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

Gangplankvs Sylas

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

Gangplank vs Sylas is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.11. Gangplank wins with a 57.9% win rate (+15.8%) over Sylas based on 19 games. Sylas 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 Sylas 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 - 57.9% win rate in this matchup
Gangplank
57.9% WR
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Sylas vs Gangplank matchup - 42.1% win rate
Sylas
42.1% WR

Who Wins the Gangplank vs Sylas Matchup?

Gangplank wins the Gangplank vs Sylas matchup
Winner
Gangplank
Matches: 19
57.9%
Win Rate
42.1%
6.7
CS / min
5.1
1,063
DMG / min
922
15,072
Gold / game
12,485
250
Heal / min
337
570
DMG Mitigated / min
813
0.4
CC / min
0.8
16.7%
Early Game WR
83.3%
76.9%
Late Game WR
23.1%

Gangplank vs Sylas Matchup Summary

The Gangplank vs Sylas matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 19 recent matches analyzed, Gangplank wins with a 57.9% win rate compared to Sylas's 42.1%, giving Gangplank a 15.8 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Sylas controls the early laning stage, but Gangplank outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Sylas 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 Sylas leads by 0.4s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Gangplank players can confidently pick into Sylas and play aggressively from level 1. Look to establish lane dominance early through favorable trades and zone Sylas 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 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
6.7Gangplank
5.1Sylas
Gangplank significantly out-farms Sylas by 1.6 CS per minute, accumulating an estimated 24 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
1,063Gangplank
922Sylas
Gangplank heavily out-damages Sylas by 140 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
15,072Gangplank
12,485Sylas
Gangplank generates a commanding 2,587 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
0.8Sylas
Sylas provides 0.4 seconds more crowd control per minute than Gangplank, offering better gank setup potential and slightly more team fight utility. This CC advantage helps Sylas coordinate with their jungler and control the pace of skirmishes.
Sustain
820Gangplank
1,150Sylas
Sylas vastly out-sustains Gangplank, healing and mitigating 330 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

Swiftmarch 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 Voltaic Cyclosword, The Collector 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 75.0% win rate across 4 games — well above average and making it the top item path 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
Sylas
83.3%
+66.7% advantage
Gangplank early game win rateGangplank16.7%
Sylas early game win rateSylas83.3%
Late Game
Gangplank
76.9%
+53.8% advantage
Gangplank late game win rateGangplank76.9%
Sylas late game win rateSylas23.1%

Sylas dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 83.3% win rate — a 66.7 percentage point lead over Gangplank. This lopsided early game means Sylas 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 76.9% win rate — 53.8 points above Sylas. 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: Sylas 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 Sylas

Inspiration rune tree - Gangplank primary runes vs SylasInspiration
First Strike - best Gangplank rune vs SylasCash Back - best Gangplank rune vs SylasTime Warp Tonic - best Gangplank rune vs SylasJack Of All Trades - best Gangplank rune vs Sylas
Sorcery rune tree - Gangplank secondary runes vs SylasSorcery
Nimbus Cloak - best Gangplank rune vs SylasCelerity - best Gangplank rune vs Sylas
100.0% WR

Running Inspiration primary with Sorcery secondary allows Gangplank to press their advantage against Sylas, 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 Sylas - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Gangplank do against Sylas in League of Legends?

Gangplank wins the Gangplank vs Sylas matchup with a 57.9% win rate compared to Sylas's 42.1%, a 15.8 percentage point difference. This data is based on 19 recent ranked games in patch 26.11.

How does Gangplank do against Sylas in the early game?

In the early game, Sylas has the advantage against Gangplank with a 83.3% win rate versus 16.7%. Sylas 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 76.9% win rate compared to 23.1%. 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 57.9% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.11. The 15.8 percentage point advantage means Gangplank is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 19 games analyzed.

What is the best Gangplank build against Sylas?

The best Gangplank build against Sylas includes Voltaic Cyclosword, The Collector, Essence Reaver with Swiftmarch. This build achieves a 75.0% 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 Sylas?

The best Gangplank runes against Sylas use the Inspiration primary tree with Sorcery 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 57.9% win rate. Gangplank strongly counters Sylas in lane based on current patch 26.11 data.

How do I play Gangplank against Sylas?

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