Gangplank - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
48.9%
Pick Rate
2.3%

Gangplankvs Heimerdinger

DFighter
Patch26.13
Matches265,623
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedJul 11, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Gangplank vs Heimerdinger is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.13. Gangplank wins with a 53.9% win rate (+7.7%) over Heimerdinger based on 13 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 Heimerdinger 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 - 53.9% win rate in this matchup
Gangplank
53.9% WR
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Heimerdinger vs Gangplank matchup - 46.1% win rate
Heimerdinger
46.1% WR

Who Wins the Gangplank vs Heimerdinger Matchup?

Gangplank wins the Gangplank vs Heimerdinger matchup
Winner
Gangplank
Matches: 13
53.9%
Win Rate
46.1%
6.2
CS / min
6.1
875
DMG / min
896
13,334
Gold / game
10,958
281
Heal / min
106
786
DMG Mitigated / min
387
0.4
CC / min
0.7
50.0%
Early Game WR
50.0%
57.1%
Late Game WR
42.9%

Gangplank vs Heimerdinger Matchup Summary

The Gangplank vs Heimerdinger matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 13 recent matches analyzed, Gangplank wins with a 53.9% win rate compared to Heimerdinger's 46.1%, giving Gangplank a 7.7 percentage point advantage. Gangplank dominates at every stage — from early laning through late game team fights. This consistent advantage makes it difficult for Heimerdinger players to find favorable windows, so team-dependent strategies and avoiding solo confrontations are essential. The most significant statistical gap is in sustain, where Gangplank leads by 575 HP/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Gangplank players can confidently pick into Heimerdinger and play aggressively from level 1. Look to establish lane dominance early through favorable trades and zone Heimerdinger 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 Heimerdinger Laning Phase Breakdown

Gangplank wins the laning phase against Heimerdinger in League of Legends

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

Farming
6.2Gangplank
6.1Heimerdinger
Gangplank and Heimerdinger 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
875Gangplank
896Heimerdinger
Damage output is virtually even between Gangplank and Heimerdinger, with only 20 DMG/min separating them. Fights in this matchup are decided more by ability timing and positioning than raw damage numbers, making mechanical skill the deciding factor in trades.
Economy
13,334Gangplank
10,958Heimerdinger
Gangplank generates a commanding 2,375 more gold per game than Heimerdinger. This substantial economic advantage means Gangplank consistently reaches key item breakpoints earlier, creating a compounding lead that grows throughout the game. Heimerdinger should focus on cost-effective item choices and avoid unnecessary deaths to prevent falling further behind.
Utility
0.4Gangplank
0.7Heimerdinger
Heimerdinger provides 0.3 seconds more crowd control per minute than Gangplank, offering better gank setup potential and slightly more team fight utility. This CC advantage helps Heimerdinger coordinate with their jungler and control the pace of skirmishes.
Sustain
1,067Gangplank
492Heimerdinger
Gangplank vastly out-sustains Heimerdinger, healing and mitigating 575 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Gangplank can absorb significant punishment and remain in lane while Heimerdinger is forced to recall. Building grievous wounds early is essential for Heimerdinger, and focusing on burst trade patterns rather than sustained fights is critical.

Best Gangplank Build Against Heimerdinger

Mercury's Treads is the optimal boots choice against Heimerdinger, providing the mobility and stats Gangplank needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Gangplank against Heimerdinger 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 achieves a solid 50.0% win rate across 2 games, proving it to be a reliable item path when facing Heimerdinger. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Gangplank vs Heimerdinger matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Gangplank
50.0%
+0.0% advantage
Gangplank early game win rateGangplank50.0%
Heimerdinger early game win rateHeimerdinger50.0%
Late Game
Gangplank
57.1%
+14.3% advantage
Gangplank late game win rateGangplank57.1%
Heimerdinger late game win rateHeimerdinger42.9%

The early game (first 15 minutes) is a toss-up between Gangplank and Heimerdinger, with Gangplank holding a razor-thin 50.0% win rate edge (+0.0%). Individual skill and jungle proximity will matter more than champion advantage in the early laning phase.

Gangplank is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 57.1% win rate — 14.3 points above Heimerdinger. 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. Heimerdinger players should look for outplays, team-dependent strategies, and picks rather than relying on scaling to win this matchup.

Best Gangplank Runes Against Heimerdinger

Sorcery rune tree - Gangplank primary runes vs HeimerdingerSorcery
Deathfire Touch - best Gangplank rune vs HeimerdingerNimbus Cloak - best Gangplank rune vs HeimerdingerTranscendence - best Gangplank rune vs HeimerdingerScorch - best Gangplank rune vs Heimerdinger
Precision rune tree - Gangplank secondary runes vs HeimerdingerPrecision
Cut Down - best Gangplank rune vs HeimerdingerLegend: Haste - best Gangplank rune vs Heimerdinger
100.0% WR

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


Gangplank matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.13. 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 26.13
Opponent
Win Rate
Matches
CS/min
DMG/min
Gold/game
Early WR
Late WR
42.37%597.21,07214,80045.0%41.0%
61.54%526.793114,13870.0%56.3%
59.09%447.098814,88253.3%62.1%
54.76%427.088412,66555.0%54.5%
41.03%397.01,03213,81138.9%42.9%
30.77%396.981912,36329.4%31.8%
45.95%377.71,01813,49823.5%65.0%
48.57%356.991013,78927.3%58.3%
61.76%346.81,17115,44866.7%60.0%
51.52%337.21,16914,21730.0%60.9%
33.33%306.81,05114,89212.5%40.9%
31.03%297.61,21113,28423.1%37.5%
31.03%297.485112,73045.5%22.2%
51.85%277.31,06116,528100.0%40.9%
53.85%267.01,02113,14766.7%36.4%
34.62%266.91,08314,10450.0%27.8%
34.62%266.683711,57942.9%25.0%
53.85%267.01,39815,13960.0%50.0%
58.33%246.71,01412,46046.1%72.7%
41.67%247.11,13412,37238.5%45.5%
30.43%236.681612,19827.3%33.3%
50.00%227.283312,57763.6%36.4%
45.45%227.21,03713,92555.6%38.5%
52.38%216.91,01514,77350.0%53.9%
52.38%216.71,06012,00066.7%46.7%
35.00%206.783410,59436.4%33.3%
36.84%196.31,11010,10054.5%12.5%
61.11%187.091612,51570.0%50.0%
61.11%187.095212,06470.0%50.0%
38.89%187.21,06114,91266.7%25.0%
50.00%186.91,04712,50055.6%44.4%
70.59%177.089113,56260.0%75.0%
47.06%176.899415,21433.3%54.5%
75.00%167.094913,92983.3%70.0%
43.75%167.31,04713,32450.0%37.5%
46.67%156.71,02614,08860.0%40.0%
57.14%146.393212,75666.7%50.0%
53.85%136.287513,33450.0%57.1%
36.36%117.198313,38142.9%25.0%
36.36%116.598415,5440.0%40.0%
36.36%117.01,06612,00975.0%14.3%
30.00%106.91,13514,0320.0%33.3%
60.00%107.31,08014,37950.0%66.7%
33.33%97.181510,57150.0%0.0%
66.67%97.01,04611,63066.7%66.7%
37.50%85.980011,1050.0%75.0%
50.00%86.490411,29960.0%33.3%
50.00%86.799814,59850.0%50.0%
25.00%87.075915,2170.0%25.0%
71.43%76.898914,263100.0%60.0%
71.43%77.097112,27075.0%66.7%
71.43%77.390312,63866.7%75.0%
83.33%68.11,32616,59266.7%100.0%
66.67%67.21,60315,974100.0%33.3%
66.67%66.891411,67650.0%75.0%
83.33%68.01,04414,252100.0%80.0%
40.00%56.276010,89566.7%0.0%
40.00%57.392615,8580.0%40.0%
60.00%57.01,20714,753100.0%33.3%
60.00%56.81,16016,7010.0%75.0%
60.00%57.31,08410,39466.7%50.0%
100.00%57.180514,569100.0%100.0%
40.00%56.91,22314,0940.0%50.0%
80.00%58.61,11217,321100.0%50.0%
40.00%58.11,26316,948100.0%25.0%

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Gangplank vs Heimerdinger - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Gangplank do against Heimerdinger in League of Legends?

Gangplank wins the Gangplank vs Heimerdinger matchup with a 53.9% win rate compared to Heimerdinger's 46.1%, a 7.7 percentage point difference. This data is based on 13 recent ranked games in patch 26.13.

How does Gangplank do against Heimerdinger in the early game?

In the early game, Gangplank has the advantage against Heimerdinger with a 50.0% win rate versus 50.0%. 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 Heimerdinger in the late game?

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

Who wins the Gangplank vs Heimerdinger matchup?

Gangplank wins the matchup against Heimerdinger with a 53.9% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.13. The 7.7 percentage point advantage means Gangplank is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 13 games analyzed.

What is the best Gangplank build against Heimerdinger?

The best Gangplank build against Heimerdinger includes Voltaic Cyclosword, The Collector, Essence Reaver with Mercury's Treads. This build achieves a 50.0% 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 Heimerdinger?

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

Does Gangplank counter Heimerdinger?

Yes, Gangplank has a favorable matchup against Heimerdinger with a 53.9% win rate. Gangplank strongly counters Heimerdinger in lane based on current patch 26.13 data.

How do I play Gangplank against Heimerdinger?

When playing Gangplank against Heimerdinger, 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.