Gangplank - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
50.1%
Pick Rate
2.6%

Gangplankvs Lux

CFighter
Patch26.14
Matches491,560
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedJul 21, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Gangplank vs Lux is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.14. Lux wins with a 57.1% win rate (+14.3%) over Gangplank based on 7 games. Lux 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 Lux 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 - 42.9% win rate in this matchup
Gangplank
42.9% WR
VS
Lux vs Gangplank matchup - 57.1% win rate
Lux
57.1% WR

Who Wins the Gangplank vs Lux Matchup?

Lux wins the Gangplank vs Lux matchup
Winner
Lux
Matches: 7
42.9%
Win Rate
57.1%
6.7
CS / min
6.5
943
DMG / min
959
12,194
Gold / game
11,454
362
Heal / min
56
600
DMG Mitigated / min
398
0.4
CC / min
1.1
33.3%
Early Game WR
66.7%
50.0%
Late Game WR
50.0%

Gangplank vs Lux Matchup Summary

The Gangplank vs Lux matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 7 recent matches analyzed, Lux wins with a 57.1% win rate compared to Gangplank's 42.9%, giving Lux a 14.3 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Lux controls the early laning stage, but Gangplank outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Lux 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 crowd control, where Lux leads by 0.7s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Lux has a strong advantage in this matchup. Gangplank players should play defensively, prioritize safe farming under tower, and look for opportunities created by jungle pressure or Lux overextending. Avoid prolonged trades and wait for team fights where positioning and coordination matter more. Understanding these matchup dynamics is essential for champion select decisions and in-game strategy when facing this lane opponent.

Gangplank vs Lux Laning Phase Breakdown

Gangplank wins the laning phase against Lux in League of Legends

Gangplank is favored during the laning phase against Lux, 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
6.7Gangplank
6.5Lux
Gangplank and Lux 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
943Gangplank
959Lux
Damage output is virtually even between Gangplank and Lux, with only 16 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
12,194Gangplank
11,454Lux
Gangplank earns 740 more gold per game than Lux, equivalent to roughly one additional component item. This economic edge comes from a combination of better farming, kill participation, and objective control, giving Gangplank slightly faster item completions.
Utility
0.4Gangplank
1.1Lux
Lux provides 0.7 seconds more crowd control per minute than Gangplank, offering better gank setup potential and slightly more team fight utility. This CC advantage helps Lux coordinate with their jungler and control the pace of skirmishes.
Sustain
962Gangplank
453Lux
Gangplank vastly out-sustains Lux, healing and mitigating 509 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Gangplank can absorb significant punishment and remain in lane while Lux is forced to recall. Building grievous wounds early is essential for Lux, and focusing on burst trade patterns rather than sustained fights is critical.

Best Gangplank Build Against Lux

Immortal Path is the optimal boots choice against Lux, providing the mobility and stats Gangplank needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Gangplank against Lux are Serpent's Fang, 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 Lux. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Gangplank vs Lux matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Lux
66.7%
+33.3% advantage
Gangplank early game win rateGangplank33.3%
Lux early game win rateLux66.7%
Late Game
Gangplank
50.0%
+0.0% advantage
Gangplank late game win rateGangplank50.0%
Lux late game win rateLux50.0%

Lux dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 66.7% win rate — a 33.3 percentage point lead over Gangplank. This lopsided early game means Lux can dictate the pace of the lane from level 1, controlling trades, wave state, and river priority.

Late game (25+ minutes) is equally balanced, with Gangplank at 50.0% win rate — only 0.0 points ahead of Lux. Team fight execution and macro play determine the winner at this stage, not champion matchup advantage.

The power dynamics shift as the game progresses — Lux has the edge early, but Gangplank gradually takes over. However, the margins are slim enough that either champion can win at any stage with the right plays. Focus on taking advantages when you have them rather than waiting for a specific game phase.

Best Gangplank Runes Against Lux

Resolve rune tree - Gangplank primary runes vs LuxResolve
Grasp of the Undying - best Gangplank rune vs LuxDemolish - best Gangplank rune vs LuxBone Plating - best Gangplank rune vs LuxRevitalize - best Gangplank rune vs Lux
Precision rune tree - Gangplank secondary runes vs LuxPrecision
Coup de Grace - best Gangplank rune vs LuxLegend: Haste - best Gangplank rune vs Lux
100.0% WR

The Resolve and Precision rune setup gives Gangplank the best tools to compete against Lux in this difficult matchup, compensating for the statistical disadvantages with optimal rune synergies.


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.

Gangplank matchup win rates and stats in League of Legends patch 26.14
Opponent
Win Rate
Matches
CS/min
DMG/min
Gold/game
Early WR
Late WR
51.06%946.889212,90551.5%50.8%
48.94%946.91,03014,21740.0%53.1%
51.14%887.41,00713,79158.6%47.5%
48.05%777.090413,22964.0%40.4%
53.95%767.084012,55853.1%54.5%
49.32%736.51,01312,20936.7%58.1%
44.29%706.794512,07339.3%47.6%
51.47%687.31,39214,89752.6%51.0%
53.03%667.197313,77947.8%55.8%
52.46%616.997413,38343.5%57.9%
53.45%586.91,03914,13957.9%51.3%
48.21%567.11,14214,07561.1%42.1%
49.06%537.21,04512,81352.2%46.7%
36.54%527.11,06113,75431.3%38.9%
38.46%526.893613,57036.8%39.4%
59.62%527.198812,70845.8%71.4%
60.42%487.099313,99655.6%63.3%
54.17%487.31,12613,34361.9%48.1%
53.19%476.91,13513,16950.0%55.6%
56.52%466.898513,41150.0%60.7%
63.64%447.092912,93084.6%54.8%
46.51%437.41,18213,51330.8%53.3%
53.49%436.894513,21935.3%65.4%
54.05%377.11,03813,10966.7%45.5%
54.05%376.891212,85740.0%63.6%
51.35%376.892113,29063.6%46.1%
48.57%356.892513,36263.6%41.7%
45.71%357.81,10715,73960.0%40.0%
54.29%357.11,18613,27160.0%50.0%
59.38%327.396712,98466.7%55.0%
56.25%327.299712,30163.2%46.1%
37.50%326.595013,44154.5%28.6%
46.88%327.099614,76170.0%36.4%
45.16%316.793012,28138.5%50.0%
53.33%306.61,18414,14833.3%66.7%
58.62%296.796913,11670.0%52.6%
44.83%297.31,12015,53671.4%36.4%
44.44%277.099712,85158.3%33.3%
40.00%257.295813,43544.4%37.5%
54.17%246.71,14712,99255.6%53.3%
54.17%246.790612,07641.7%66.7%
47.83%236.792114,23542.9%50.0%
47.83%236.898513,93660.0%38.5%
59.09%227.594413,70875.0%40.0%
50.00%207.083611,67950.0%50.0%
80.00%206.985514,94183.3%78.6%
27.78%187.395412,32420.0%37.5%
44.44%186.91,05613,28816.7%58.3%
23.53%177.190413,28137.5%11.1%
41.18%177.197212,90250.0%36.4%
43.75%167.61,14416,35550.0%41.7%
46.67%156.595315,58540.0%50.0%
53.33%156.799611,58880.0%40.0%
21.43%147.287913,5140.0%30.0%
57.14%147.21,09314,64466.7%50.0%
46.15%137.21,05214,56360.0%37.5%
33.33%127.01,14312,50333.3%33.3%
83.33%126.798510,38283.3%83.3%
50.00%126.096215,0420.0%60.0%
54.55%117.080213,73460.0%50.0%
63.64%117.399714,23875.0%57.1%
30.00%107.097212,89133.3%28.6%
66.67%96.079011,82180.0%50.0%
75.00%86.691713,757100.0%60.0%
62.50%86.578511,58475.0%50.0%
12.50%86.495114,186100.0%0.0%
62.50%87.495315,06066.7%60.0%
50.00%87.41,33522,6820.0%50.0%
50.00%86.992313,19350.0%50.0%
12.50%86.892114,80450.0%0.0%
28.57%76.388112,2710.0%50.0%
28.57%77.31,09712,6620.0%33.3%
42.86%76.794312,19433.3%50.0%
85.71%77.11,02218,365100.0%83.3%
42.86%76.165110,15933.3%50.0%
42.86%76.91,14516,79350.0%40.0%
57.14%76.684211,98066.7%50.0%
33.33%67.975912,10650.0%25.0%
16.67%66.275610,9500.0%33.3%
50.00%66.97999,00150.0%50.0%
66.67%67.089116,0090.0%66.7%
50.00%66.31,03710,69633.3%66.7%
83.33%66.51,04313,60766.7%100.0%
60.00%56.485911,33450.0%66.7%
40.00%58.297510,60033.3%50.0%
40.00%55.966713,39850.0%33.3%
40.00%56.786612,22450.0%33.3%
80.00%58.495717,870100.0%75.0%
40.00%56.083712,5030.0%50.0%

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Gangplank vs Lux - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Gangplank do against Lux in League of Legends?

Lux wins the Gangplank vs Lux matchup with a 57.1% win rate compared to Gangplank's 42.9%, a 14.3 percentage point difference. This data is based on 7 recent ranked games in patch 26.14.

How does Gangplank do against Lux in the early game?

In the early game, Lux has the advantage against Gangplank with a 66.7% win rate versus 33.3%. Lux players should look to press their lane advantage through aggressive trades and wave control during the first 15 minutes.

How does Gangplank do against Lux in the late game?

In the late game, Gangplank takes over the Gangplank vs Lux matchup with a 50.0% win rate compared to 50.0%. Gangplank scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Gangplank vs Lux matchup?

Lux wins the matchup against Gangplank with a 57.1% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.14. The 14.3 percentage point advantage means Lux is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 7 games analyzed.

What is the best Gangplank build against Lux?

The best Gangplank build against Lux includes Serpent's Fang, The Collector, Essence Reaver with Immortal Path. 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 Lux?

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

Does Gangplank counter Lux?

No, Gangplank struggles against Lux with only a 42.9% win rate. Lux has the advantage in this matchup. Gangplank players should focus on safe farming and avoiding extended trades to minimize Lux's lead.

How do I play Gangplank against Lux?

When playing Gangplank against Lux, play cautiously and avoid Lux's power spikes. Focus on safe farming — you outscale Lux in the late game. Use the matchup-specific build and runes above to optimize your chances.