Gangplank - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
49.9%
Pick Rate
2.4%

Gangplankvs Heimerdinger

CFighter
Patch26.10
Matches2,379,056
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedMay 27, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Gangplank vs Heimerdinger is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.10. Gangplank wins with a 82.1% win rate (+64.3%) over Heimerdinger based on 28 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.

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 - 82.1% win rate in this matchup
Gangplank
82.1% WR
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Heimerdinger vs Gangplank matchup - 17.9% win rate
Heimerdinger
17.9% WR

Who Wins the Gangplank vs Heimerdinger Matchup?

Gangplank wins the Gangplank vs Heimerdinger matchup
Winner
Gangplank
Matches: 28
82.1%
Win Rate
17.9%
7.1
CS / min
6.4
883
DMG / min
926
13,026
Gold / game
10,140
296
Heal / min
93
543
DMG Mitigated / min
394
0.4
CC / min
0.7
82.3%
Early Game WR
17.6%
81.8%
Late Game WR
18.2%

Gangplank vs Heimerdinger Matchup Summary

The Gangplank vs Heimerdinger matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 28 recent matches analyzed, Gangplank wins with a 82.1% win rate compared to Heimerdinger's 17.9%, giving Gangplank a 64.3 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 crowd control, where Heimerdinger leads by 0.3s CC/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
7.1Gangplank
6.4Heimerdinger
Gangplank edges out Heimerdinger by 0.7 CS per minute — a moderate farming advantage that adds up to roughly 11 CS over a 15-minute laning phase. This translates to earlier component purchases and slightly faster power spikes for Gangplank.
Damage
883Gangplank
926Heimerdinger
Heimerdinger deals 43 more champion damage per minute than Gangplank. While noticeable in extended trades, this gap can be offset by Gangplank choosing favorable fight windows, such as engaging when Heimerdinger's key abilities are on cooldown or trading immediately after dodging a skillshot.
Economy
13,026Gangplank
10,140Heimerdinger
Gangplank generates a commanding 2,886 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
838Gangplank
487Heimerdinger
Gangplank vastly out-sustains Heimerdinger, healing and mitigating 351 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

Ionian Boots of Lucidity 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 The Collector, Essence Reaver and Infinity Edge. 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 4 games — well above average and making it the top item path against 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
82.3%
+64.7% advantage
Gangplank early game win rateGangplank82.3%
Heimerdinger early game win rateHeimerdinger17.6%
Late Game
Gangplank
81.8%
+63.6% advantage
Gangplank late game win rateGangplank81.8%
Heimerdinger late game win rateHeimerdinger18.2%

Gangplank dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 82.3% win rate — a 64.7 percentage point lead over Heimerdinger. 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 81.8% win rate — 63.6 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

Inspiration rune tree - Gangplank primary runes vs HeimerdingerInspiration
First Strike - best Gangplank rune vs HeimerdingerCash Back - best Gangplank rune vs HeimerdingerTriple Tonic - best Gangplank rune vs HeimerdingerCosmic Insight - 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 Inspiration 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 26.10. 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 26.10
Opponent
Win Rate
Matches
CS/min
DMG/min
Gold/game
Early WR
Late WR
40.72%2217.092614,78244.1%39.5%
47.64%1917.21,03013,72146.0%48.7%
57.99%1697.01,03413,98960.6%56.1%
45.78%1666.792713,15549.1%43.9%
47.52%1416.985813,57049.1%46.6%
44.44%1267.11,16113,49440.0%46.9%
45.13%1136.81,09513,60248.9%42.6%
48.65%1116.895812,72041.3%53.9%
49.09%1107.294313,36746.7%50.8%
54.72%1067.21,01013,58953.9%55.6%
54.55%997.11,05514,38958.3%52.4%
51.06%947.41,36814,38851.4%50.9%
48.31%897.01,01713,54050.0%46.8%
42.70%897.01,13312,77839.0%45.8%
45.45%886.997212,76842.9%47.2%
50.00%886.989113,01552.8%48.1%
51.22%826.91,07713,56551.7%50.9%
42.68%827.191313,79156.7%34.6%
59.76%826.91,02614,11871.0%52.9%
48.10%797.097814,69844.4%50.0%
44.30%797.199513,89950.0%41.5%
56.58%766.91,10014,27060.7%54.2%
56.00%757.91,00713,76561.5%50.0%
44.00%757.196514,01246.9%41.9%
48.61%727.11,09613,20448.1%48.9%
47.22%727.199214,13732.1%56.8%
53.85%656.91,12613,29453.9%53.9%
48.44%647.099812,94952.0%46.1%
54.10%617.389013,47842.9%63.6%
41.38%587.199313,84230.8%50.0%
47.37%576.51,16313,48241.7%51.5%
57.14%567.299112,01153.6%60.7%
50.98%517.092812,73344.0%57.7%
50.98%516.496314,55650.0%51.4%
46.94%496.989613,83458.8%40.6%
50.00%486.91,01512,58952.4%48.1%
54.17%487.499115,49573.3%45.5%
45.83%487.11,00913,51050.0%43.3%
53.19%477.01,12314,58543.5%62.5%
56.82%447.11,00913,80868.8%50.0%
52.27%447.41,11815,04750.0%53.3%
62.79%436.71,03414,88350.0%70.4%
37.50%406.798013,31136.4%37.9%
35.90%396.878813,30123.5%45.5%
63.16%386.998312,71147.6%82.3%
51.35%377.484013,25555.6%47.4%
58.82%347.085413,02456.3%61.1%
42.42%337.11,09514,17814.3%63.2%
54.55%337.01,03714,20754.5%54.5%
31.03%297.387512,66435.7%26.7%
82.14%287.188313,02682.3%81.8%
50.00%266.483313,16844.4%52.9%
50.00%266.395112,33127.3%66.7%
44.00%256.691214,31150.0%38.5%
44.00%257.288113,36045.5%42.9%
43.48%236.51,06915,29542.9%43.8%
47.83%237.31,07614,93436.4%58.3%
50.00%226.694914,72950.0%50.0%
59.09%227.192413,26877.8%46.1%
59.09%227.785014,49963.6%54.5%
47.62%217.01,05113,09255.6%41.7%
42.86%216.882214,28542.9%42.9%
47.62%216.880714,27366.7%40.0%
30.00%207.189414,43120.0%33.3%
57.89%196.483110,86750.0%66.7%
26.32%196.995113,92014.3%33.3%
50.00%187.599213,37071.4%36.4%
56.25%166.998014,28560.0%54.5%
37.50%167.380411,86050.0%25.0%
62.50%166.399712,23562.5%62.5%
60.00%157.21,17414,45857.1%62.5%
50.00%146.595313,83040.0%55.6%
42.86%146.51,08814,64420.0%55.6%
57.14%147.21,10115,290100.0%50.0%
50.00%147.41,06513,87671.4%28.6%
38.46%136.590210,08337.5%40.0%
54.55%117.51,16216,18050.0%55.6%
45.45%116.979210,57862.5%0.0%
54.55%116.879012,28657.1%50.0%
70.00%108.01,14613,21040.0%100.0%
80.00%107.11,01615,12966.7%85.7%
70.00%107.51,04313,89075.0%66.7%
50.00%106.91,24017,44150.0%50.0%
44.44%97.294314,02875.0%20.0%
44.44%96.794512,71533.3%50.0%
55.56%95.985713,73950.0%57.1%
33.33%97.21,01215,1580.0%50.0%
50.00%86.586715,578100.0%42.9%
62.50%86.71,22714,00580.0%33.3%
50.00%87.51,21515,97150.0%50.0%
25.00%87.070112,05533.3%20.0%
25.00%86.31,04114,9740.0%33.3%
42.86%76.81,11313,26150.0%40.0%
85.71%77.183713,07380.0%100.0%
71.43%77.41,35214,88875.0%66.7%
71.43%77.21,02514,65450.0%100.0%
57.14%77.395517,074100.0%50.0%
80.00%56.780811,48150.0%100.0%
60.00%57.076214,1580.0%75.0%
80.00%57.498413,496100.0%66.7%
40.00%57.672314,60250.0%33.3%
60.00%56.468511,441100.0%50.0%

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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 82.1% win rate compared to Heimerdinger's 17.9%, a 64.3 percentage point difference. This data is based on 28 recent ranked games in patch 26.10.

How does Gangplank do against Heimerdinger in the early game?

In the early game, Gangplank has the advantage against Heimerdinger with a 82.3% win rate versus 17.6%. 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 81.8% win rate compared to 18.2%. 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 82.1% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.10. The 64.3 percentage point advantage means Gangplank is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 28 games analyzed.

What is the best Gangplank build against Heimerdinger?

The best Gangplank build against Heimerdinger includes The Collector, Essence Reaver, Infinity Edge with Ionian Boots of Lucidity. 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 Heimerdinger?

The best Gangplank runes against Heimerdinger use the Inspiration 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 82.1% win rate. Gangplank strongly counters Heimerdinger in lane based on current patch 26.10 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.