Gangplank - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
50.4%
Pick Rate
2.7%

Gangplankvs Wukong

BFighter
Patch26.14
Matches134,440
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedJul 20, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Gangplank vs Wukong is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.14. Wukong wins with a 66.7% win rate (+33.3%) over Gangplank based on 6 games. Gangplank wins the early laning phase while Wukong scales better into the late game. Below you'll find the best Gangplank build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Gangplank vs Wukong 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 - 33.3% win rate in this matchup
Gangplank
33.3% WR
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Wukong vs Gangplank matchup - 66.7% win rate
Wukong
66.7% WR

Who Wins the Gangplank vs Wukong Matchup?

Wukong wins the Gangplank vs Wukong matchup
Winner
Wukong
Matches: 6
33.3%
Win Rate
66.7%
7.3
CS / min
6.5
863
DMG / min
686
13,386
Gold / game
12,223
245
Heal / min
201
702
DMG Mitigated / min
944
0.5
CC / min
0.4
50.0%
Early Game WR
50.0%
25.0%
Late Game WR
75.0%

Gangplank vs Wukong Matchup Summary

The Gangplank vs Wukong matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 6 recent matches analyzed, Wukong wins with a 66.7% win rate compared to Gangplank's 33.3%, giving Wukong a 33.3 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Gangplank controls the early laning stage, but Wukong outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Gangplank needs to press advantages before Wukong reaches their power spikes, while Wukong should focus on safe farming and hitting key item breakpoints. The most significant statistical gap is in crowd control, where Gangplank leads by 0.1s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Wukong 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 Wukong 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 Wukong Laning Phase Breakdown

Gangplank wins the laning phase against Wukong in League of Legends

Gangplank is favored during the laning phase against Wukong, 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
7.3Gangplank
6.5Wukong
Gangplank significantly out-farms Wukong by 0.9 CS per minute, accumulating an estimated 13 CS lead by mid game. This substantial farming gap gives Gangplank a major gold advantage and earlier item completions. Wukong players should prioritize wave management techniques like freezing near tower and using abilities efficiently to minimize the deficit.
Damage
863Gangplank
686Wukong
Gangplank heavily out-damages Wukong by 178 DMG/min, dominating both short trades and all-in fights. Wukong 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
13,386Gangplank
12,223Wukong
Gangplank generates a commanding 1,163 more gold per game than Wukong. This substantial economic advantage means Gangplank consistently reaches key item breakpoints earlier, creating a compounding lead that grows throughout the game. Wukong should focus on cost-effective item choices and avoid unnecessary deaths to prevent falling further behind.
Utility
0.5Gangplank
0.4Wukong
Both Gangplank and Wukong provide similar amounts of crowd control (0.1s/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
946Gangplank
1,145Wukong
Wukong vastly out-sustains Gangplank, healing and mitigating 199 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Wukong 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 Wukong

Gluttonous Greaves is the optimal boots choice against Wukong, providing the mobility and stats Gangplank needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Gangplank against Wukong are Immortal Shieldbow, Essence Reaver and Lord Dominik's Regards. 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 Wukong matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Gangplank
50.0%
+0.0% advantage
Gangplank early game win rateGangplank50.0%
Wukong early game win rateWukong50.0%
Late Game
Wukong
75.0%
+50.0% advantage
Gangplank late game win rateGangplank25.0%
Wukong late game win rateWukong75.0%

The early game (first 15 minutes) is a toss-up between Gangplank and Wukong, 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.

Wukong is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 75.0% win rate — 50.0 points above Gangplank. Extended games heavily favor Wukong, whose kit and scaling make them a dominant force in team fights and objective control.

The power dynamics shift as the game progresses — Gangplank has the edge early, but Wukong 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 Wukong

Sorcery rune tree - Gangplank primary runes vs WukongSorcery
Deathfire Touch - best Gangplank rune vs WukongNimbus Cloak - best Gangplank rune vs WukongTranscendence - best Gangplank rune vs WukongScorch - best Gangplank rune vs Wukong
Precision rune tree - Gangplank secondary runes vs WukongPrecision
Cut Down - best Gangplank rune vs WukongLegend: Haste - best Gangplank rune vs Wukong
0.0% WR

The Sorcery and Precision rune setup gives Gangplank the best tools to compete against Wukong 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
55.17%296.71,02212,60954.5%55.6%
53.85%267.31,09813,20860.0%50.0%
44.00%256.91,02613,10955.6%37.5%
54.17%247.51,47915,07560.0%52.6%
45.00%207.290612,57855.6%36.4%
60.00%206.495612,09355.6%63.6%
33.33%187.41,02511,60336.4%28.6%
47.06%176.690311,29250.0%44.4%
47.06%176.779011,52983.3%27.3%
62.50%167.493512,73480.0%54.5%
62.50%166.91,09815,21250.0%66.7%
40.00%157.993314,04360.0%30.0%
40.00%157.31,14912,68540.0%40.0%
46.67%157.41,12712,87628.6%62.5%
60.00%157.697612,19357.1%62.5%
33.33%156.895313,06560.0%20.0%
60.00%157.096613,79240.0%70.0%
66.67%157.195412,96066.7%66.7%
66.67%157.11,21413,04883.3%55.6%
64.29%147.794012,66266.7%62.5%
57.14%147.41,08413,40357.1%57.1%
61.54%137.390912,43885.7%33.3%
61.54%137.41,05313,99850.0%80.0%
53.85%137.192413,69160.0%50.0%
50.00%127.185810,24780.0%28.6%
58.33%127.01,04513,11842.9%80.0%
66.67%127.21,14113,40883.3%50.0%
33.33%126.794712,5700.0%50.0%
36.36%116.81,23815,0680.0%44.4%
50.00%106.581410,73650.0%50.0%
30.00%107.085013,35450.0%16.7%
11.11%97.61,25515,81733.3%0.0%
55.56%96.91,11613,11675.0%40.0%
87.50%86.51,05514,519100.0%83.3%
25.00%86.71,33417,9370.0%28.6%
50.00%87.294412,94060.0%33.3%
25.00%87.11,04212,75566.7%0.0%
28.57%76.07169,90933.3%25.0%
42.86%77.41,14214,06050.0%40.0%
57.14%76.788516,4310.0%57.1%
71.43%76.41,27116,7880.0%100.0%
42.86%77.51,29317,01750.0%40.0%
42.86%75.71,07415,1310.0%50.0%
33.33%66.41,05413,17250.0%25.0%
33.33%67.386313,38650.0%25.0%
33.33%66.994517,110100.0%20.0%
50.00%67.18269,87333.3%66.7%
80.00%55.985712,605100.0%66.7%
60.00%56.27219,67950.0%66.7%
40.00%57.41,11313,3520.0%66.7%
60.00%57.788415,329100.0%50.0%

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Gangplank vs Wukong - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Gangplank do against Wukong in League of Legends?

Wukong wins the Gangplank vs Wukong matchup with a 66.7% win rate compared to Gangplank's 33.3%, a 33.3 percentage point difference. This data is based on 6 recent ranked games in patch 26.14.

How does Gangplank do against Wukong in the early game?

In the early game, Gangplank has the advantage against Wukong 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 Wukong in the late game?

In the late game, Wukong takes over the Gangplank vs Wukong matchup with a 75.0% win rate compared to 25.0%. Wukong scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Gangplank vs Wukong matchup?

Wukong wins the matchup against Gangplank with a 66.7% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.14. The 33.3 percentage point advantage means Wukong is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 6 games analyzed.

What is the best Gangplank build against Wukong?

The best Gangplank build against Wukong includes Immortal Shieldbow, Essence Reaver, Lord Dominik's Regards with Gluttonous Greaves. Check the matchup breakdown above for the full item path and build order.

What are the best Gangplank runes against Wukong?

The best Gangplank runes against Wukong use the Sorcery primary tree with Precision secondary. This rune setup achieves a 0.0% win rate in the Gangplank vs Wukong matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.

Does Gangplank counter Wukong?

No, Gangplank struggles against Wukong with only a 33.3% win rate. Wukong has the advantage in this matchup. Gangplank players should focus on safe farming and avoiding extended trades to minimize Wukong's lead.

How do I play Gangplank against Wukong?

When playing Gangplank against Wukong, play cautiously and avoid Wukong's power spikes. Look for jungle assistance and team-dependent plays since Wukong has the statistical advantage at most stages. Use the matchup-specific build and runes above to optimize your chances.