Gangplank - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
50.2%
Pick Rate
2.2%

Gangplankvs Olaf

BFighter
Patch26.11
Matches776,441
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedJun 6, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Gangplank vs Olaf is a moderate matchup in LoL patch 26.11. Olaf wins with a 52.4% win rate (+4.8%) over Gangplank based on 42 games. Gangplank wins the early laning phase while Olaf scales better into the late game. Below you'll find the best Gangplank build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Gangplank vs Olaf 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 - 47.6% win rate in this matchup
Gangplank
47.6% WR
VS
Olaf vs Gangplank matchup - 52.4% win rate
Olaf
52.4% WR

Who Wins the Gangplank vs Olaf Matchup?

Olaf wins the Gangplank vs Olaf matchup
Winner
Olaf
Matches: 42
47.6%
Win Rate
52.4%
7.1
CS / min
6.4
1,053
DMG / min
833
14,896
Gold / game
13,596
256
Heal / min
552
656
DMG Mitigated / min
1,419
0.4
CC / min
0.4
50.0%
Early Game WR
50.0%
46.4%
Late Game WR
53.6%

Gangplank vs Olaf Matchup Summary

The Gangplank vs Olaf matchup is a moderate matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 42 recent matches analyzed, Olaf wins with a 52.4% win rate compared to Gangplank's 47.6%, giving Olaf a 4.8 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Gangplank controls the early laning stage, but Olaf outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Gangplank needs to press advantages before Olaf reaches their power spikes, while Olaf should focus on safe farming and hitting key item breakpoints. The most significant statistical gap is in sustain, where Olaf leads by 1,059 HP/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. While Olaf is slightly favored, Gangplank can absolutely win this lane through smart trading patterns and wave management. Focus on playing around your cooldowns, conceding CS only when necessary, and capitalizing on Olaf's mistakes. Understanding these matchup dynamics is essential for champion select decisions and in-game strategy when facing this lane opponent.

Gangplank vs Olaf Laning Phase Breakdown

Gangplank wins the laning phase against Olaf in League of Legends

Gangplank is favored during the laning phase against Olaf, 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
7.1Gangplank
6.4Olaf
Gangplank edges out Olaf by 0.6 CS per minute — a moderate farming advantage that adds up to roughly 10 CS over a 15-minute laning phase. This translates to earlier component purchases and slightly faster power spikes for Gangplank.
Damage
1,053Gangplank
833Olaf
Gangplank heavily out-damages Olaf by 221 DMG/min, dominating both short trades and all-in fights. Olaf 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
14,896Gangplank
13,596Olaf
Gangplank generates a commanding 1,300 more gold per game than Olaf. This substantial economic advantage means Gangplank consistently reaches key item breakpoints earlier, creating a compounding lead that grows throughout the game. Olaf should focus on cost-effective item choices and avoid unnecessary deaths to prevent falling further behind.
Utility
0.4Gangplank
0.4Olaf
Both Gangplank and Olaf 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
912Gangplank
1,971Olaf
Olaf vastly out-sustains Gangplank, healing and mitigating 1,059 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Olaf 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 Olaf

Plated Steelcaps is the optimal boots choice against Olaf, providing the mobility and stats Gangplank needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Gangplank against Olaf are The Collector, Essence Reaver and Infinity Edge. This combination gives Gangplank an effective balance of damage, survivability, and utility for the matchup. This build performs exceptionally well, achieving a 66.7% win rate across 3 games — well above average and making it the top item path against Olaf. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Gangplank vs Olaf matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Gangplank
50.0%
+0.0% advantage
Gangplank early game win rateGangplank50.0%
Olaf early game win rateOlaf50.0%
Late Game
Olaf
53.6%
+7.1% advantage
Gangplank late game win rateGangplank46.4%
Olaf late game win rateOlaf53.6%

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

Olaf is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 53.6% win rate — 7.1 points above Gangplank. Extended games heavily favor Olaf, 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 Olaf 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 Olaf

Sorcery rune tree - Gangplank primary runes vs OlafSorcery
Deathfire Touch - best Gangplank rune vs OlafManaflow Band - best Gangplank rune vs OlafTranscendence - best Gangplank rune vs OlafScorch - best Gangplank rune vs Olaf
Resolve rune tree - Gangplank secondary runes vs OlafResolve
Bone Plating - best Gangplank rune vs OlafRevitalize - best Gangplank rune vs Olaf
100.0% WR

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


Gangplank matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.11. 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 26.11
Opponent
Win Rate
Matches
CS/min
DMG/min
Gold/game
Early WR
Late WR
51.77%1417.31,05413,58754.1%50.0%
51.97%1276.988113,40150.0%53.6%
52.42%1246.999314,27458.9%47.1%
53.40%1036.997913,73050.0%55.6%
54.90%1026.989413,09555.3%54.5%
50.00%1007.01,04714,01751.2%49.1%
53.76%937.11,04713,53757.5%50.9%
35.23%886.81,14613,43531.3%37.5%
47.13%877.387813,36243.6%50.0%
53.25%777.097513,23761.1%46.3%
54.05%746.797911,90456.1%51.5%
54.79%737.499613,83755.9%53.9%
36.62%717.41,23313,14535.7%37.2%
50.75%676.796013,43451.9%50.0%
35.94%647.393113,88356.0%23.1%
45.31%646.899613,65648.1%43.2%
52.38%637.399214,05851.9%52.8%
45.76%597.01,21513,64343.5%47.2%
48.28%587.291913,82745.8%50.0%
61.82%557.186614,71164.7%60.5%
58.18%557.11,00013,56956.5%59.4%
42.59%546.998713,68466.7%23.3%
41.51%537.11,00315,09928.6%50.0%
51.92%527.01,01913,51238.9%58.8%
50.00%527.01,09714,70940.0%54.0%
54.90%517.91,07915,84466.7%48.5%
45.83%486.71,05013,66335.3%51.6%
43.75%486.993713,67745.0%42.9%
40.43%476.91,07613,72537.5%43.5%
40.43%476.71,10714,41644.4%37.9%
44.19%436.894512,83636.8%50.0%
47.62%427.11,05314,89650.0%46.4%
46.34%416.995013,05858.8%37.5%
64.10%397.082912,89568.4%60.0%
51.28%397.01,10614,77750.0%52.2%
51.35%376.71,17013,34256.3%47.6%
38.89%367.390614,32541.2%36.8%
51.43%356.795912,92946.7%55.0%
59.38%327.095513,18864.3%55.6%
57.14%287.61,13716,62054.5%58.8%
50.00%287.294315,14130.0%61.1%
44.44%277.01,09614,63354.5%37.5%
59.26%277.21,13114,24644.4%66.7%
50.00%266.486612,17053.9%46.1%
50.00%266.699212,38036.4%60.0%
54.17%247.01,14715,00783.3%44.4%
40.91%226.893113,19044.4%38.5%
52.38%216.799214,00155.6%50.0%
52.38%216.981512,26570.0%36.4%
76.19%217.189813,51470.0%81.8%
45.00%207.076211,96345.5%44.4%
68.42%196.794212,31270.0%66.7%
57.89%196.71,06315,07216.7%76.9%
55.56%187.799914,08342.9%63.6%
38.89%186.41,05413,0430.0%58.3%
50.00%186.474112,67457.1%45.5%
72.22%186.61,00914,56271.4%72.7%
47.06%177.01,10315,60550.0%45.5%
64.71%176.61,03915,68180.0%58.3%
43.75%167.492713,91450.0%42.9%
50.00%167.280113,67433.3%60.0%
53.33%157.095213,84520.0%70.0%
57.14%146.11,20915,28850.0%60.0%
57.14%147.390814,05533.3%75.0%
42.86%146.71,10613,52550.0%37.5%
53.85%136.894814,70316.7%85.7%
50.00%127.51,24315,02575.0%37.5%
54.55%116.784214,39550.0%57.1%
60.00%107.681413,06840.0%80.0%
40.00%107.190814,21440.0%40.0%
40.00%107.91,14313,74540.0%40.0%
70.00%106.389012,65975.0%66.7%
70.00%106.774113,86475.0%66.7%
60.00%106.51,12316,37866.7%57.1%
60.00%106.698515,0600.0%75.0%
33.33%96.91,14311,00120.0%50.0%
77.78%97.11,07916,12733.3%100.0%
44.44%97.01,10913,291100.0%16.7%
44.44%97.588012,91550.0%33.3%
55.56%96.997511,41533.3%66.7%
25.00%87.01,07716,22650.0%16.7%
50.00%87.51,21513,67650.0%50.0%
50.00%86.879012,64666.7%40.0%
28.57%76.61,16816,3660.0%40.0%
57.14%76.588510,66325.0%100.0%
57.14%77.297116,016100.0%40.0%
28.57%77.091614,8330.0%40.0%
16.67%66.680816,0810.0%25.0%
66.67%67.01,20115,32650.0%100.0%
100.00%67.387712,846100.0%100.0%
66.67%66.569110,45666.7%66.7%
66.67%65.976512,01050.0%75.0%
80.00%56.787215,91650.0%100.0%
0.00%56.678211,2840.0%0.0%
20.00%57.71,13914,21633.3%0.0%
60.00%57.794014,73950.0%100.0%
20.00%56.498214,6300.0%25.0%
60.00%57.272114,10266.7%50.0%
40.00%56.988313,54450.0%33.3%
40.00%57.786816,0440.0%50.0%

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Gangplank vs Olaf - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Gangplank do against Olaf in League of Legends?

Olaf wins the Gangplank vs Olaf matchup with a 52.4% win rate compared to Gangplank's 47.6%, a 4.8 percentage point difference. This data is based on 42 recent ranked games in patch 26.11.

How does Gangplank do against Olaf in the early game?

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

In the late game, Olaf takes over the Gangplank vs Olaf matchup with a 53.6% win rate compared to 46.4%. Olaf scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Gangplank vs Olaf matchup?

Olaf wins the matchup against Gangplank with a 52.4% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.11. The 4.8 percentage point advantage means Olaf is moderately favored in this lane matchup based on 42 games analyzed.

What is the best Gangplank build against Olaf?

The best Gangplank build against Olaf includes The Collector, Essence Reaver, Infinity Edge with Plated Steelcaps. This build achieves a 66.7% 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 Olaf?

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

Does Gangplank counter Olaf?

No, Gangplank struggles against Olaf with only a 47.6% win rate. Olaf has the advantage in this matchup. Gangplank players should focus on safe farming and avoiding extended trades to minimize Olaf's lead.

How do I play Gangplank against Olaf?

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