Gangplank - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
50.1%
Pick Rate
2.3%

Gangplankvs Gwen

BFighter
Patch26.11
Matches776,441
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedJun 10, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Gangplank vs Gwen is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.11. Gangplank wins with a 59.4% win rate (+18.8%) over Gwen based on 32 games. Gangplank 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 Gwen 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 - 59.4% win rate in this matchup
Gangplank
59.4% WR
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Gwen vs Gangplank matchup - 40.6% win rate
Gwen
40.6% WR

Who Wins the Gangplank vs Gwen Matchup?

Gangplank wins the Gangplank vs Gwen matchup
Winner
Gangplank
Matches: 32
59.4%
Win Rate
40.6%
7.0
CS / min
6.8
955
DMG / min
787
13,188
Gold / game
12,264
273
Heal / min
276
571
DMG Mitigated / min
876
0.3
CC / min
0.2
64.3%
Early Game WR
35.7%
55.6%
Late Game WR
44.4%

Gangplank vs Gwen Matchup Summary

The Gangplank vs Gwen matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 32 recent matches analyzed, Gangplank wins with a 59.4% win rate compared to Gwen's 40.6%, giving Gangplank a 18.8 percentage point advantage. Gangplank dominates at every stage — from early laning through late game team fights. This consistent advantage makes it difficult for Gwen 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 Gangplank leads by 0.1s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Gangplank players can confidently pick into Gwen and play aggressively from level 1. Look to establish lane dominance early through favorable trades and zone Gwen 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 Gwen Laning Phase Breakdown

Gangplank wins the laning phase against Gwen in League of Legends

Gangplank is favored during the laning phase against Gwen, 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
7.0Gangplank
6.8Gwen
Gangplank and Gwen farm at nearly identical rates in this matchup, with only a 0.2 CS/min difference. Neither champion holds a meaningful farming advantage, so lane dominance will come from trading and jungle interaction rather than CS leads.
Damage
955Gangplank
787Gwen
Gangplank heavily out-damages Gwen by 169 DMG/min, dominating both short trades and all-in fights. Gwen 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
13,188Gangplank
12,264Gwen
Gangplank generates a commanding 924 more gold per game than Gwen. This substantial economic advantage means Gangplank consistently reaches key item breakpoints earlier, creating a compounding lead that grows throughout the game. Gwen should focus on cost-effective item choices and avoid unnecessary deaths to prevent falling further behind.
Utility
0.3Gangplank
0.2Gwen
Both Gangplank and Gwen provide similar amounts of crowd control (0.1s/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
844Gangplank
1,152Gwen
Gwen vastly out-sustains Gangplank, healing and mitigating 308 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Gwen 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 Gwen

Gluttonous Greaves is the optimal boots choice against Gwen, providing the mobility and stats Gangplank needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Gangplank against Gwen 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 has a 33.3% win rate across 3 games. While the overall matchup may be difficult, this item path gives Gangplank the best chance to compete against Gwen. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Gangplank vs Gwen matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Gangplank
64.3%
+28.6% advantage
Gangplank early game win rateGangplank64.3%
Gwen early game win rateGwen35.7%
Late Game
Gangplank
55.6%
+11.1% advantage
Gangplank late game win rateGangplank55.6%
Gwen late game win rateGwen44.4%

Gangplank dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 64.3% win rate — a 28.6 percentage point lead over Gwen. This lopsided early game means Gangplank can dictate the pace of the lane from level 1, controlling trades, wave state, and river priority.

Gangplank is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 55.6% win rate — 11.1 points above Gwen. Extended games heavily favor Gangplank, whose kit and scaling make them a dominant force in team fights and objective control.

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

Best Gangplank Runes Against Gwen

Sorcery rune tree - Gangplank primary runes vs GwenSorcery
Deathfire Touch - best Gangplank rune vs GwenNimbus Cloak - best Gangplank rune vs GwenTranscendence - best Gangplank rune vs GwenGathering Storm - best Gangplank rune vs Gwen
Precision rune tree - Gangplank secondary runes vs GwenPrecision
Cut Down - best Gangplank rune vs GwenLegend: Haste - best Gangplank rune vs Gwen
100.0% WR

Running Sorcery primary with Precision secondary allows Gangplank to press their advantage against Gwen, amplifying the strengths that make this a favorable matchup.


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 Gwen - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Gangplank do against Gwen in League of Legends?

Gangplank wins the Gangplank vs Gwen matchup with a 59.4% win rate compared to Gwen's 40.6%, a 18.8 percentage point difference. This data is based on 32 recent ranked games in patch 26.11.

How does Gangplank do against Gwen in the early game?

In the early game, Gangplank has the advantage against Gwen with a 64.3% win rate versus 35.7%. 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 Gwen in the late game?

In the late game, Gangplank takes over the Gangplank vs Gwen matchup with a 55.6% win rate compared to 44.4%. Gangplank scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Gangplank vs Gwen matchup?

Gangplank wins the matchup against Gwen with a 59.4% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.11. The 18.8 percentage point advantage means Gangplank is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 32 games analyzed.

What is the best Gangplank build against Gwen?

The best Gangplank build against Gwen includes The Collector, Essence Reaver, Lord Dominik's Regards with Gluttonous Greaves. This build achieves a 33.3% 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 Gwen?

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

Does Gangplank counter Gwen?

Yes, Gangplank has a favorable matchup against Gwen with a 59.4% win rate. Gangplank strongly counters Gwen in lane based on current patch 26.11 data.

How do I play Gangplank against Gwen?

When playing Gangplank against Gwen, 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.