Gangplankvs Irelia
Gangplank vs Irelia is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.14. Gangplank wins with a 58.3% win rate (+16.7%) over Irelia based on 12 games. Irelia wins the early laning phase while Gangplank scales better into the late game. Below you'll find the best Gangplank build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Gangplank vs Irelia 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.
Who Wins the Gangplank vs Irelia Matchup?
Gangplank vs Irelia Matchup Summary
The Gangplank vs Irelia matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 12 recent matches analyzed, Gangplank wins with a 58.3% win rate compared to Irelia's 41.7%, giving Gangplank a 16.7 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Irelia controls the early laning stage, but Gangplank outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Irelia needs to press advantages before Gangplank reaches their power spikes, while Gangplank should focus on safe farming and hitting key item breakpoints. The most significant statistical gap is in sustain, where Irelia leads by 723 HP/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Gangplank players can confidently pick into Irelia and play aggressively from level 1. Look to establish lane dominance early through favorable trades and zone Irelia 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 Irelia Laning Phase Breakdown
Irelia is favored during the laning phase against Gangplank, winning 3 out of 5 key stat categories. Irelia holds advantages in farming, crowd control and sustain, making them the stronger laner in this matchup.
Best Gangplank Build Against Irelia
Plated Steelcaps is the optimal boots choice against Irelia, providing the mobility and stats Gangplank needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Gangplank against Irelia are The Collector, Immortal Shieldbow 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 100.0% win rate across 2 games — well above average and making it the top item path against Irelia. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Gangplank vs Irelia matchup.
Early Game vs Late Game
Gangplank42.9%
Irelia57.1%Gangplank80.0%Irelia20.0%Irelia dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 57.1% win rate — a 14.3 percentage point lead over Gangplank. This lopsided early game means Irelia 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 80.0% win rate — 60.0 points above Irelia. Extended games heavily favor Gangplank, whose kit and scaling make them a dominant force in team fights and objective control.
This matchup features a dramatic power shift: Irelia must aggressively press their early advantage and close out the game before Gangplank reaches their scaling breakpoints. If Gangplank survives the laning phase without falling too far behind, the matchup flips in their favor. Dragon and Rift Herald control are pivotal — the team that secures early objectives can snowball or buy time to scale.
Best Gangplank Runes Against Irelia
Sorcery
Precision
Running Sorcery primary with Precision secondary allows Gangplank to press their advantage against Irelia, amplifying the strengths that make this a favorable matchup.
Gangplank matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.14. 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.
Opponent | Win Rate | Matches | CS/min | DMG/min | Gold/game | Early WR | Late WR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 55.17% | 29 | 6.7 | 1,022 | 12,609 | 54.5% | 55.6% | |
| 53.85% | 26 | 7.3 | 1,098 | 13,208 | 60.0% | 50.0% | |
| 44.00% | 25 | 6.9 | 1,026 | 13,109 | 55.6% | 37.5% | |
| 54.17% | 24 | 7.5 | 1,479 | 15,075 | 60.0% | 52.6% | |
| 45.00% | 20 | 7.2 | 906 | 12,578 | 55.6% | 36.4% | |
| 60.00% | 20 | 6.4 | 956 | 12,093 | 55.6% | 63.6% | |
| 33.33% | 18 | 7.4 | 1,025 | 11,603 | 36.4% | 28.6% | |
| 47.06% | 17 | 6.6 | 903 | 11,292 | 50.0% | 44.4% | |
| 47.06% | 17 | 6.7 | 790 | 11,529 | 83.3% | 27.3% | |
| 62.50% | 16 | 7.4 | 935 | 12,734 | 80.0% | 54.5% | |
| 62.50% | 16 | 6.9 | 1,098 | 15,212 | 50.0% | 66.7% | |
| 40.00% | 15 | 7.9 | 933 | 14,043 | 60.0% | 30.0% | |
| 40.00% | 15 | 7.3 | 1,149 | 12,685 | 40.0% | 40.0% | |
| 46.67% | 15 | 7.4 | 1,127 | 12,876 | 28.6% | 62.5% | |
| 60.00% | 15 | 7.6 | 976 | 12,193 | 57.1% | 62.5% | |
| 33.33% | 15 | 6.8 | 953 | 13,065 | 60.0% | 20.0% | |
| 60.00% | 15 | 7.0 | 966 | 13,792 | 40.0% | 70.0% | |
| 66.67% | 15 | 7.1 | 954 | 12,960 | 66.7% | 66.7% | |
| 66.67% | 15 | 7.1 | 1,214 | 13,048 | 83.3% | 55.6% | |
| 64.29% | 14 | 7.7 | 940 | 12,662 | 66.7% | 62.5% | |
| 57.14% | 14 | 7.4 | 1,084 | 13,403 | 57.1% | 57.1% | |
| 61.54% | 13 | 7.3 | 909 | 12,438 | 85.7% | 33.3% | |
| 61.54% | 13 | 7.4 | 1,053 | 13,998 | 50.0% | 80.0% | |
| 53.85% | 13 | 7.1 | 924 | 13,691 | 60.0% | 50.0% | |
| 50.00% | 12 | 7.1 | 858 | 10,247 | 80.0% | 28.6% | |
| 58.33% | 12 | 7.0 | 1,045 | 13,118 | 42.9% | 80.0% | |
| 66.67% | 12 | 7.2 | 1,141 | 13,408 | 83.3% | 50.0% | |
| 33.33% | 12 | 6.7 | 947 | 12,570 | 0.0% | 50.0% | |
| 36.36% | 11 | 6.8 | 1,238 | 15,068 | 0.0% | 44.4% | |
| 50.00% | 10 | 6.5 | 814 | 10,736 | 50.0% | 50.0% | |
| 30.00% | 10 | 7.0 | 850 | 13,354 | 50.0% | 16.7% | |
| 11.11% | 9 | 7.6 | 1,255 | 15,817 | 33.3% | 0.0% | |
| 55.56% | 9 | 6.9 | 1,116 | 13,116 | 75.0% | 40.0% | |
| 87.50% | 8 | 6.5 | 1,055 | 14,519 | 100.0% | 83.3% | |
| 25.00% | 8 | 6.7 | 1,334 | 17,937 | 0.0% | 28.6% | |
| 50.00% | 8 | 7.2 | 944 | 12,940 | 60.0% | 33.3% | |
| 25.00% | 8 | 7.1 | 1,042 | 12,755 | 66.7% | 0.0% | |
| 28.57% | 7 | 6.0 | 716 | 9,909 | 33.3% | 25.0% | |
| 42.86% | 7 | 7.4 | 1,142 | 14,060 | 50.0% | 40.0% | |
| 57.14% | 7 | 6.7 | 885 | 16,431 | 0.0% | 57.1% | |
| 71.43% | 7 | 6.4 | 1,271 | 16,788 | 0.0% | 100.0% | |
| 42.86% | 7 | 7.5 | 1,293 | 17,017 | 50.0% | 40.0% | |
| 42.86% | 7 | 5.7 | 1,074 | 15,131 | 0.0% | 50.0% | |
| 33.33% | 6 | 6.4 | 1,054 | 13,172 | 50.0% | 25.0% | |
| 33.33% | 6 | 7.3 | 863 | 13,386 | 50.0% | 25.0% | |
| 33.33% | 6 | 6.9 | 945 | 17,110 | 100.0% | 20.0% | |
| 50.00% | 6 | 7.1 | 826 | 9,873 | 33.3% | 66.7% | |
| 80.00% | 5 | 5.9 | 857 | 12,605 | 100.0% | 66.7% | |
| 60.00% | 5 | 6.2 | 721 | 9,679 | 50.0% | 66.7% | |
| 40.00% | 5 | 7.4 | 1,113 | 13,352 | 0.0% | 66.7% | |
| 60.00% | 5 | 7.7 | 884 | 15,329 | 100.0% | 50.0% | |
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Gangplank vs Irelia - Frequently Asked Questions
How does Gangplank do against Irelia in League of Legends?
Gangplank wins the Gangplank vs Irelia matchup with a 58.3% win rate compared to Irelia's 41.7%, a 16.7 percentage point difference. This data is based on 12 recent ranked games in patch 26.14.
How does Gangplank do against Irelia in the early game?
In the early game, Irelia has the advantage against Gangplank with a 57.1% win rate versus 42.9%. Irelia players should look to press their lane advantage through aggressive trades and wave control during the first 15 minutes.
How does Gangplank do against Irelia in the late game?
In the late game, Gangplank takes over the Gangplank vs Irelia matchup with a 80.0% win rate compared to 20.0%. Gangplank scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.
Who wins the Gangplank vs Irelia matchup?
Gangplank wins the matchup against Irelia with a 58.3% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.14. The 16.7 percentage point advantage means Gangplank is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 12 games analyzed.
What is the best Gangplank build against Irelia?
The best Gangplank build against Irelia includes The Collector, Immortal Shieldbow, Essence Reaver with Plated Steelcaps. 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 Irelia?
The best Gangplank runes against Irelia use the Sorcery primary tree with Precision secondary. This rune setup achieves a 33.3% win rate in the Gangplank vs Irelia matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.
Does Gangplank counter Irelia?
Yes, Gangplank has a favorable matchup against Irelia with a 58.3% win rate. Gangplank strongly counters Irelia in lane based on current patch 26.14 data.
How do I play Gangplank against Irelia?
When playing Gangplank against Irelia, leverage your statistical advantages by trading aggressively during favorable windows. Play safe early and scale into your power spikes where you outperform Irelia. Build the recommended items and runes for this specific matchup for the best results.