Gangplank - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
49.9%
Pick Rate
2.2%

Gangplankvs Gnar

CFighter
Patch26.11
Matches776,441
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedJun 2, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Gangplank vs Gnar is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.11. Gnar wins with a 56.3% win rate (+12.5%) over Gangplank based on 48 games. Gnar 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 Gnar 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 - 43.8% win rate in this matchup
Gangplank
43.8% WR
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Gnar vs Gangplank matchup - 56.3% win rate
Gnar
56.3% WR

Who Wins the Gangplank vs Gnar Matchup?

Gnar wins the Gangplank vs Gnar matchup
Winner
Gnar
Matches: 48
43.8%
Win Rate
56.3%
6.9
CS / min
6.2
937
DMG / min
784
13,677
Gold / game
12,017
248
Heal / min
222
661
DMG Mitigated / min
1,109
0.4
CC / min
1.1
45.0%
Early Game WR
55.0%
42.9%
Late Game WR
57.1%

Gangplank vs Gnar Matchup Summary

The Gangplank vs Gnar matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 48 recent matches analyzed, Gnar wins with a 56.3% win rate compared to Gangplank's 43.8%, giving Gnar a 12.5 percentage point advantage. Gnar 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 Gnar leads by 0.7s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Gnar 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 Gnar 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 Gnar Laning Phase Breakdown

Gangplank wins the laning phase against Gnar in League of Legends

Gangplank is favored during the laning phase against Gnar, winning 3 out of 5 key stat categories. Gangplank holds advantages in farming, damage and gold income, making them the stronger laner in this matchup.

Farming
6.9Gangplank
6.2Gnar
Gangplank edges out Gnar by 0.6 CS per minute — a moderate farming advantage that adds up to roughly 10 CS over a 15-minute laning phase. This translates to earlier component purchases and slightly faster power spikes for Gangplank.
Damage
937Gangplank
784Gnar
Gangplank heavily out-damages Gnar by 152 DMG/min, dominating both short trades and all-in fights. Gnar 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
13,677Gangplank
12,017Gnar
Gangplank generates a commanding 1,661 more gold per game than Gnar. This substantial economic advantage means Gangplank consistently reaches key item breakpoints earlier, creating a compounding lead that grows throughout the game. Gnar should focus on cost-effective item choices and avoid unnecessary deaths to prevent falling further behind.
Utility
0.4Gangplank
1.1Gnar
Gnar provides 0.7 seconds more crowd control per minute than Gangplank, offering better gank setup potential and slightly more team fight utility. This CC advantage helps Gnar coordinate with their jungler and control the pace of skirmishes.
Sustain
910Gangplank
1,331Gnar
Gnar vastly out-sustains Gangplank, healing and mitigating 422 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Gnar 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 Gnar

Ionian Boots of Lucidity is the optimal boots choice against Gnar, providing the mobility and stats Gangplank needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Gangplank against Gnar 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 80.0% win rate across 5 games — well above average and making it the top item path against Gnar. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Gangplank vs Gnar matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Gnar
55.0%
+10.0% advantage
Gangplank early game win rateGangplank45.0%
Gnar early game win rateGnar55.0%
Late Game
Gnar
57.1%
+14.3% advantage
Gangplank late game win rateGangplank42.9%
Gnar late game win rateGnar57.1%

Gnar dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 55.0% win rate — a 10.0 percentage point lead over Gangplank. This lopsided early game means Gnar can dictate the pace of the lane from level 1, controlling trades, wave state, and river priority.

Gnar is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 57.1% win rate — 14.3 points above Gangplank. Extended games heavily favor Gnar, whose kit and scaling make them a dominant force in team fights and objective control.

Gnar 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 Gnar

Sorcery rune tree - Gangplank primary runes vs GnarSorcery
Deathfire Touch - best Gangplank rune vs GnarNimbus Cloak - best Gangplank rune vs GnarTranscendence - best Gangplank rune vs GnarScorch - best Gangplank rune vs Gnar
Precision rune tree - Gangplank secondary runes vs GnarPrecision
Cut Down - best Gangplank rune vs GnarLegend: Alacrity - best Gangplank rune vs Gnar
100.0% WR

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


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 Gnar - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Gangplank do against Gnar in League of Legends?

Gnar wins the Gangplank vs Gnar matchup with a 56.3% win rate compared to Gangplank's 43.8%, a 12.5 percentage point difference. This data is based on 48 recent ranked games in patch 26.11.

How does Gangplank do against Gnar in the early game?

In the early game, Gnar has the advantage against Gangplank with a 55.0% win rate versus 45.0%. Gnar players should look to press their lane advantage through aggressive trades and wave control during the first 15 minutes.

How does Gangplank do against Gnar in the late game?

In the late game, Gnar takes over the Gangplank vs Gnar matchup with a 57.1% win rate compared to 42.9%. Gnar scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Gangplank vs Gnar matchup?

Gnar wins the matchup against Gangplank with a 56.3% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.11. The 12.5 percentage point advantage means Gnar is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 48 games analyzed.

What is the best Gangplank build against Gnar?

The best Gangplank build against Gnar includes Voltaic Cyclosword, The Collector, Essence Reaver with Ionian Boots of Lucidity. This build achieves a 80.0% 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 Gnar?

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

Does Gangplank counter Gnar?

No, Gangplank struggles against Gnar with only a 43.8% win rate. Gnar has the advantage in this matchup. Gangplank players should focus on safe farming and avoiding extended trades to minimize Gnar's lead.

How do I play Gangplank against Gnar?

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