Gangplank - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
50.2%
Pick Rate
2.2%

Gangplankvs Brand

BFighter
Patch26.11
Matches776,441
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedJun 4, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Gangplank vs Brand is a very close matchup in LoL patch 26.11. Gangplank wins with a 50.0% win rate (+0.0%) over Brand based on 8 games. Gangplank wins the early laning phase while Brand scales better into the late game. Below you'll find the best Gangplank build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Gangplank vs Brand 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 - 50.0% win rate in this matchup
Gangplank
50.0% WR
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Brand vs Gangplank matchup - 50.0% win rate
Brand
50.0% WR

Who Wins the Gangplank vs Brand Matchup?

Gangplank wins the Gangplank vs Brand matchup
Winner
Gangplank
Matches: 8
50.0%
Win Rate
50.0%
6.8
CS / min
5.0
790
DMG / min
777
12,646
Gold / game
10,223
269
Heal / min
114
536
DMG Mitigated / min
342
0.4
CC / min
0.7
66.7%
Early Game WR
33.3%
40.0%
Late Game WR
60.0%

Gangplank vs Brand Matchup Summary

The Gangplank vs Brand matchup is essentially a coin-flip matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 8 recent matches analyzed, Gangplank wins with a 50.0% win rate compared to Brand's 50.0%, giving Gangplank a 0.0 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Gangplank controls the early laning stage, but Brand outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Gangplank needs to press advantages before Brand reaches their power spikes, while Brand should focus on safe farming and hitting key item breakpoints. The most significant statistical gap is in crowd control, where Brand leads by 0.3s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Gangplank has a statistical edge, but the margin is close enough that respecting Brand's strengths is important. Trade when cooldowns are favorable, track the enemy jungler, and build toward your strongest item spikes to convert the slight advantage into a decisive lead. Understanding these matchup dynamics is essential for champion select decisions and in-game strategy when facing this lane opponent.

Gangplank vs Brand Laning Phase Breakdown

Gangplank wins the laning phase against Brand in League of Legends

Gangplank is favored during the laning phase against Brand, 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
6.8Gangplank
5.0Brand
Gangplank significantly out-farms Brand by 1.8 CS per minute, accumulating an estimated 28 CS lead by mid game. This substantial farming gap gives Gangplank a major gold advantage and earlier item completions. Brand players should prioritize wave management techniques like freezing near tower and using abilities efficiently to minimize the deficit.
Damage
790Gangplank
777Brand
Damage output is virtually even between Gangplank and Brand, with only 13 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
12,646Gangplank
10,223Brand
Gangplank generates a commanding 2,424 more gold per game than Brand. This substantial economic advantage means Gangplank consistently reaches key item breakpoints earlier, creating a compounding lead that grows throughout the game. Brand should focus on cost-effective item choices and avoid unnecessary deaths to prevent falling further behind.
Utility
0.4Gangplank
0.7Brand
Brand provides 0.3 seconds more crowd control per minute than Gangplank, offering better gank setup potential and slightly more team fight utility. This CC advantage helps Brand coordinate with their jungler and control the pace of skirmishes.
Sustain
805Gangplank
456Brand
Gangplank vastly out-sustains Brand, healing and mitigating 349 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Gangplank can absorb significant punishment and remain in lane while Brand is forced to recall. Building grievous wounds early is essential for Brand, and focusing on burst trade patterns rather than sustained fights is critical.

Best Gangplank Build Against Brand

Immortal Path is the optimal boots choice against Brand, providing the mobility and stats Gangplank needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Gangplank against Brand 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 2 games — well above average and making it the top item path against Brand. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Gangplank vs Brand matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Gangplank
66.7%
+33.3% advantage
Gangplank early game win rateGangplank66.7%
Brand early game win rateBrand33.3%
Late Game
Brand
60.0%
+20.0% advantage
Gangplank late game win rateGangplank40.0%
Brand late game win rateBrand60.0%

Gangplank dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 66.7% win rate — a 33.3 percentage point lead over Brand. This lopsided early game means Gangplank can dictate the pace of the lane from level 1, controlling trades, wave state, and river priority.

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

This matchup features a dramatic power shift: Gangplank must aggressively press their early advantage and close out the game before Brand reaches their scaling breakpoints. If Brand survives the laning phase without falling too far behind, the matchup flips in their favor. Dragon and Rift Herald control are pivotal — the team that secures early objectives can snowball or buy time to scale.

Best Gangplank Runes Against Brand

Sorcery rune tree - Gangplank primary runes vs BrandSorcery
Deathfire Touch - best Gangplank rune vs BrandNimbus Cloak - best Gangplank rune vs BrandTranscendence - best Gangplank rune vs BrandScorch - best Gangplank rune vs Brand
Precision rune tree - Gangplank secondary runes vs BrandPrecision
Cut Down - best Gangplank rune vs BrandLegend: Haste - best Gangplank rune vs Brand
100.0% WR

The Sorcery primary with Precision secondary combination helps Gangplank maximize their potential in this closely contested matchup, providing the right mix of offensive and defensive tools to edge out Brand.


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 Brand - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Gangplank do against Brand in League of Legends?

Gangplank wins the Gangplank vs Brand matchup with a 50.0% win rate compared to Brand's 50.0%, a 0.0 percentage point difference. This data is based on 8 recent ranked games in patch 26.11.

How does Gangplank do against Brand in the early game?

In the early game, Gangplank has the advantage against Brand with a 66.7% win rate versus 33.3%. 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 Brand in the late game?

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

Who wins the Gangplank vs Brand matchup?

Gangplank wins the matchup against Brand with a 50.0% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.11. The 0.0 percentage point advantage means Gangplank is slightly favored in this lane matchup based on 8 games analyzed.

What is the best Gangplank build against Brand?

The best Gangplank build against Brand includes Voltaic Cyclosword, The Collector, Essence Reaver with Immortal Path. 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 Brand?

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

Does Gangplank counter Brand?

Yes, Gangplank has a favorable matchup against Brand with a 50.0% win rate. Gangplank slightly edges out Brand in lane based on current patch 26.11 data.

How do I play Gangplank against Brand?

When playing Gangplank against Brand, 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.