Draven - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
48.8%
Pick Rate
2.4%

Dravenvs Gangplank

DMarksman
Patch26.11
Matches776,441
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedJun 2, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Draven vs Gangplank is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.11. Draven wins with a 60.0% win rate (+20.0%) over Gangplank based on 5 games. Draven holds the advantage in both the early and late game. Below you'll find the best Draven build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Draven vs Gangplank matchup.

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Draven Matchup Breakdown

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

Who Wins the Draven vs Gangplank Matchup?

Draven wins the Draven vs Gangplank matchup
Winner
Draven
Matches: 5
60.0%
Win Rate
40.0%
7.2
CS / min
7.7
995
DMG / min
868
16,624
Gold / game
16,044
327
Heal / min
254
822
DMG Mitigated / min
720
0.3
CC / min
0.4
100.0%
Early Game WR
0.0%
50.0%
Late Game WR
50.0%

Draven vs Gangplank Matchup Summary

The Draven vs Gangplank matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 5 recent matches analyzed, Draven wins with a 60.0% win rate compared to Gangplank's 40.0%, giving Draven a 20.0 percentage point advantage. Draven 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 Draven leads by 175 HP/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Draven 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.

Draven vs Gangplank Laning Phase Breakdown

Draven wins the laning phase against Gangplank in League of Legends

Draven is favored during the laning phase against Gangplank, winning 3 out of 5 key stat categories. Draven holds advantages in damage, gold income and sustain, making them the stronger laner in this matchup.

Farming
7.2Draven
7.7Gangplank
Gangplank edges out Draven by 0.5 CS per minute — a moderate farming advantage that adds up to roughly 7 CS over a 15-minute laning phase. This translates to earlier component purchases and slightly faster power spikes for Gangplank.
Damage
995Draven
868Gangplank
Draven heavily out-damages Gangplank by 127 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 Draven's sustained damage advantage take over.
Economy
16,624Draven
16,044Gangplank
Draven earns 580 more gold per game than Gangplank, equivalent to roughly one additional component item. This economic edge comes from a combination of better farming, kill participation, and objective control, giving Draven slightly faster item completions.
Utility
0.3Draven
0.4Gangplank
Both Draven 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
1,149Draven
974Gangplank
Draven vastly out-sustains Gangplank, healing and mitigating 175 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Draven can absorb significant punishment and remain in lane while Gangplank is forced to recall. Building grievous wounds early is essential for Gangplank, and focusing on burst trade patterns rather than sustained fights is critical.

Best Draven Build Against Gangplank

Gluttonous Greaves is the optimal boots choice against Gangplank, providing the mobility and stats Draven needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Draven against Gangplank are Hubris, Bloodthirster and Lord Dominik's Regards. This combination gives Draven 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 Draven vs Gangplank matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Draven
100.0%
+100.0% advantage
Draven early game win rateDraven100.0%
Gangplank early game win rateGangplank0.0%
Late Game
Draven
50.0%
+0.0% advantage
Draven late game win rateDraven50.0%
Gangplank late game win rateGangplank50.0%

Draven 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 Draven 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 Draven 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.

Draven 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 Draven Runes Against Gangplank

Precision rune tree - Draven primary runes vs GangplankPrecision
Lethal Tempo - best Draven rune vs GangplankPresence of Mind - best Draven rune vs GangplankLegend: Alacrity - best Draven rune vs GangplankLast Stand - best Draven rune vs Gangplank
Sorcery rune tree - Draven secondary runes vs GangplankSorcery
Absolute Focus - best Draven rune vs GangplankGathering Storm - best Draven rune vs Gangplank
100.0% WR

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


Draven matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.11. The table below shows Draven'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 Draven build, runes, laning stats, and early vs late game analysis for that specific matchup.

Draven matchup win rates and stats in League of Legends patch 26.11
Opponent
Win Rate
Matches
CS/min
DMG/min
Gold/game
Early WR
Late WR
51.03%3396.890514,74153.8%48.6%
45.99%2876.794214,84750.0%43.1%
48.36%2756.586014,04053.8%43.4%
52.43%2676.693514,22856.6%48.5%
46.12%2456.288014,25447.8%44.6%
47.28%2396.889614,25050.8%43.5%
50.25%2016.892514,20247.5%53.0%
45.22%1156.592413,67736.2%58.7%
49.12%1146.999115,00658.8%41.3%
53.70%1086.895314,69253.1%54.2%
44.86%1076.689713,97751.8%37.3%
47.37%956.486513,16956.0%37.8%
39.08%876.690613,90639.0%39.1%
46.91%816.687113,66948.7%45.2%
40.26%776.595815,50540.6%40.0%
41.56%776.692913,50042.5%40.0%
56.76%746.581112,85557.1%56.3%
41.27%636.588613,25142.9%40.0%
41.67%606.894614,91247.1%34.6%
67.24%586.995013,60960.5%80.0%
43.64%556.983412,86950.0%36.0%
42.86%356.81,00615,19843.8%42.1%
35.29%346.684814,10238.9%31.3%
48.28%296.893515,09928.6%54.5%
50.00%246.487714,12861.5%36.4%
41.67%246.778311,95640.0%42.9%
63.64%227.079314,72687.5%50.0%
63.64%227.21,03114,22357.1%75.0%
33.33%215.994612,87927.3%40.0%
40.00%206.570613,50218.2%66.7%
45.00%206.977713,79133.3%54.5%
52.63%196.472313,31170.0%33.3%
66.67%186.01,07414,22660.0%75.0%
35.29%177.069812,18227.3%50.0%
46.67%156.488312,98437.5%57.1%
40.00%156.898014,14450.0%28.6%
42.86%146.990115,46350.0%40.0%
45.45%116.81,08812,90450.0%33.3%
72.73%117.11,03318,840100.0%57.1%
40.00%107.41,07014,06550.0%25.0%
33.33%96.777111,75428.6%50.0%
50.00%86.31,06414,981100.0%33.3%
62.50%87.397112,24960.0%66.7%
28.57%76.587715,47350.0%20.0%
42.86%75.866011,5590.0%75.0%
66.67%67.01,62217,75750.0%100.0%
33.33%66.273411,5500.0%50.0%
33.33%66.588412,98250.0%0.0%
60.00%55.561315,747100.0%50.0%
60.00%57.299516,624100.0%50.0%
40.00%56.76587,44633.3%50.0%
80.00%56.37308,964100.0%50.0%
20.00%56.66578,09725.0%0.0%
0.00%56.268013,6600.0%0.0%

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Draven vs Gangplank - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Draven do against Gangplank in League of Legends?

Draven wins the Draven 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 26.11.

How does Draven do against Gangplank in the early game?

In the early game, Draven has the advantage against Gangplank with a 100.0% win rate versus 0.0%. Draven players should look to press their lane advantage through aggressive trades and wave control during the first 15 minutes.

How does Draven do against Gangplank in the late game?

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

Who wins the Draven vs Gangplank matchup?

Draven wins the matchup against Gangplank with a 60.0% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.11. The 20.0 percentage point advantage means Draven is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 5 games analyzed.

What is the best Draven build against Gangplank?

The best Draven build against Gangplank includes Hubris, Bloodthirster, Lord Dominik's Regards with Gluttonous 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 Draven runes against Gangplank?

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

Does Draven counter Gangplank?

Yes, Draven has a favorable matchup against Gangplank with a 60.0% win rate. Draven strongly counters Gangplank in lane based on current patch 26.11 data.

How do I play Draven against Gangplank?

When playing Draven 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.