
Gangplankvs Sion
Gangplank vs Sion is a moderate matchup in LoL patch 26.7. Sion wins with a 52.2% win rate (+4.3%) over Gangplank based on 46 games. Sion 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 Sion 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.
Who Wins the Gangplank vs Sion Matchup?

Gangplank vs Sion Matchup Summary
The Gangplank vs Sion matchup is a moderate matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 46 recent matches analyzed, Sion wins with a 52.2% win rate compared to Gangplank's 47.8%, giving Sion a 4.3 percentage point advantage. Sion dominates at every stage — from early laning through late game team fights. This consistent advantage makes it difficult for Gangplank players to find favorable windows, so team-dependent strategies and avoiding solo confrontations are essential. The most significant statistical gap is in sustain, where Sion leads by 1,999 HP/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. While Sion 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 Sion's mistakes. Understanding these matchup dynamics is essential for champion select decisions and in-game strategy when facing this lane opponent.
Gangplank vs Sion Laning Phase Breakdown
Gangplank is favored during the laning phase against Sion, 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.
Best Gangplank Build Against Sion
Ionian Boots of Lucidity is the optimal boots choice against Sion, providing the mobility and stats Gangplank needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Gangplank against Sion are The Collector, Immortal Shieldbow and Essence Reaver. 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 Sion. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Gangplank vs Sion matchup.
Early Game vs Late Game
Sion dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 52.6% win rate — a 5.3 percentage point lead over Gangplank. This lopsided early game means Sion can dictate the pace of the lane from level 1, controlling trades, wave state, and river priority.
In the late game (25+ minutes), Sion takes over with a 51.9% win rate, leading Gangplank by 3.7 percentage points. Sion scales more effectively into team fights and objective contests.
Sion holds the advantage at every stage of the game, making this a consistently favorable matchup from lane through late game team fights. Gangplank players should look for outplays, team-dependent strategies, and picks rather than relying on scaling to win this matchup.
Best Gangplank Runes Against Sion
The Inspiration and Sorcery rune setup gives Gangplank the best tools to compete against Sion in this difficult matchup, compensating for the statistical disadvantages with optimal rune synergies.
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.
Opponent | Win Rate | Matches | CS/min | DMG/min | Gold/game | Early WR | Late WR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 42.19% | 128 | 7.1 | 987 | 14,071 | 34.5% | 48.0% | |
| 53.45% | 58 | 7.0 | 923 | 14,339 | 45.8% | 58.8% | |
| 48.28% | 58 | 6.8 | 941 | 13,825 | 46.4% | 50.0% | |
| 50.00% | 56 | 7.3 | 810 | 13,738 | 48.1% | 51.7% | |
| 44.44% | 54 | 7.2 | 1,201 | 14,470 | 45.8% | 43.3% | |
| 46.00% | 50 | 7.0 | 1,064 | 14,252 | 65.2% | 29.6% | |
| 53.06% | 49 | 7.5 | 1,003 | 15,063 | 47.6% | 57.1% | |
| 54.17% | 48 | 6.8 | 937 | 13,621 | 57.1% | 52.9% | |
| 47.83% | 46 | 7.3 | 1,161 | 14,960 | 47.4% | 48.1% | |
| 41.30% | 46 | 7.2 | 1,061 | 15,140 | 33.3% | 46.4% | |
| 47.83% | 46 | 6.3 | 899 | 13,254 | 57.9% | 40.7% | |
| 47.73% | 44 | 7.9 | 1,280 | 14,916 | 52.6% | 44.0% | |
| 41.86% | 43 | 7.3 | 1,020 | 15,648 | 42.1% | 41.7% | |
| 58.14% | 43 | 7.1 | 1,027 | 14,664 | 63.2% | 54.2% | |
| 27.50% | 40 | 7.2 | 887 | 13,370 | 17.6% | 34.8% | |
| 47.37% | 38 | 7.3 | 1,085 | 14,698 | 64.7% | 33.3% | |
| 54.05% | 37 | 7.0 | 1,000 | 15,224 | 53.9% | 54.2% | |
| 59.46% | 37 | 7.2 | 938 | 13,877 | 68.8% | 52.4% | |
| 61.11% | 36 | 6.9 | 1,066 | 13,994 | 71.4% | 54.5% | |
| 61.11% | 36 | 7.0 | 975 | 16,166 | 75.0% | 54.2% | |
| 41.67% | 36 | 7.2 | 1,070 | 16,344 | 44.4% | 40.7% | |
| 45.71% | 35 | 7.5 | 1,126 | 15,591 | 53.3% | 40.0% | |
| 40.63% | 32 | 7.5 | 982 | 14,795 | 52.6% | 23.1% | |
| 48.39% | 31 | 6.8 | 1,104 | 14,222 | 40.0% | 52.4% | |
| 50.00% | 30 | 6.8 | 957 | 14,016 | 27.3% | 63.2% | |
| 56.67% | 30 | 6.8 | 904 | 14,728 | 46.1% | 64.7% | |
| 48.28% | 29 | 7.3 | 1,046 | 13,758 | 60.0% | 42.1% | |
| 53.57% | 28 | 7.3 | 989 | 14,067 | 50.0% | 57.1% | |
| 66.67% | 27 | 7.5 | 1,141 | 14,521 | 71.4% | 61.5% | |
| 46.15% | 26 | 7.8 | 1,156 | 17,698 | 50.0% | 44.4% | |
| 34.62% | 26 | 7.4 | 1,050 | 14,422 | 9.1% | 53.3% | |
| 56.00% | 25 | 7.6 | 912 | 14,387 | 55.6% | 56.3% | |
| 41.67% | 24 | 6.8 | 782 | 13,526 | 36.4% | 46.1% | |
| 58.33% | 24 | 7.2 | 963 | 14,760 | 72.7% | 46.1% | |
| 65.22% | 23 | 7.4 | 923 | 14,801 | 83.3% | 58.8% | |
| 47.83% | 23 | 7.2 | 878 | 12,507 | 54.5% | 41.7% | |
| 42.86% | 21 | 6.9 | 958 | 13,244 | 37.5% | 46.1% | |
| 57.14% | 21 | 7.2 | 936 | 13,775 | 72.7% | 40.0% | |
| 50.00% | 20 | 7.3 | 1,054 | 13,421 | 50.0% | 50.0% | |
| 50.00% | 18 | 7.1 | 868 | 15,235 | 37.5% | 60.0% | |
| 70.59% | 17 | 6.9 | 970 | 14,009 | 62.5% | 77.8% | |
| 50.00% | 16 | 7.1 | 972 | 13,821 | 60.0% | 33.3% | |
| 40.00% | 15 | 7.5 | 1,010 | 15,068 | 57.1% | 25.0% | |
| 71.43% | 14 | 6.9 | 1,104 | 15,620 | 75.0% | 70.0% | |
| 42.86% | 14 | 6.9 | 1,059 | 15,407 | 57.1% | 28.6% | |
| 46.15% | 13 | 7.5 | 891 | 13,825 | 66.7% | 28.6% | |
| 25.00% | 12 | 6.8 | 971 | 15,474 | 50.0% | 12.5% | |
| 50.00% | 12 | 7.7 | 838 | 15,992 | 60.0% | 42.9% | |
| 63.64% | 11 | 7.2 | 992 | 15,767 | 75.0% | 57.1% | |
| 40.00% | 10 | 7.2 | 1,007 | 14,324 | 60.0% | 20.0% | |
| 50.00% | 10 | 6.2 | 797 | 14,123 | 75.0% | 33.3% | |
| 40.00% | 10 | 6.6 | 1,033 | 13,002 | 66.7% | 28.6% | |
| 30.00% | 10 | 7.2 | 919 | 13,868 | 33.3% | 25.0% | |
| 50.00% | 10 | 6.3 | 975 | 15,902 | 40.0% | 60.0% | |
| 30.00% | 10 | 7.0 | 710 | 10,306 | 16.7% | 50.0% | |
| 44.44% | 9 | 6.4 | 866 | 12,504 | 66.7% | 33.3% | |
| 55.56% | 9 | 6.4 | 1,209 | 14,349 | 75.0% | 40.0% | |
| 44.44% | 9 | 7.4 | 1,058 | 17,732 | 0.0% | 66.7% | |
| 44.44% | 9 | 6.8 | 747 | 13,051 | 40.0% | 50.0% | |
| 44.44% | 9 | 6.5 | 968 | 14,556 | 33.3% | 50.0% | |
| 66.67% | 9 | 7.4 | 1,079 | 12,788 | 60.0% | 75.0% | |
| 66.67% | 9 | 6.8 | 850 | 12,738 | 40.0% | 100.0% | |
| 22.22% | 9 | 7.2 | 974 | 15,475 | 0.0% | 25.0% | |
| 50.00% | 8 | 7.3 | 1,169 | 12,628 | 66.7% | 0.0% | |
| 50.00% | 8 | 7.5 | 1,037 | 15,096 | 25.0% | 75.0% | |
| 25.00% | 8 | 7.0 | 882 | 14,000 | 33.3% | 20.0% | |
| 50.00% | 8 | 7.6 | 986 | 15,819 | 66.7% | 40.0% | |
| 62.50% | 8 | 6.9 | 1,155 | 18,257 | 50.0% | 75.0% | |
| 57.14% | 7 | 6.8 | 1,001 | 14,986 | 50.0% | 60.0% | |
| 66.67% | 6 | 7.9 | 1,015 | 14,980 | 50.0% | 100.0% | |
| 66.67% | 6 | 6.0 | 709 | 12,252 | 50.0% | 75.0% | |
| 80.00% | 5 | 8.1 | 1,188 | 16,426 | 100.0% | 66.7% | |
| 20.00% | 5 | 7.0 | 913 | 13,051 | 33.3% | 0.0% | |
| 40.00% | 5 | 6.8 | 1,152 | 15,448 | 100.0% | 25.0% | |
| 60.00% | 5 | 8.0 | 910 | 14,514 | 100.0% | 33.3% | |
| 80.00% | 5 | 8.0 | 1,169 | 11,465 | 100.0% | 50.0% | |
| 20.00% | 5 | 6.9 | 876 | 11,944 | 0.0% | 33.3% | |
| 40.00% | 5 | 7.8 | 844 | 15,819 | 0.0% | 50.0% | |
| 40.00% | 5 | 6.4 | 866 | 15,065 | 0.0% | 40.0% | |
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Gangplank vs Sion - Frequently Asked Questions
How does Gangplank do against Sion in League of Legends?
Sion wins the Gangplank vs Sion matchup with a 52.2% win rate compared to Gangplank's 47.8%, a 4.3 percentage point difference. This data is based on 46 recent ranked games in patch 26.7.
How does Gangplank do against Sion in the early game?
In the early game, Sion has the advantage against Gangplank with a 52.6% win rate versus 47.4%. Sion players should look to press their lane advantage through aggressive trades and wave control during the first 15 minutes.
How does Gangplank do against Sion in the late game?
In the late game, Sion takes over the Gangplank vs Sion matchup with a 51.9% win rate compared to 48.1%. Sion scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.
Who wins the Gangplank vs Sion matchup?
Sion wins the matchup against Gangplank with a 52.2% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.7. The 4.3 percentage point advantage means Sion is moderately favored in this lane matchup based on 46 games analyzed.
What is the best Gangplank build against Sion?
The best Gangplank build against Sion includes The Collector, Immortal Shieldbow, Essence Reaver with Ionian Boots of Lucidity. 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 Sion?
The best Gangplank runes against Sion use the Inspiration primary tree with Sorcery secondary. This rune setup achieves a 100.0% win rate in the Gangplank vs Sion matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.
Does Gangplank counter Sion?
No, Gangplank struggles against Sion with only a 47.8% win rate. Sion has the advantage in this matchup. Gangplank players should focus on safe farming and avoiding extended trades to minimize Sion's lead.
How do I play Gangplank against Sion?
When playing Gangplank against Sion, play cautiously and avoid Sion's power spikes. Look for jungle assistance and team-dependent plays since Sion has the statistical advantage at most stages. Use the matchup-specific build and runes above to optimize your chances.