Gangplank - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
49.7%
Pick Rate
2.0%

Gangplankvs Shyvana

CFighter
Patch26.7
Matches311,655
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedApr 4, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Gangplank vs Shyvana is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.7. Gangplank wins with a 60.0% win rate (+20.0%) over Shyvana 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 Shyvana 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
Shyvana - 60.0% win rateShyvana(60.0%)
Gangplank - 60.0% win rate in this matchup
Gangplank
60.0% WR
VS
Shyvana vs Gangplank matchup - 40.0% win rate
Shyvana
40.0% WR

Who Wins the Gangplank vs Shyvana Matchup?

Gangplank wins the Gangplank vs Shyvana matchup
Winner
Gangplank
Matches: 5
60.0%
Win Rate
40.0%
7.2
CS / min
5.8
1,067
DMG / min
738
17,610
Gold / game
13,118
325
Heal / min
207
1,022
DMG Mitigated / min
1,390
0.5
CC / min
0.4
0.0%
Early Game WR
0.0%
60.0%
Late Game WR
40.0%

Gangplank vs Shyvana Matchup Summary

The Gangplank vs Shyvana 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 Shyvana'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 Shyvana players to find favorable windows, so team-dependent strategies and avoiding solo confrontations are essential. The most significant statistical gap is in damage output, where Gangplank leads by 329 DMG/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Gangplank players can confidently pick into Shyvana and play aggressively from level 1. Look to establish lane dominance early through favorable trades and zone Shyvana 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 Shyvana Laning Phase Breakdown

Gangplank wins the laning phase against Shyvana in League of Legends

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

Farming
7.2Gangplank
5.8Shyvana
Gangplank significantly out-farms Shyvana by 1.4 CS per minute, accumulating an estimated 21 CS lead by mid game. This substantial farming gap gives Gangplank a major gold advantage and earlier item completions. Shyvana players should prioritize wave management techniques like freezing near tower and using abilities efficiently to minimize the deficit.
Damage
1,067Gangplank
738Shyvana
Gangplank heavily out-damages Shyvana by 329 DMG/min, dominating both short trades and all-in fights. Shyvana 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
17,610Gangplank
13,118Shyvana
Gangplank generates a commanding 4,491 more gold per game than Shyvana. This substantial economic advantage means Gangplank consistently reaches key item breakpoints earlier, creating a compounding lead that grows throughout the game. Shyvana should focus on cost-effective item choices and avoid unnecessary deaths to prevent falling further behind.
Utility
0.5Gangplank
0.4Shyvana
Both Gangplank and Shyvana 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
1,347Gangplank
1,596Shyvana
Shyvana vastly out-sustains Gangplank, healing and mitigating 249 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Shyvana 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 Shyvana

Plated Steelcaps is the optimal boots choice against Shyvana, providing the mobility and stats Gangplank needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Gangplank against Shyvana 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 achieves a solid 50.0% win rate across 2 games, proving it to be a reliable item path when facing Shyvana. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Gangplank vs Shyvana matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Gangplank
0.0%
+0.0% advantage
Gangplank early game win rateGangplank0.0%
Shyvana early game win rateShyvana0.0%
Late Game
Gangplank
60.0%
+20.0% advantage
Gangplank late game win rateGangplank60.0%
Shyvana late game win rateShyvana40.0%

The early game (first 15 minutes) is a toss-up between Gangplank and Shyvana, with Gangplank holding a razor-thin 0.0% win rate edge (+0.0%). Individual skill and jungle proximity will matter more than champion advantage in the early laning phase.

Gangplank is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 60.0% win rate — 20.0 points above Shyvana. 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. Shyvana players should look for outplays, team-dependent strategies, and picks rather than relying on scaling to win this matchup.

Best Gangplank Runes Against Shyvana

Inspiration rune tree - Gangplank primary runes vs ShyvanaInspiration
First Strike - best Gangplank rune vs ShyvanaCash Back - best Gangplank rune vs ShyvanaTriple Tonic - best Gangplank rune vs ShyvanaJack Of All Trades - best Gangplank rune vs Shyvana
Resolve rune tree - Gangplank secondary runes vs ShyvanaResolve
Bone Plating - best Gangplank rune vs ShyvanaUnflinching - best Gangplank rune vs Shyvana
100.0% WR

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


Gangplank matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.7. 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 26.7
Opponent
Win Rate
Matches
CS/min
DMG/min
Gold/game
Early WR
Late WR
47.83%697.31,00214,50133.3%59.0%
53.66%417.190913,96150.0%56.5%
35.14%377.01,12514,03743.8%28.6%
54.29%357.479814,08453.3%55.0%
44.12%347.498014,98040.0%47.4%
45.16%316.894613,61330.8%55.6%
33.33%307.31,06615,13633.3%33.3%
53.57%287.21,12215,14458.3%50.0%
53.57%286.391912,77261.5%46.7%
48.15%277.21,07215,77650.0%46.7%
48.15%277.01,16115,12166.7%33.3%
40.74%276.392913,29342.9%40.0%
53.85%266.998815,19155.6%52.9%
48.00%257.51,15114,02136.4%57.1%
44.00%257.31,04513,90653.9%33.3%
50.00%247.91,35815,62470.0%35.7%
34.78%237.597614,34138.5%30.0%
52.17%236.899116,36571.4%43.8%
30.43%237.481312,91710.0%46.1%
43.48%237.61,10315,60645.5%41.7%
36.36%227.51,06115,45011.1%53.9%
63.64%226.81,08614,40275.0%57.1%
47.62%217.292314,18362.5%38.5%
47.62%217.21,09216,23750.0%46.7%
57.89%197.297514,47166.7%50.0%
52.63%197.286511,73560.0%44.4%
36.84%197.21,04212,95333.3%38.5%
52.63%196.886514,85137.5%63.6%
44.44%187.31,05914,77737.5%50.0%
66.67%186.61,01115,09528.6%90.9%
50.00%186.51,08513,64142.9%54.5%
58.82%177.496314,35366.7%54.5%
41.18%176.993213,05333.3%45.5%
66.67%157.61,17214,98562.5%71.4%
46.67%157.31,19416,70650.0%45.5%
46.67%156.971012,98833.3%55.6%
64.29%147.288414,612100.0%54.5%
50.00%147.21,02212,75650.0%50.0%
69.23%137.186215,61560.0%75.0%
69.23%137.292713,878100.0%50.0%
45.45%117.21,04114,03857.1%25.0%
80.00%107.41,05814,85675.0%83.3%
44.44%97.31,11515,50050.0%40.0%
33.33%97.992213,89150.0%0.0%
50.00%85.982613,82566.7%40.0%
37.50%87.297513,84840.0%33.3%
87.50%87.391814,201100.0%80.0%
50.00%87.698615,81966.7%40.0%
25.00%87.41,00515,7120.0%28.6%
57.14%77.31,13416,67666.7%50.0%
42.86%76.872413,46650.0%33.3%
57.14%77.265113,29975.0%33.3%
57.14%76.278711,77866.7%50.0%
28.57%76.71,05614,01850.0%20.0%
57.14%76.494714,70950.0%60.0%
71.43%77.086513,40250.0%100.0%
42.86%76.893812,90166.7%25.0%
42.86%76.979011,29033.3%50.0%
83.33%67.31,13214,796100.0%75.0%
66.67%66.91,06918,12166.7%66.7%
40.00%58.184512,66466.7%0.0%
60.00%58.088113,98850.0%100.0%
20.00%56.367013,0420.0%33.3%
60.00%57.21,23220,2640.0%60.0%
60.00%56.71,17914,677100.0%0.0%
80.00%56.91,28115,346100.0%50.0%
60.00%57.21,06717,6100.0%60.0%
20.00%56.978214,1640.0%25.0%

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Gangplank vs Shyvana - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Gangplank do against Shyvana in League of Legends?

Gangplank wins the Gangplank vs Shyvana matchup with a 60.0% win rate compared to Shyvana's 40.0%, a 20.0 percentage point difference. This data is based on 5 recent ranked games in patch 26.7.

How does Gangplank do against Shyvana in the early game?

In the early game, Gangplank has the advantage against Shyvana with a 0.0% 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 Shyvana in the late game?

In the late game, Gangplank takes over the Gangplank vs Shyvana matchup with a 60.0% win rate compared to 40.0%. Gangplank scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Gangplank vs Shyvana matchup?

Gangplank wins the matchup against Shyvana with a 60.0% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.7. 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 Shyvana?

The best Gangplank build against Shyvana includes The Collector, Essence Reaver, Lord Dominik's Regards with Plated Steelcaps. This build achieves a 50.0% 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 Shyvana?

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

Does Gangplank counter Shyvana?

Yes, Gangplank has a favorable matchup against Shyvana with a 60.0% win rate. Gangplank strongly counters Shyvana in lane based on current patch 26.7 data.

How do I play Gangplank against Shyvana?

When playing Gangplank against Shyvana, 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.