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

Gangplankvs Mordekaiser

DFighter
Patch26.7
Matches949,984
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedApr 22, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Gangplank vs Mordekaiser is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.7. Gangplank wins with a 53.5% win rate (+6.9%) over Mordekaiser based on 58 games. Mordekaiser 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 Mordekaiser 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
Mordekaiser - 53.5% win rateMordekaiser(53.5%)
Gangplank - 53.5% win rate in this matchup
Gangplank
53.5% WR
VS
Mordekaiser vs Gangplank matchup - 46.5% win rate
Mordekaiser
46.5% WR

Who Wins the Gangplank vs Mordekaiser Matchup?

Gangplank wins the Gangplank vs Mordekaiser matchup
Winner
Gangplank
Matches: 58
53.5%
Win Rate
46.5%
7.0
CS / min
6.1
923
DMG / min
780
14,339
Gold / game
12,750
220
Heal / min
345
558
DMG Mitigated / min
1,343
0.4
CC / min
0.5
45.8%
Early Game WR
54.2%
58.8%
Late Game WR
41.2%

Gangplank vs Mordekaiser Matchup Summary

The Gangplank vs Mordekaiser matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 58 recent matches analyzed, Gangplank wins with a 53.5% win rate compared to Mordekaiser's 46.5%, giving Gangplank a 6.9 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Mordekaiser controls the early laning stage, but Gangplank outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Mordekaiser 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 sustain, where Mordekaiser leads by 910 HP/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Gangplank players can confidently pick into Mordekaiser and play aggressively from level 1. Look to establish lane dominance early through favorable trades and zone Mordekaiser 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 Mordekaiser Laning Phase Breakdown

Gangplank wins the laning phase against Mordekaiser in League of Legends

Gangplank is favored during the laning phase against Mordekaiser, winning 3 out of 5 key stat categories. Gangplank holds advantages in farming, damage and gold income, making them the stronger laner in this matchup.

Farming
7.0Gangplank
6.1Mordekaiser
Gangplank significantly out-farms Mordekaiser 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. Mordekaiser players should prioritize wave management techniques like freezing near tower and using abilities efficiently to minimize the deficit.
Damage
923Gangplank
780Mordekaiser
Gangplank heavily out-damages Mordekaiser by 143 DMG/min, dominating both short trades and all-in fights. Mordekaiser 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
14,339Gangplank
12,750Mordekaiser
Gangplank generates a commanding 1,589 more gold per game than Mordekaiser. This substantial economic advantage means Gangplank consistently reaches key item breakpoints earlier, creating a compounding lead that grows throughout the game. Mordekaiser should focus on cost-effective item choices and avoid unnecessary deaths to prevent falling further behind.
Utility
0.4Gangplank
0.5Mordekaiser
Both Gangplank and Mordekaiser provide similar amounts of crowd control (0.0s/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
778Gangplank
1,688Mordekaiser
Mordekaiser vastly out-sustains Gangplank, healing and mitigating 910 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Mordekaiser 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 Mordekaiser

Ionian Boots of Lucidity is the optimal boots choice against Mordekaiser, providing the mobility and stats Gangplank needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Gangplank against Mordekaiser 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 performs exceptionally well, achieving a 100.0% win rate across 3 games — well above average and making it the top item path against Mordekaiser. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Gangplank vs Mordekaiser matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Mordekaiser
54.2%
+8.3% advantage
Gangplank early game win rateGangplank45.8%
Mordekaiser early game win rateMordekaiser54.2%
Late Game
Gangplank
58.8%
+17.6% advantage
Gangplank late game win rateGangplank58.8%
Mordekaiser late game win rateMordekaiser41.2%

Mordekaiser dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 54.2% win rate — a 8.3 percentage point lead over Gangplank. This lopsided early game means Mordekaiser 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 58.8% win rate — 17.6 points above Mordekaiser. 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: Mordekaiser 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 Mordekaiser

Inspiration rune tree - Gangplank primary runes vs MordekaiserInspiration
First Strike - best Gangplank rune vs MordekaiserCash Back - best Gangplank rune vs MordekaiserTriple Tonic - best Gangplank rune vs MordekaiserCosmic Insight - best Gangplank rune vs Mordekaiser
Precision rune tree - Gangplank secondary runes vs MordekaiserPrecision
Cut Down - best Gangplank rune vs MordekaiserLegend: Haste - best Gangplank rune vs Mordekaiser
61.5% WR

Running Inspiration primary with Precision secondary allows Gangplank to press their advantage against Mordekaiser, amplifying the strengths that make this a favorable matchup.


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 Mordekaiser - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Gangplank do against Mordekaiser in League of Legends?

Gangplank wins the Gangplank vs Mordekaiser matchup with a 53.5% win rate compared to Mordekaiser's 46.5%, a 6.9 percentage point difference. This data is based on 58 recent ranked games in patch 26.7.

How does Gangplank do against Mordekaiser in the early game?

In the early game, Mordekaiser has the advantage against Gangplank with a 54.2% win rate versus 45.8%. Mordekaiser players should look to press their lane advantage through aggressive trades and wave control during the first 15 minutes.

How does Gangplank do against Mordekaiser in the late game?

In the late game, Gangplank takes over the Gangplank vs Mordekaiser matchup with a 58.8% win rate compared to 41.2%. Gangplank scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Gangplank vs Mordekaiser matchup?

Gangplank wins the matchup against Mordekaiser with a 53.5% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.7. The 6.9 percentage point advantage means Gangplank is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 58 games analyzed.

What is the best Gangplank build against Mordekaiser?

The best Gangplank build against Mordekaiser includes Serpent's Fang, The Collector, Essence Reaver with Ionian Boots of Lucidity. 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 Mordekaiser?

The best Gangplank runes against Mordekaiser use the Inspiration primary tree with Precision secondary. This rune setup achieves a 61.5% win rate in the Gangplank vs Mordekaiser matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.

Does Gangplank counter Mordekaiser?

Yes, Gangplank has a favorable matchup against Mordekaiser with a 53.5% win rate. Gangplank strongly counters Mordekaiser in lane based on current patch 26.7 data.

How do I play Gangplank against Mordekaiser?

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