Gangplank - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
49.6%
Pick Rate
2.6%

Gangplankvs Syndra

CFighter
Patch26.14
Matches226,800
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedJul 21, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Gangplank vs Syndra is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.14. Gangplank wins with a 60.0% win rate (+20.0%) over Syndra 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 Syndra 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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Syndra vs Gangplank matchup - 40.0% win rate
Syndra
40.0% WR

Who Wins the Gangplank vs Syndra Matchup?

Gangplank wins the Gangplank vs Syndra matchup
Winner
Gangplank
Matches: 5
60.0%
Win Rate
40.0%
7.3
CS / min
7.5
864
DMG / min
731
15,116
Gold / game
13,866
273
Heal / min
92
614
DMG Mitigated / min
308
0.4
CC / min
0.9
100.0%
Early Game WR
0.0%
50.0%
Late Game WR
50.0%

Gangplank vs Syndra Matchup Summary

The Gangplank vs Syndra 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 Syndra'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 Syndra players to find favorable windows, so team-dependent strategies and avoiding solo confrontations are essential. The most significant statistical gap is in crowd control, where Syndra leads by 0.5s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Gangplank players can confidently pick into Syndra and play aggressively from level 1. Look to establish lane dominance early through favorable trades and zone Syndra 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 Syndra Laning Phase Breakdown

Gangplank wins the laning phase against Syndra in League of Legends

Gangplank is favored during the laning phase against Syndra, winning 3 out of 5 key stat categories. Gangplank holds advantages in damage, gold income and sustain, making them the stronger laner in this matchup.

Farming
7.3Gangplank
7.5Syndra
Gangplank and Syndra farm at nearly identical rates in this matchup, with only a 0.3 CS/min difference. Neither champion holds a meaningful farming advantage, so lane dominance will come from trading and jungle interaction rather than CS leads.
Damage
864Gangplank
731Syndra
Gangplank heavily out-damages Syndra by 133 DMG/min, dominating both short trades and all-in fights. Syndra 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
15,116Gangplank
13,866Syndra
Gangplank generates a commanding 1,250 more gold per game than Syndra. This substantial economic advantage means Gangplank consistently reaches key item breakpoints earlier, creating a compounding lead that grows throughout the game. Syndra should focus on cost-effective item choices and avoid unnecessary deaths to prevent falling further behind.
Utility
0.4Gangplank
0.9Syndra
Syndra provides 0.5 seconds more crowd control per minute than Gangplank, offering better gank setup potential and slightly more team fight utility. This CC advantage helps Syndra coordinate with their jungler and control the pace of skirmishes.
Sustain
887Gangplank
400Syndra
Gangplank vastly out-sustains Syndra, healing and mitigating 487 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Gangplank can absorb significant punishment and remain in lane while Syndra is forced to recall. Building grievous wounds early is essential for Syndra, and focusing on burst trade patterns rather than sustained fights is critical.

Best Gangplank Build Against Syndra

Swiftmarch is the optimal boots choice against Syndra, providing the mobility and stats Gangplank needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Gangplank against Syndra 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. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Gangplank vs Syndra matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Gangplank
100.0%
+100.0% advantage
Gangplank early game win rateGangplank100.0%
Syndra early game win rateSyndra0.0%
Late Game
Gangplank
50.0%
+0.0% advantage
Gangplank late game win rateGangplank50.0%
Syndra late game win rateSyndra50.0%

Gangplank dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 100.0% win rate — a 100.0 percentage point lead over Syndra. This lopsided early game means Gangplank can dictate the pace of the lane from level 1, controlling trades, wave state, and river priority.

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

Gangplank holds the advantage at every stage of the game, making this a consistently favorable matchup from lane through late game team fights. Syndra players should look for outplays, team-dependent strategies, and picks rather than relying on scaling to win this matchup.

Best Gangplank Runes Against Syndra

Sorcery rune tree - Gangplank primary runes vs SyndraSorcery
Deathfire Touch - best Gangplank rune vs SyndraNimbus Cloak - best Gangplank rune vs SyndraTranscendence - best Gangplank rune vs SyndraScorch - best Gangplank rune vs Syndra
Precision rune tree - Gangplank secondary runes vs SyndraPrecision
Cut Down - best Gangplank rune vs SyndraLegend: Haste - best Gangplank rune vs Syndra
50.0% WR

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


Gangplank matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.14. 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 26.14
Opponent
Win Rate
Matches
CS/min
DMG/min
Gold/game
Early WR
Late WR
46.51%436.91,02614,18450.0%45.2%
55.81%437.41,06512,92566.7%48.0%
52.78%366.71,00212,17350.0%54.5%
44.12%347.086012,90970.0%33.3%
44.12%346.995313,06653.9%38.1%
58.82%346.799613,32653.9%61.9%
51.61%317.11,06413,83635.7%64.7%
63.33%307.382612,92772.7%57.9%
58.62%297.51,50215,42766.7%56.5%
39.29%287.01,14813,26144.4%36.8%
37.04%276.793111,87245.5%31.3%
36.00%256.890813,18055.6%25.0%
52.00%257.41,00412,26745.5%57.1%
64.00%257.41,04714,22450.0%73.3%
41.67%247.31,09412,84133.3%50.0%
58.33%247.11,00414,40850.0%64.3%
60.87%236.91,13011,84872.7%50.0%
43.48%237.31,05511,80546.1%40.0%
47.62%217.099213,02975.0%30.8%
61.90%216.996513,86450.0%69.2%
60.00%207.197212,80371.4%53.9%
45.00%207.21,24813,83850.0%43.8%
50.00%207.690512,87371.4%38.5%
36.84%197.799714,81957.1%25.0%
36.84%197.094713,21916.7%46.1%
52.63%196.994213,80442.9%58.3%
44.44%187.31,22514,76966.7%33.3%
50.00%186.989712,60233.3%66.7%
52.94%177.489613,17675.0%33.3%
41.18%176.982612,05362.5%22.2%
62.50%167.31,00212,41063.6%60.0%
53.33%157.184910,47966.7%44.4%
35.71%147.41,09012,89960.0%22.2%
78.57%146.91,00115,298100.0%75.0%
28.57%147.61,18215,96450.0%20.0%
69.23%136.31,29715,72333.3%80.0%
61.54%136.891411,76257.1%66.7%
46.15%137.098713,79766.7%40.0%
33.33%126.372610,74040.0%28.6%
41.67%126.61,27515,42250.0%40.0%
75.00%126.892216,413100.0%70.0%
50.00%127.21,14215,09875.0%37.5%
45.45%116.71,19114,16333.3%50.0%
60.00%106.61,05311,82375.0%50.0%
33.33%96.81,04611,13320.0%50.0%
55.56%97.11,11715,16266.7%50.0%
55.56%97.91,26318,610100.0%50.0%
25.00%86.894415,92650.0%16.7%
25.00%87.490513,72550.0%16.7%
37.50%85.895710,17060.0%0.0%
37.50%87.088412,22533.3%40.0%
37.50%85.71,02514,1150.0%50.0%
37.50%87.41,00715,109100.0%16.7%
28.57%77.994813,08125.0%33.3%
42.86%77.281010,52833.3%50.0%
33.33%66.71,15315,425100.0%20.0%
66.67%65.978012,431100.0%50.0%
66.67%66.587610,26866.7%66.7%
50.00%67.592915,04750.0%50.0%
40.00%56.394712,9270.0%50.0%
20.00%56.592514,5880.0%20.0%
60.00%57.386415,116100.0%50.0%
40.00%57.080810,67233.3%50.0%

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Gangplank vs Syndra - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Gangplank do against Syndra in League of Legends?

Gangplank wins the Gangplank vs Syndra matchup with a 60.0% win rate compared to Syndra's 40.0%, a 20.0 percentage point difference. This data is based on 5 recent ranked games in patch 26.14.

How does Gangplank do against Syndra in the early game?

In the early game, Gangplank has the advantage against Syndra with a 100.0% 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 Syndra in the late game?

In the late game, Gangplank takes over the Gangplank vs Syndra 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 Syndra matchup?

Gangplank wins the matchup against Syndra with a 60.0% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.14. 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 Syndra?

The best Gangplank build against Syndra includes Voltaic Cyclosword, Essence Reaver, Lord Dominik's Regards with Swiftmarch. Check the matchup breakdown above for the full item path and build order.

What are the best Gangplank runes against Syndra?

The best Gangplank runes against Syndra use the Sorcery primary tree with Precision secondary. This rune setup achieves a 50.0% win rate in the Gangplank vs Syndra matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.

Does Gangplank counter Syndra?

Yes, Gangplank has a favorable matchup against Syndra with a 60.0% win rate. Gangplank strongly counters Syndra in lane based on current patch 26.14 data.

How do I play Gangplank against Syndra?

When playing Gangplank against Syndra, 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.