Gangplank - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
51.4%
Pick Rate
2.5%

Gangplankvs Rengar

AFighter
Patch26.9
Matches514,344
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedMay 9, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Gangplank vs Rengar is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.9. Gangplank wins with a 80.0% win rate (+60.0%) over Rengar 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 Rengar 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
Rengar - 80.0% win rateRengar(80.0%)
Gangplank - 80.0% win rate in this matchup
Gangplank
80.0% WR
VS
Rengar vs Gangplank matchup - 20.0% win rate
Rengar
20.0% WR

Who Wins the Gangplank vs Rengar Matchup?

Gangplank wins the Gangplank vs Rengar matchup
Winner
Gangplank
Matches: 5
80.0%
Win Rate
20.0%
6.7
CS / min
6.6
978
DMG / min
883
13,590
Gold / game
11,645
327
Heal / min
574
712
DMG Mitigated / min
917
0.3
CC / min
0.4
100.0%
Early Game WR
0.0%
66.7%
Late Game WR
33.3%

Gangplank vs Rengar Matchup Summary

The Gangplank vs Rengar matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 5 recent matches analyzed, Gangplank wins with a 80.0% win rate compared to Rengar's 20.0%, giving Gangplank a 60.0 percentage point advantage. Gangplank dominates at every stage — from early laning through late game team fights. This consistent advantage makes it difficult for Rengar players to find favorable windows, so team-dependent strategies and avoiding solo confrontations are essential. The most significant statistical gap is in sustain, where Rengar leads by 453 HP/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Gangplank players can confidently pick into Rengar and play aggressively from level 1. Look to establish lane dominance early through favorable trades and zone Rengar 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 Rengar Laning Phase Breakdown

Gangplank wins the laning phase against Rengar in League of Legends

Gangplank is favored during the laning phase against Rengar, 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
6.6Rengar
Gangplank and Rengar farm at nearly identical rates in this matchup, with only a 0.1 CS/min difference. Neither champion holds a meaningful farming advantage, so lane dominance will come from trading and jungle interaction rather than CS leads.
Damage
978Gangplank
883Rengar
Gangplank heavily out-damages Rengar by 95 DMG/min, dominating both short trades and all-in fights. Rengar 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
13,590Gangplank
11,645Rengar
Gangplank generates a commanding 1,945 more gold per game than Rengar. This substantial economic advantage means Gangplank consistently reaches key item breakpoints earlier, creating a compounding lead that grows throughout the game. Rengar should focus on cost-effective item choices and avoid unnecessary deaths to prevent falling further behind.
Utility
0.3Gangplank
0.4Rengar
Both Gangplank and Rengar provide similar amounts of crowd control (0.1s/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
1,038Gangplank
1,491Rengar
Rengar vastly out-sustains Gangplank, healing and mitigating 453 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Rengar 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 Rengar

Plated Steelcaps is the optimal boots choice against Rengar, providing the mobility and stats Gangplank needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Gangplank against Rengar are Essence Reaver, Lord Dominik's Regards and Infinity Edge. 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 Rengar matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Gangplank
100.0%
+100.0% advantage
Gangplank early game win rateGangplank100.0%
Rengar early game win rateRengar0.0%
Late Game
Gangplank
66.7%
+33.3% advantage
Gangplank late game win rateGangplank66.7%
Rengar late game win rateRengar33.3%

Gangplank dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 100.0% win rate — a 100.0 percentage point lead over Rengar. 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 66.7% win rate — 33.3 points above Rengar. 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. Rengar players should look for outplays, team-dependent strategies, and picks rather than relying on scaling to win this matchup.

Best Gangplank Runes Against Rengar

Sorcery rune tree - Gangplank primary runes vs RengarSorcery
Stormraider's Surge - best Gangplank rune vs RengarAxiom Arcanist - best Gangplank rune vs RengarTranscendence - best Gangplank rune vs RengarGathering Storm - best Gangplank rune vs Rengar
Inspiration rune tree - Gangplank secondary runes vs RengarInspiration
Magical Footwear - best Gangplank rune vs RengarTriple Tonic - best Gangplank rune vs Rengar
100.0% WR

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


Gangplank matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.9. 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 26.9
Opponent
Win Rate
Matches
CS/min
DMG/min
Gold/game
Early WR
Late WR
48.67%1137.11,03213,78050.0%47.8%
52.50%807.096715,11854.5%51.7%
55.41%747.197213,72061.8%50.0%
44.93%697.21,06315,35950.0%41.9%
41.54%657.31,30412,38030.3%53.1%
40.32%627.288812,92657.1%26.5%
53.33%607.199413,18343.3%63.3%
49.15%597.11,09013,57139.1%55.6%
50.88%577.51,28115,00945.8%54.5%
53.57%566.698514,47125.0%65.0%
50.91%556.989013,62941.7%58.1%
47.17%536.990912,78742.3%51.9%
50.98%517.591513,92652.6%50.0%
50.98%517.31,00913,46850.0%51.6%
53.06%497.31,05513,68948.0%58.3%
44.90%497.11,01913,99135.0%51.7%
64.58%487.41,03613,90569.6%60.0%
65.91%447.793314,84261.1%69.2%
45.45%447.393413,07547.6%43.5%
50.00%447.01,12515,00466.7%43.8%
58.14%437.51,17813,40759.1%57.1%
47.62%427.81,14814,70252.9%44.0%
47.50%407.21,11315,90244.4%48.4%
69.23%397.31,03514,31361.1%76.2%
51.35%376.71,01914,48453.9%50.0%
48.65%377.586513,08840.0%58.8%
44.12%346.71,17213,69842.9%45.0%
42.42%346.899213,22930.8%50.0%
61.76%347.21,15014,89050.0%68.2%
56.25%327.088615,05766.7%47.1%
46.88%327.391213,52644.4%50.0%
67.74%317.51,07514,33178.6%58.8%
50.00%307.094015,90362.5%45.5%
56.67%307.688214,14276.9%41.2%
63.33%306.896613,34960.0%65.0%
67.86%287.198914,65269.2%66.7%
48.15%277.41,07214,26658.3%40.0%
44.00%256.891412,50536.4%50.0%
36.00%256.786014,44537.5%35.3%
54.17%246.799613,28627.3%76.9%
50.00%247.084212,81550.0%50.0%
50.00%246.995813,33945.5%53.9%
52.17%237.21,05012,71855.6%50.0%
50.00%227.61,19015,56057.1%46.7%
54.55%226.71,01013,34733.3%69.2%
57.89%196.994812,30560.0%55.6%
52.63%197.285514,31966.7%46.1%
47.37%196.996514,87466.7%38.5%
61.11%186.973613,77755.6%66.7%
53.33%157.21,01315,79950.0%55.6%
30.77%136.398215,27520.0%37.5%
53.85%137.290314,36250.0%57.1%
61.54%137.390011,97455.6%75.0%
53.85%137.079312,81142.9%66.7%
83.33%127.21,12916,333100.0%77.8%
50.00%127.31,07814,53450.0%50.0%
36.36%117.188213,88025.0%42.9%
63.64%116.61,02513,61150.0%71.4%
45.45%117.170612,40150.0%42.9%
20.00%107.51,04713,46325.0%16.7%
70.00%107.81,16215,92266.7%71.4%
60.00%106.986716,20850.0%62.5%
80.00%107.31,00213,51560.0%100.0%
77.78%97.61,07318,9150.0%87.5%
66.67%97.51,02114,33875.0%60.0%
55.56%96.889413,14840.0%75.0%
37.50%86.985311,96220.0%66.7%
12.50%86.81,19913,06333.3%0.0%
25.00%87.31,06116,5600.0%40.0%
25.00%87.51,11118,455100.0%14.3%
37.50%86.796413,74866.7%20.0%
50.00%86.81,16415,54750.0%50.0%
25.00%86.67439,19950.0%0.0%
57.14%77.496313,87950.0%66.7%
57.14%77.181712,31860.0%50.0%
57.14%77.499713,426100.0%0.0%
16.67%65.776511,7460.0%25.0%
66.67%68.11,19011,69275.0%50.0%
16.67%66.997214,0200.0%25.0%
33.33%66.81,10116,3390.0%50.0%
66.67%67.21,16116,7630.0%80.0%
16.67%66.71,06115,5160.0%16.7%
33.33%66.71,01515,83633.3%33.3%
66.67%68.088313,88166.7%66.7%
60.00%55.590216,345100.0%50.0%
60.00%58.01,31418,6510.0%60.0%
80.00%56.797813,590100.0%66.7%
80.00%57.793715,868100.0%66.7%
60.00%56.676117,135100.0%50.0%
80.00%57.01,27514,82366.7%100.0%
80.00%57.580014,364100.0%50.0%

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Gangplank vs Rengar - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Gangplank do against Rengar in League of Legends?

Gangplank wins the Gangplank vs Rengar matchup with a 80.0% win rate compared to Rengar's 20.0%, a 60.0 percentage point difference. This data is based on 5 recent ranked games in patch 26.9.

How does Gangplank do against Rengar in the early game?

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

In the late game, Gangplank takes over the Gangplank vs Rengar matchup with a 66.7% win rate compared to 33.3%. Gangplank scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Gangplank vs Rengar matchup?

Gangplank wins the matchup against Rengar with a 80.0% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.9. The 60.0 percentage point advantage means Gangplank is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 5 games analyzed.

What is the best Gangplank build against Rengar?

The best Gangplank build against Rengar includes Essence Reaver, Lord Dominik's Regards, Infinity Edge with Plated Steelcaps. Check the matchup breakdown above for the full item path and build order.

What are the best Gangplank runes against Rengar?

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

Does Gangplank counter Rengar?

Yes, Gangplank has a favorable matchup against Rengar with a 80.0% win rate. Gangplank strongly counters Rengar in lane based on current patch 26.9 data.

How do I play Gangplank against Rengar?

When playing Gangplank against Rengar, 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.