Gangplank - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
49.4%
Pick Rate
2.0%

Gangplankvs Sylas

DFighter
Patch26.7
Matches949,984
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedApr 20, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Gangplank vs Sylas is a very close matchup in LoL patch 26.7. Gangplank wins with a 50.0% win rate (+0.0%) over Sylas based on 20 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 Sylas 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.

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Sylas - 50.0% win rateSylas(50.0%)
Gangplank - 50.0% win rate in this matchup
Gangplank
50.0% WR
VS
Sylas vs Gangplank matchup - 50.0% win rate
Sylas
50.0% WR

Who Wins the Gangplank vs Sylas Matchup?

Gangplank wins the Gangplank vs Sylas matchup
Winner
Gangplank
Matches: 20
50.0%
Win Rate
50.0%
7.3
CS / min
5.5
1,054
DMG / min
767
13,421
Gold / game
9,631
261
Heal / min
270
621
DMG Mitigated / min
764
0.4
CC / min
0.7
50.0%
Early Game WR
50.0%
50.0%
Late Game WR
50.0%

Gangplank vs Sylas Matchup Summary

The Gangplank vs Sylas matchup is essentially a coin-flip matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 20 recent matches analyzed, Gangplank wins with a 50.0% win rate compared to Sylas's 50.0%, giving Gangplank a 0.0 percentage point advantage. Gangplank holds a slight edge in both the early and late game, but the margins are thin enough that individual skill and jungle attention will often determine the outcome. Sylas can still find windows through outplays and team coordination. The most significant statistical gap is in crowd control, where Sylas leads by 0.3s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Gangplank has a statistical edge, but the margin is close enough that respecting Sylas's strengths is important. Trade when cooldowns are favorable, track the enemy jungler, and build toward your strongest item spikes to convert the slight advantage into a decisive lead. Understanding these matchup dynamics is essential for champion select decisions and in-game strategy when facing this lane opponent.

Gangplank vs Sylas Laning Phase Breakdown

Gangplank wins the laning phase against Sylas in League of Legends

Gangplank is favored during the laning phase against Sylas, 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
7.3Gangplank
5.5Sylas
Gangplank significantly out-farms Sylas by 1.8 CS per minute, accumulating an estimated 27 CS lead by mid game. This substantial farming gap gives Gangplank a major gold advantage and earlier item completions. Sylas players should prioritize wave management techniques like freezing near tower and using abilities efficiently to minimize the deficit.
Damage
1,054Gangplank
767Sylas
Gangplank heavily out-damages Sylas by 286 DMG/min, dominating both short trades and all-in fights. Sylas 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
13,421Gangplank
9,631Sylas
Gangplank generates a commanding 3,790 more gold per game than Sylas. This substantial economic advantage means Gangplank consistently reaches key item breakpoints earlier, creating a compounding lead that grows throughout the game. Sylas should focus on cost-effective item choices and avoid unnecessary deaths to prevent falling further behind.
Utility
0.4Gangplank
0.7Sylas
Both Gangplank and Sylas 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
883Gangplank
1,034Sylas
Sylas vastly out-sustains Gangplank, healing and mitigating 151 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Sylas 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 Sylas

Chainlaced Crushers is the optimal boots choice against Sylas, providing the mobility and stats Gangplank needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Gangplank against Sylas 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 has a 33.3% win rate across 3 games. While the overall matchup may be difficult, this item path gives Gangplank the best chance to compete against Sylas. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Gangplank vs Sylas matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Gangplank
50.0%
+0.0% advantage
Gangplank early game win rateGangplank50.0%
Sylas early game win rateSylas50.0%
Late Game
Gangplank
50.0%
+0.0% advantage
Gangplank late game win rateGangplank50.0%
Sylas late game win rateSylas50.0%

The early game (first 15 minutes) is a toss-up between Gangplank and Sylas, with Gangplank holding a razor-thin 50.0% win rate edge (+0.0%). Individual skill and jungle proximity will matter more than champion advantage in the early laning phase.

Late game (25+ minutes) is equally balanced, with Gangplank at 50.0% win rate — only 0.0 points ahead of Sylas. Team fight execution and macro play determine the winner at this stage, not champion matchup advantage.

This matchup is remarkably even at every stage of the game. Neither Gangplank nor Sylas has a phase-specific advantage, making this a pure skill matchup where individual mechanics, decision-making, and team coordination determine the outcome.

Best Gangplank Runes Against Sylas

Sorcery rune tree - Gangplank primary runes vs SylasSorcery
Arcane Comet - best Gangplank rune vs SylasManaflow Band - best Gangplank rune vs SylasAbsolute Focus - best Gangplank rune vs SylasScorch - best Gangplank rune vs Sylas
Resolve rune tree - Gangplank secondary runes vs SylasResolve
Bone Plating - best Gangplank rune vs SylasUnflinching - best Gangplank rune vs Sylas
100.0% WR

The Sorcery primary with Resolve secondary combination helps Gangplank maximize their potential in this closely contested matchup, providing the right mix of offensive and defensive tools to edge out Sylas.


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
42.19%1287.198714,07134.5%48.0%
53.45%587.092314,33945.8%58.8%
48.28%586.894113,82546.4%50.0%
50.00%567.381013,73848.1%51.7%
44.44%547.21,20114,47045.8%43.3%
46.00%507.01,06414,25265.2%29.6%
53.06%497.51,00315,06347.6%57.1%
54.17%486.893713,62157.1%52.9%
47.83%467.31,16114,96047.4%48.1%
41.30%467.21,06115,14033.3%46.4%
47.83%466.389913,25457.9%40.7%
47.73%447.91,28014,91652.6%44.0%
41.86%437.31,02015,64842.1%41.7%
58.14%437.11,02714,66463.2%54.2%
27.50%407.288713,37017.6%34.8%
47.37%387.31,08514,69864.7%33.3%
54.05%377.01,00015,22453.9%54.2%
59.46%377.293813,87768.8%52.4%
61.11%366.91,06613,99471.4%54.5%
61.11%367.097516,16675.0%54.2%
41.67%367.21,07016,34444.4%40.7%
45.71%357.51,12615,59153.3%40.0%
40.63%327.598214,79552.6%23.1%
48.39%316.81,10414,22240.0%52.4%
50.00%306.895714,01627.3%63.2%
56.67%306.890414,72846.1%64.7%
48.28%297.31,04613,75860.0%42.1%
53.57%287.398914,06750.0%57.1%
66.67%277.51,14114,52171.4%61.5%
46.15%267.81,15617,69850.0%44.4%
34.62%267.41,05014,4229.1%53.3%
56.00%257.691214,38755.6%56.3%
41.67%246.878213,52636.4%46.1%
58.33%247.296314,76072.7%46.1%
65.22%237.492314,80183.3%58.8%
47.83%237.287812,50754.5%41.7%
42.86%216.995813,24437.5%46.1%
57.14%217.293613,77572.7%40.0%
50.00%207.31,05413,42150.0%50.0%
50.00%187.186815,23537.5%60.0%
70.59%176.997014,00962.5%77.8%
50.00%167.197213,82160.0%33.3%
40.00%157.51,01015,06857.1%25.0%
71.43%146.91,10415,62075.0%70.0%
42.86%146.91,05915,40757.1%28.6%
46.15%137.589113,82566.7%28.6%
25.00%126.897115,47450.0%12.5%
50.00%127.783815,99260.0%42.9%
63.64%117.299215,76775.0%57.1%
40.00%107.21,00714,32460.0%20.0%
50.00%106.279714,12375.0%33.3%
40.00%106.61,03313,00266.7%28.6%
30.00%107.291913,86833.3%25.0%
50.00%106.397515,90240.0%60.0%
30.00%107.071010,30616.7%50.0%
44.44%96.486612,50466.7%33.3%
55.56%96.41,20914,34975.0%40.0%
44.44%97.41,05817,7320.0%66.7%
44.44%96.874713,05140.0%50.0%
44.44%96.596814,55633.3%50.0%
66.67%97.41,07912,78860.0%75.0%
66.67%96.885012,73840.0%100.0%
22.22%97.297415,4750.0%25.0%
50.00%87.31,16912,62866.7%0.0%
50.00%87.51,03715,09625.0%75.0%
25.00%87.088214,00033.3%20.0%
50.00%87.698615,81966.7%40.0%
62.50%86.91,15518,25750.0%75.0%
57.14%76.81,00114,98650.0%60.0%
66.67%67.91,01514,98050.0%100.0%
66.67%66.070912,25250.0%75.0%
80.00%58.11,18816,426100.0%66.7%
20.00%57.091313,05133.3%0.0%
40.00%56.81,15215,448100.0%25.0%
60.00%58.091014,514100.0%33.3%
80.00%58.01,16911,465100.0%50.0%
20.00%56.987611,9440.0%33.3%
40.00%57.884415,8190.0%50.0%
40.00%56.486615,0650.0%40.0%

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Gangplank vs Sylas - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Gangplank do against Sylas in League of Legends?

Gangplank wins the Gangplank vs Sylas matchup with a 50.0% win rate compared to Sylas's 50.0%, a 0.0 percentage point difference. This data is based on 20 recent ranked games in patch 26.7.

How does Gangplank do against Sylas in the early game?

In the early game, Gangplank has the advantage against Sylas with a 50.0% win rate versus 50.0%. 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 Sylas in the late game?

In the late game, Gangplank takes over the Gangplank vs Sylas matchup with a 50.0% win rate compared to 50.0%. Gangplank scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Gangplank vs Sylas matchup?

Gangplank wins the matchup against Sylas with a 50.0% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.7. The 0.0 percentage point advantage means Gangplank is slightly favored in this lane matchup based on 20 games analyzed.

What is the best Gangplank build against Sylas?

The best Gangplank build against Sylas includes The Collector, Essence Reaver, Lord Dominik's Regards with Chainlaced Crushers. This build achieves a 33.3% 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 Sylas?

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

Does Gangplank counter Sylas?

Yes, Gangplank has a favorable matchup against Sylas with a 50.0% win rate. Gangplank slightly edges out Sylas in lane based on current patch 26.7 data.

How do I play Gangplank against Sylas?

When playing Gangplank against Sylas, 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.