Gangplankvs Ezreal
Gangplank vs Ezreal is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.9. Gangplank wins with a 57.1% win rate (+14.3%) over Ezreal based on 7 games. Gangplank wins the early laning phase while Ezreal scales better into the late game. Below you'll find the best Gangplank build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Gangplank vs Ezreal 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.
Ezreal(57.1%)Who Wins the Gangplank vs Ezreal Matchup?
Gangplank vs Ezreal Matchup Summary
The Gangplank vs Ezreal matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 7 recent matches analyzed, Gangplank wins with a 57.1% win rate compared to Ezreal's 42.9%, giving Gangplank a 14.3 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Gangplank controls the early laning stage, but Ezreal outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Gangplank needs to press advantages before Ezreal reaches their power spikes, while Ezreal should focus on safe farming and hitting key item breakpoints. The most significant statistical gap is in crowd control, where Gangplank leads by 0.3s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Gangplank players can confidently pick into Ezreal and play aggressively from level 1. Look to establish lane dominance early through favorable trades and zone Ezreal 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 Ezreal Laning Phase Breakdown
Gangplank is favored during the laning phase against Ezreal, winning 5 out of 5 key stat categories. Gangplank holds advantages in farming, damage, gold income, crowd control and sustain, making them the stronger laner in this matchup.
Best Gangplank Build Against Ezreal
Immortal Path is the optimal boots choice against Ezreal, providing the mobility and stats Gangplank needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Gangplank against Ezreal 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 1 games — well above average and making it the top item path against Ezreal. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Gangplank vs Ezreal matchup.
Early Game vs Late Game
Gangplank100.0%Ezreal0.0%Gangplank0.0%Ezreal100.0%Gangplank dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 100.0% win rate — a 100.0 percentage point lead over Ezreal. This lopsided early game means Gangplank can dictate the pace of the lane from level 1, controlling trades, wave state, and river priority.
Ezreal is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 100.0% win rate — 100.0 points above Gangplank. Extended games heavily favor Ezreal, 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 Ezreal reaches their scaling breakpoints. If Ezreal 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 Ezreal
Sorcery
Resolve
Running Sorcery primary with Resolve secondary allows Gangplank to press their advantage against Ezreal, 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.
Opponent | Win Rate | Matches | CS/min | DMG/min | Gold/game | Early WR | Late WR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 48.67% | 113 | 7.1 | 1,032 | 13,780 | 50.0% | 47.8% | |
| 52.50% | 80 | 7.0 | 967 | 15,118 | 54.5% | 51.7% | |
| 55.41% | 74 | 7.1 | 972 | 13,720 | 61.8% | 50.0% | |
| 44.93% | 69 | 7.2 | 1,063 | 15,359 | 50.0% | 41.9% | |
| 41.54% | 65 | 7.3 | 1,304 | 12,380 | 30.3% | 53.1% | |
| 40.32% | 62 | 7.2 | 888 | 12,926 | 57.1% | 26.5% | |
| 53.33% | 60 | 7.1 | 994 | 13,183 | 43.3% | 63.3% | |
| 49.15% | 59 | 7.1 | 1,090 | 13,571 | 39.1% | 55.6% | |
| 50.88% | 57 | 7.5 | 1,281 | 15,009 | 45.8% | 54.5% | |
| 53.57% | 56 | 6.6 | 985 | 14,471 | 25.0% | 65.0% | |
| 50.91% | 55 | 6.9 | 890 | 13,629 | 41.7% | 58.1% | |
| 47.17% | 53 | 6.9 | 909 | 12,787 | 42.3% | 51.9% | |
| 50.98% | 51 | 7.5 | 915 | 13,926 | 52.6% | 50.0% | |
| 50.98% | 51 | 7.3 | 1,009 | 13,468 | 50.0% | 51.6% | |
| 53.06% | 49 | 7.3 | 1,055 | 13,689 | 48.0% | 58.3% | |
| 44.90% | 49 | 7.1 | 1,019 | 13,991 | 35.0% | 51.7% | |
| 64.58% | 48 | 7.4 | 1,036 | 13,905 | 69.6% | 60.0% | |
| 65.91% | 44 | 7.7 | 933 | 14,842 | 61.1% | 69.2% | |
| 45.45% | 44 | 7.3 | 934 | 13,075 | 47.6% | 43.5% | |
| 50.00% | 44 | 7.0 | 1,125 | 15,004 | 66.7% | 43.8% | |
| 58.14% | 43 | 7.5 | 1,178 | 13,407 | 59.1% | 57.1% | |
| 47.62% | 42 | 7.8 | 1,148 | 14,702 | 52.9% | 44.0% | |
| 47.50% | 40 | 7.2 | 1,113 | 15,902 | 44.4% | 48.4% | |
| 69.23% | 39 | 7.3 | 1,035 | 14,313 | 61.1% | 76.2% | |
| 51.35% | 37 | 6.7 | 1,019 | 14,484 | 53.9% | 50.0% | |
| 48.65% | 37 | 7.5 | 865 | 13,088 | 40.0% | 58.8% | |
| 44.12% | 34 | 6.7 | 1,172 | 13,698 | 42.9% | 45.0% | |
| 42.42% | 34 | 6.8 | 992 | 13,229 | 30.8% | 50.0% | |
| 61.76% | 34 | 7.2 | 1,150 | 14,890 | 50.0% | 68.2% | |
| 56.25% | 32 | 7.0 | 886 | 15,057 | 66.7% | 47.1% | |
| 46.88% | 32 | 7.3 | 912 | 13,526 | 44.4% | 50.0% | |
| 67.74% | 31 | 7.5 | 1,075 | 14,331 | 78.6% | 58.8% | |
| 50.00% | 30 | 7.0 | 940 | 15,903 | 62.5% | 45.5% | |
| 56.67% | 30 | 7.6 | 882 | 14,142 | 76.9% | 41.2% | |
| 63.33% | 30 | 6.8 | 966 | 13,349 | 60.0% | 65.0% | |
| 67.86% | 28 | 7.1 | 989 | 14,652 | 69.2% | 66.7% | |
| 48.15% | 27 | 7.4 | 1,072 | 14,266 | 58.3% | 40.0% | |
| 44.00% | 25 | 6.8 | 914 | 12,505 | 36.4% | 50.0% | |
| 36.00% | 25 | 6.7 | 860 | 14,445 | 37.5% | 35.3% | |
| 54.17% | 24 | 6.7 | 996 | 13,286 | 27.3% | 76.9% | |
| 50.00% | 24 | 7.0 | 842 | 12,815 | 50.0% | 50.0% | |
| 50.00% | 24 | 6.9 | 958 | 13,339 | 45.5% | 53.9% | |
| 52.17% | 23 | 7.2 | 1,050 | 12,718 | 55.6% | 50.0% | |
| 50.00% | 22 | 7.6 | 1,190 | 15,560 | 57.1% | 46.7% | |
| 54.55% | 22 | 6.7 | 1,010 | 13,347 | 33.3% | 69.2% | |
| 57.89% | 19 | 6.9 | 948 | 12,305 | 60.0% | 55.6% | |
| 52.63% | 19 | 7.2 | 855 | 14,319 | 66.7% | 46.1% | |
| 47.37% | 19 | 6.9 | 965 | 14,874 | 66.7% | 38.5% | |
| 61.11% | 18 | 6.9 | 736 | 13,777 | 55.6% | 66.7% | |
| 53.33% | 15 | 7.2 | 1,013 | 15,799 | 50.0% | 55.6% | |
| 30.77% | 13 | 6.3 | 982 | 15,275 | 20.0% | 37.5% | |
| 53.85% | 13 | 7.2 | 903 | 14,362 | 50.0% | 57.1% | |
| 61.54% | 13 | 7.3 | 900 | 11,974 | 55.6% | 75.0% | |
| 53.85% | 13 | 7.0 | 793 | 12,811 | 42.9% | 66.7% | |
| 83.33% | 12 | 7.2 | 1,129 | 16,333 | 100.0% | 77.8% | |
| 50.00% | 12 | 7.3 | 1,078 | 14,534 | 50.0% | 50.0% | |
| 36.36% | 11 | 7.1 | 882 | 13,880 | 25.0% | 42.9% | |
| 63.64% | 11 | 6.6 | 1,025 | 13,611 | 50.0% | 71.4% | |
| 45.45% | 11 | 7.1 | 706 | 12,401 | 50.0% | 42.9% | |
| 20.00% | 10 | 7.5 | 1,047 | 13,463 | 25.0% | 16.7% | |
| 70.00% | 10 | 7.8 | 1,162 | 15,922 | 66.7% | 71.4% | |
| 60.00% | 10 | 6.9 | 867 | 16,208 | 50.0% | 62.5% | |
| 80.00% | 10 | 7.3 | 1,002 | 13,515 | 60.0% | 100.0% | |
| 77.78% | 9 | 7.6 | 1,073 | 18,915 | 0.0% | 87.5% | |
| 66.67% | 9 | 7.5 | 1,021 | 14,338 | 75.0% | 60.0% | |
| 55.56% | 9 | 6.8 | 894 | 13,148 | 40.0% | 75.0% | |
| 37.50% | 8 | 6.9 | 853 | 11,962 | 20.0% | 66.7% | |
| 12.50% | 8 | 6.8 | 1,199 | 13,063 | 33.3% | 0.0% | |
| 25.00% | 8 | 7.3 | 1,061 | 16,560 | 0.0% | 40.0% | |
| 25.00% | 8 | 7.5 | 1,111 | 18,455 | 100.0% | 14.3% | |
| 37.50% | 8 | 6.7 | 964 | 13,748 | 66.7% | 20.0% | |
| 50.00% | 8 | 6.8 | 1,164 | 15,547 | 50.0% | 50.0% | |
| 25.00% | 8 | 6.6 | 743 | 9,199 | 50.0% | 0.0% | |
| 57.14% | 7 | 7.4 | 963 | 13,879 | 50.0% | 66.7% | |
| 57.14% | 7 | 7.1 | 817 | 12,318 | 60.0% | 50.0% | |
| 57.14% | 7 | 7.4 | 997 | 13,426 | 100.0% | 0.0% | |
| 16.67% | 6 | 5.7 | 765 | 11,746 | 0.0% | 25.0% | |
| 66.67% | 6 | 8.1 | 1,190 | 11,692 | 75.0% | 50.0% | |
| 16.67% | 6 | 6.9 | 972 | 14,020 | 0.0% | 25.0% | |
| 33.33% | 6 | 6.8 | 1,101 | 16,339 | 0.0% | 50.0% | |
| 66.67% | 6 | 7.2 | 1,161 | 16,763 | 0.0% | 80.0% | |
| 16.67% | 6 | 6.7 | 1,061 | 15,516 | 0.0% | 16.7% | |
| 33.33% | 6 | 6.7 | 1,015 | 15,836 | 33.3% | 33.3% | |
| 66.67% | 6 | 8.0 | 883 | 13,881 | 66.7% | 66.7% | |
| 60.00% | 5 | 5.5 | 902 | 16,345 | 100.0% | 50.0% | |
| 60.00% | 5 | 8.0 | 1,314 | 18,651 | 0.0% | 60.0% | |
| 80.00% | 5 | 6.7 | 978 | 13,590 | 100.0% | 66.7% | |
| 80.00% | 5 | 7.7 | 937 | 15,868 | 100.0% | 66.7% | |
| 60.00% | 5 | 6.6 | 761 | 17,135 | 100.0% | 50.0% | |
| 80.00% | 5 | 7.0 | 1,275 | 14,823 | 66.7% | 100.0% | |
| 80.00% | 5 | 7.5 | 800 | 14,364 | 100.0% | 50.0% | |
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Gangplank vs Ezreal - Frequently Asked Questions
How does Gangplank do against Ezreal in League of Legends?
Gangplank wins the Gangplank vs Ezreal matchup with a 57.1% win rate compared to Ezreal's 42.9%, a 14.3 percentage point difference. This data is based on 7 recent ranked games in patch 26.9.
How does Gangplank do against Ezreal in the early game?
In the early game, Gangplank has the advantage against Ezreal with a 100.0% win rate versus 0.0%. 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 Ezreal in the late game?
In the late game, Ezreal takes over the Gangplank vs Ezreal matchup with a 100.0% win rate compared to 0.0%. Ezreal scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.
Who wins the Gangplank vs Ezreal matchup?
Gangplank wins the matchup against Ezreal with a 57.1% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.9. The 14.3 percentage point advantage means Gangplank is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 7 games analyzed.
What is the best Gangplank build against Ezreal?
The best Gangplank build against Ezreal includes The Collector, Essence Reaver, Lord Dominik's Regards 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 Ezreal?
The best Gangplank runes against Ezreal use the Sorcery primary tree with Resolve secondary. This rune setup achieves a 100.0% win rate in the Gangplank vs Ezreal matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.
Does Gangplank counter Ezreal?
Yes, Gangplank has a favorable matchup against Ezreal with a 57.1% win rate. Gangplank strongly counters Ezreal in lane based on current patch 26.9 data.
How do I play Gangplank against Ezreal?
When playing Gangplank against Ezreal, 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.