Gangplank - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
49.4%
Pick Rate
2.0%

Gangplankvs Illaoi

DFighter
Patch26.7
Matches949,984
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedApr 24, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Gangplank vs Illaoi is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.7. Gangplank wins with a 61.1% win rate (+22.2%) over Illaoi based on 36 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 Illaoi 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.

Compare against an opponent
Illaoi - 61.1% win rateIllaoi(61.1%)
Gangplank - 61.1% win rate in this matchup
Gangplank
61.1% WR
VS
Illaoi vs Gangplank matchup - 38.9% win rate
Illaoi
38.9% WR

Who Wins the Gangplank vs Illaoi Matchup?

Gangplank wins the Gangplank vs Illaoi matchup
Winner
Gangplank
Matches: 36
61.1%
Win Rate
38.9%
6.9
CS / min
6.8
1,066
DMG / min
883
13,994
Gold / game
11,682
275
Heal / min
422
689
DMG Mitigated / min
1,327
0.4
CC / min
0.3
71.4%
Early Game WR
28.6%
54.5%
Late Game WR
45.5%

Gangplank vs Illaoi Matchup Summary

The Gangplank vs Illaoi matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 36 recent matches analyzed, Gangplank wins with a 61.1% win rate compared to Illaoi's 38.9%, giving Gangplank a 22.2 percentage point advantage. Gangplank dominates at every stage — from early laning through late game team fights. This consistent advantage makes it difficult for Illaoi players to find favorable windows, so team-dependent strategies and avoiding solo confrontations are essential. The most significant statistical gap is in sustain, where Illaoi leads by 785 HP/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Gangplank players can confidently pick into Illaoi and play aggressively from level 1. Look to establish lane dominance early through favorable trades and zone Illaoi 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 Illaoi Laning Phase Breakdown

Gangplank wins the laning phase against Illaoi in League of Legends

Gangplank is favored during the laning phase against Illaoi, 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
6.9Gangplank
6.8Illaoi
Gangplank and Illaoi farm at nearly identical rates in this matchup, with only a 0.0 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
1,066Gangplank
883Illaoi
Gangplank heavily out-damages Illaoi by 182 DMG/min, dominating both short trades and all-in fights. Illaoi 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
13,994Gangplank
11,682Illaoi
Gangplank generates a commanding 2,312 more gold per game than Illaoi. This substantial economic advantage means Gangplank consistently reaches key item breakpoints earlier, creating a compounding lead that grows throughout the game. Illaoi should focus on cost-effective item choices and avoid unnecessary deaths to prevent falling further behind.
Utility
0.4Gangplank
0.3Illaoi
Both Gangplank and Illaoi provide similar amounts of crowd control (0.2s/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
964Gangplank
1,750Illaoi
Illaoi vastly out-sustains Gangplank, healing and mitigating 785 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Illaoi 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 Illaoi

Plated Steelcaps is the optimal boots choice against Illaoi, providing the mobility and stats Gangplank needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Gangplank against Illaoi are The Collector, Essence Reaver and Mortal Reminder. This combination gives Gangplank an effective balance of damage, survivability, and utility for the matchup. This build performs exceptionally well, achieving a 85.7% win rate across 7 games — well above average and making it the top item path against Illaoi. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Gangplank vs Illaoi matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Gangplank
71.4%
+42.9% advantage
Gangplank early game win rateGangplank71.4%
Illaoi early game win rateIllaoi28.6%
Late Game
Gangplank
54.5%
+9.1% advantage
Gangplank late game win rateGangplank54.5%
Illaoi late game win rateIllaoi45.5%

Gangplank dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 71.4% win rate — a 42.9 percentage point lead over Illaoi. 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 54.5% win rate — 9.1 points above Illaoi. 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. Illaoi players should look for outplays, team-dependent strategies, and picks rather than relying on scaling to win this matchup.

Best Gangplank Runes Against Illaoi

Sorcery rune tree - Gangplank primary runes vs IllaoiSorcery
Arcane Comet - best Gangplank rune vs IllaoiNimbus Cloak - best Gangplank rune vs IllaoiCelerity - best Gangplank rune vs IllaoiScorch - best Gangplank rune vs Illaoi
Inspiration rune tree - Gangplank secondary runes vs IllaoiInspiration
Cash Back - best Gangplank rune vs IllaoiTriple Tonic - best Gangplank rune vs Illaoi
100.0% WR

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


Gangplank matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.7. 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 26.7
Opponent
Win Rate
Matches
CS/min
DMG/min
Gold/game
Early WR
Late WR
42.19%1287.198714,07134.5%48.0%
53.45%587.092314,33945.8%58.8%
48.28%586.894113,82546.4%50.0%
50.00%567.381013,73848.1%51.7%
44.44%547.21,20114,47045.8%43.3%
46.00%507.01,06414,25265.2%29.6%
53.06%497.51,00315,06347.6%57.1%
54.17%486.893713,62157.1%52.9%
47.83%467.31,16114,96047.4%48.1%
41.30%467.21,06115,14033.3%46.4%
47.83%466.389913,25457.9%40.7%
47.73%447.91,28014,91652.6%44.0%
41.86%437.31,02015,64842.1%41.7%
58.14%437.11,02714,66463.2%54.2%
27.50%407.288713,37017.6%34.8%
47.37%387.31,08514,69864.7%33.3%
54.05%377.01,00015,22453.9%54.2%
59.46%377.293813,87768.8%52.4%
61.11%366.91,06613,99471.4%54.5%
61.11%367.097516,16675.0%54.2%
41.67%367.21,07016,34444.4%40.7%
45.71%357.51,12615,59153.3%40.0%
40.63%327.598214,79552.6%23.1%
48.39%316.81,10414,22240.0%52.4%
50.00%306.895714,01627.3%63.2%
56.67%306.890414,72846.1%64.7%
48.28%297.31,04613,75860.0%42.1%
53.57%287.398914,06750.0%57.1%
66.67%277.51,14114,52171.4%61.5%
46.15%267.81,15617,69850.0%44.4%
34.62%267.41,05014,4229.1%53.3%
56.00%257.691214,38755.6%56.3%
41.67%246.878213,52636.4%46.1%
58.33%247.296314,76072.7%46.1%
65.22%237.492314,80183.3%58.8%
47.83%237.287812,50754.5%41.7%
42.86%216.995813,24437.5%46.1%
57.14%217.293613,77572.7%40.0%
50.00%207.31,05413,42150.0%50.0%
50.00%187.186815,23537.5%60.0%
70.59%176.997014,00962.5%77.8%
50.00%167.197213,82160.0%33.3%
40.00%157.51,01015,06857.1%25.0%
71.43%146.91,10415,62075.0%70.0%
42.86%146.91,05915,40757.1%28.6%
46.15%137.589113,82566.7%28.6%
25.00%126.897115,47450.0%12.5%
50.00%127.783815,99260.0%42.9%
63.64%117.299215,76775.0%57.1%
40.00%107.21,00714,32460.0%20.0%
50.00%106.279714,12375.0%33.3%
40.00%106.61,03313,00266.7%28.6%
30.00%107.291913,86833.3%25.0%
50.00%106.397515,90240.0%60.0%
30.00%107.071010,30616.7%50.0%
44.44%96.486612,50466.7%33.3%
55.56%96.41,20914,34975.0%40.0%
44.44%97.41,05817,7320.0%66.7%
44.44%96.874713,05140.0%50.0%
44.44%96.596814,55633.3%50.0%
66.67%97.41,07912,78860.0%75.0%
66.67%96.885012,73840.0%100.0%
22.22%97.297415,4750.0%25.0%
50.00%87.31,16912,62866.7%0.0%
50.00%87.51,03715,09625.0%75.0%
25.00%87.088214,00033.3%20.0%
50.00%87.698615,81966.7%40.0%
62.50%86.91,15518,25750.0%75.0%
57.14%76.81,00114,98650.0%60.0%
66.67%67.91,01514,98050.0%100.0%
66.67%66.070912,25250.0%75.0%
80.00%58.11,18816,426100.0%66.7%
20.00%57.091313,05133.3%0.0%
40.00%56.81,15215,448100.0%25.0%
60.00%58.091014,514100.0%33.3%
80.00%58.01,16911,465100.0%50.0%
20.00%56.987611,9440.0%33.3%
40.00%57.884415,8190.0%50.0%
40.00%56.486615,0650.0%40.0%

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Gangplank vs Illaoi - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Gangplank do against Illaoi in League of Legends?

Gangplank wins the Gangplank vs Illaoi matchup with a 61.1% win rate compared to Illaoi's 38.9%, a 22.2 percentage point difference. This data is based on 36 recent ranked games in patch 26.7.

How does Gangplank do against Illaoi in the early game?

In the early game, Gangplank has the advantage against Illaoi with a 71.4% win rate versus 28.6%. 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 Illaoi in the late game?

In the late game, Gangplank takes over the Gangplank vs Illaoi matchup with a 54.5% win rate compared to 45.5%. Gangplank scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Gangplank vs Illaoi matchup?

Gangplank wins the matchup against Illaoi with a 61.1% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.7. The 22.2 percentage point advantage means Gangplank is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 36 games analyzed.

What is the best Gangplank build against Illaoi?

The best Gangplank build against Illaoi includes The Collector, Essence Reaver, Mortal Reminder with Plated Steelcaps. This build achieves a 85.7% 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 Illaoi?

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

Does Gangplank counter Illaoi?

Yes, Gangplank has a favorable matchup against Illaoi with a 61.1% win rate. Gangplank strongly counters Illaoi in lane based on current patch 26.7 data.

How do I play Gangplank against Illaoi?

When playing Gangplank against Illaoi, 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.