Gangplank - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
50.1%
Pick Rate
2.6%

Gangplankvs Trundle

CFighter
Patch26.14
Matches491,560
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedJul 23, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Gangplank vs Trundle is a very close matchup in LoL patch 26.14. Gangplank wins with a 50.0% win rate (+0.0%) over Trundle 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 Trundle 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 - 50.0% win rate in this matchup
Gangplank
50.0% WR
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Trundle vs Gangplank matchup - 50.0% win rate
Trundle
50.0% WR

Who Wins the Gangplank vs Trundle Matchup?

Gangplank wins the Gangplank vs Trundle matchup
Winner
Gangplank
Matches: 20
50.0%
Win Rate
50.0%
7.0
CS / min
6.4
836
DMG / min
651
11,679
Gold / game
10,991
220
Heal / min
504
530
DMG Mitigated / min
1,030
0.4
CC / min
0.6
50.0%
Early Game WR
50.0%
50.0%
Late Game WR
50.0%

Gangplank vs Trundle Matchup Summary

The Gangplank vs Trundle 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 Trundle'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. Trundle can still find windows through outplays and team coordination. The most significant statistical gap is in sustain, where Trundle leads by 784 HP/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 Trundle'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 Trundle Laning Phase Breakdown

Gangplank wins the laning phase against Trundle in League of Legends

Gangplank is favored during the laning phase against Trundle, 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
7.0Gangplank
6.4Trundle
Gangplank edges out Trundle by 0.6 CS per minute — a moderate farming advantage that adds up to roughly 9 CS over a 15-minute laning phase. This translates to earlier component purchases and slightly faster power spikes for Gangplank.
Damage
836Gangplank
651Trundle
Gangplank heavily out-damages Trundle by 185 DMG/min, dominating both short trades and all-in fights. Trundle 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
11,679Gangplank
10,991Trundle
Gangplank earns 688 more gold per game than Trundle, equivalent to roughly one additional component item. This economic edge comes from a combination of better farming, kill participation, and objective control, giving Gangplank slightly faster item completions.
Utility
0.4Gangplank
0.6Trundle
Both Gangplank and Trundle 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
750Gangplank
1,534Trundle
Trundle vastly out-sustains Gangplank, healing and mitigating 784 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Trundle 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 Trundle

Plated Steelcaps is the optimal boots choice against Trundle, providing the mobility and stats Gangplank needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Gangplank against Trundle are The Collector, Essence Reaver and Mortal Reminder. 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 Trundle. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Gangplank vs Trundle matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Gangplank
50.0%
+0.0% advantage
Gangplank early game win rateGangplank50.0%
Trundle early game win rateTrundle50.0%
Late Game
Gangplank
50.0%
+0.0% advantage
Gangplank late game win rateGangplank50.0%
Trundle late game win rateTrundle50.0%

The early game (first 15 minutes) is a toss-up between Gangplank and Trundle, 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 Trundle. 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 Trundle 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 Trundle

Sorcery rune tree - Gangplank primary runes vs TrundleSorcery
Deathfire Touch - best Gangplank rune vs TrundleNimbus Cloak - best Gangplank rune vs TrundleTranscendence - best Gangplank rune vs TrundleScorch - best Gangplank rune vs Trundle
Precision rune tree - Gangplank secondary runes vs TrundlePrecision
Cut Down - best Gangplank rune vs TrundleLegend: Haste - best Gangplank rune vs Trundle
71.4% WR

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


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
51.06%946.889212,90551.5%50.8%
48.94%946.91,03014,21740.0%53.1%
51.14%887.41,00713,79158.6%47.5%
48.05%777.090413,22964.0%40.4%
53.95%767.084012,55853.1%54.5%
49.32%736.51,01312,20936.7%58.1%
44.29%706.794512,07339.3%47.6%
51.47%687.31,39214,89752.6%51.0%
53.03%667.197313,77947.8%55.8%
52.46%616.997413,38343.5%57.9%
53.45%586.91,03914,13957.9%51.3%
48.21%567.11,14214,07561.1%42.1%
49.06%537.21,04512,81352.2%46.7%
36.54%527.11,06113,75431.3%38.9%
38.46%526.893613,57036.8%39.4%
59.62%527.198812,70845.8%71.4%
60.42%487.099313,99655.6%63.3%
54.17%487.31,12613,34361.9%48.1%
53.19%476.91,13513,16950.0%55.6%
56.52%466.898513,41150.0%60.7%
63.64%447.092912,93084.6%54.8%
46.51%437.41,18213,51330.8%53.3%
53.49%436.894513,21935.3%65.4%
54.05%377.11,03813,10966.7%45.5%
54.05%376.891212,85740.0%63.6%
51.35%376.892113,29063.6%46.1%
48.57%356.892513,36263.6%41.7%
45.71%357.81,10715,73960.0%40.0%
54.29%357.11,18613,27160.0%50.0%
59.38%327.396712,98466.7%55.0%
56.25%327.299712,30163.2%46.1%
37.50%326.595013,44154.5%28.6%
46.88%327.099614,76170.0%36.4%
45.16%316.793012,28138.5%50.0%
53.33%306.61,18414,14833.3%66.7%
58.62%296.796913,11670.0%52.6%
44.83%297.31,12015,53671.4%36.4%
44.44%277.099712,85158.3%33.3%
40.00%257.295813,43544.4%37.5%
54.17%246.71,14712,99255.6%53.3%
54.17%246.790612,07641.7%66.7%
47.83%236.792114,23542.9%50.0%
47.83%236.898513,93660.0%38.5%
59.09%227.594413,70875.0%40.0%
50.00%207.083611,67950.0%50.0%
80.00%206.985514,94183.3%78.6%
27.78%187.395412,32420.0%37.5%
44.44%186.91,05613,28816.7%58.3%
23.53%177.190413,28137.5%11.1%
41.18%177.197212,90250.0%36.4%
43.75%167.61,14416,35550.0%41.7%
46.67%156.595315,58540.0%50.0%
53.33%156.799611,58880.0%40.0%
21.43%147.287913,5140.0%30.0%
57.14%147.21,09314,64466.7%50.0%
46.15%137.21,05214,56360.0%37.5%
33.33%127.01,14312,50333.3%33.3%
83.33%126.798510,38283.3%83.3%
50.00%126.096215,0420.0%60.0%
54.55%117.080213,73460.0%50.0%
63.64%117.399714,23875.0%57.1%
30.00%107.097212,89133.3%28.6%
66.67%96.079011,82180.0%50.0%
75.00%86.691713,757100.0%60.0%
62.50%86.578511,58475.0%50.0%
12.50%86.495114,186100.0%0.0%
62.50%87.495315,06066.7%60.0%
50.00%87.41,33522,6820.0%50.0%
50.00%86.992313,19350.0%50.0%
12.50%86.892114,80450.0%0.0%
28.57%76.388112,2710.0%50.0%
28.57%77.31,09712,6620.0%33.3%
42.86%76.794312,19433.3%50.0%
85.71%77.11,02218,365100.0%83.3%
42.86%76.165110,15933.3%50.0%
42.86%76.91,14516,79350.0%40.0%
57.14%76.684211,98066.7%50.0%
33.33%67.975912,10650.0%25.0%
16.67%66.275610,9500.0%33.3%
50.00%66.97999,00150.0%50.0%
66.67%67.089116,0090.0%66.7%
50.00%66.31,03710,69633.3%66.7%
83.33%66.51,04313,60766.7%100.0%
60.00%56.485911,33450.0%66.7%
40.00%58.297510,60033.3%50.0%
40.00%55.966713,39850.0%33.3%
40.00%56.786612,22450.0%33.3%
80.00%58.495717,870100.0%75.0%
40.00%56.083712,5030.0%50.0%

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Gangplank vs Trundle - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Gangplank do against Trundle in League of Legends?

Gangplank wins the Gangplank vs Trundle matchup with a 50.0% win rate compared to Trundle's 50.0%, a 0.0 percentage point difference. This data is based on 20 recent ranked games in patch 26.14.

How does Gangplank do against Trundle in the early game?

In the early game, Gangplank has the advantage against Trundle 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 Trundle in the late game?

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

Gangplank wins the matchup against Trundle with a 50.0% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.14. 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 Trundle?

The best Gangplank build against Trundle includes The Collector, Essence Reaver, Mortal Reminder 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 Trundle?

The best Gangplank runes against Trundle use the Sorcery primary tree with Precision secondary. This rune setup achieves a 71.4% win rate in the Gangplank vs Trundle matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.

Does Gangplank counter Trundle?

Yes, Gangplank has a favorable matchup against Trundle with a 50.0% win rate. Gangplank slightly edges out Trundle in lane based on current patch 26.14 data.

How do I play Gangplank against Trundle?

When playing Gangplank against Trundle, 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.