Win Rate

51.4%

Pick Rate

2.3%

Ban Rate

3.0%

Gangplankvs Mordekaiser

AFighter

Patch26.17

Games2,257

LaneAll Lanes

TierAll Tiers

Last UpdatedSep 8, 2026 UTC

MethodologyData Methodology

AuthorDakota Chinnick

Gangplank vs Mordekaiser is a moderate matchup in LoL patch 26.17. Gangplank wins with a 51.3% win rate (+2.6%) over Mordekaiser based on 78 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 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

Gangplank

51.3% WR

Mordekaiser

48.7% WR

Who Wins the Gangplank vs Mordekaiser Matchup?

Winner

Gangplank

Matches: 78

51.3%

Win Rate

48.7%

6.8

CS / min

6.1

979

DMG / min

798

14,432

Gold / game

13,017

237

Heal / min

366

553

DMG Mitigated / min

1,368

0.4

CC / min

0.5

50.0%

Early Game WR

50.0%

52.1%

Late Game WR

47.9%

Gangplank vs Mordekaiser Matchup Summary

The Gangplank vs Mordekaiser matchup is a very close matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 78 recent matches analyzed, Gangplank wins with a 51.3% win rate compared to Mordekaiser's 48.7%, giving Gangplank a 2.6 percentage point advantage. Gangplank holds a slight edge in both the early and late game, but the margins are thin enough that individual skill and jungle attention will often determine the outcome. Mordekaiser can still find windows through outplays and team coordination. The most significant statistical gap is in durability, where Mordekaiser leads by 815 damage mitigated/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Gangplank has a statistical edge, but the margin is close enough that respecting Mordekaiser's strengths is important. Trade when cooldowns are favorable, track the enemy jungler, and build toward your strongest item spikes to convert the slight advantage into a decisive lead. Understanding these matchup dynamics is essential for champion select decisions and in-game strategy when facing this lane opponent.

Very small sampleBased on 78 matches. This is far too small a sample to draw conclusions from — treat these numbers as provisional.

Gangplank vs Mordekaiser Laning Phase Breakdown

Gangplank is favored during the laning phase against Mordekaiser, winning 4 out of 5 key stat categories. Gangplank holds advantages in farming, damage, gold income and gold lead at 15 minutes, making them the stronger laner in this matchup.

Farming

6.8Gangplank

6.1Mordekaiser

Gangplank edges out Mordekaiser by 0.8 CS per minute — a moderate farming advantage that adds up to roughly 12 CS over a 15-minute laning phase. This translates to earlier component purchases and slightly faster power spikes for Gangplank.

Damage

979Gangplank

798Mordekaiser

Gangplank heavily out-damages Mordekaiser by 181 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

14,432Gangplank

13,017Mordekaiser

Gangplank generates a commanding 1,415 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.

Gold lead at 15 min

+22Gangplank

-22Mordekaiser

Gangplank is ahead by 22 gold at 15 minutes on average, measured over 58 games.

Healing

237Gangplank

366Mordekaiser

Mordekaiser heals 128 HP/min more than Gangplank, enough to reset trades and stay in lane through pressure. Gangplank should buy an anti-heal item early and look to win trades quickly, before Mordekaiser can heal them back.

Durability

553Gangplank

1,368Mordekaiser

Mordekaiser mitigates 815 more damage per minute than Gangplank through shields and resistances. Gangplank should time trades around Mordekaiser's shields and cooldowns and prioritize penetration or percent-health damage rather than anti-heal.

Gangplank vs Mordekaiser at 15 Minutes

At 15 minutes Gangplank leads Mordekaiser by 22 gold, 1.5 CS and 451 experience on average, with Gangplank at 1.9 kills and Mordekaiser at 2.5 kills. Based on 58 games with a 15-minute timeline.

Gold difference

+22Gangplank

-22Mordekaiser

CS difference

+1.5Gangplank

-1.5Mordekaiser

XP difference

-451Gangplank

+451Mordekaiser

Very small sampleBased on 58 matches. This is far too small a sample to draw conclusions from — treat these numbers as provisional.

Best Gangplank Build Against Mordekaiser

Not enough matchup-specific build data: only 9 of 47 Gangplank games against Mordekaiser carried a complete build, which is too few to recommend an item path from. Use Gangplank's standard build instead.

Early Game vs Late Game

⚔

Early Game

Gangplank

50.0%

+0.0% advantage

Gangplank50.0%

Mordekaiser50.0%

♕

Late Game

Gangplank

52.1%

+4.2% advantage

Gangplank52.1%

Mordekaiser47.9%

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

In the late game (25+ minutes), Gangplank takes over with a 52.1% win rate, leading Mordekaiser by 4.2 percentage points. Gangplank scales more effectively into team fights and objective contests.

Gangplank holds the advantage at every stage of the game, making this a consistently favorable matchup from lane through late game team fights. Mordekaiser players should look for outplays, team-dependent strategies, and picks rather than relying on scaling to win this matchup.

Best Gangplank Runes Against Mordekaiser

Sorcery

Precision

53.6% WR

The Sorcery primary with Precision secondary combination helps Gangplank maximize their potential in this closely contested matchup, providing the right mix of offensive and defensive tools to edge out Mordekaiser.

See this matchup from Mordekaiser's perspective

Gangplank matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.17. 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.

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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 51.3% win rate compared to Mordekaiser's 48.7%, a 2.6 percentage point difference. This data is based on 78 recent ranked games in patch 26.17.

How does Gangplank do against Mordekaiser in the early game?

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

In the late game, Gangplank takes over the Gangplank vs Mordekaiser matchup with a 52.1% win rate compared to 47.9%. 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 51.3% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.17. The 2.6 percentage point advantage means Gangplank is moderately favored in this lane matchup based on 78 games analyzed.

What is the best Gangplank build against Mordekaiser?

There is not enough matchup-specific build data to recommend an item path for Gangplank against Mordekaiser yet. Use Gangplank's standard build for the current patch and adapt situational items to Mordekaiser.

What are the best Gangplank runes against Mordekaiser?

The best Gangplank runes against Mordekaiser use the Sorcery primary tree with Precision secondary. This rune setup achieves a 53.6% 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 51.3% win rate. Gangplank has a solid advantage over Mordekaiser in lane based on current patch 26.17 data.

How do I play Gangplank against Mordekaiser?

When playing Gangplank against Mordekaiser, 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.