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

Gangplankvs Master Yi

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

Gangplank vs Master Yi is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.14. Gangplank wins with a 75.0% win rate (+50.0%) over Master Yi based on 8 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 Master Yi 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 - 75.0% win rate in this matchup
Gangplank
75.0% WR
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Master Yi vs Gangplank matchup - 25.0% win rate
Master Yi
25.0% WR

Who Wins the Gangplank vs Master Yi Matchup?

Gangplank wins the Gangplank vs Master Yi matchup
Winner
Gangplank
Matches: 8
75.0%
Win Rate
25.0%
6.6
CS / min
6.0
917
DMG / min
787
13,757
Gold / game
12,782
206
Heal / min
244
513
DMG Mitigated / min
772
0.4
CC / min
0.1
100.0%
Early Game WR
0.0%
60.0%
Late Game WR
40.0%

Gangplank vs Master Yi Matchup Summary

The Gangplank vs Master Yi matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 8 recent matches analyzed, Gangplank wins with a 75.0% win rate compared to Master Yi's 25.0%, giving Gangplank a 50.0 percentage point advantage. Gangplank dominates at every stage — from early laning through late game team fights. This consistent advantage makes it difficult for Master Yi players to find favorable windows, so team-dependent strategies and avoiding solo confrontations are essential. The most significant statistical gap is in crowd control, where Gangplank leads by 0.3s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Gangplank players can confidently pick into Master Yi and play aggressively from level 1. Look to establish lane dominance early through favorable trades and zone Master Yi 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 Master Yi Laning Phase Breakdown

Gangplank wins the laning phase against Master Yi in League of Legends

Gangplank is favored during the laning phase against Master Yi, 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
6.6Gangplank
6.0Master Yi
Gangplank edges out Master Yi by 0.6 CS per minute — a moderate farming advantage that adds up to roughly 9 CS over a 15-minute laning phase. This translates to earlier component purchases and slightly faster power spikes for Gangplank.
Damage
917Gangplank
787Master Yi
Gangplank heavily out-damages Master Yi by 130 DMG/min, dominating both short trades and all-in fights. Master Yi 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
13,757Gangplank
12,782Master Yi
Gangplank generates a commanding 975 more gold per game than Master Yi. This substantial economic advantage means Gangplank consistently reaches key item breakpoints earlier, creating a compounding lead that grows throughout the game. Master Yi should focus on cost-effective item choices and avoid unnecessary deaths to prevent falling further behind.
Utility
0.4Gangplank
0.1Master Yi
Gangplank provides 0.3 seconds more crowd control per minute than Master Yi, offering better gank setup potential and slightly more team fight utility. This CC advantage helps Gangplank coordinate with their jungler and control the pace of skirmishes.
Sustain
720Gangplank
1,016Master Yi
Master Yi vastly out-sustains Gangplank, healing and mitigating 296 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Master Yi 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 Master Yi

Plated Steelcaps is the optimal boots choice against Master Yi, providing the mobility and stats Gangplank needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Gangplank against Master Yi 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 3 games — well above average and making it the top item path against Master Yi. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Gangplank vs Master Yi matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Gangplank
100.0%
+100.0% advantage
Gangplank early game win rateGangplank100.0%
Master Yi early game win rateMaster Yi0.0%
Late Game
Gangplank
60.0%
+20.0% advantage
Gangplank late game win rateGangplank60.0%
Master Yi late game win rateMaster Yi40.0%

Gangplank dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 100.0% win rate — a 100.0 percentage point lead over Master Yi. 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 60.0% win rate — 20.0 points above Master Yi. 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. Master Yi players should look for outplays, team-dependent strategies, and picks rather than relying on scaling to win this matchup.

Best Gangplank Runes Against Master Yi

Sorcery rune tree - Gangplank primary runes vs Master YiSorcery
Deathfire Touch - best Gangplank rune vs Master YiNimbus Cloak - best Gangplank rune vs Master YiTranscendence - best Gangplank rune vs Master YiScorch - best Gangplank rune vs Master Yi
Precision rune tree - Gangplank secondary runes vs Master YiPrecision
Cut Down - best Gangplank rune vs Master YiLegend: Haste - best Gangplank rune vs Master Yi
60.0% WR

Running Sorcery primary with Precision secondary allows Gangplank to press their advantage against Master Yi, 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.

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 Master Yi - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Gangplank do against Master Yi in League of Legends?

Gangplank wins the Gangplank vs Master Yi matchup with a 75.0% win rate compared to Master Yi's 25.0%, a 50.0 percentage point difference. This data is based on 8 recent ranked games in patch 26.14.

How does Gangplank do against Master Yi in the early game?

In the early game, Gangplank has the advantage against Master Yi with a 100.0% win rate versus 0.0%. 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 Master Yi in the late game?

In the late game, Gangplank takes over the Gangplank vs Master Yi matchup with a 60.0% win rate compared to 40.0%. Gangplank scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Gangplank vs Master Yi matchup?

Gangplank wins the matchup against Master Yi with a 75.0% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.14. The 50.0 percentage point advantage means Gangplank is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 8 games analyzed.

What is the best Gangplank build against Master Yi?

The best Gangplank build against Master Yi 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 Master Yi?

The best Gangplank runes against Master Yi use the Sorcery primary tree with Precision secondary. This rune setup achieves a 60.0% win rate in the Gangplank vs Master Yi matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.

Does Gangplank counter Master Yi?

Yes, Gangplank has a favorable matchup against Master Yi with a 75.0% win rate. Gangplank strongly counters Master Yi in lane based on current patch 26.14 data.

How do I play Gangplank against Master Yi?

When playing Gangplank against Master Yi, 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.