Gangplankvs Locke
Gangplank vs Locke is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.13. Gangplank wins with a 68.8% win rate (+37.5%) over Locke 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 Locke 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 Locke Matchup?
Gangplank vs Locke Matchup Summary
The Gangplank vs Locke matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 32 recent matches analyzed, Gangplank wins with a 68.8% win rate compared to Locke's 31.3%, giving Gangplank a 37.5 percentage point advantage. Gangplank dominates at every stage — from early laning through late game team fights. This consistent advantage makes it difficult for Locke players to find favorable windows, so team-dependent strategies and avoiding solo confrontations are essential. The most significant statistical gap is in sustain, where Locke leads by 280 HP/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Gangplank players can confidently pick into Locke and play aggressively from level 1. Look to establish lane dominance early through favorable trades and zone Locke 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 Locke Laning Phase Breakdown
Gangplank is favored during the laning phase against Locke, winning 3 out of 5 key stat categories. Gangplank holds advantages in farming, damage and gold income, making them the stronger laner in this matchup.
Best Gangplank Build Against Locke
Crimson Lucidity is the optimal boots choice against Locke, providing the mobility and stats Gangplank needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Gangplank against Locke 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 performs exceptionally well, achieving a 100.0% win rate across 4 games — well above average and making it the top item path against Locke. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Gangplank vs Locke matchup.
Early Game vs Late Game
Gangplank50.0%
Locke50.0%Gangplank77.3%Locke22.7%The early game (first 15 minutes) is a toss-up between Gangplank and Locke, 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 77.3% win rate — 54.5 points above Locke. 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. Locke players should look for outplays, team-dependent strategies, and picks rather than relying on scaling to win this matchup.
Best Gangplank Runes Against Locke
Resolve
Inspiration
Running Resolve primary with Inspiration secondary allows Gangplank to press their advantage against Locke, 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.
Opponent | Win Rate | Matches | CS/min | DMG/min | Gold/game | Early WR | Late WR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 48.78% | 41 | 7.4 | 1,109 | 15,811 | 63.6% | 43.3% | |
| 63.16% | 38 | 6.7 | 960 | 14,115 | 81.3% | 50.0% | |
| 68.75% | 32 | 7.0 | 940 | 14,444 | 50.0% | 77.3% | |
| 25.81% | 31 | 6.9 | 788 | 11,991 | 21.4% | 29.4% | |
| 53.33% | 30 | 6.8 | 874 | 12,175 | 46.7% | 60.0% | |
| 41.38% | 29 | 7.5 | 1,006 | 12,932 | 15.4% | 62.5% | |
| 56.00% | 25 | 7.0 | 1,176 | 15,362 | 71.4% | 50.0% | |
| 56.00% | 25 | 7.0 | 935 | 14,858 | 28.6% | 66.7% | |
| 45.83% | 24 | 7.0 | 1,160 | 13,856 | 25.0% | 56.3% | |
| 37.50% | 24 | 7.1 | 976 | 12,935 | 45.5% | 30.8% | |
| 34.78% | 23 | 6.8 | 1,050 | 14,580 | 12.5% | 46.7% | |
| 45.45% | 22 | 7.0 | 1,140 | 12,107 | 45.5% | 45.5% | |
| 35.00% | 20 | 7.8 | 1,205 | 13,896 | 37.5% | 33.3% | |
| 42.11% | 19 | 7.3 | 1,138 | 17,320 | 100.0% | 38.9% | |
| 50.00% | 18 | 7.3 | 813 | 12,169 | 60.0% | 37.5% | |
| 61.11% | 18 | 6.9 | 1,381 | 14,938 | 50.0% | 66.7% | |
| 58.82% | 17 | 7.4 | 901 | 12,157 | 70.0% | 42.9% | |
| 35.29% | 17 | 7.0 | 912 | 12,668 | 42.9% | 30.0% | |
| 43.75% | 16 | 6.5 | 1,186 | 9,664 | 54.5% | 20.0% | |
| 37.50% | 16 | 7.4 | 929 | 13,660 | 42.9% | 33.3% | |
| 66.67% | 15 | 7.0 | 1,076 | 13,144 | 57.1% | 75.0% | |
| 26.67% | 15 | 6.8 | 907 | 13,163 | 16.7% | 33.3% | |
| 61.54% | 13 | 6.5 | 996 | 15,229 | 50.0% | 66.7% | |
| 38.46% | 13 | 6.7 | 1,005 | 10,728 | 60.0% | 25.0% | |
| 58.33% | 12 | 6.9 | 1,111 | 17,464 | 50.0% | 60.0% | |
| 50.00% | 12 | 7.0 | 939 | 10,939 | 62.5% | 25.0% | |
| 33.33% | 12 | 6.8 | 783 | 11,607 | 42.9% | 20.0% | |
| 25.00% | 12 | 7.2 | 1,092 | 14,835 | 50.0% | 12.5% | |
| 54.55% | 11 | 7.0 | 935 | 11,628 | 83.3% | 20.0% | |
| 45.45% | 11 | 7.2 | 1,061 | 14,482 | 75.0% | 28.6% | |
| 63.64% | 11 | 6.8 | 975 | 13,737 | 75.0% | 57.1% | |
| 45.45% | 11 | 7.3 | 1,063 | 13,965 | 60.0% | 33.3% | |
| 72.73% | 11 | 7.1 | 858 | 13,098 | 75.0% | 71.4% | |
| 50.00% | 10 | 6.7 | 1,128 | 12,234 | 75.0% | 33.3% | |
| 60.00% | 10 | 7.3 | 1,080 | 14,379 | 50.0% | 66.7% | |
| 40.00% | 10 | 6.9 | 813 | 9,349 | 16.7% | 75.0% | |
| 30.00% | 10 | 6.7 | 982 | 14,049 | 33.3% | 28.6% | |
| 40.00% | 10 | 6.6 | 992 | 15,772 | 0.0% | 44.4% | |
| 44.44% | 9 | 6.1 | 796 | 11,972 | 50.0% | 40.0% | |
| 37.50% | 8 | 5.9 | 800 | 11,105 | 0.0% | 75.0% | |
| 62.50% | 8 | 6.9 | 743 | 11,198 | 50.0% | 100.0% | |
| 37.50% | 8 | 7.1 | 1,090 | 10,706 | 75.0% | 0.0% | |
| 71.43% | 7 | 7.0 | 971 | 12,270 | 75.0% | 66.7% | |
| 28.57% | 7 | 6.9 | 995 | 12,658 | 25.0% | 33.3% | |
| 28.57% | 7 | 7.3 | 822 | 11,496 | 50.0% | 0.0% | |
| 33.33% | 6 | 7.3 | 1,221 | 13,010 | 0.0% | 40.0% | |
| 66.67% | 6 | 6.9 | 1,161 | 11,248 | 50.0% | 100.0% | |
| 33.33% | 6 | 6.9 | 761 | 14,728 | 0.0% | 33.3% | |
| 40.00% | 5 | 7.3 | 926 | 15,858 | 0.0% | 40.0% | |
| 40.00% | 5 | 6.9 | 1,223 | 14,094 | 0.0% | 50.0% | |
| 60.00% | 5 | 7.2 | 695 | 11,114 | 75.0% | 0.0% | |
| 40.00% | 5 | 8.1 | 1,263 | 16,948 | 100.0% | 25.0% | |
| 80.00% | 5 | 8.0 | 859 | 12,861 | 100.0% | 75.0% | |
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Gangplank vs Locke - Frequently Asked Questions
How does Gangplank do against Locke in League of Legends?
Gangplank wins the Gangplank vs Locke matchup with a 68.8% win rate compared to Locke's 31.3%, a 37.5 percentage point difference. This data is based on 32 recent ranked games in patch 26.13.
How does Gangplank do against Locke in the early game?
In the early game, Gangplank has the advantage against Locke 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 Locke in the late game?
In the late game, Gangplank takes over the Gangplank vs Locke matchup with a 77.3% win rate compared to 22.7%. Gangplank scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.
Who wins the Gangplank vs Locke matchup?
Gangplank wins the matchup against Locke with a 68.8% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.13. The 37.5 percentage point advantage means Gangplank is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 32 games analyzed.
What is the best Gangplank build against Locke?
The best Gangplank build against Locke includes The Collector, Essence Reaver, Lord Dominik's Regards with Crimson 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 Locke?
The best Gangplank runes against Locke use the Resolve primary tree with Inspiration secondary. This rune setup achieves a 100.0% win rate in the Gangplank vs Locke matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.
Does Gangplank counter Locke?
Yes, Gangplank has a favorable matchup against Locke with a 68.8% win rate. Gangplank strongly counters Locke in lane based on current patch 26.13 data.
How do I play Gangplank against Locke?
When playing Gangplank against Locke, 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.