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

Gangplankvs Aurora

DFighter
Patch26.7
Matches949,984
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedApr 22, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Gangplank vs Aurora is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.7. Aurora wins with a 70.0% win rate (+40.0%) over Gangplank based on 10 games. Aurora wins the early laning phase while Gangplank scales better into the late game. Below you'll find the best Gangplank build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Gangplank vs Aurora 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
Aurora - 30.0% win rateAurora(30.0%)
Gangplank - 30.0% win rate in this matchup
Gangplank
30.0% WR
VS
Aurora vs Gangplank matchup - 70.0% win rate
Aurora
70.0% WR

Who Wins the Gangplank vs Aurora Matchup?

Aurora wins the Gangplank vs Aurora matchup
Winner
Aurora
Matches: 10
30.0%
Win Rate
70.0%
7.0
CS / min
6.6
710
DMG / min
783
10,306
Gold / game
8,217
245
Heal / min
165
565
DMG Mitigated / min
348
0.3
CC / min
0.3
16.7%
Early Game WR
83.3%
50.0%
Late Game WR
50.0%

Gangplank vs Aurora Matchup Summary

The Gangplank vs Aurora matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 10 recent matches analyzed, Aurora wins with a 70.0% win rate compared to Gangplank's 30.0%, giving Aurora a 40.0 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Aurora controls the early laning stage, but Gangplank outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Aurora needs to press advantages before Gangplank reaches their power spikes, while Gangplank should focus on safe farming and hitting key item breakpoints. The most significant statistical gap is in sustain, where Gangplank leads by 298 HP/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Aurora 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 Aurora 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 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
7.0Gangplank
6.6Aurora
Gangplank edges out Aurora by 0.4 CS per minute — a moderate farming advantage that adds up to roughly 6 CS over a 15-minute laning phase. This translates to earlier component purchases and slightly faster power spikes for Gangplank.
Damage
710Gangplank
783Aurora
Aurora deals 73 more champion damage per minute than Gangplank. While noticeable in extended trades, this gap can be offset by Gangplank choosing favorable fight windows, such as engaging when Aurora's key abilities are on cooldown or trading immediately after dodging a skillshot.
Economy
10,306Gangplank
8,217Aurora
Gangplank generates a commanding 2,089 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
0.3Gangplank
0.3Aurora
Both Gangplank and Aurora provide similar amounts of crowd control (0.0s/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
810Gangplank
512Aurora
Gangplank vastly out-sustains Aurora, healing and mitigating 298 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

Ionian Boots of 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, Immortal Shieldbow and Essence Reaver. 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 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
Aurora
83.3%
+66.7% advantage
Gangplank early game win rateGangplank16.7%
Aurora early game win rateAurora83.3%
Late Game
Gangplank
50.0%
+0.0% advantage
Gangplank late game win rateGangplank50.0%
Aurora late game win rateAurora50.0%

Aurora dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 83.3% win rate — a 66.7 percentage point lead over Gangplank. This lopsided early game means Aurora can dictate the pace of the lane from level 1, controlling trades, wave state, and river priority.

Late game (25+ minutes) is equally balanced, with Gangplank at 50.0% win rate — only 0.0 points ahead of Aurora. Team fight execution and macro play determine the winner at this stage, not champion matchup advantage.

The power dynamics shift as the game progresses — Aurora has the edge early, but Gangplank 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 Aurora

Inspiration rune tree - Gangplank primary runes vs AuroraInspiration
First Strike - best Gangplank rune vs AuroraCash Back - best Gangplank rune vs AuroraTriple Tonic - best Gangplank rune vs AuroraCosmic Insight - best Gangplank rune vs Aurora
Precision rune tree - Gangplank secondary runes vs AuroraPrecision
Cut Down - best Gangplank rune vs AuroraLegend: Alacrity - best Gangplank rune vs Aurora
100.0% WR

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

How does Gangplank do against Aurora in League of Legends?

Aurora wins the Gangplank vs Aurora matchup with a 70.0% win rate compared to Gangplank's 30.0%, a 40.0 percentage point difference. This data is based on 10 recent ranked games in patch 26.7.

How does Gangplank do against Aurora in the early game?

In the early game, Aurora has the advantage against Gangplank with a 83.3% win rate versus 16.7%. Aurora 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 50.0% win rate compared to 50.0%. Gangplank scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Gangplank vs Aurora matchup?

Aurora wins the matchup against Gangplank with a 70.0% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.7. The 40.0 percentage point advantage means Aurora is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 10 games analyzed.

What is the best Gangplank build against Aurora?

The best Gangplank build against Aurora includes The Collector, Immortal Shieldbow, Essence Reaver with Ionian Boots of 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 Aurora?

The best Gangplank runes against Aurora use the Inspiration primary tree with Precision 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?

No, Gangplank struggles against Aurora with only a 30.0% win rate. Aurora has the advantage in this matchup. Gangplank players should focus on safe farming and avoiding extended trades to minimize Aurora's lead.

How do I play Gangplank against Aurora?

When playing Gangplank against Aurora, play cautiously and avoid Aurora's power spikes. Focus on safe farming — you outscale Aurora in the late game. Use the matchup-specific build and runes above to optimize your chances.