Gangplank - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
49.4%
Pick Rate
2.0%

Gangplankvs Akshan

DFighter
Patch26.7
Matches949,984
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedApr 21, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Gangplank vs Akshan is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.7. Akshan wins with a 75.0% win rate (+50.0%) over Gangplank based on 8 games. Akshan holds the advantage in both the early and late game. Below you'll find the best Gangplank build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Gangplank vs Akshan matchup.

Gangplank Matchup Breakdown

Use the dropdown to select an opponent and see a detailed breakdown of how Gangplank 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
Akshan - 25.0% win rateAkshan(25.0%)
Gangplank - 25.0% win rate in this matchup
Gangplank
25.0% WR
VS
Akshan vs Gangplank matchup - 75.0% win rate
Akshan
75.0% WR

Who Wins the Gangplank vs Akshan Matchup?

Akshan wins the Gangplank vs Akshan matchup
Winner
Akshan
Matches: 8
25.0%
Win Rate
75.0%
7.0
CS / min
6.8
882
DMG / min
852
14,000
Gold / game
13,770
276
Heal / min
156
739
DMG Mitigated / min
620
0.3
CC / min
0.0
33.3%
Early Game WR
66.7%
20.0%
Late Game WR
80.0%

Gangplank vs Akshan Matchup Summary

The Gangplank vs Akshan matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 8 recent matches analyzed, Akshan wins with a 75.0% win rate compared to Gangplank's 25.0%, giving Akshan a 50.0 percentage point advantage. Akshan 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 Gangplank leads by 0.3s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Akshan has a strong advantage in this matchup. Gangplank players should play defensively, prioritize safe farming under tower, and look for opportunities created by jungle pressure or Akshan overextending. Avoid prolonged trades and wait for team fights where positioning and coordination matter more. Understanding these matchup dynamics is essential for champion select decisions and in-game strategy when facing this lane opponent.

Gangplank vs Akshan Laning Phase Breakdown

Gangplank wins the laning phase against Akshan in League of Legends

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

Farming
7.0Gangplank
6.8Akshan
Gangplank and Akshan farm at nearly identical rates in this matchup, with only a 0.3 CS/min difference. Neither champion holds a meaningful farming advantage, so lane dominance will come from trading and jungle interaction rather than CS leads.
Damage
882Gangplank
852Akshan
Gangplank deals 30 more champion damage per minute than Akshan. While noticeable in extended trades, this gap can be offset by Akshan choosing favorable fight windows, such as engaging when Gangplank's key abilities are on cooldown or trading immediately after dodging a skillshot.
Economy
14,000Gangplank
13,770Akshan
Gangplank and Akshan generate nearly equal gold per game, with just a 230 gold difference. Neither champion has a clear economic advantage, so gold leads will depend on individual play quality, kill participation, and objective contributions.
Utility
0.3Gangplank
0.0Akshan
Gangplank provides 0.3 seconds more crowd control per minute than Akshan, offering better gank setup potential and slightly more team fight utility. This CC advantage helps Gangplank coordinate with their jungler and control the pace of skirmishes.
Sustain
1,015Gangplank
776Akshan
Gangplank vastly out-sustains Akshan, healing and mitigating 239 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Gangplank can absorb significant punishment and remain in lane while Akshan is forced to recall. Building grievous wounds early is essential for Akshan, and focusing on burst trade patterns rather than sustained fights is critical.

Best Gangplank Build Against Akshan

Ionian Boots of Lucidity is the optimal boots choice against Akshan, providing the mobility and stats Gangplank needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Gangplank against Akshan are Hubris, Immortal Shieldbow and Essence Reaver. This combination gives Gangplank 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 Gangplank vs Akshan matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Akshan
66.7%
+33.3% advantage
Gangplank early game win rateGangplank33.3%
Akshan early game win rateAkshan66.7%
Late Game
Akshan
80.0%
+60.0% advantage
Gangplank late game win rateGangplank20.0%
Akshan late game win rateAkshan80.0%

Akshan 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 Akshan can dictate the pace of the lane from level 1, controlling trades, wave state, and river priority.

Akshan is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 80.0% win rate — 60.0 points above Gangplank. Extended games heavily favor Akshan, whose kit and scaling make them a dominant force in team fights and objective control.

Akshan 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 Gangplank Runes Against Akshan

Inspiration rune tree - Gangplank primary runes vs AkshanInspiration
First Strike - best Gangplank rune vs AkshanCash Back - best Gangplank rune vs AkshanTriple Tonic - best Gangplank rune vs AkshanCosmic Insight - best Gangplank rune vs Akshan
Resolve rune tree - Gangplank secondary runes vs AkshanResolve
Bone Plating - best Gangplank rune vs AkshanDemolish - best Gangplank rune vs Akshan
100.0% WR

The Inspiration and Resolve rune setup gives Gangplank the best tools to compete against Akshan in this difficult matchup, compensating for the statistical disadvantages with optimal rune synergies.


Gangplank matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.7. The table below shows Gangplank'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 Gangplank build, runes, laning stats, and early vs late game analysis for that specific matchup.

Gangplank matchup win rates and stats in League of Legends patch 26.7
Opponent
Win Rate
Matches
CS/min
DMG/min
Gold/game
Early WR
Late WR
42.19%1287.198714,07134.5%48.0%
53.45%587.092314,33945.8%58.8%
48.28%586.894113,82546.4%50.0%
50.00%567.381013,73848.1%51.7%
44.44%547.21,20114,47045.8%43.3%
46.00%507.01,06414,25265.2%29.6%
53.06%497.51,00315,06347.6%57.1%
54.17%486.893713,62157.1%52.9%
47.83%467.31,16114,96047.4%48.1%
41.30%467.21,06115,14033.3%46.4%
47.83%466.389913,25457.9%40.7%
47.73%447.91,28014,91652.6%44.0%
41.86%437.31,02015,64842.1%41.7%
58.14%437.11,02714,66463.2%54.2%
27.50%407.288713,37017.6%34.8%
47.37%387.31,08514,69864.7%33.3%
54.05%377.01,00015,22453.9%54.2%
59.46%377.293813,87768.8%52.4%
61.11%366.91,06613,99471.4%54.5%
61.11%367.097516,16675.0%54.2%
41.67%367.21,07016,34444.4%40.7%
45.71%357.51,12615,59153.3%40.0%
40.63%327.598214,79552.6%23.1%
48.39%316.81,10414,22240.0%52.4%
50.00%306.895714,01627.3%63.2%
56.67%306.890414,72846.1%64.7%
48.28%297.31,04613,75860.0%42.1%
53.57%287.398914,06750.0%57.1%
66.67%277.51,14114,52171.4%61.5%
46.15%267.81,15617,69850.0%44.4%
34.62%267.41,05014,4229.1%53.3%
56.00%257.691214,38755.6%56.3%
41.67%246.878213,52636.4%46.1%
58.33%247.296314,76072.7%46.1%
65.22%237.492314,80183.3%58.8%
47.83%237.287812,50754.5%41.7%
42.86%216.995813,24437.5%46.1%
57.14%217.293613,77572.7%40.0%
50.00%207.31,05413,42150.0%50.0%
50.00%187.186815,23537.5%60.0%
70.59%176.997014,00962.5%77.8%
50.00%167.197213,82160.0%33.3%
40.00%157.51,01015,06857.1%25.0%
71.43%146.91,10415,62075.0%70.0%
42.86%146.91,05915,40757.1%28.6%
46.15%137.589113,82566.7%28.6%
25.00%126.897115,47450.0%12.5%
50.00%127.783815,99260.0%42.9%
63.64%117.299215,76775.0%57.1%
40.00%107.21,00714,32460.0%20.0%
50.00%106.279714,12375.0%33.3%
40.00%106.61,03313,00266.7%28.6%
30.00%107.291913,86833.3%25.0%
50.00%106.397515,90240.0%60.0%
30.00%107.071010,30616.7%50.0%
44.44%96.486612,50466.7%33.3%
55.56%96.41,20914,34975.0%40.0%
44.44%97.41,05817,7320.0%66.7%
44.44%96.874713,05140.0%50.0%
44.44%96.596814,55633.3%50.0%
66.67%97.41,07912,78860.0%75.0%
66.67%96.885012,73840.0%100.0%
22.22%97.297415,4750.0%25.0%
50.00%87.31,16912,62866.7%0.0%
50.00%87.51,03715,09625.0%75.0%
25.00%87.088214,00033.3%20.0%
50.00%87.698615,81966.7%40.0%
62.50%86.91,15518,25750.0%75.0%
57.14%76.81,00114,98650.0%60.0%
66.67%67.91,01514,98050.0%100.0%
66.67%66.070912,25250.0%75.0%
80.00%58.11,18816,426100.0%66.7%
20.00%57.091313,05133.3%0.0%
40.00%56.81,15215,448100.0%25.0%
60.00%58.091014,514100.0%33.3%
80.00%58.01,16911,465100.0%50.0%
20.00%56.987611,9440.0%33.3%
40.00%57.884415,8190.0%50.0%
40.00%56.486615,0650.0%40.0%

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Gangplank vs Akshan - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Gangplank do against Akshan in League of Legends?

Akshan wins the Gangplank vs Akshan matchup with a 75.0% win rate compared to Gangplank's 25.0%, a 50.0 percentage point difference. This data is based on 8 recent ranked games in patch 26.7.

How does Gangplank do against Akshan in the early game?

In the early game, Akshan has the advantage against Gangplank with a 66.7% win rate versus 33.3%. Akshan players should look to press their lane advantage through aggressive trades and wave control during the first 15 minutes.

How does Gangplank do against Akshan in the late game?

In the late game, Akshan takes over the Gangplank vs Akshan matchup with a 80.0% win rate compared to 20.0%. Akshan scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Gangplank vs Akshan matchup?

Akshan wins the matchup against Gangplank with a 75.0% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.7. The 50.0 percentage point advantage means Akshan is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 8 games analyzed.

What is the best Gangplank build against Akshan?

The best Gangplank build against Akshan includes Hubris, Immortal Shieldbow, Essence Reaver with Ionian Boots of Lucidity. Check the matchup breakdown above for the full item path and build order.

What are the best Gangplank runes against Akshan?

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

Does Gangplank counter Akshan?

No, Gangplank struggles against Akshan with only a 25.0% win rate. Akshan has the advantage in this matchup. Gangplank players should focus on safe farming and avoiding extended trades to minimize Akshan's lead.

How do I play Gangplank against Akshan?

When playing Gangplank against Akshan, play cautiously and avoid Akshan's power spikes. Look for jungle assistance and team-dependent plays since Akshan has the statistical advantage at most stages. Use the matchup-specific build and runes above to optimize your chances.