Gangplank - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
48.0%
Pick Rate
2.4%
Ban Rate
3.4%

Gangplankvs Fiddlesticks

Gangplank F TierFighter
Patch26.19
Games2,154
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedOct 1, 2026 UTC
MethodologyData Methodology

Gangplank vs Fiddlesticks is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.19. Fiddlesticks wins with a 80.0% win rate (+60.0%) over Gangplank based on 5 games. Fiddlesticks 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 Fiddlesticks 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.

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Gangplank - 20.0% win rate in this matchup
Gangplank
20.0% WR
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Fiddlesticks vs Gangplank matchup - 80.0% win rate
Fiddlesticks
80.0% WR

Who Wins the Gangplank vs Fiddlesticks Matchup?

Fiddlesticks wins the Gangplank vs Fiddlesticks matchup
Winner
Fiddlesticks
Matches: 5
20.0%
Win Rate
80.0%
6.5
CS / min
4.6
1,045
DMG / min
743
16,089
Gold / game
11,871
294
Heal / min
299
806
DMG Mitigated / min
761
0.5
CC / min
1.6
0.0%
Early Game WR
100.0%
33.3%
Late Game WR
66.7%

Gangplank vs Fiddlesticks Matchup Summary

The Gangplank vs Fiddlesticks matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 5 recent matches analyzed, Fiddlesticks wins with a 80.0% win rate compared to Gangplank's 20.0%, giving Fiddlesticks a 60.0 percentage point advantage. Fiddlesticks dominates at every stage — from early laning through late game team fights. This consistent advantage makes it difficult for Gangplank players to find favorable windows, so team-dependent strategies and avoiding solo confrontations are essential. The most significant statistical gap is in crowd control, where Fiddlesticks leads by 1.1s of CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Fiddlesticks 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 Fiddlesticks 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.

Very small sampleBased on 5 matches. This is far too small a sample to draw conclusions from — treat these numbers as provisional.

Gangplank vs Fiddlesticks Laning Phase Breakdown

Gangplank wins the laning phase against Fiddlesticks in League of Legends

Gangplank is favored during the laning phase against Fiddlesticks, winning 3 out of 4 key stat categories. Gangplank holds advantages in farming, damage and gold income, making them the stronger laner in this matchup.

Farming
6.5Gangplank
4.6Fiddlesticks
Gangplank significantly out-farms Fiddlesticks by 2.0 CS per minute, accumulating an estimated 29 CS lead by mid game. This substantial farming gap gives Gangplank a major gold advantage and earlier item completions. Fiddlesticks players should prioritize wave management techniques like freezing near tower and using abilities efficiently to minimize the deficit.
Damage
1,045Gangplank
743Fiddlesticks
Gangplank heavily out-damages Fiddlesticks by 302 DMG/min, dominating both short trades and all-in fights. Fiddlesticks 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
16,089Gangplank
11,871Fiddlesticks
Gangplank generates a commanding 4,218 more gold per game than Fiddlesticks. This substantial economic advantage means Gangplank consistently reaches key item breakpoints earlier, creating a compounding lead that grows throughout the game. Fiddlesticks should focus on cost-effective item choices and avoid unnecessary deaths to prevent falling further behind.
Utility
0.5Gangplank
1.6Fiddlesticks
Fiddlesticks brings significantly more crowd control than Gangplank, with 1.1 more seconds of CC per minute. This large utility gap makes Fiddlesticks far more valuable in setting up jungle ganks, controlling objectives, and locking down targets in team fights. Gangplank should invest in tenacity and position carefully to avoid being chain-CC'd.
Healing
294Gangplank
299Fiddlesticks
Gangplank and Fiddlesticks heal similar amounts, only 6 HP/min apart. Anti-heal is not a priority in this matchup.
Durability
806Gangplank
761Fiddlesticks
Gangplank and Fiddlesticks mitigate a similar amount of damage (45/min apart), so neither side can rely on out-tanking the other.

Best Gangplank Build Against Fiddlesticks

Not enough matchup-specific build data: only 1 of 4 Gangplank games against Fiddlesticks carried a complete build, which is too few to recommend an item path from. Use Gangplank's standard build instead.

Early Game vs Late Game

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Early Game
Fiddlesticks
100.0%
+100.0% advantage
Gangplank early game win rateGangplank0.0%
Fiddlesticks early game win rateFiddlesticks100.0%
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Late Game
Fiddlesticks
66.7%
+33.3% advantage
Gangplank late game win rateGangplank33.3%
Fiddlesticks late game win rateFiddlesticks66.7%

Fiddlesticks dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 100.0% win rate — a 100.0 percentage point lead over Gangplank. This lopsided early game means Fiddlesticks can dictate the pace of the lane from level 1, controlling trades, wave state, and river priority.

Fiddlesticks is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 66.7% win rate — 33.3 points above Gangplank. Extended games heavily favor Fiddlesticks, whose kit and scaling make them a dominant force in team fights and objective control.

Fiddlesticks holds the advantage at every stage of the game, making this a consistently favorable matchup from lane through late game team fights. Gangplank players should look for outplays, team-dependent strategies, and picks rather than relying on scaling to win this matchup.

Best Gangplank Runes Against Fiddlesticks

Sorcery rune tree - Gangplank primary runes vs FiddlesticksSorcery
Deathfire Touch - best Gangplank rune vs FiddlesticksNimbus Cloak - best Gangplank rune vs FiddlesticksTranscendence - best Gangplank rune vs FiddlesticksScorch - best Gangplank rune vs Fiddlesticks
Precision rune tree - Gangplank secondary runes vs FiddlesticksPrecision
Cut Down - best Gangplank rune vs FiddlesticksLegend: Haste - best Gangplank rune vs Fiddlesticks
100.0% WR

The Sorcery and Precision rune setup gives Gangplank the best tools to compete against Fiddlesticks in this difficult matchup, compensating for the statistical disadvantages with optimal rune synergies.

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Gangplank matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.19. 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.

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Gangplank vs Fiddlesticks - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Gangplank do against Fiddlesticks in League of Legends?

Fiddlesticks wins the Gangplank vs Fiddlesticks matchup with a 80.0% win rate compared to Gangplank's 20.0%, a 60.0 percentage point difference. This data is based on 5 recent ranked games in patch 26.19.

How does Gangplank do against Fiddlesticks in the early game?

In the early game, Fiddlesticks has the advantage against Gangplank with a 100.0% win rate versus 0.0%. Fiddlesticks players should look to press their lane advantage through aggressive trades and wave control during the first 15 minutes.

How does Gangplank do against Fiddlesticks in the late game?

In the late game, Fiddlesticks takes over the Gangplank vs Fiddlesticks matchup with a 66.7% win rate compared to 33.3%. Fiddlesticks scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Gangplank vs Fiddlesticks matchup?

Fiddlesticks wins the matchup against Gangplank with a 80.0% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.19. The 60.0 percentage point advantage means Fiddlesticks is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 5 games analyzed.

What is the best Gangplank build against Fiddlesticks?

There is not enough matchup-specific build data to recommend an item path for Gangplank against Fiddlesticks yet. Use Gangplank's standard build for the current patch and adapt situational items to Fiddlesticks.

What are the best Gangplank runes against Fiddlesticks?

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

Does Gangplank counter Fiddlesticks?

No, Gangplank struggles against Fiddlesticks with only a 20.0% win rate. Fiddlesticks has the advantage in this matchup. Gangplank players should focus on safe farming and avoiding extended trades to minimize Fiddlesticks's lead.

How do I play Gangplank against Fiddlesticks?

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