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Gangplank Counters

The best Gangplank counters in League of Legends patch 25.23 are Irelia, Tryndamere, Vladimir, Shen, Sion. The best Gangplank counter is Irelia, with Gangplank having only a 29.63% win rate in this matchup. Secondary patch 25.23 Gangplank counter choices are Ahri, Jayce, Yone, Garen, Jax. Below are the top Gangplank counters and matchups alongside their win rates.

  • Gangplank passive ability - Trial by Fire - League of Legends
    Trial by Fire

    Trial by Fire

    Every few seconds, Gangplank's melee strike will set his opponent on fire.

  • Gangplank Q ability - Parrrley - League of Legends
    Parrrley

    Parrrley

    Shoots target, plundering Gold for each enemy unit killed.

    Cost:
    • 50/
    • 45/
    • 40/
    • 35/
    • 30
    Cooldown:
    • 5
    Range:
    • 625
  • Gangplank W ability - Remove Scurvy - League of Legends
    Remove Scurvy

    Remove Scurvy

    Eats citrus to cure crowd control effects and restore Health.

    Cost:
    • 60/
    • 70/
    • 80/
    • 90/
    • 100
    Cooldown:
    • 22/
    • 20/
    • 18/
    • 16/
    • 14
    Range:
    • 400
  • Gangplank E ability - Powder Keg - League of Legends
    Powder Keg

    Powder Keg

    Gangplank uncovers a powder keg at target location. If he attacks it, it explodes, spreading the attack's damage to enemies in the area, slowing them.

    Cost:
    • 0
    Cooldown:
    • 0
    Range:
    • 1000
  • Gangplank R ultimate ability - Cannon Barrage - League of Legends
    Cannon Barrage

    Cannon Barrage

    Gangplank signals his ship to bombard an area, slowing and damaging enemies.

    Cost:
    • 100
    Cooldown:
    • 160/
    • 140/
    • 120
    Range:
    • 30000
Classes:
  • Fighter
48.94%Win Rate
Gangplank D tier

These champions are Gangplank's hardest counters in League of Legends. Irelia is Gangplank's biggest counter with only a 29.63% win rate for Gangplank. When facing these Gangplank counter picks, focus on safe farming and waiting for jungle assistance. Avoid extended trades and play around your power spikes to survive difficult Gangplank matchups.

Gangplank performs exceptionally well against these champions. Kayle is Gangplank's best matchup with a 66.67% win rate. When playing Gangplank into these favorable matchups, look for early aggression and lane dominance. Gangplank can capitalize on these champions' weaknesses to snowball leads and carry games.

Gangplank Counters - Frequently Asked Questions

Who counters Gangplank?

The best Gangplank counters are Irelia, Tryndamere, and Vladimir. These champions have favorable matchups against Gangplank and can exploit Gangplank's weaknesses effectively.

What is Gangplank's hardest counter?

Irelia is Gangplank's hardest counter. Gangplank has only a 29.63% win rate against Irelia, making this one of Gangplank's most difficult matchups.

Who does Gangplank counter?

Gangplank performs well against Kayle, Singed, and Cho'Gath. These are Gangplank's best matchups where Gangplank has favorable win rates and can dominate lane.

How do I play Gangplank into counter matchups?

When playing Gangplank into counters, focus on safe farming, waiting for jungle assistance, and playing around power spikes. Avoid extended trades in unfavorable matchups and look for opportunities to scale.