 | 6.9 | 898 | 10,580 | 28.0% | 33.3% | |
| 58.33% | 48 | 6.8 | 891 | 11,298 | 58.3% | 58.3% | |
| 28.26% | 46 | 7.0 | 782 | 11,377 | 15.0% | 38.5% | |
| 48.89% | 45 | 6.7 | 1,004 | 11,711 | 44.0% | 55.0% | |
| 40.00% | 40 | 6.9 | 749 | 11,171 | 32.0% | 53.3% | |
| 30.77% | 39 | 6.8 | 685 | 10,835 | 25.0% | 36.8% | |
| 41.03% | 39 | 6.8 | 784 | 10,691 | 31.6% | 50.0% | |
| 38.89% | 36 | 7.3 | 988 | 11,099 | 38.9% | 38.9% | |
| 45.16% | 31 | 6.6 | 720 | 11,292 | 50.0% | 40.0% | |
| 55.17% | 29 | 6.4 | 884 | 12,516 | 44.4% | 60.0% | |
| 50.00% | 28 | 6.8 | 823 | 12,588 | 54.5% | 47.1% | |
| 44.44% | 27 | 7.0 | 960 | 13,504 | 50.0% | 41.2% | |
| 34.62% | 26 | 7.3 | 921 | 11,971 | 38.5% | 30.8% | |
| 36.00% | 25 | 6.4 | 845 | 11,113 | 21.4% | 54.5% | |
| 58.33% | 24 | 7.4 | 946 | 13,634 | 50.0% | 66.7% | |
| 37.50% | 24 | 7.1 | 863 | 11,791 | 45.5% | 30.8% | |
| 45.45% | 22 | 7.1 | 897 | 11,977 | 50.0% | 41.7% | |
| 54.55% | 22 | 7.7 | 939 | 11,255 | 46.1% | 66.7% | |
| 40.91% | 22 | 6.7 | 935 | 11,812 | 20.0% | 58.3% | |
| 59.09% | 22 | 7.0 | 940 | 12,284 | 0.0% | 81.3% | |
| 33.33% | 21 | 6.6 | 711 | 9,994 | 20.0% | 45.5% | |
| 40.00% | 20 | 6.5 | 688 | 10,491 | 40.0% | 40.0% | |
| 77.78% | 18 | 7.2 | 847 | 11,558 | 90.9% | 57.1% | |
| 38.89% | 18 | 7.0 | 802 | 9,535 | 27.3% | 57.1% | |
| 46.67% | 15 | 6.7 | 800 | 10,066 | 33.3% | 66.7% | |
| 57.14% | 14 | 7.1 | 735 | 11,901 | 50.0% | 66.7% | |
| 35.71% | 14 | 7.3 | 1,062 | 13,680 | 66.7% | 27.3% | |
| 69.23% | 13 | 6.5 | 873 | 14,092 | 100.0% | 66.7% | |
| 53.85% | 13 | 6.7 | 913 | 13,182 | 25.0% | 66.7% | |
| 38.46% | 13 | 7.3 | 846 | 11,265 | 42.9% | 33.3% | |
| 69.23% | 13 | 6.7 | 832 | 12,118 | 100.0% | 50.0% | |
| 66.67% | 12 | 6.8 | 1,011 | 13,089 | 50.0% | 75.0% | |
| 58.33% | 12 | 5.6 | 996 | 12,700 | 50.0% | 62.5% | |
| 50.00% | 12 | 6.6 | 794 | 12,454 | 40.0% | 57.1% | |
| 16.67% | 12 | 6.7 | 873 | 10,549 | 12.5% | 25.0% | |
| 70.00% | 10 | 7.2 | 990 | 12,672 | 50.0% | 100.0% | |
| 50.00% | 10 | 7.2 | 1,048 | 13,492 | 80.0% | 20.0% | |
| 33.33% | 9 | 6.4 | 832 | 10,027 | 25.0% | 40.0% | |
| 12.50% | 8 | 6.5 | 897 | 10,340 | 0.0% | 20.0% | |
| 71.43% | 7 | 7.2 | 1,037 | 14,919 | 100.0% | 60.0% | |
| 57.14% | 7 | 6.1 | 925 | 12,879 | 66.7% | 50.0% | |
| 28.57% | 7 | 7.0 | 738 | 12,962 | 33.3% | 25.0% | |
| 14.29% | 7 | 7.4 | 841 | 8,398 | 0.0% | 33.3% | |
| 33.33% | 6 | 8.4 | 978 | 12,229 | 25.0% | 50.0% | |
| 33.33% | 6 | 6.8 | 1,382 | 13,707 | 0.0% | 66.7% | |
| 50.00% | 6 | 7.8 | 1,062 | 15,198 | 0.0% | 50.0% | |
| 60.00% | 5 | 5.9 | 679 | 9,643 | 50.0% | 66.7% | |
| 40.00% | 5 | 6.4 | 1,320 | 8,625 | 0.0% | 66.7% | |
| 80.00% | 5 | 5.8 | 1,003 | 15,422 | 0.0% | 80.0% | |
| 40.00% | 5 | 6.4 | 1,085 | 12,991 | 50.0% | 33.3% | |
| 60.00% | 5 | 7.8 | 1,063 | 14,217 | 0.0% | 100.0% | |
| 80.00% | 5 | 6.7 | 986 | 14,183 | 100.0% | 75.0% | |
| 60.00% | 5 | 6.6 | 608 | 8,874 | 75.0% | 0.0% | |
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Azir vs Gangplank - Frequently Asked Questions
How does Azir do against Gangplank in League of Legends?
Azir wins the Azir vs Gangplank matchup with a 71.4% win rate compared to Gangplank's 28.6%, a 42.9 percentage point difference. This data is based on 7 recent ranked games in patch 26.10.
How does Azir do against Gangplank in the early game?
In the early game, Azir has the advantage against Gangplank with a 100.0% win rate versus 0.0%. Azir players should look to press their lane advantage through aggressive trades and wave control during the first 15 minutes.
How does Azir do against Gangplank in the late game?
In the late game, Azir takes over the Azir vs Gangplank matchup with a 60.0% win rate compared to 40.0%. Azir scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.
Who wins the Azir vs Gangplank matchup?
Azir wins the matchup against Gangplank with a 71.4% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.10. The 42.9 percentage point advantage means Azir is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 7 games analyzed.
What is the best Azir build against Gangplank?
The best Azir build against Gangplank includes Shadowflame, Zhonya's Hourglass, Rylai's Crystal Scepter with Spellslinger's Shoes. This build achieves a 100.0% win rate in the matchup. Check the matchup breakdown above for the full item path and build order.
What are the best Azir runes against Gangplank?
The best Azir runes against Gangplank use the Precision primary tree with Resolve secondary. This rune setup achieves a 100.0% win rate in the Azir vs Gangplank matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.
Does Azir counter Gangplank?
Yes, Azir has a favorable matchup against Gangplank with a 71.4% win rate. Azir strongly counters Gangplank in lane based on current patch 26.10 data.
How do I play Azir against Gangplank?
When playing Azir 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.