Gangplank - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
51.4%
Pick Rate
2.5%

Gangplankvs Aurelion Sol

AFighter
Patch26.9
Matches514,344
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedMay 9, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Gangplank vs Aurelion Sol is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.9. Gangplank wins with a 66.7% win rate (+33.3%) over Aurelion Sol based on 9 games. Gangplank 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 Aurelion Sol 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
Aurelion Sol - 66.7% win rateAurelion Sol(66.7%)
Gangplank - 66.7% win rate in this matchup
Gangplank
66.7% WR
VS
Aurelion Sol vs Gangplank matchup - 33.3% win rate
Aurelion Sol
33.3% WR

Who Wins the Gangplank vs Aurelion Sol Matchup?

Gangplank wins the Gangplank vs Aurelion Sol matchup
Winner
Gangplank
Matches: 9
66.7%
Win Rate
33.3%
7.5
CS / min
7.3
1,021
DMG / min
793
14,338
Gold / game
11,556
226
Heal / min
149
637
DMG Mitigated / min
446
0.5
CC / min
0.8
75.0%
Early Game WR
25.0%
60.0%
Late Game WR
40.0%

Gangplank vs Aurelion Sol Matchup Summary

The Gangplank vs Aurelion Sol matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 9 recent matches analyzed, Gangplank wins with a 66.7% win rate compared to Aurelion Sol's 33.3%, giving Gangplank a 33.3 percentage point advantage. Gangplank dominates at every stage — from early laning through late game team fights. This consistent advantage makes it difficult for Aurelion Sol 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 Aurelion Sol leads by 0.3s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Gangplank players can confidently pick into Aurelion Sol and play aggressively from level 1. Look to establish lane dominance early through favorable trades and zone Aurelion Sol away from CS whenever possible. Understanding these matchup dynamics is essential for champion select decisions and in-game strategy when facing this lane opponent.

Gangplank vs Aurelion Sol Laning Phase Breakdown

Gangplank wins the laning phase against Aurelion Sol in League of Legends

Gangplank is favored during the laning phase against Aurelion Sol, winning 4 out of 5 key stat categories. Gangplank holds advantages in farming, damage, gold income and sustain, making them the stronger laner in this matchup.

Farming
7.5Gangplank
7.3Aurelion Sol
Gangplank and Aurelion Sol farm at nearly identical rates in this matchup, with only a 0.2 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
1,021Gangplank
793Aurelion Sol
Gangplank heavily out-damages Aurelion Sol by 228 DMG/min, dominating both short trades and all-in fights. Aurelion Sol should avoid extended combat and instead focus on burst trade patterns — short engages followed by immediate disengagement — to avoid letting Gangplank's sustained damage advantage take over.
Economy
14,338Gangplank
11,556Aurelion Sol
Gangplank generates a commanding 2,782 more gold per game than Aurelion Sol. This substantial economic advantage means Gangplank consistently reaches key item breakpoints earlier, creating a compounding lead that grows throughout the game. Aurelion Sol should focus on cost-effective item choices and avoid unnecessary deaths to prevent falling further behind.
Utility
0.5Gangplank
0.8Aurelion Sol
Both Gangplank and Aurelion Sol provide similar amounts of crowd control (0.3s/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
864Gangplank
596Aurelion Sol
Gangplank vastly out-sustains Aurelion Sol, healing and mitigating 268 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Gangplank can absorb significant punishment and remain in lane while Aurelion Sol is forced to recall. Building grievous wounds early is essential for Aurelion Sol, and focusing on burst trade patterns rather than sustained fights is critical.

Best Gangplank Build Against Aurelion Sol

Armored Advance is the optimal boots choice against Aurelion Sol, providing the mobility and stats Gangplank needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Gangplank against Aurelion Sol are Voltaic Cyclosword, The Collector and Essence Reaver. This combination gives Gangplank an effective balance of damage, survivability, and utility for the matchup. This build performs exceptionally well, achieving a 100.0% win rate across 3 games — well above average and making it the top item path against Aurelion Sol. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Gangplank vs Aurelion Sol matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Gangplank
75.0%
+50.0% advantage
Gangplank early game win rateGangplank75.0%
Aurelion Sol early game win rateAurelion Sol25.0%
Late Game
Gangplank
60.0%
+20.0% advantage
Gangplank late game win rateGangplank60.0%
Aurelion Sol late game win rateAurelion Sol40.0%

Gangplank dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 75.0% win rate — a 50.0 percentage point lead over Aurelion Sol. This lopsided early game means Gangplank can dictate the pace of the lane from level 1, controlling trades, wave state, and river priority.

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

Gangplank holds the advantage at every stage of the game, making this a consistently favorable matchup from lane through late game team fights. Aurelion Sol players should look for outplays, team-dependent strategies, and picks rather than relying on scaling to win this matchup.

Best Gangplank Runes Against Aurelion Sol

Sorcery rune tree - Gangplank primary runes vs Aurelion SolSorcery
Deathfire Touch - best Gangplank rune vs Aurelion SolAxiom Arcanist - best Gangplank rune vs Aurelion SolTranscendence - best Gangplank rune vs Aurelion SolScorch - best Gangplank rune vs Aurelion Sol
Inspiration rune tree - Gangplank secondary runes vs Aurelion SolInspiration
Cash Back - best Gangplank rune vs Aurelion SolCosmic Insight - best Gangplank rune vs Aurelion Sol
100.0% WR

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


Gangplank matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.9. 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 26.9
Opponent
Win Rate
Matches
CS/min
DMG/min
Gold/game
Early WR
Late WR
48.67%1137.11,03213,78050.0%47.8%
52.50%807.096715,11854.5%51.7%
55.41%747.197213,72061.8%50.0%
44.93%697.21,06315,35950.0%41.9%
41.54%657.31,30412,38030.3%53.1%
40.32%627.288812,92657.1%26.5%
53.33%607.199413,18343.3%63.3%
49.15%597.11,09013,57139.1%55.6%
50.88%577.51,28115,00945.8%54.5%
53.57%566.698514,47125.0%65.0%
50.91%556.989013,62941.7%58.1%
47.17%536.990912,78742.3%51.9%
50.98%517.591513,92652.6%50.0%
50.98%517.31,00913,46850.0%51.6%
53.06%497.31,05513,68948.0%58.3%
44.90%497.11,01913,99135.0%51.7%
64.58%487.41,03613,90569.6%60.0%
65.91%447.793314,84261.1%69.2%
45.45%447.393413,07547.6%43.5%
50.00%447.01,12515,00466.7%43.8%
58.14%437.51,17813,40759.1%57.1%
47.62%427.81,14814,70252.9%44.0%
47.50%407.21,11315,90244.4%48.4%
69.23%397.31,03514,31361.1%76.2%
51.35%376.71,01914,48453.9%50.0%
48.65%377.586513,08840.0%58.8%
44.12%346.71,17213,69842.9%45.0%
42.42%346.899213,22930.8%50.0%
61.76%347.21,15014,89050.0%68.2%
56.25%327.088615,05766.7%47.1%
46.88%327.391213,52644.4%50.0%
67.74%317.51,07514,33178.6%58.8%
50.00%307.094015,90362.5%45.5%
56.67%307.688214,14276.9%41.2%
63.33%306.896613,34960.0%65.0%
67.86%287.198914,65269.2%66.7%
48.15%277.41,07214,26658.3%40.0%
44.00%256.891412,50536.4%50.0%
36.00%256.786014,44537.5%35.3%
54.17%246.799613,28627.3%76.9%
50.00%247.084212,81550.0%50.0%
50.00%246.995813,33945.5%53.9%
52.17%237.21,05012,71855.6%50.0%
50.00%227.61,19015,56057.1%46.7%
54.55%226.71,01013,34733.3%69.2%
57.89%196.994812,30560.0%55.6%
52.63%197.285514,31966.7%46.1%
47.37%196.996514,87466.7%38.5%
61.11%186.973613,77755.6%66.7%
53.33%157.21,01315,79950.0%55.6%
30.77%136.398215,27520.0%37.5%
53.85%137.290314,36250.0%57.1%
61.54%137.390011,97455.6%75.0%
53.85%137.079312,81142.9%66.7%
83.33%127.21,12916,333100.0%77.8%
50.00%127.31,07814,53450.0%50.0%
36.36%117.188213,88025.0%42.9%
63.64%116.61,02513,61150.0%71.4%
45.45%117.170612,40150.0%42.9%
20.00%107.51,04713,46325.0%16.7%
70.00%107.81,16215,92266.7%71.4%
60.00%106.986716,20850.0%62.5%
80.00%107.31,00213,51560.0%100.0%
77.78%97.61,07318,9150.0%87.5%
66.67%97.51,02114,33875.0%60.0%
55.56%96.889413,14840.0%75.0%
37.50%86.985311,96220.0%66.7%
12.50%86.81,19913,06333.3%0.0%
25.00%87.31,06116,5600.0%40.0%
25.00%87.51,11118,455100.0%14.3%
37.50%86.796413,74866.7%20.0%
50.00%86.81,16415,54750.0%50.0%
25.00%86.67439,19950.0%0.0%
57.14%77.496313,87950.0%66.7%
57.14%77.181712,31860.0%50.0%
57.14%77.499713,426100.0%0.0%
16.67%65.776511,7460.0%25.0%
66.67%68.11,19011,69275.0%50.0%
16.67%66.997214,0200.0%25.0%
33.33%66.81,10116,3390.0%50.0%
66.67%67.21,16116,7630.0%80.0%
16.67%66.71,06115,5160.0%16.7%
33.33%66.71,01515,83633.3%33.3%
66.67%68.088313,88166.7%66.7%
60.00%55.590216,345100.0%50.0%
60.00%58.01,31418,6510.0%60.0%
80.00%56.797813,590100.0%66.7%
80.00%57.793715,868100.0%66.7%
60.00%56.676117,135100.0%50.0%
80.00%57.01,27514,82366.7%100.0%
80.00%57.580014,364100.0%50.0%

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Gangplank vs Aurelion Sol - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Gangplank do against Aurelion Sol in League of Legends?

Gangplank wins the Gangplank vs Aurelion Sol matchup with a 66.7% win rate compared to Aurelion Sol's 33.3%, a 33.3 percentage point difference. This data is based on 9 recent ranked games in patch 26.9.

How does Gangplank do against Aurelion Sol in the early game?

In the early game, Gangplank has the advantage against Aurelion Sol with a 75.0% win rate versus 25.0%. 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 Aurelion Sol in the late game?

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

Who wins the Gangplank vs Aurelion Sol matchup?

Gangplank wins the matchup against Aurelion Sol with a 66.7% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.9. The 33.3 percentage point advantage means Gangplank is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 9 games analyzed.

What is the best Gangplank build against Aurelion Sol?

The best Gangplank build against Aurelion Sol includes Voltaic Cyclosword, The Collector, Essence Reaver with Armored Advance. 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 Gangplank runes against Aurelion Sol?

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

Does Gangplank counter Aurelion Sol?

Yes, Gangplank has a favorable matchup against Aurelion Sol with a 66.7% win rate. Gangplank strongly counters Aurelion Sol in lane based on current patch 26.9 data.

How do I play Gangplank against Aurelion Sol?

When playing Gangplank against Aurelion Sol, 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.