Gangplank - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
50.1%
Pick Rate
2.6%

Gangplankvs Pantheon

CFighter
Patch26.14
Matches491,560
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedJul 23, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Gangplank vs Pantheon is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.14. Gangplank wins with a 58.6% win rate (+17.2%) over Pantheon based on 29 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 Pantheon 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 - 58.6% win rate in this matchup
Gangplank
58.6% WR
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Pantheon vs Gangplank matchup - 41.4% win rate
Pantheon
41.4% WR

Who Wins the Gangplank vs Pantheon Matchup?

Gangplank wins the Gangplank vs Pantheon matchup
Winner
Gangplank
Matches: 29
58.6%
Win Rate
41.4%
6.7
CS / min
5.3
969
DMG / min
785
13,116
Gold / game
10,245
256
Heal / min
186
680
DMG Mitigated / min
841
0.4
CC / min
0.7
70.0%
Early Game WR
30.0%
52.6%
Late Game WR
47.4%

Gangplank vs Pantheon Matchup Summary

The Gangplank vs Pantheon matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 29 recent matches analyzed, Gangplank wins with a 58.6% win rate compared to Pantheon's 41.4%, giving Gangplank a 17.2 percentage point advantage. Gangplank dominates at every stage — from early laning through late game team fights. This consistent advantage makes it difficult for Pantheon 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 Pantheon leads by 0.3s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Gangplank players can confidently pick into Pantheon and play aggressively from level 1. Look to establish lane dominance early through favorable trades and zone Pantheon 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 Pantheon Laning Phase Breakdown

Gangplank wins the laning phase against Pantheon in League of Legends

Gangplank is favored during the laning phase against Pantheon, 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
6.7Gangplank
5.3Pantheon
Gangplank significantly out-farms Pantheon by 1.5 CS per minute, accumulating an estimated 22 CS lead by mid game. This substantial farming gap gives Gangplank a major gold advantage and earlier item completions. Pantheon players should prioritize wave management techniques like freezing near tower and using abilities efficiently to minimize the deficit.
Damage
969Gangplank
785Pantheon
Gangplank heavily out-damages Pantheon by 183 DMG/min, dominating both short trades and all-in fights. Pantheon 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
13,116Gangplank
10,245Pantheon
Gangplank generates a commanding 2,871 more gold per game than Pantheon. This substantial economic advantage means Gangplank consistently reaches key item breakpoints earlier, creating a compounding lead that grows throughout the game. Pantheon should focus on cost-effective item choices and avoid unnecessary deaths to prevent falling further behind.
Utility
0.4Gangplank
0.7Pantheon
Both Gangplank and Pantheon provide similar amounts of crowd control (0.3s/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
937Gangplank
1,027Pantheon
Pantheon heals and mitigates 90 more damage per minute than Gangplank, providing moderate extra durability. This sustain edge allows Pantheon to stay in lane longer between recalls and gradually win extended wars of attrition. Consider building early grievous wounds if playing Gangplank.

Best Gangplank Build Against Pantheon

Ionian Boots of Lucidity is the optimal boots choice against Pantheon, providing the mobility and stats Gangplank needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Gangplank against Pantheon are The Collector, Essence Reaver and Lord Dominik's Regards. This combination gives Gangplank an effective balance of damage, survivability, and utility for the matchup. This build performs exceptionally well, achieving a 80.0% win rate across 5 games — well above average and making it the top item path against Pantheon. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Gangplank vs Pantheon matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Gangplank
70.0%
+40.0% advantage
Gangplank early game win rateGangplank70.0%
Pantheon early game win ratePantheon30.0%
Late Game
Gangplank
52.6%
+5.3% advantage
Gangplank late game win rateGangplank52.6%
Pantheon late game win ratePantheon47.4%

Gangplank dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 70.0% win rate — a 40.0 percentage point lead over Pantheon. This lopsided early game means Gangplank 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 52.6% win rate — 5.3 points above Pantheon. Extended games heavily favor Gangplank, whose kit and scaling make them a dominant force in team fights and objective control.

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

Best Gangplank Runes Against Pantheon

Sorcery rune tree - Gangplank primary runes vs PantheonSorcery
Deathfire Touch - best Gangplank rune vs PantheonNimbus Cloak - best Gangplank rune vs PantheonTranscendence - best Gangplank rune vs PantheonScorch - best Gangplank rune vs Pantheon
Precision rune tree - Gangplank secondary runes vs PantheonPrecision
Cut Down - best Gangplank rune vs PantheonLegend: Haste - best Gangplank rune vs Pantheon
57.1% WR

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


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
51.06%946.889212,90551.5%50.8%
48.94%946.91,03014,21740.0%53.1%
51.14%887.41,00713,79158.6%47.5%
48.05%777.090413,22964.0%40.4%
53.95%767.084012,55853.1%54.5%
49.32%736.51,01312,20936.7%58.1%
44.29%706.794512,07339.3%47.6%
51.47%687.31,39214,89752.6%51.0%
53.03%667.197313,77947.8%55.8%
52.46%616.997413,38343.5%57.9%
53.45%586.91,03914,13957.9%51.3%
48.21%567.11,14214,07561.1%42.1%
49.06%537.21,04512,81352.2%46.7%
36.54%527.11,06113,75431.3%38.9%
38.46%526.893613,57036.8%39.4%
59.62%527.198812,70845.8%71.4%
60.42%487.099313,99655.6%63.3%
54.17%487.31,12613,34361.9%48.1%
53.19%476.91,13513,16950.0%55.6%
56.52%466.898513,41150.0%60.7%
63.64%447.092912,93084.6%54.8%
46.51%437.41,18213,51330.8%53.3%
53.49%436.894513,21935.3%65.4%
54.05%377.11,03813,10966.7%45.5%
54.05%376.891212,85740.0%63.6%
51.35%376.892113,29063.6%46.1%
48.57%356.892513,36263.6%41.7%
45.71%357.81,10715,73960.0%40.0%
54.29%357.11,18613,27160.0%50.0%
59.38%327.396712,98466.7%55.0%
56.25%327.299712,30163.2%46.1%
37.50%326.595013,44154.5%28.6%
46.88%327.099614,76170.0%36.4%
45.16%316.793012,28138.5%50.0%
53.33%306.61,18414,14833.3%66.7%
58.62%296.796913,11670.0%52.6%
44.83%297.31,12015,53671.4%36.4%
44.44%277.099712,85158.3%33.3%
40.00%257.295813,43544.4%37.5%
54.17%246.71,14712,99255.6%53.3%
54.17%246.790612,07641.7%66.7%
47.83%236.792114,23542.9%50.0%
47.83%236.898513,93660.0%38.5%
59.09%227.594413,70875.0%40.0%
50.00%207.083611,67950.0%50.0%
80.00%206.985514,94183.3%78.6%
27.78%187.395412,32420.0%37.5%
44.44%186.91,05613,28816.7%58.3%
23.53%177.190413,28137.5%11.1%
41.18%177.197212,90250.0%36.4%
43.75%167.61,14416,35550.0%41.7%
46.67%156.595315,58540.0%50.0%
53.33%156.799611,58880.0%40.0%
21.43%147.287913,5140.0%30.0%
57.14%147.21,09314,64466.7%50.0%
46.15%137.21,05214,56360.0%37.5%
33.33%127.01,14312,50333.3%33.3%
83.33%126.798510,38283.3%83.3%
50.00%126.096215,0420.0%60.0%
54.55%117.080213,73460.0%50.0%
63.64%117.399714,23875.0%57.1%
30.00%107.097212,89133.3%28.6%
66.67%96.079011,82180.0%50.0%
75.00%86.691713,757100.0%60.0%
62.50%86.578511,58475.0%50.0%
12.50%86.495114,186100.0%0.0%
62.50%87.495315,06066.7%60.0%
50.00%87.41,33522,6820.0%50.0%
50.00%86.992313,19350.0%50.0%
12.50%86.892114,80450.0%0.0%
28.57%76.388112,2710.0%50.0%
28.57%77.31,09712,6620.0%33.3%
42.86%76.794312,19433.3%50.0%
85.71%77.11,02218,365100.0%83.3%
42.86%76.165110,15933.3%50.0%
42.86%76.91,14516,79350.0%40.0%
57.14%76.684211,98066.7%50.0%
33.33%67.975912,10650.0%25.0%
16.67%66.275610,9500.0%33.3%
50.00%66.97999,00150.0%50.0%
66.67%67.089116,0090.0%66.7%
50.00%66.31,03710,69633.3%66.7%
83.33%66.51,04313,60766.7%100.0%
60.00%56.485911,33450.0%66.7%
40.00%58.297510,60033.3%50.0%
40.00%55.966713,39850.0%33.3%
40.00%56.786612,22450.0%33.3%
80.00%58.495717,870100.0%75.0%
40.00%56.083712,5030.0%50.0%

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Gangplank vs Pantheon - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Gangplank do against Pantheon in League of Legends?

Gangplank wins the Gangplank vs Pantheon matchup with a 58.6% win rate compared to Pantheon's 41.4%, a 17.2 percentage point difference. This data is based on 29 recent ranked games in patch 26.14.

How does Gangplank do against Pantheon in the early game?

In the early game, Gangplank has the advantage against Pantheon with a 70.0% win rate versus 30.0%. 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 Pantheon in the late game?

In the late game, Gangplank takes over the Gangplank vs Pantheon matchup with a 52.6% win rate compared to 47.4%. Gangplank scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Gangplank vs Pantheon matchup?

Gangplank wins the matchup against Pantheon with a 58.6% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.14. The 17.2 percentage point advantage means Gangplank is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 29 games analyzed.

What is the best Gangplank build against Pantheon?

The best Gangplank build against Pantheon includes The Collector, Essence Reaver, Lord Dominik's Regards with Ionian Boots of Lucidity. This build achieves a 80.0% 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 Pantheon?

The best Gangplank runes against Pantheon use the Sorcery primary tree with Precision secondary. This rune setup achieves a 57.1% win rate in the Gangplank vs Pantheon matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.

Does Gangplank counter Pantheon?

Yes, Gangplank has a favorable matchup against Pantheon with a 58.6% win rate. Gangplank strongly counters Pantheon in lane based on current patch 26.14 data.

How do I play Gangplank against Pantheon?

When playing Gangplank against Pantheon, 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.