Gangplank - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
50.1%
Pick Rate
2.3%

Gangplankvs Aurora

BFighter
Patch26.11
Matches776,441
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedJun 7, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Gangplank vs Aurora is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.11. Gangplank wins with a 72.2% win rate (+44.4%) over Aurora based on 18 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 Aurora matchup.

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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.

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Gangplank - 72.2% win rate in this matchup
Gangplank
72.2% WR
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Aurora vs Gangplank matchup - 27.8% win rate
Aurora
27.8% WR

Who Wins the Gangplank vs Aurora Matchup?

Gangplank wins the Gangplank vs Aurora matchup
Winner
Gangplank
Matches: 18
72.2%
Win Rate
27.8%
6.6
CS / min
6.1
1,009
DMG / min
1,013
14,562
Gold / game
11,346
287
Heal / min
172
581
DMG Mitigated / min
437
0.4
CC / min
0.3
71.4%
Early Game WR
28.6%
72.7%
Late Game WR
27.3%

Gangplank vs Aurora Matchup Summary

The Gangplank vs Aurora matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 18 recent matches analyzed, Gangplank wins with a 72.2% win rate compared to Aurora's 27.8%, giving Gangplank a 44.4 percentage point advantage. Gangplank dominates at every stage — from early laning through late game team fights. This consistent advantage makes it difficult for Aurora players to find favorable windows, so team-dependent strategies and avoiding solo confrontations are essential. The most significant statistical gap is in sustain, where Gangplank leads by 259 HP/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Gangplank players can confidently pick into Aurora and play aggressively from level 1. Look to establish lane dominance early through favorable trades and zone Aurora 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 Aurora Laning Phase Breakdown

Gangplank wins the laning phase against Aurora in League of Legends

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

Farming
6.6Gangplank
6.1Aurora
Gangplank edges out Aurora by 0.5 CS per minute — a moderate farming advantage that adds up to roughly 7 CS over a 15-minute laning phase. This translates to earlier component purchases and slightly faster power spikes for Gangplank.
Damage
1,009Gangplank
1,013Aurora
Damage output is virtually even between Gangplank and Aurora, with only 5 DMG/min separating them. Fights in this matchup are decided more by ability timing and positioning than raw damage numbers, making mechanical skill the deciding factor in trades.
Economy
14,562Gangplank
11,346Aurora
Gangplank generates a commanding 3,215 more gold per game than Aurora. This substantial economic advantage means Gangplank consistently reaches key item breakpoints earlier, creating a compounding lead that grows throughout the game. Aurora should focus on cost-effective item choices and avoid unnecessary deaths to prevent falling further behind.
Utility
0.4Gangplank
0.3Aurora
Both Gangplank and Aurora provide similar amounts of crowd control (0.1s/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
868Gangplank
609Aurora
Gangplank vastly out-sustains Aurora, healing and mitigating 259 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Gangplank can absorb significant punishment and remain in lane while Aurora is forced to recall. Building grievous wounds early is essential for Aurora, and focusing on burst trade patterns rather than sustained fights is critical.

Best Gangplank Build Against Aurora

Crimson Lucidity is the optimal boots choice against Aurora, providing the mobility and stats Gangplank needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Gangplank against Aurora 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 performs exceptionally well, achieving a 100.0% win rate across 2 games — well above average and making it the top item path against Aurora. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Gangplank vs Aurora matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Gangplank
71.4%
+42.9% advantage
Gangplank early game win rateGangplank71.4%
Aurora early game win rateAurora28.6%
Late Game
Gangplank
72.7%
+45.5% advantage
Gangplank late game win rateGangplank72.7%
Aurora late game win rateAurora27.3%

Gangplank dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 71.4% win rate — a 42.9 percentage point lead over Aurora. 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 72.7% win rate — 45.5 points above Aurora. 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. Aurora players should look for outplays, team-dependent strategies, and picks rather than relying on scaling to win this matchup.

Best Gangplank Runes Against Aurora

Resolve rune tree - Gangplank primary runes vs AuroraResolve
Grasp of the Undying - best Gangplank rune vs AuroraDemolish - best Gangplank rune vs AuroraSecond Wind - best Gangplank rune vs AuroraOvergrowth - best Gangplank rune vs Aurora
Sorcery rune tree - Gangplank secondary runes vs AuroraSorcery
Scorch - best Gangplank rune vs AuroraTranscendence - best Gangplank rune vs Aurora
100.0% WR

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


Gangplank matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.11. 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 26.11
Opponent
Win Rate
Matches
CS/min
DMG/min
Gold/game
Early WR
Late WR
51.77%1417.31,05413,58754.1%50.0%
51.97%1276.988113,40150.0%53.6%
52.42%1246.999314,27458.9%47.1%
53.40%1036.997913,73050.0%55.6%
54.90%1026.989413,09555.3%54.5%
50.00%1007.01,04714,01751.2%49.1%
53.76%937.11,04713,53757.5%50.9%
35.23%886.81,14613,43531.3%37.5%
47.13%877.387813,36243.6%50.0%
53.25%777.097513,23761.1%46.3%
54.05%746.797911,90456.1%51.5%
54.79%737.499613,83755.9%53.9%
36.62%717.41,23313,14535.7%37.2%
50.75%676.796013,43451.9%50.0%
35.94%647.393113,88356.0%23.1%
45.31%646.899613,65648.1%43.2%
52.38%637.399214,05851.9%52.8%
45.76%597.01,21513,64343.5%47.2%
48.28%587.291913,82745.8%50.0%
61.82%557.186614,71164.7%60.5%
58.18%557.11,00013,56956.5%59.4%
42.59%546.998713,68466.7%23.3%
41.51%537.11,00315,09928.6%50.0%
51.92%527.01,01913,51238.9%58.8%
50.00%527.01,09714,70940.0%54.0%
54.90%517.91,07915,84466.7%48.5%
45.83%486.71,05013,66335.3%51.6%
43.75%486.993713,67745.0%42.9%
40.43%476.91,07613,72537.5%43.5%
40.43%476.71,10714,41644.4%37.9%
44.19%436.894512,83636.8%50.0%
47.62%427.11,05314,89650.0%46.4%
46.34%416.995013,05858.8%37.5%
64.10%397.082912,89568.4%60.0%
51.28%397.01,10614,77750.0%52.2%
51.35%376.71,17013,34256.3%47.6%
38.89%367.390614,32541.2%36.8%
51.43%356.795912,92946.7%55.0%
59.38%327.095513,18864.3%55.6%
57.14%287.61,13716,62054.5%58.8%
50.00%287.294315,14130.0%61.1%
44.44%277.01,09614,63354.5%37.5%
59.26%277.21,13114,24644.4%66.7%
50.00%266.486612,17053.9%46.1%
50.00%266.699212,38036.4%60.0%
54.17%247.01,14715,00783.3%44.4%
40.91%226.893113,19044.4%38.5%
52.38%216.799214,00155.6%50.0%
52.38%216.981512,26570.0%36.4%
76.19%217.189813,51470.0%81.8%
45.00%207.076211,96345.5%44.4%
68.42%196.794212,31270.0%66.7%
57.89%196.71,06315,07216.7%76.9%
55.56%187.799914,08342.9%63.6%
38.89%186.41,05413,0430.0%58.3%
50.00%186.474112,67457.1%45.5%
72.22%186.61,00914,56271.4%72.7%
47.06%177.01,10315,60550.0%45.5%
64.71%176.61,03915,68180.0%58.3%
43.75%167.492713,91450.0%42.9%
50.00%167.280113,67433.3%60.0%
53.33%157.095213,84520.0%70.0%
57.14%146.11,20915,28850.0%60.0%
57.14%147.390814,05533.3%75.0%
42.86%146.71,10613,52550.0%37.5%
53.85%136.894814,70316.7%85.7%
50.00%127.51,24315,02575.0%37.5%
54.55%116.784214,39550.0%57.1%
60.00%107.681413,06840.0%80.0%
40.00%107.190814,21440.0%40.0%
40.00%107.91,14313,74540.0%40.0%
70.00%106.389012,65975.0%66.7%
70.00%106.774113,86475.0%66.7%
60.00%106.51,12316,37866.7%57.1%
60.00%106.698515,0600.0%75.0%
33.33%96.91,14311,00120.0%50.0%
77.78%97.11,07916,12733.3%100.0%
44.44%97.01,10913,291100.0%16.7%
44.44%97.588012,91550.0%33.3%
55.56%96.997511,41533.3%66.7%
25.00%87.01,07716,22650.0%16.7%
50.00%87.51,21513,67650.0%50.0%
50.00%86.879012,64666.7%40.0%
28.57%76.61,16816,3660.0%40.0%
57.14%76.588510,66325.0%100.0%
57.14%77.297116,016100.0%40.0%
28.57%77.091614,8330.0%40.0%
16.67%66.680816,0810.0%25.0%
66.67%67.01,20115,32650.0%100.0%
100.00%67.387712,846100.0%100.0%
66.67%66.569110,45666.7%66.7%
66.67%65.976512,01050.0%75.0%
80.00%56.787215,91650.0%100.0%
0.00%56.678211,2840.0%0.0%
20.00%57.71,13914,21633.3%0.0%
60.00%57.794014,73950.0%100.0%
20.00%56.498214,6300.0%25.0%
60.00%57.272114,10266.7%50.0%
40.00%56.988313,54450.0%33.3%
40.00%57.786816,0440.0%50.0%

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Gangplank vs Aurora - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Gangplank do against Aurora in League of Legends?

Gangplank wins the Gangplank vs Aurora matchup with a 72.2% win rate compared to Aurora's 27.8%, a 44.4 percentage point difference. This data is based on 18 recent ranked games in patch 26.11.

How does Gangplank do against Aurora in the early game?

In the early game, Gangplank has the advantage against Aurora with a 71.4% win rate versus 28.6%. 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 Aurora in the late game?

In the late game, Gangplank takes over the Gangplank vs Aurora matchup with a 72.7% win rate compared to 27.3%. Gangplank scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Gangplank vs Aurora matchup?

Gangplank wins the matchup against Aurora with a 72.2% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.11. The 44.4 percentage point advantage means Gangplank is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 18 games analyzed.

What is the best Gangplank build against Aurora?

The best Gangplank build against Aurora includes The Collector, Essence Reaver, Lord Dominik's Regards with Crimson Lucidity. 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 Aurora?

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

Does Gangplank counter Aurora?

Yes, Gangplank has a favorable matchup against Aurora with a 72.2% win rate. Gangplank strongly counters Aurora in lane based on current patch 26.11 data.

How do I play Gangplank against Aurora?

When playing Gangplank against Aurora, 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.