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

Gangplankvs Dr. Mundo

DFighter
Patch26.7
Matches949,984
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedApr 19, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Gangplank vs Dr. Mundo is a moderate matchup in LoL patch 26.7. Dr. Mundo wins with a 52.3% win rate (+4.5%) over Gangplank based on 44 games. Gangplank wins the early laning phase while Dr. Mundo scales better into the late game. Below you'll find the best Gangplank build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Gangplank vs Dr. Mundo 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
Dr. Mundo - 47.7% win rateDr. Mundo(47.7%)
Gangplank - 47.7% win rate in this matchup
Gangplank
47.7% WR
VS
Dr. Mundo vs Gangplank matchup - 52.3% win rate
Dr. Mundo
52.3% WR

Who Wins the Gangplank vs Dr. Mundo Matchup?

Dr. Mundo wins the Gangplank vs Dr. Mundo matchup
Winner
Dr. Mundo
Matches: 44
47.7%
Win Rate
52.3%
7.9
CS / min
7.4
1,280
DMG / min
820
14,916
Gold / game
12,110
269
Heal / min
462
628
DMG Mitigated / min
1,608
0.4
CC / min
0.4
52.6%
Early Game WR
47.4%
44.0%
Late Game WR
56.0%

Gangplank vs Dr. Mundo Matchup Summary

The Gangplank vs Dr. Mundo matchup is a moderate matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 44 recent matches analyzed, Dr. Mundo wins with a 52.3% win rate compared to Gangplank's 47.7%, giving Dr. Mundo a 4.5 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Gangplank controls the early laning stage, but Dr. Mundo outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Gangplank needs to press advantages before Dr. Mundo reaches their power spikes, while Dr. Mundo should focus on safe farming and hitting key item breakpoints. The most significant statistical gap is in sustain, where Dr. Mundo leads by 1,172 HP/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. While Dr. Mundo is slightly favored, Gangplank can absolutely win this lane through smart trading patterns and wave management. Focus on playing around your cooldowns, conceding CS only when necessary, and capitalizing on Dr. Mundo's mistakes. Understanding these matchup dynamics is essential for champion select decisions and in-game strategy when facing this lane opponent.

Gangplank vs Dr. Mundo Laning Phase Breakdown

Gangplank wins the laning phase against Dr. Mundo in League of Legends

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

Farming
7.9Gangplank
7.4Dr. Mundo
Gangplank edges out Dr. Mundo 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
1,280Gangplank
820Dr. Mundo
Gangplank heavily out-damages Dr. Mundo by 460 DMG/min, dominating both short trades and all-in fights. Dr. Mundo 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
14,916Gangplank
12,110Dr. Mundo
Gangplank generates a commanding 2,806 more gold per game than Dr. Mundo. This substantial economic advantage means Gangplank consistently reaches key item breakpoints earlier, creating a compounding lead that grows throughout the game. Dr. Mundo should focus on cost-effective item choices and avoid unnecessary deaths to prevent falling further behind.
Utility
0.4Gangplank
0.4Dr. Mundo
Both Gangplank and Dr. Mundo 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
898Gangplank
2,070Dr. Mundo
Dr. Mundo vastly out-sustains Gangplank, healing and mitigating 1,172 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Dr. Mundo can absorb significant punishment and remain in lane while Gangplank is forced to recall. Building grievous wounds early is essential for Gangplank, and focusing on burst trade patterns rather than sustained fights is critical.

Best Gangplank Build Against Dr. Mundo

Ionian Boots of Lucidity is the optimal boots choice against Dr. Mundo, providing the mobility and stats Gangplank needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Gangplank against Dr. Mundo are Essence Reaver, Lord Dominik's Regards and Infinity Edge. This combination gives Gangplank an effective balance of damage, survivability, and utility for the matchup. This build performs exceptionally well, achieving a 66.7% win rate across 3 games — well above average and making it the top item path against Dr. Mundo. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Gangplank vs Dr. Mundo matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Gangplank
52.6%
+5.3% advantage
Gangplank early game win rateGangplank52.6%
Dr. Mundo early game win rateDr. Mundo47.4%
Late Game
Dr. Mundo
56.0%
+12.0% advantage
Gangplank late game win rateGangplank44.0%
Dr. Mundo late game win rateDr. Mundo56.0%

Gangplank dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 52.6% win rate — a 5.3 percentage point lead over Dr. Mundo. This lopsided early game means Gangplank can dictate the pace of the lane from level 1, controlling trades, wave state, and river priority.

Dr. Mundo is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 56.0% win rate — 12.0 points above Gangplank. Extended games heavily favor Dr. Mundo, 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 Dr. Mundo reaches their scaling breakpoints. If Dr. Mundo 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 Dr. Mundo

Inspiration rune tree - Gangplank primary runes vs Dr. MundoInspiration
First Strike - best Gangplank rune vs Dr. MundoCash Back - best Gangplank rune vs Dr. MundoTriple Tonic - best Gangplank rune vs Dr. MundoCosmic Insight - best Gangplank rune vs Dr. Mundo
Sorcery rune tree - Gangplank secondary runes vs Dr. MundoSorcery
Absolute Focus - best Gangplank rune vs Dr. MundoGathering Storm - best Gangplank rune vs Dr. Mundo
100.0% WR

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

How does Gangplank do against Dr. Mundo in League of Legends?

Dr. Mundo wins the Gangplank vs Dr. Mundo matchup with a 52.3% win rate compared to Gangplank's 47.7%, a 4.5 percentage point difference. This data is based on 44 recent ranked games in patch 26.7.

How does Gangplank do against Dr. Mundo in the early game?

In the early game, Gangplank has the advantage against Dr. Mundo with a 52.6% win rate versus 47.4%. 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 Dr. Mundo in the late game?

In the late game, Dr. Mundo takes over the Gangplank vs Dr. Mundo matchup with a 56.0% win rate compared to 44.0%. Dr. Mundo scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Gangplank vs Dr. Mundo matchup?

Dr. Mundo wins the matchup against Gangplank with a 52.3% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.7. The 4.5 percentage point advantage means Dr. Mundo is moderately favored in this lane matchup based on 44 games analyzed.

What is the best Gangplank build against Dr. Mundo?

The best Gangplank build against Dr. Mundo includes Essence Reaver, Lord Dominik's Regards, Infinity Edge with Ionian Boots of Lucidity. This build achieves a 66.7% 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 Dr. Mundo?

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

Does Gangplank counter Dr. Mundo?

No, Gangplank struggles against Dr. Mundo with only a 47.7% win rate. Dr. Mundo has the advantage in this matchup. Gangplank players should focus on safe farming and avoiding extended trades to minimize Dr. Mundo's lead.

How do I play Gangplank against Dr. Mundo?

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