Gangplank - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
49.4%
Pick Rate
2.0%

Gangplankvs Master Yi

DFighter
Patch26.7
Matches949,984
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedApr 19, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Gangplank vs Master Yi is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.7. Master Yi wins with a 55.6% win rate (+11.1%) over Gangplank based on 9 games. Master Yi 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 Master Yi 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.

Compare against an opponent
Master Yi - 44.4% win rateMaster Yi(44.4%)
Gangplank - 44.4% win rate in this matchup
Gangplank
44.4% WR
VS
Master Yi vs Gangplank matchup - 55.6% win rate
Master Yi
55.6% WR

Who Wins the Gangplank vs Master Yi Matchup?

Master Yi wins the Gangplank vs Master Yi matchup
Winner
Master Yi
Matches: 9
44.4%
Win Rate
55.6%
6.5
CS / min
5.6
968
DMG / min
858
14,556
Gold / game
13,185
215
Heal / min
252
675
DMG Mitigated / min
726
0.4
CC / min
0.1
33.3%
Early Game WR
66.7%
50.0%
Late Game WR
50.0%

Gangplank vs Master Yi Matchup Summary

The Gangplank vs Master Yi matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 9 recent matches analyzed, Master Yi wins with a 55.6% win rate compared to Gangplank's 44.4%, giving Master Yi a 11.1 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Master Yi controls the early laning stage, but Gangplank outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Master Yi 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 Gangplank leads by 0.3s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Master Yi 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 Master Yi 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 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
6.5Gangplank
5.6Master Yi
Gangplank significantly out-farms Master Yi by 0.9 CS per minute, accumulating an estimated 14 CS lead by mid game. This substantial farming gap gives Gangplank a major gold advantage and earlier item completions. Master Yi players should prioritize wave management techniques like freezing near tower and using abilities efficiently to minimize the deficit.
Damage
968Gangplank
858Master Yi
Gangplank heavily out-damages Master Yi by 110 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
14,556Gangplank
13,185Master Yi
Gangplank generates a commanding 1,371 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
Both Gangplank and Master Yi provide similar amounts of crowd control (0.3s/min difference), meaning neither has a significant advantage in locking down opponents for ganks or team fights. Lane ganks are equally effective for both sides.
Sustain
890Gangplank
978Master Yi
Master Yi heals and mitigates 88 more damage per minute than Gangplank, providing moderate extra durability. This sustain edge allows Master Yi to stay in lane longer between recalls and gradually win extended wars of attrition. Consider building early grievous wounds if playing Gangplank.

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 Essence Reaver, Lord Dominik's Regards and Infinity Edge. This combination gives Gangplank an effective balance of damage, survivability, and utility for the matchup. 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
Master Yi
66.7%
+33.3% advantage
Gangplank early game win rateGangplank33.3%
Master Yi early game win rateMaster Yi66.7%
Late Game
Gangplank
50.0%
+0.0% advantage
Gangplank late game win rateGangplank50.0%
Master Yi late game win rateMaster Yi50.0%

Master Yi 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 Master Yi 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 Master Yi. Team fight execution and macro play determine the winner at this stage, not champion matchup advantage.

The power dynamics shift as the game progresses — Master Yi 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 Master Yi

Inspiration rune tree - Gangplank primary runes vs Master YiInspiration
First Strike - best Gangplank rune vs Master YiCash Back - best Gangplank rune vs Master YiTriple Tonic - best Gangplank rune vs Master YiCosmic Insight - best Gangplank rune vs Master Yi
Resolve rune tree - Gangplank secondary runes vs Master YiResolve
Bone Plating - best Gangplank rune vs Master YiRevitalize - best Gangplank rune vs Master Yi
100.0% WR

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


Gangplank matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.7. 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 26.7
Opponent
Win Rate
Matches
CS/min
DMG/min
Gold/game
Early WR
Late WR
42.19%1287.198714,07134.5%48.0%
53.45%587.092314,33945.8%58.8%
48.28%586.894113,82546.4%50.0%
50.00%567.381013,73848.1%51.7%
44.44%547.21,20114,47045.8%43.3%
46.00%507.01,06414,25265.2%29.6%
53.06%497.51,00315,06347.6%57.1%
54.17%486.893713,62157.1%52.9%
47.83%467.31,16114,96047.4%48.1%
41.30%467.21,06115,14033.3%46.4%
47.83%466.389913,25457.9%40.7%
47.73%447.91,28014,91652.6%44.0%
41.86%437.31,02015,64842.1%41.7%
58.14%437.11,02714,66463.2%54.2%
27.50%407.288713,37017.6%34.8%
47.37%387.31,08514,69864.7%33.3%
54.05%377.01,00015,22453.9%54.2%
59.46%377.293813,87768.8%52.4%
61.11%366.91,06613,99471.4%54.5%
61.11%367.097516,16675.0%54.2%
41.67%367.21,07016,34444.4%40.7%
45.71%357.51,12615,59153.3%40.0%
40.63%327.598214,79552.6%23.1%
48.39%316.81,10414,22240.0%52.4%
50.00%306.895714,01627.3%63.2%
56.67%306.890414,72846.1%64.7%
48.28%297.31,04613,75860.0%42.1%
53.57%287.398914,06750.0%57.1%
66.67%277.51,14114,52171.4%61.5%
46.15%267.81,15617,69850.0%44.4%
34.62%267.41,05014,4229.1%53.3%
56.00%257.691214,38755.6%56.3%
41.67%246.878213,52636.4%46.1%
58.33%247.296314,76072.7%46.1%
65.22%237.492314,80183.3%58.8%
47.83%237.287812,50754.5%41.7%
42.86%216.995813,24437.5%46.1%
57.14%217.293613,77572.7%40.0%
50.00%207.31,05413,42150.0%50.0%
50.00%187.186815,23537.5%60.0%
70.59%176.997014,00962.5%77.8%
50.00%167.197213,82160.0%33.3%
40.00%157.51,01015,06857.1%25.0%
71.43%146.91,10415,62075.0%70.0%
42.86%146.91,05915,40757.1%28.6%
46.15%137.589113,82566.7%28.6%
25.00%126.897115,47450.0%12.5%
50.00%127.783815,99260.0%42.9%
63.64%117.299215,76775.0%57.1%
40.00%107.21,00714,32460.0%20.0%
50.00%106.279714,12375.0%33.3%
40.00%106.61,03313,00266.7%28.6%
30.00%107.291913,86833.3%25.0%
50.00%106.397515,90240.0%60.0%
30.00%107.071010,30616.7%50.0%
44.44%96.486612,50466.7%33.3%
55.56%96.41,20914,34975.0%40.0%
44.44%97.41,05817,7320.0%66.7%
44.44%96.874713,05140.0%50.0%
44.44%96.596814,55633.3%50.0%
66.67%97.41,07912,78860.0%75.0%
66.67%96.885012,73840.0%100.0%
22.22%97.297415,4750.0%25.0%
50.00%87.31,16912,62866.7%0.0%
50.00%87.51,03715,09625.0%75.0%
25.00%87.088214,00033.3%20.0%
50.00%87.698615,81966.7%40.0%
62.50%86.91,15518,25750.0%75.0%
57.14%76.81,00114,98650.0%60.0%
66.67%67.91,01514,98050.0%100.0%
66.67%66.070912,25250.0%75.0%
80.00%58.11,18816,426100.0%66.7%
20.00%57.091313,05133.3%0.0%
40.00%56.81,15215,448100.0%25.0%
60.00%58.091014,514100.0%33.3%
80.00%58.01,16911,465100.0%50.0%
20.00%56.987611,9440.0%33.3%
40.00%57.884415,8190.0%50.0%
40.00%56.486615,0650.0%40.0%

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Gangplank vs Master Yi - Frequently Asked Questions

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

Master Yi wins the Gangplank vs Master Yi matchup with a 55.6% win rate compared to Gangplank's 44.4%, a 11.1 percentage point difference. This data is based on 9 recent ranked games in patch 26.7.

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

In the early game, Master Yi has the advantage against Gangplank with a 66.7% win rate versus 33.3%. Master Yi 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 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 Master Yi matchup?

Master Yi wins the matchup against Gangplank with a 55.6% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.7. The 11.1 percentage point advantage means Master Yi is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 9 games analyzed.

What is the best Gangplank build against Master Yi?

The best Gangplank build against Master Yi includes Essence Reaver, Lord Dominik's Regards, Infinity Edge with Plated Steelcaps. 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 Inspiration primary tree with Resolve secondary. This rune setup achieves a 100.0% win rate in the Gangplank vs Master Yi matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.

Does Gangplank counter Master Yi?

No, Gangplank struggles against Master Yi with only a 44.4% win rate. Master Yi has the advantage in this matchup. Gangplank players should focus on safe farming and avoiding extended trades to minimize Master Yi's lead.

How do I play Gangplank against Master Yi?

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