Caitlyn - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
49.3%
Pick Rate
9.6%

Caitlynvs Gangplank

CMarksman
Patch26.10
Matches1,120,787
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedMay 19, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Caitlyn vs Gangplank is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.10. Caitlyn wins with a 60.0% win rate (+20.0%) over Gangplank based on 5 games. Caitlyn holds the advantage in both the early and late game. Below you'll find the best Caitlyn build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Caitlyn vs Gangplank matchup.

Caitlyn Matchup Breakdown

Use the dropdown to select an opponent and see a detailed breakdown of how Caitlyn 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 - 60.0% win rateGangplank(60.0%)
Caitlyn - 60.0% win rate in this matchup
Caitlyn
60.0% WR
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Gangplank vs Caitlyn matchup - 40.0% win rate
Gangplank
40.0% WR

Who Wins the Caitlyn vs Gangplank Matchup?

Caitlyn wins the Caitlyn vs Gangplank matchup
Winner
Caitlyn
Matches: 5
60.0%
Win Rate
40.0%
6.5
CS / min
6.9
702
DMG / min
755
10,710
Gold / game
11,309
130
Heal / min
289
464
DMG Mitigated / min
550
0.5
CC / min
0.3
50.0%
Early Game WR
50.0%
66.7%
Late Game WR
33.3%

Caitlyn vs Gangplank Matchup Summary

The Caitlyn vs Gangplank matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 5 recent matches analyzed, Caitlyn wins with a 60.0% win rate compared to Gangplank's 40.0%, giving Caitlyn a 20.0 percentage point advantage. Caitlyn 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 crowd control, where Caitlyn leads by 0.1s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Caitlyn 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.

Caitlyn vs Gangplank Laning Phase Breakdown

Gangplank wins the laning phase against Caitlyn in League of Legends

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

Farming
6.5Caitlyn
6.9Gangplank
Gangplank edges out Caitlyn by 0.3 CS per minute — a moderate farming advantage that adds up to roughly 5 CS over a 15-minute laning phase. This translates to earlier component purchases and slightly faster power spikes for Gangplank.
Damage
702Caitlyn
755Gangplank
Gangplank deals 53 more champion damage per minute than Caitlyn. While noticeable in extended trades, this gap can be offset by Caitlyn choosing favorable fight windows, such as engaging when Gangplank's key abilities are on cooldown or trading immediately after dodging a skillshot.
Economy
10,710Caitlyn
11,309Gangplank
Gangplank earns 599 more gold per game than Caitlyn, equivalent to roughly one additional component item. This economic edge comes from a combination of better farming, kill participation, and objective control, giving Gangplank slightly faster item completions.
Utility
0.5Caitlyn
0.3Gangplank
Both Caitlyn 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
594Caitlyn
839Gangplank
Gangplank vastly out-sustains Caitlyn, healing and mitigating 245 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Gangplank can absorb significant punishment and remain in lane while Caitlyn is forced to recall. Building grievous wounds early is essential for Caitlyn, and focusing on burst trade patterns rather than sustained fights is critical.

Best Caitlyn Build Against Gangplank

Gunmetal Greaves is the optimal boots choice against Gangplank, providing the mobility and stats Caitlyn needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Caitlyn against Gangplank are The Collector, Rapid Firecannon and Infinity Edge. This combination gives Caitlyn an effective balance of damage, survivability, and utility for the matchup. This build performs exceptionally well, achieving a 100.0% win rate across 1 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 Caitlyn vs Gangplank matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Caitlyn
50.0%
+0.0% advantage
Caitlyn early game win rateCaitlyn50.0%
Gangplank early game win rateGangplank50.0%
Late Game
Caitlyn
66.7%
+33.3% advantage
Caitlyn late game win rateCaitlyn66.7%
Gangplank late game win rateGangplank33.3%

The early game (first 15 minutes) is a toss-up between Caitlyn and Gangplank, with Caitlyn holding a razor-thin 50.0% win rate edge (+0.0%). Individual skill and jungle proximity will matter more than champion advantage in the early laning phase.

Caitlyn is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 66.7% win rate — 33.3 points above Gangplank. Extended games heavily favor Caitlyn, whose kit and scaling make them a dominant force in team fights and objective control.

Caitlyn 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 Caitlyn Runes Against Gangplank

Precision rune tree - Caitlyn primary runes vs GangplankPrecision
Lethal Tempo - best Caitlyn rune vs GangplankPresence of Mind - best Caitlyn rune vs GangplankLegend: Bloodline - best Caitlyn rune vs GangplankCut Down - best Caitlyn rune vs Gangplank
Inspiration rune tree - Caitlyn secondary runes vs GangplankInspiration
Cash Back - best Caitlyn rune vs GangplankTriple Tonic - best Caitlyn rune vs Gangplank
100.0% WR

Running Precision primary with Inspiration secondary allows Caitlyn to press their advantage against Gangplank, amplifying the strengths that make this a favorable matchup.


Caitlyn matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.10. The table below shows Caitlyn'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 Caitlyn build, runes, laning stats, and early vs late game analysis for that specific matchup.

Caitlyn matchup win rates and stats in League of Legends patch 26.10
Opponent
Win Rate
Matches
CS/min
DMG/min
Gold/game
Early WR
Late WR
46.13%2,4416.991113,27947.2%45.4%
49.05%1,9986.885113,09148.5%49.5%
48.59%1,5996.987213,22849.9%47.5%
49.05%1,5866.583713,13051.4%47.3%
46.19%1,4966.885113,22343.4%48.1%
54.39%1,1406.988513,52251.3%56.7%
51.46%6516.889013,29556.9%47.3%
56.46%6507.091713,83655.7%57.0%
51.15%5206.786513,04051.6%50.7%
49.90%5196.683212,86952.6%47.7%
47.98%4966.888512,80250.0%46.1%
54.14%4716.989413,50449.5%57.7%
48.70%3846.989313,60749.4%48.2%
51.87%3746.789613,06154.1%49.7%
56.28%3666.989913,09357.4%55.2%
54.32%3606.783913,24949.4%58.4%
48.69%3437.081613,01048.8%48.6%
48.18%3037.086013,40849.6%47.1%
43.19%3016.981413,40741.6%44.3%
54.45%2927.192113,68360.8%49.7%
51.50%2336.992013,49644.3%57.5%
41.90%2106.977113,41937.8%44.1%
48.34%1516.789413,38642.6%53.0%
47.59%1456.681313,29543.1%50.6%
46.21%1457.187512,99646.4%46.0%
48.23%1416.883413,46249.1%47.7%
44.44%1266.486012,19839.0%49.3%
51.43%1056.678513,13248.1%54.7%
49.04%1046.986413,12657.1%39.6%
44.12%1026.678012,96035.9%49.2%
46.24%936.882413,30141.5%50.0%
43.02%866.475913,28936.7%46.4%
37.50%806.677813,39628.6%42.3%
46.88%646.574012,71036.0%53.9%
49.21%636.993213,76641.7%53.9%
47.54%617.097214,30833.3%56.8%
45.28%536.671111,54835.5%59.1%
55.77%526.41,01212,35238.5%73.1%
41.18%517.31,01114,96342.9%40.5%
36.00%507.296812,00643.8%22.2%
44.19%436.980812,59937.5%48.1%
51.72%296.890513,86844.4%55.0%
53.85%266.686412,46446.1%61.5%
68.00%257.01,05114,78370.0%66.7%
60.00%256.789613,84650.0%64.7%
42.86%216.981413,52030.0%54.5%
65.00%207.096916,17733.3%78.6%
55.00%207.268813,55342.9%61.5%
45.00%207.076511,61233.3%62.5%
43.75%166.71,01114,20457.1%33.3%
33.33%156.977212,18644.4%16.7%
42.86%146.661511,09933.3%50.0%
42.86%147.479510,09330.0%75.0%
35.71%145.888110,22042.9%28.6%
50.00%146.887113,16071.4%28.6%
53.85%137.079812,61742.9%66.7%
69.23%136.61,23616,02466.7%70.0%
53.85%136.083212,34566.7%42.9%
53.85%135.773012,21366.7%42.9%
38.46%136.487811,81225.0%44.4%
58.33%126.11,06714,8730.0%77.8%
33.33%126.367111,11357.1%0.0%
75.00%126.894212,60975.0%75.0%
41.67%126.686411,89933.3%50.0%
36.36%116.71,03416,432100.0%30.0%
45.45%116.673612,37340.0%50.0%
60.00%105.483514,26550.0%66.7%
30.00%105.676811,48833.3%25.0%
60.00%105.973111,57860.0%60.0%
44.44%96.799413,41540.0%50.0%
37.50%86.469813,08250.0%25.0%
75.00%87.11,00117,05866.7%80.0%
75.00%86.391011,12550.0%100.0%
25.00%85.875912,90625.0%25.0%
62.50%86.287715,007100.0%57.1%
75.00%85.984111,84966.7%80.0%
37.50%87.11,32711,66850.0%25.0%
50.00%86.81,02315,33450.0%50.0%
71.43%76.488213,18066.7%75.0%
0.00%73.461412,0040.0%0.0%
57.14%75.080414,0420.0%80.0%
57.14%76.092212,31866.7%50.0%
42.86%76.56739,73440.0%50.0%
50.00%66.778113,39166.7%33.3%
66.67%65.984712,668100.0%0.0%
33.33%66.51,03614,1960.0%50.0%
50.00%66.786710,38833.3%66.7%
33.33%66.56059,8770.0%66.7%
33.33%67.080812,7210.0%50.0%
40.00%56.582911,726100.0%0.0%
20.00%56.11,01817,1690.0%20.0%
60.00%55.978512,51333.3%100.0%
40.00%56.099715,174100.0%0.0%
20.00%56.782113,5120.0%33.3%
80.00%55.569013,629100.0%66.7%
60.00%56.570210,71050.0%66.7%
60.00%57.194613,5310.0%100.0%
60.00%56.886611,52266.7%50.0%
80.00%55.91,02715,9530.0%80.0%

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Caitlyn vs Gangplank - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Caitlyn do against Gangplank in League of Legends?

Caitlyn wins the Caitlyn vs Gangplank matchup with a 60.0% win rate compared to Gangplank's 40.0%, a 20.0 percentage point difference. This data is based on 5 recent ranked games in patch 26.10.

How does Caitlyn do against Gangplank in the early game?

In the early game, Caitlyn has the advantage against Gangplank with a 50.0% win rate versus 50.0%. Caitlyn players should look to press their lane advantage through aggressive trades and wave control during the first 15 minutes.

How does Caitlyn do against Gangplank in the late game?

In the late game, Caitlyn takes over the Caitlyn vs Gangplank matchup with a 66.7% win rate compared to 33.3%. Caitlyn scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Caitlyn vs Gangplank matchup?

Caitlyn wins the matchup against Gangplank with a 60.0% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.10. The 20.0 percentage point advantage means Caitlyn is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 5 games analyzed.

What is the best Caitlyn build against Gangplank?

The best Caitlyn build against Gangplank includes The Collector, Rapid Firecannon, Infinity Edge with Gunmetal Greaves. 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 Caitlyn runes against Gangplank?

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

Does Caitlyn counter Gangplank?

Yes, Caitlyn has a favorable matchup against Gangplank with a 60.0% win rate. Caitlyn strongly counters Gangplank in lane based on current patch 26.10 data.

How do I play Caitlyn against Gangplank?

When playing Caitlyn 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.