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

Gangplankvs Annie

DFighter
Patch26.7
Matches949,984
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedApr 20, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Gangplank vs Annie is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.7. Annie wins with a 60.0% win rate (+20.0%) over Gangplank based on 5 games. Gangplank wins the early laning phase while Annie scales better into the late game. Below you'll find the best Gangplank build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Gangplank vs Annie 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
Annie - 40.0% win rateAnnie(40.0%)
Gangplank - 40.0% win rate in this matchup
Gangplank
40.0% WR
VS
Annie vs Gangplank matchup - 60.0% win rate
Annie
60.0% WR

Who Wins the Gangplank vs Annie Matchup?

Annie wins the Gangplank vs Annie matchup
Winner
Annie
Matches: 5
40.0%
Win Rate
60.0%
6.4
CS / min
5.0
866
DMG / min
1,010
15,065
Gold / game
12,984
243
Heal / min
106
562
DMG Mitigated / min
552
0.4
CC / min
0.9
0.0%
Early Game WR
0.0%
40.0%
Late Game WR
60.0%

Gangplank vs Annie Matchup Summary

The Gangplank vs Annie matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 5 recent matches analyzed, Annie wins with a 60.0% win rate compared to Gangplank's 40.0%, giving Annie a 20.0 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Gangplank controls the early laning stage, but Annie outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Gangplank needs to press advantages before Annie reaches their power spikes, while Annie should focus on safe farming and hitting key item breakpoints. The most significant statistical gap is in crowd control, where Annie leads by 0.5s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Annie 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 Annie 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 Annie Laning Phase Breakdown

Gangplank wins the laning phase against Annie in League of Legends

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

Farming
6.4Gangplank
5.0Annie
Gangplank significantly out-farms Annie by 1.4 CS per minute, accumulating an estimated 21 CS lead by mid game. This substantial farming gap gives Gangplank a major gold advantage and earlier item completions. Annie players should prioritize wave management techniques like freezing near tower and using abilities efficiently to minimize the deficit.
Damage
866Gangplank
1,010Annie
Annie heavily out-damages Gangplank by 144 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 Annie's sustained damage advantage take over.
Economy
15,065Gangplank
12,984Annie
Gangplank generates a commanding 2,081 more gold per game than Annie. This substantial economic advantage means Gangplank consistently reaches key item breakpoints earlier, creating a compounding lead that grows throughout the game. Annie should focus on cost-effective item choices and avoid unnecessary deaths to prevent falling further behind.
Utility
0.4Gangplank
0.9Annie
Annie provides 0.5 seconds more crowd control per minute than Gangplank, offering better gank setup potential and slightly more team fight utility. This CC advantage helps Annie coordinate with their jungler and control the pace of skirmishes.
Sustain
805Gangplank
658Annie
Gangplank heals and mitigates 147 more damage per minute than Annie, providing moderate extra durability. This sustain edge allows Gangplank to stay in lane longer between recalls and gradually win extended wars of attrition. Consider building early grievous wounds if playing Annie.

Best Gangplank Build Against Annie

Crimson Lucidity is the optimal boots choice against Annie, providing the mobility and stats Gangplank needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Gangplank against Annie are The Collector, Essence Reaver and Lord Dominik's Regards. This combination gives Gangplank an effective balance of damage, survivability, and utility for the matchup. This build achieves a solid 50.0% win rate across 2 games, proving it to be a reliable item path when facing Annie. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Gangplank vs Annie matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Gangplank
0.0%
+0.0% advantage
Gangplank early game win rateGangplank0.0%
Annie early game win rateAnnie0.0%
Late Game
Annie
60.0%
+20.0% advantage
Gangplank late game win rateGangplank40.0%
Annie late game win rateAnnie60.0%

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

Annie is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 60.0% win rate — 20.0 points above Gangplank. Extended games heavily favor Annie, whose kit and scaling make them a dominant force in team fights and objective control.

The power dynamics shift as the game progresses — Gangplank has the edge early, but Annie gradually takes over. However, the margins are slim enough that either champion can win at any stage with the right plays. Focus on taking advantages when you have them rather than waiting for a specific game phase.

Best Gangplank Runes Against Annie

Sorcery rune tree - Gangplank primary runes vs AnnieSorcery
Arcane Comet - best Gangplank rune vs AnnieNimbus Cloak - best Gangplank rune vs AnnieTranscendence - best Gangplank rune vs AnnieScorch - best Gangplank rune vs Annie
Inspiration rune tree - Gangplank secondary runes vs AnnieInspiration
Cosmic Insight - best Gangplank rune vs AnnieTriple Tonic - best Gangplank rune vs Annie
100.0% WR

The Sorcery and Inspiration rune setup gives Gangplank the best tools to compete against Annie 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 Annie - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Gangplank do against Annie in League of Legends?

Annie wins the Gangplank vs Annie 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 26.7.

How does Gangplank do against Annie in the early game?

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

How does Gangplank do against Annie in the late game?

In the late game, Annie takes over the Gangplank vs Annie matchup with a 60.0% win rate compared to 40.0%. Annie scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Gangplank vs Annie matchup?

Annie wins the matchup against Gangplank with a 60.0% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.7. The 20.0 percentage point advantage means Annie is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 5 games analyzed.

What is the best Gangplank build against Annie?

The best Gangplank build against Annie includes The Collector, Essence Reaver, Lord Dominik's Regards with Crimson Lucidity. This build achieves a 50.0% win rate in the matchup. Check the matchup breakdown above for the full item path and build order.

What are the best Gangplank runes against Annie?

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

Does Gangplank counter Annie?

No, Gangplank struggles against Annie with only a 40.0% win rate. Annie has the advantage in this matchup. Gangplank players should focus on safe farming and avoiding extended trades to minimize Annie's lead.

How do I play Gangplank against Annie?

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