Win Rate: 49.2%
Pick Rate: 2.0%
Ban Rate: 3.6%

Gangplank Top Counters & Lane Matchups

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Patch: 26.20
Games: 3,970
Lane: Top
Tier: All Tiers
Last Updated: Oct 20, 2026 UTC
Methodology: Data Methodology
Author: Dakota Chinnick

Every Top lane opponent Gangplank faced in Patch 26.20, ranked: Cho'Gath (70.4% win rate against Gangplank) and Shen (61.1%) are the hardest. See gold, CS and XP at 15 for all 42 matchups, find the best counter from your own champion pool, and learn how to play against Gangplank.

Who Counters Gangplank Top (Patch 26.20)

42 lane opponents · 3,370 games

The hardest Top matchups for Gangplank are Cho'Gath (70.4% win rate against Gangplank), Shen (61.1%) and Sett (55.9%). Tryndamere is the biggest lane bully, finishing 15 minutes 621 gold ahead of Gangplank on average. Across the 42 matchups with lane data, Gangplank is clearly ahead in gold at 15 against 21 and clearly behind against 1. The easiest lane is Fiora: Gangplank wins 61.2%.

Opponent	Their win rate	Gold @15	CS @15	XP @15	Verdict	Games
Cho'Gath	70.4%	−385	−6.9	+103	CounterLoses lane	81
Shen	61.1%	−1,119	−29.6	−532	Leans their wayLoses lane	72
Sett	55.9%	−251	−9.2	−46	Leans their wayLoses lane	195
Kayle	64.1%	−921	−11.2	−850	Leans their wayLoses lane	39
Gragas	63.4%	−573	−13.9	−26	Leans their wayLoses lane	41
Tryndamere	56.7%	+621	+11.2	+702	Leans their wayWins lane	104
Sion	58.2%	−306	+1.6	+44	Leans their way	67
Mordekaiser	53.3%	+74	+1.5	+552	Leans their way	184
Riven	58.7%	−850	−21.1	−719	Leans their wayLoses lane	46
Aatrox	53.6%	+118	+3.5	+533	Leans their way	97
Jax	53.7%	−515	−15.1	−327	Leans their wayLoses lane	95
Garen	51.6%	−392	−6.6	−30	Loses lane	124
Malphite	50.6%	−272	−6.2	+259	Loses lane	154
Illaoi	54.1%	+175	+12.5	+446	Leans their way	74
Teemo	51.8%	−328	−2.1	−237	Loses lane	112
Camille	54.5%	−552	−10.6	−144	Leans their wayLoses lane	66
Zaahen	56.0%	−533	−8.8	−261	Leans their way	50
Renekton	53.4%	−203	−4.4	+112	Leans their way	73
Nasus	51.9%	−688	−15.8	−220	Loses lane	81
Dr. Mundo	53.1%	−543	−7.6	−115	Leans their wayLoses lane	64
Pantheon	51.3%	−794	−13.9	−695	Loses lane	78
Yone	48.8%	−115	+2.9	+149	Even	129
Darius	47.7%	+42	+6.0	+259	Leans your way	149
Kled	53.3%	+412	−5.0	+406	Leans their way	45
Yasuo	50.9%	+17	+10.4	+191	Even	55
Volibear	46.2%	−300	−5.3	−121	Leans your way	117
Ornn	46.8%	−499	−6.1	+19	Leans your wayLoses lane	77
Yorick	46.3%	−267	+1.1	+23	Leans your way	80
Gnar	45.3%	−252	−1.9	+149	Leans your way	86
Irelia	44.4%	+497	+18.6	+553	Leans your way	90
Gwen	44.3%	−335	−8.8	−197	Leans your way	79
Akali	45.3%	−609	−7.4	−259	Leans your wayLoses lane	53
Trundle	45.7%	−648	−13.7	−635	Leans your wayLoses lane	46
Urgot	42.2%	−387	−4.6	−133	Leans your way	64
Singed	43.8%	−955	−2.3	−758	Leans your wayLoses lane	48
Ambessa	42.1%	−755	−13.4	−355	Leans your wayLoses lane	57
Tahm Kench	43.2%	−186	−6.5	+397	Leans your way	44
Kennen	41.9%	−221	−8.2	+141	Leans your way	43
Fiora	38.8%	−524	−11.4	−447	Leans your wayLoses lane	67
Jayce	37.5%	+203	+10.6	+288	Leans your way	56
K'Sante	32.1%	−299	+0.6	+236	Favorable	53
Heimerdinger	34.3%	−505	+6.4	−111	Leans your wayLoses lane	35

Ranked solo and flex games where both champions played the same lane this patch. Win rate shown is the OPPONENT's. Lists rank by the 95% range of each win rate, so a handful of games cannot top the list; gold, CS and XP are the opponent's lead at 15:00.

Gangplank Counter Pick Finder

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Strongest picks vs Gangplank

Pick	Win rate vs Gangplank	Gold @15	Games
1. Cho'Gath	70.4%	−385	81
2. Shen	61.1%	−1,119	72
3. Sett	55.9%	−251	195
4. Kayle	64.1%	−921	39
5. Gragas	63.4%	−573	41

Gangplank Lane Gold at 15 Minutes

Gangplank's gold lead or deficit at 15:00 against the twelve most common Top opponents. Right of the line, Gangplank is ahead; left, the opponent is.

Tryndamere−621
Irelia−497
Aatrox−118
Mordekaiser−74
Darius−42
Yone+115
Sett+251
Malphite+272
Volibear+300
Teemo+328
Garen+392
Jax+515

How to Counter Gangplank

When facing Gangplank in League of Legends, understanding Gangplank's primary damage profile is essential for building effective counter strategies. Gangplank deals primarily physical damage, which means prioritizing armor in your defensive itemization will significantly reduce Gangplank's threat in fights. Top defensive items against Gangplank include Plated Steelcaps, Frozen Heart, Randuin's Omen, and Thornmail. These items provide substantial armor stats that directly mitigate Gangplank's damage output throughout all stages of the game.

From a champion selection perspective, the strongest Gangplank counters are Cho'Gath, Shen, Sett, and Tryndamere. These champions either out-trade Gangplank in lane, have abilities that negate Gangplank's core mechanics, or scale better into team fights. Cho'Gath in particular exploits Gangplank's weaknesses by providing consistent pressure while being difficult to punish.

Beyond item builds and counter picks, successful counter play against Gangplank involves understanding Gangplank's power spikes and cooldown windows. Engage on Gangplank when key abilities are on cooldown, and coordinate with your team to focus Gangplank in team fights before Gangplank can output maximum damage. Vision control is also crucial when playing against Gangplank to avoid getting caught out of position. By combining proper defensive itemization with smart champion selection and strategic gameplay, you can effectively neutralize Gangplank's impact and secure victory.

When to Counter Gangplank - Game Phase Strategy

EARLYEarly Game (Levels 1-6)

Gangplank may look for extended trades. Avoid long fights and kite with slows. Short trades favor you against sustained damage.

MIDMid Game (Levels 7-13)

Gangplank becomes increasingly tanky mid game. Focus on kiting and percent health damage. Avoid fighting in choke points.

LATELate Game (Levels 14-18)

Gangplank is very durable late game. Use armor penetration or anti-tank items. Focus squishier targets first if Gangplank is too tanky.

Tips for Playing Against Gangplank

Pick Cho'Gath or similar champions with kits that exploit Gangplank's weaknesses
Build Plated Steelcaps or Seeker's Armguard early to reduce Gangplank's damage in lane
Track Gangplank's cooldowns and engage when key abilities are unavailable
Ward Gangplank's common roam paths and ping missing immediately
Coordinate with your jungler to gank Gangplank during vulnerable windows
Avoid extended trades where Gangplank can stack sustained damage
Kite Gangplank with slows and crowd control

Riot's tips for playing against Gangplank

Parrrley deals a high amount of physical damage. Items that grant Armor can help if an enemy Gangplank is doing well.
Once Gangplank reaches level 6, watch out for his global-range ultimate, Cannon Barrage!

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What Gangplank Is Good Against

The Top opponents Gangplank beats most reliably this patch — the picks to look for when Gangplank is your champion.

Opponent	Their win rate	Gold @15	CS @15	XP @15	Verdict	Games
Fiora	38.8%	−524	−11.4	−447	Leans your wayLoses lane	67
Urgot	42.2%	−387	−4.6	−133	Leans your way	64
Irelia	44.4%	+497	+18.6	+553	Leans your way	90
Volibear	46.2%	−300	−5.3	−121	Leans your way	117
Gwen	44.3%	−335	−8.8	−197	Leans your way	79
Darius	47.7%	+42	+6.0	+259	Leans your way	149
Gnar	45.3%	−252	−1.9	+149	Leans your way	86
Yorick	46.3%	−267	+1.1	+23	Leans your way	80
Yone	48.8%	−115	+2.9	+149	Even	129
Ornn	46.8%	−499	−6.1	+19	Leans your wayLoses lane	77

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Gangplank Counters FAQ - Patch 26.20

Who counters Gangplank?

In the Top lane this patch, the strongest counters to Gangplank are Cho'Gath (70.4% over 81 games), Shen (61.1% over 72 games), Sett (55.9% over 195 games), Tryndamere (56.7% over 104 games), Sion (58.2% over 67 games).

What is Gangplank's hardest matchup?

Cho'Gath. Gangplank wins only 29.6% of 81 lane games against Cho'Gath and sits at +385 gold at 15 minutes.

What is Gangplank good against?

Gangplank's best Top matchups this patch are Fiora (61.2%), Urgot (57.8%), Irelia (55.6%), Volibear (53.8%).

Who beats Gangplank in lane?

Measured by gold at 15 minutes, Gangplank's toughest lanes are Tryndamere (+621 gold ahead).

Is Gangplank a lane bully?

Yes. Gangplank Top averages 281 more gold than the lane opponent at 15 minutes and is ahead at 15 in 56% of games.