Gangplank - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
50.2%
Pick Rate
2.2%

Gangplankvs Lux

BFighter
Patch26.11
Matches776,441
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedJun 4, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Gangplank vs Lux is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.11. Gangplank wins with a 57.1% win rate (+14.3%) over Lux based on 14 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 - 57.1% win rate in this matchup
Gangplank
57.1% WR
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Lux vs Gangplank matchup - 42.9% win rate
Lux
42.9% WR

Who Wins the Gangplank vs Lux Matchup?

Gangplank wins the Gangplank vs Lux matchup
Winner
Gangplank
Matches: 14
57.1%
Win Rate
42.9%
7.3
CS / min
6.6
908
DMG / min
917
14,055
Gold / game
12,511
234
Heal / min
77
464
DMG Mitigated / min
417
0.4
CC / min
1.2
33.3%
Early Game WR
66.7%
75.0%
Late Game WR
25.0%

Gangplank vs Lux Matchup Summary

The Gangplank vs Lux matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 14 recent matches analyzed, Gangplank wins with a 57.1% win rate compared to Lux's 42.9%, giving Gangplank 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 0.8s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Gangplank players can confidently pick into Lux and play aggressively from level 1. Look to establish lane dominance early through favorable trades and zone Lux 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 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
7.3Gangplank
6.6Lux
Gangplank edges out Lux 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
908Gangplank
917Lux
Damage output is virtually even between Gangplank and Lux, with only 9 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
14,055Gangplank
12,511Lux
Gangplank generates a commanding 1,544 more gold per game than Lux. This substantial economic advantage means Gangplank consistently reaches key item breakpoints earlier, creating a compounding lead that grows throughout the game. Lux should focus on cost-effective item choices and avoid unnecessary deaths to prevent falling further behind.
Utility
0.4Gangplank
1.2Lux
Lux provides 0.8 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
698Gangplank
494Lux
Gangplank vastly out-sustains Lux, healing and mitigating 204 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

Ionian Boots of Lucidity 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 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 66.7% win rate across 3 games — well above average and making it the top item path against 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
75.0%
+50.0% advantage
Gangplank late game win rateGangplank75.0%
Lux late game win rateLux25.0%

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.

Gangplank is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 75.0% win rate — 50.0 points above Lux. 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: Lux 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 Lux

Resolve rune tree - Gangplank primary runes vs LuxResolve
Grasp of the Undying - best Gangplank rune vs LuxDemolish - best Gangplank rune vs LuxSecond Wind - best Gangplank rune vs LuxOvergrowth - best Gangplank rune vs Lux
Sorcery rune tree - Gangplank secondary runes vs LuxSorcery
Scorch - best Gangplank rune vs LuxTranscendence - best Gangplank rune vs Lux
100.0% WR

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


Gangplank matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.11. 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 26.11
Opponent
Win Rate
Matches
CS/min
DMG/min
Gold/game
Early WR
Late WR
51.77%1417.31,05413,58754.1%50.0%
51.97%1276.988113,40150.0%53.6%
52.42%1246.999314,27458.9%47.1%
53.40%1036.997913,73050.0%55.6%
54.90%1026.989413,09555.3%54.5%
50.00%1007.01,04714,01751.2%49.1%
53.76%937.11,04713,53757.5%50.9%
35.23%886.81,14613,43531.3%37.5%
47.13%877.387813,36243.6%50.0%
53.25%777.097513,23761.1%46.3%
54.05%746.797911,90456.1%51.5%
54.79%737.499613,83755.9%53.9%
36.62%717.41,23313,14535.7%37.2%
50.75%676.796013,43451.9%50.0%
35.94%647.393113,88356.0%23.1%
45.31%646.899613,65648.1%43.2%
52.38%637.399214,05851.9%52.8%
45.76%597.01,21513,64343.5%47.2%
48.28%587.291913,82745.8%50.0%
61.82%557.186614,71164.7%60.5%
58.18%557.11,00013,56956.5%59.4%
42.59%546.998713,68466.7%23.3%
41.51%537.11,00315,09928.6%50.0%
51.92%527.01,01913,51238.9%58.8%
50.00%527.01,09714,70940.0%54.0%
54.90%517.91,07915,84466.7%48.5%
45.83%486.71,05013,66335.3%51.6%
43.75%486.993713,67745.0%42.9%
40.43%476.91,07613,72537.5%43.5%
40.43%476.71,10714,41644.4%37.9%
44.19%436.894512,83636.8%50.0%
47.62%427.11,05314,89650.0%46.4%
46.34%416.995013,05858.8%37.5%
64.10%397.082912,89568.4%60.0%
51.28%397.01,10614,77750.0%52.2%
51.35%376.71,17013,34256.3%47.6%
38.89%367.390614,32541.2%36.8%
51.43%356.795912,92946.7%55.0%
59.38%327.095513,18864.3%55.6%
57.14%287.61,13716,62054.5%58.8%
50.00%287.294315,14130.0%61.1%
44.44%277.01,09614,63354.5%37.5%
59.26%277.21,13114,24644.4%66.7%
50.00%266.486612,17053.9%46.1%
50.00%266.699212,38036.4%60.0%
54.17%247.01,14715,00783.3%44.4%
40.91%226.893113,19044.4%38.5%
52.38%216.799214,00155.6%50.0%
52.38%216.981512,26570.0%36.4%
76.19%217.189813,51470.0%81.8%
45.00%207.076211,96345.5%44.4%
68.42%196.794212,31270.0%66.7%
57.89%196.71,06315,07216.7%76.9%
55.56%187.799914,08342.9%63.6%
38.89%186.41,05413,0430.0%58.3%
50.00%186.474112,67457.1%45.5%
72.22%186.61,00914,56271.4%72.7%
47.06%177.01,10315,60550.0%45.5%
64.71%176.61,03915,68180.0%58.3%
43.75%167.492713,91450.0%42.9%
50.00%167.280113,67433.3%60.0%
53.33%157.095213,84520.0%70.0%
57.14%146.11,20915,28850.0%60.0%
57.14%147.390814,05533.3%75.0%
42.86%146.71,10613,52550.0%37.5%
53.85%136.894814,70316.7%85.7%
50.00%127.51,24315,02575.0%37.5%
54.55%116.784214,39550.0%57.1%
60.00%107.681413,06840.0%80.0%
40.00%107.190814,21440.0%40.0%
40.00%107.91,14313,74540.0%40.0%
70.00%106.389012,65975.0%66.7%
70.00%106.774113,86475.0%66.7%
60.00%106.51,12316,37866.7%57.1%
60.00%106.698515,0600.0%75.0%
33.33%96.91,14311,00120.0%50.0%
77.78%97.11,07916,12733.3%100.0%
44.44%97.01,10913,291100.0%16.7%
44.44%97.588012,91550.0%33.3%
55.56%96.997511,41533.3%66.7%
25.00%87.01,07716,22650.0%16.7%
50.00%87.51,21513,67650.0%50.0%
50.00%86.879012,64666.7%40.0%
28.57%76.61,16816,3660.0%40.0%
57.14%76.588510,66325.0%100.0%
57.14%77.297116,016100.0%40.0%
28.57%77.091614,8330.0%40.0%
16.67%66.680816,0810.0%25.0%
66.67%67.01,20115,32650.0%100.0%
100.00%67.387712,846100.0%100.0%
66.67%66.569110,45666.7%66.7%
66.67%65.976512,01050.0%75.0%
80.00%56.787215,91650.0%100.0%
0.00%56.678211,2840.0%0.0%
20.00%57.71,13914,21633.3%0.0%
60.00%57.794014,73950.0%100.0%
20.00%56.498214,6300.0%25.0%
60.00%57.272114,10266.7%50.0%
40.00%56.988313,54450.0%33.3%
40.00%57.786816,0440.0%50.0%

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Gangplank vs Lux - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Gangplank do against Lux in League of Legends?

Gangplank wins the Gangplank vs Lux matchup with a 57.1% win rate compared to Lux's 42.9%, a 14.3 percentage point difference. This data is based on 14 recent ranked games in patch 26.11.

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 75.0% win rate compared to 25.0%. Gangplank scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Gangplank vs Lux matchup?

Gangplank wins the matchup against Lux with a 57.1% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.11. The 14.3 percentage point advantage means Gangplank is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 14 games analyzed.

What is the best Gangplank build against Lux?

The best Gangplank build against Lux includes The Collector, Essence Reaver, Infinity Edge with Ionian Boots of Lucidity. This build achieves a 66.7% 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 Lux?

The best Gangplank runes against Lux use the Resolve primary tree with Sorcery 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?

Yes, Gangplank has a favorable matchup against Lux with a 57.1% win rate. Gangplank strongly counters Lux in lane based on current patch 26.11 data.

How do I play Gangplank against Lux?

When playing Gangplank against Lux, leverage your statistical advantages by trading aggressively during favorable windows. Play safe early and scale into your power spikes where you outperform Lux. Build the recommended items and runes for this specific matchup for the best results.