Gangplank - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
50.1%
Pick Rate
2.3%

Gangplankvs Ryze

BFighter
Patch26.11
Matches776,441
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedJun 7, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Gangplank vs Ryze is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.11. Gangplank wins with a 60.0% win rate (+20.0%) over Ryze based on 10 games. Ryze wins the early laning phase while Gangplank scales better into the late game. Below you'll find the best Gangplank build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Gangplank vs Ryze 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 - 60.0% win rate in this matchup
Gangplank
60.0% WR
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Ryze vs Gangplank matchup - 40.0% win rate
Ryze
40.0% WR

Who Wins the Gangplank vs Ryze Matchup?

Gangplank wins the Gangplank vs Ryze matchup
Winner
Gangplank
Matches: 10
60.0%
Win Rate
40.0%
7.6
CS / min
8.1
814
DMG / min
861
13,068
Gold / game
12,349
302
Heal / min
182
578
DMG Mitigated / min
737
0.3
CC / min
0.7
40.0%
Early Game WR
60.0%
80.0%
Late Game WR
20.0%

Gangplank vs Ryze Matchup Summary

The Gangplank vs Ryze matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 10 recent matches analyzed, Gangplank wins with a 60.0% win rate compared to Ryze's 40.0%, giving Gangplank a 20.0 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Ryze controls the early laning stage, but Gangplank outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Ryze needs to press advantages before Gangplank reaches their power spikes, while Gangplank should focus on safe farming and hitting key item breakpoints. The most significant statistical gap is in crowd control, where Ryze leads by 0.3s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Gangplank players can confidently pick into Ryze and play aggressively from level 1. Look to establish lane dominance early through favorable trades and zone Ryze 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 Ryze Laning Phase Breakdown

Ryze wins the laning phase against Gangplank in League of Legends

Ryze is favored during the laning phase against Gangplank, winning 4 out of 5 key stat categories. Ryze holds advantages in farming, damage, crowd control and sustain, making them the stronger laner in this matchup.

Farming
7.6Gangplank
8.1Ryze
Ryze edges out Gangplank by 0.4 CS per minute — a moderate farming advantage that adds up to roughly 6 CS over a 15-minute laning phase. This translates to earlier component purchases and slightly faster power spikes for Ryze.
Damage
814Gangplank
861Ryze
Ryze deals 46 more champion damage per minute than Gangplank. While noticeable in extended trades, this gap can be offset by Gangplank choosing favorable fight windows, such as engaging when Ryze's key abilities are on cooldown or trading immediately after dodging a skillshot.
Economy
13,068Gangplank
12,349Ryze
Gangplank earns 719 more gold per game than Ryze, equivalent to roughly one additional component item. This economic edge comes from a combination of better farming, kill participation, and objective control, giving Gangplank slightly faster item completions.
Utility
0.3Gangplank
0.7Ryze
Ryze provides 0.3 seconds more crowd control per minute than Gangplank, offering better gank setup potential and slightly more team fight utility. This CC advantage helps Ryze coordinate with their jungler and control the pace of skirmishes.
Sustain
880Gangplank
918Ryze
Gangplank and Ryze have comparable sustain profiles, with only 38 HP/min separating their healing and damage mitigation. Neither champion can out-attrition the other in lane, so trades will be decided by burst potential and ability usage rather than sustain.

Best Gangplank Build Against Ryze

Immortal Path is the optimal boots choice against Ryze, providing the mobility and stats Gangplank needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Gangplank against Ryze are Voltaic Cyclosword, 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 100.0% win rate across 2 games — well above average and making it the top item path against Ryze. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Gangplank vs Ryze matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Ryze
60.0%
+20.0% advantage
Gangplank early game win rateGangplank40.0%
Ryze early game win rateRyze60.0%
Late Game
Gangplank
80.0%
+60.0% advantage
Gangplank late game win rateGangplank80.0%
Ryze late game win rateRyze20.0%

Ryze dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 60.0% win rate — a 20.0 percentage point lead over Gangplank. This lopsided early game means Ryze 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 80.0% win rate — 60.0 points above Ryze. Extended games heavily favor Gangplank, whose kit and scaling make them a dominant force in team fights and objective control.

This matchup features a dramatic power shift: Ryze must aggressively press their early advantage and close out the game before Gangplank reaches their scaling breakpoints. If Gangplank survives the laning phase without falling too far behind, the matchup flips in their favor. Dragon and Rift Herald control are pivotal — the team that secures early objectives can snowball or buy time to scale.

Best Gangplank Runes Against Ryze

Sorcery rune tree - Gangplank primary runes vs RyzeSorcery
Deathfire Touch - best Gangplank rune vs RyzeNimbus Cloak - best Gangplank rune vs RyzeTranscendence - best Gangplank rune vs RyzeScorch - best Gangplank rune vs Ryze
Precision rune tree - Gangplank secondary runes vs RyzePrecision
Legend: Haste - best Gangplank rune vs RyzeCoup de Grace - best Gangplank rune vs Ryze
100.0% WR

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


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 Ryze - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Gangplank do against Ryze in League of Legends?

Gangplank wins the Gangplank vs Ryze matchup with a 60.0% win rate compared to Ryze's 40.0%, a 20.0 percentage point difference. This data is based on 10 recent ranked games in patch 26.11.

How does Gangplank do against Ryze in the early game?

In the early game, Ryze has the advantage against Gangplank with a 60.0% win rate versus 40.0%. Ryze players should look to press their lane advantage through aggressive trades and wave control during the first 15 minutes.

How does Gangplank do against Ryze in the late game?

In the late game, Gangplank takes over the Gangplank vs Ryze matchup with a 80.0% win rate compared to 20.0%. Gangplank scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Gangplank vs Ryze matchup?

Gangplank wins the matchup against Ryze with a 60.0% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.11. The 20.0 percentage point advantage means Gangplank is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 10 games analyzed.

What is the best Gangplank build against Ryze?

The best Gangplank build against Ryze includes Voltaic Cyclosword, Essence Reaver, Lord Dominik's Regards with Immortal Path. This build achieves a 100.0% 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 Ryze?

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

Does Gangplank counter Ryze?

Yes, Gangplank has a favorable matchup against Ryze with a 60.0% win rate. Gangplank strongly counters Ryze in lane based on current patch 26.11 data.

How do I play Gangplank against Ryze?

When playing Gangplank against Ryze, leverage your statistical advantages by trading aggressively during favorable windows. Play safe early and scale into your power spikes where you outperform Ryze. Build the recommended items and runes for this specific matchup for the best results.