Gangplank - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
48.4%
Pick Rate
2.4%

Gangplankvs Neeko

FFighter
Patch26.10
Matches595,409
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedMay 17, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Gangplank vs Neeko is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.10. Gangplank wins with a 60.0% win rate (+20.0%) over Neeko based on 5 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 Neeko 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
Neeko - 60.0% win rateNeeko(60.0%)
Gangplank - 60.0% win rate in this matchup
Gangplank
60.0% WR
VS
Neeko vs Gangplank matchup - 40.0% win rate
Neeko
40.0% WR

Who Wins the Gangplank vs Neeko Matchup?

Gangplank wins the Gangplank vs Neeko matchup
Winner
Gangplank
Matches: 5
60.0%
Win Rate
40.0%
6.4
CS / min
5.3
685
DMG / min
806
11,441
Gold / game
10,306
275
Heal / min
142
642
DMG Mitigated / min
611
0.3
CC / min
1.5
100.0%
Early Game WR
0.0%
50.0%
Late Game WR
50.0%

Gangplank vs Neeko Matchup Summary

The Gangplank vs Neeko matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 5 recent matches analyzed, Gangplank wins with a 60.0% win rate compared to Neeko's 40.0%, giving Gangplank a 20.0 percentage point advantage. Gangplank dominates at every stage — from early laning through late game team fights. This consistent advantage makes it difficult for Neeko 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 Neeko leads by 1.3s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Gangplank players can confidently pick into Neeko and play aggressively from level 1. Look to establish lane dominance early through favorable trades and zone Neeko 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 Neeko Laning Phase Breakdown

Gangplank wins the laning phase against Neeko in League of Legends

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

Farming
6.4Gangplank
5.3Neeko
Gangplank significantly out-farms Neeko by 1.1 CS per minute, accumulating an estimated 17 CS lead by mid game. This substantial farming gap gives Gangplank a major gold advantage and earlier item completions. Neeko players should prioritize wave management techniques like freezing near tower and using abilities efficiently to minimize the deficit.
Damage
685Gangplank
806Neeko
Neeko heavily out-damages Gangplank by 122 DMG/min, dominating both short trades and all-in fights. Gangplank should avoid extended combat and instead focus on burst trade patterns — short engages followed by immediate disengagement — to avoid letting Neeko's sustained damage advantage take over.
Economy
11,441Gangplank
10,306Neeko
Gangplank generates a commanding 1,135 more gold per game than Neeko. This substantial economic advantage means Gangplank consistently reaches key item breakpoints earlier, creating a compounding lead that grows throughout the game. Neeko should focus on cost-effective item choices and avoid unnecessary deaths to prevent falling further behind.
Utility
0.3Gangplank
1.5Neeko
Neeko brings significantly more crowd control than Gangplank, with 1.3 more seconds of CC per minute. This large utility gap makes Neeko far more valuable in setting up jungle ganks, controlling objectives, and locking down targets in team fights. Gangplank should invest in tenacity and position carefully to avoid being chain-CC'd.
Sustain
917Gangplank
753Neeko
Gangplank vastly out-sustains Neeko, healing and mitigating 164 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Gangplank can absorb significant punishment and remain in lane while Neeko is forced to recall. Building grievous wounds early is essential for Neeko, and focusing on burst trade patterns rather than sustained fights is critical.

Best Gangplank Build Against Neeko

Crimson Lucidity is the optimal boots choice against Neeko, providing the mobility and stats Gangplank needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Gangplank against Neeko are Voltaic Cyclosword, The Collector and Essence Reaver. 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 Neeko matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Gangplank
100.0%
+100.0% advantage
Gangplank early game win rateGangplank100.0%
Neeko early game win rateNeeko0.0%
Late Game
Gangplank
50.0%
+0.0% advantage
Gangplank late game win rateGangplank50.0%
Neeko late game win rateNeeko50.0%

Gangplank dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 100.0% win rate — a 100.0 percentage point lead over Neeko. This lopsided early game means Gangplank 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 Neeko. Team fight execution and macro play determine the winner at this stage, not champion matchup advantage.

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

Best Gangplank Runes Against Neeko

Resolve rune tree - Gangplank primary runes vs NeekoResolve
Grasp of the Undying - best Gangplank rune vs NeekoDemolish - best Gangplank rune vs NeekoSecond Wind - best Gangplank rune vs NeekoOvergrowth - best Gangplank rune vs Neeko
Sorcery rune tree - Gangplank secondary runes vs NeekoSorcery
Scorch - best Gangplank rune vs NeekoTranscendence - best Gangplank rune vs Neeko
100.0% WR

Running Resolve primary with Sorcery secondary allows Gangplank to press their advantage against Neeko, amplifying the strengths that make this a favorable matchup.


Gangplank matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.10. 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 26.10
Opponent
Win Rate
Matches
CS/min
DMG/min
Gold/game
Early WR
Late WR
39.31%1457.092214,71543.6%37.7%
44.44%1087.21,01313,82042.1%45.7%
49.51%1036.897413,43956.8%45.5%
56.84%957.11,02913,62561.0%53.7%
37.66%777.11,11112,81930.0%42.5%
50.00%727.085112,90540.0%57.1%
56.34%717.41,00714,28756.3%56.4%
56.52%696.798512,60251.6%60.5%
46.15%657.283512,73545.5%46.9%
50.77%657.21,05714,13952.2%50.0%
44.44%636.71,03313,09351.9%38.9%
41.67%606.81,08011,84126.7%56.7%
50.00%567.31,37114,83743.8%52.5%
56.36%556.81,02714,30061.9%52.9%
45.45%557.01,00313,04751.9%39.3%
52.94%517.086513,31550.0%54.5%
50.00%506.91,12313,91031.3%58.8%
53.06%497.11,02314,95961.1%48.4%
42.86%496.893611,99742.1%43.3%
45.65%467.01,01214,14727.8%57.1%
42.22%457.11,04914,50942.9%41.9%
46.67%457.388813,70957.9%38.5%
64.44%457.01,12014,84070.6%60.7%
56.82%448.01,06814,30560.0%52.6%
52.38%427.21,00813,36456.3%50.0%
48.72%397.31,06012,65056.3%43.5%
55.26%386.91,10213,21547.1%61.9%
42.11%386.51,18713,58333.3%47.8%
45.95%377.391214,27050.0%42.9%
33.33%367.196813,07026.7%38.1%
45.71%357.190813,99333.3%52.2%
63.64%336.81,08914,78253.9%70.0%
53.33%306.91,15015,01941.7%61.1%
46.67%307.01,01712,65135.7%56.3%
51.72%297.196911,61746.7%57.1%
50.00%286.395914,09862.5%45.0%
67.86%286.81,00812,90553.3%84.6%
55.56%277.01,03214,04575.0%47.4%
61.54%266.994713,01853.9%69.2%
58.33%247.61,12415,40457.1%58.8%
45.83%247.275211,21461.5%27.3%
58.33%247.191413,84880.0%42.9%
54.17%247.592614,83177.8%40.0%
73.91%237.188914,50275.0%73.3%
39.13%237.11,09213,97110.0%61.5%
30.43%236.793411,50233.3%28.6%
57.14%217.41,06214,06985.7%42.9%
44.44%186.881414,22340.0%46.1%
38.89%186.781313,11925.0%50.0%
66.67%187.398414,17766.7%66.7%
64.71%176.21,03812,52242.9%80.0%
58.82%176.386013,47150.0%63.6%
87.50%167.395013,22388.9%85.7%
31.25%167.794012,95033.3%28.6%
60.00%156.787013,29966.7%55.6%
53.33%157.195414,57171.4%37.5%
50.00%147.496313,70975.0%40.0%
57.14%147.982014,76271.4%42.9%
61.54%137.11,18814,98960.0%62.5%
53.85%137.384914,57566.7%50.0%
50.00%127.392213,89840.0%57.1%
54.55%117.21,06114,790100.0%44.4%
27.27%117.099810,40450.0%0.0%
54.55%117.01,22816,82733.3%62.5%
50.00%106.81,08115,32566.7%42.9%
30.00%107.577212,10250.0%16.7%
50.00%107.092013,97933.3%57.1%
60.00%106.293913,91750.0%66.7%
30.00%106.48629,15928.6%33.3%
60.00%107.198011,48571.4%33.3%
55.56%96.581311,35960.0%50.0%
55.56%96.879812,62060.0%50.0%
33.33%97.21,01115,224100.0%25.0%
62.50%85.38219,92450.0%75.0%
62.50%87.093110,51883.3%0.0%
57.14%75.785713,57450.0%60.0%
42.86%76.894115,79250.0%40.0%
42.86%77.71,18116,7590.0%42.9%
71.43%77.01,05814,72166.7%75.0%
57.14%77.01,12717,592100.0%50.0%
50.00%68.299512,91675.0%0.0%
16.67%66.871711,65933.3%0.0%
50.00%67.51,19515,30850.0%50.0%
33.33%66.889511,33125.0%50.0%
66.67%67.51,05416,744100.0%60.0%
16.67%66.91,01715,7370.0%20.0%
80.00%56.791713,83075.0%100.0%
80.00%56.780811,48150.0%100.0%
60.00%56.468511,441100.0%50.0%

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Gangplank vs Neeko - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Gangplank do against Neeko in League of Legends?

Gangplank wins the Gangplank vs Neeko matchup with a 60.0% win rate compared to Neeko's 40.0%, a 20.0 percentage point difference. This data is based on 5 recent ranked games in patch 26.10.

How does Gangplank do against Neeko in the early game?

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

In the late game, Gangplank takes over the Gangplank vs Neeko 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 Neeko matchup?

Gangplank wins the matchup against Neeko with a 60.0% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.10. The 20.0 percentage point advantage means Gangplank is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 5 games analyzed.

What is the best Gangplank build against Neeko?

The best Gangplank build against Neeko includes Voltaic Cyclosword, The Collector, Essence Reaver with Crimson Lucidity. Check the matchup breakdown above for the full item path and build order.

What are the best Gangplank runes against Neeko?

The best Gangplank runes against Neeko use the Resolve primary tree with Sorcery secondary. This rune setup achieves a 100.0% win rate in the Gangplank vs Neeko matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.

Does Gangplank counter Neeko?

Yes, Gangplank has a favorable matchup against Neeko with a 60.0% win rate. Gangplank strongly counters Neeko in lane based on current patch 26.10 data.

How do I play Gangplank against Neeko?

When playing Gangplank against Neeko, 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.