Azir - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
42.9%
Pick Rate
0.9%

Azirvs Gangplank

FMageMarksman
Patch26.14
Matches491,560
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedJul 21, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Azir vs Gangplank is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.14. Azir wins with a 57.1% win rate (+14.3%) 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.

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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.

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Azir - 57.1% win rate in this matchup
Azir
57.1% WR
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Gangplank vs Azir matchup - 42.9% win rate
Gangplank
42.9% WR

Who Wins the Azir vs Gangplank Matchup?

Azir wins the Azir vs Gangplank matchup
Winner
Azir
Matches: 7
57.1%
Win Rate
42.9%
6.9
CS / min
6.1
918
DMG / min
651
11,701
Gold / game
10,159
147
Heal / min
222
527
DMG Mitigated / min
558
0.4
CC / min
0.3
66.7%
Early Game WR
33.3%
50.0%
Late Game WR
50.0%

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 57.1% win rate compared to Gangplank's 42.9%, giving Azir a 14.3 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 damage output, where Azir leads by 267 DMG/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

Azir wins the laning phase against Gangplank in League of Legends

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

Farming
6.9Azir
6.1Gangplank
Azir significantly out-farms Gangplank by 0.8 CS per minute, accumulating an estimated 12 CS lead by mid game. This substantial farming gap gives Azir a major gold advantage and earlier item completions. Gangplank players should prioritize wave management techniques like freezing near tower and using abilities efficiently to minimize the deficit.
Damage
918Azir
651Gangplank
Azir heavily out-damages Gangplank by 267 DMG/min, dominating both short trades and all-in fights. Gangplank should avoid extended combat and instead focus on burst trade patterns — short engages followed by immediate disengagement — to avoid letting Azir's sustained damage advantage take over.
Economy
11,701Azir
10,159Gangplank
Azir generates a commanding 1,541 more gold per game than Gangplank. This substantial economic advantage means Azir consistently reaches key item breakpoints earlier, creating a compounding lead that grows throughout the game. Gangplank should focus on cost-effective item choices and avoid unnecessary deaths to prevent falling further behind.
Utility
0.4Azir
0.3Gangplank
Both Azir and Gangplank provide similar amounts of crowd control (0.1s/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
674Azir
779Gangplank
Gangplank heals and mitigates 106 more damage per minute than Azir, providing moderate extra durability. This sustain edge allows Gangplank to stay in lane longer between recalls and gradually win extended wars of attrition. Consider building early grievous wounds if playing Azir.

Best Azir Build Against Gangplank

Berserker's Greaves 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 Liandry's Torment, Zhonya's Hourglass and Nashor's Tooth. This combination gives Azir 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 Azir vs Gangplank matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Azir
66.7%
+33.3% advantage
Azir early game win rateAzir66.7%
Gangplank early game win rateGangplank33.3%
Late Game
Azir
50.0%
+0.0% advantage
Azir late game win rateAzir50.0%
Gangplank late game win rateGangplank50.0%

Azir dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 66.7% win rate — a 33.3 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.

Late game (25+ minutes) is equally balanced, with Azir 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.

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 rune tree - Azir primary runes vs GangplankPrecision
Lethal Tempo - best Azir rune vs GangplankPresence of Mind - best Azir rune vs GangplankLegend: Alacrity - best Azir rune vs GangplankCut Down - best Azir rune vs Gangplank
Sorcery rune tree - Azir secondary runes vs GangplankSorcery
Gathering Storm - best Azir rune vs GangplankManaflow Band - best Azir rune vs Gangplank
50.0% WR

Running Precision primary with Sorcery 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 26.14. 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.

Azir matchup win rates and stats in League of Legends patch 26.14
Opponent
Win Rate
Matches
CS/min
DMG/min
Gold/game
Early WR
Late WR
48.78%417.31,00612,51257.9%40.9%
43.24%377.081911,58840.0%45.5%
32.35%346.283911,12821.4%40.0%
47.06%346.582911,21730.8%57.1%
48.39%317.282211,63058.3%42.1%
41.94%317.098510,40847.1%35.7%
43.33%306.577211,48441.7%44.4%
34.62%266.68039,43233.3%35.7%
19.23%267.083610,7170.0%33.3%
29.17%247.078111,96937.5%25.0%
56.52%236.794112,27960.0%53.9%
42.86%217.592012,12837.5%46.1%
38.10%216.874011,02844.4%33.3%
61.11%186.778810,13166.7%55.6%
33.33%186.51,00612,48222.2%44.4%
31.25%167.085310,36912.5%50.0%
43.75%166.991312,40937.5%50.0%
26.67%157.279010,32960.0%10.0%
33.33%156.382510,74514.3%50.0%
42.86%146.884411,29350.0%40.0%
35.71%146.584410,42542.9%28.6%
50.00%147.290611,64866.7%45.5%
38.46%137.18839,90342.9%33.3%
38.46%136.391812,16416.7%57.1%
16.67%126.568410,22414.3%20.0%
45.45%117.085010,84825.0%57.1%
20.00%106.79008,7400.0%40.0%
30.00%107.21,05612,59725.0%33.3%
20.00%107.07139,24133.3%0.0%
55.56%95.879114,3930.0%55.6%
66.67%96.81,0489,47860.0%75.0%
50.00%87.01,07214,7030.0%57.1%
57.14%76.991811,70166.7%50.0%
57.14%77.682911,539100.0%40.0%
42.86%76.61,09311,71050.0%33.3%
42.86%77.09089,72625.0%66.7%
57.14%76.91,00714,25466.7%50.0%
40.00%56.670111,36350.0%33.3%
60.00%57.11,02310,55666.7%50.0%
60.00%57.08188,29750.0%100.0%
20.00%56.676711,6700.0%33.3%
40.00%56.678010,01266.7%0.0%
80.00%55.99878,555100.0%66.7%
60.00%56.995710,78466.7%50.0%
60.00%57.71,0489,92175.0%0.0%
75.00%47.11,02015,5060.0%75.0%

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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 57.1% win rate compared to Gangplank's 42.9%, a 14.3 percentage point difference. This data is based on 7 recent ranked games in patch 26.14.

How does Azir do against Gangplank in the early game?

In the early game, Azir has the advantage against Gangplank with a 66.7% win rate versus 33.3%. 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 50.0% win rate compared to 50.0%. 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 57.1% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.14. The 14.3 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 Liandry's Torment, Zhonya's Hourglass, Nashor's Tooth with Berserker's Greaves. 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 Sorcery secondary. This rune setup achieves a 50.0% 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 57.1% win rate. Azir strongly counters Gangplank in lane based on current patch 26.14 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.