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

Gangplankvs Trundle

DFighter
Patch26.7
Matches949,984
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedApr 22, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Gangplank vs Trundle is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.7. Trundle wins with a 65.4% win rate (+30.8%) over Gangplank based on 26 games. Trundle 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 Trundle 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.

Compare against an opponent
Trundle - 34.6% win rateTrundle(34.6%)
Gangplank - 34.6% win rate in this matchup
Gangplank
34.6% WR
VS
Trundle vs Gangplank matchup - 65.4% win rate
Trundle
65.4% WR

Who Wins the Gangplank vs Trundle Matchup?

Trundle wins the Gangplank vs Trundle matchup
Winner
Trundle
Matches: 26
34.6%
Win Rate
65.4%
7.4
CS / min
7.0
1,050
DMG / min
692
14,422
Gold / game
13,125
251
Heal / min
595
631
DMG Mitigated / min
1,017
0.4
CC / min
0.7
9.1%
Early Game WR
90.9%
53.3%
Late Game WR
46.7%

Gangplank vs Trundle Matchup Summary

The Gangplank vs Trundle matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 26 recent matches analyzed, Trundle wins with a 65.4% win rate compared to Gangplank's 34.6%, giving Trundle a 30.8 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Trundle controls the early laning stage, but Gangplank outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Trundle 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 sustain, where Trundle leads by 729 HP/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Trundle has a strong advantage in this matchup. Gangplank players should play defensively, prioritize safe farming under tower, and look for opportunities created by jungle pressure or Trundle overextending. Avoid prolonged trades and wait for team fights where positioning and coordination matter more. 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
7.4Gangplank
7.0Trundle
Gangplank edges out Trundle by 0.4 CS per minute — a moderate farming advantage that adds up to roughly 6 CS over a 15-minute laning phase. This translates to earlier component purchases and slightly faster power spikes for Gangplank.
Damage
1,050Gangplank
692Trundle
Gangplank heavily out-damages Trundle by 358 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
14,422Gangplank
13,125Trundle
Gangplank generates a commanding 1,297 more gold per game than Trundle. This substantial economic advantage means Gangplank consistently reaches key item breakpoints earlier, creating a compounding lead that grows throughout the game. Trundle should focus on cost-effective item choices and avoid unnecessary deaths to prevent falling further behind.
Utility
0.4Gangplank
0.7Trundle
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
882Gangplank
1,612Trundle
Trundle vastly out-sustains Gangplank, healing and mitigating 729 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

Ionian Boots of Lucidity 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 4 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
Trundle
90.9%
+81.8% advantage
Gangplank early game win rateGangplank9.1%
Trundle early game win rateTrundle90.9%
Late Game
Gangplank
53.3%
+6.7% advantage
Gangplank late game win rateGangplank53.3%
Trundle late game win rateTrundle46.7%

Trundle dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 90.9% win rate — a 81.8 percentage point lead over Gangplank. This lopsided early game means Trundle 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 53.3% win rate — 6.7 points above Trundle. 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: Trundle 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 Trundle

Sorcery rune tree - Gangplank primary runes vs TrundleSorcery
Arcane Comet - best Gangplank rune vs TrundleManaflow Band - best Gangplank rune vs TrundleTranscendence - best Gangplank rune vs TrundleScorch - best Gangplank rune vs Trundle
Precision rune tree - Gangplank secondary runes vs TrundlePrecision
Triumph - best Gangplank rune vs TrundleCut Down - best Gangplank rune vs Trundle
100.0% WR

The Sorcery and Precision rune setup gives Gangplank the best tools to compete against Trundle 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.

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 Trundle - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Gangplank do against Trundle in League of Legends?

Trundle wins the Gangplank vs Trundle matchup with a 65.4% win rate compared to Gangplank's 34.6%, a 30.8 percentage point difference. This data is based on 26 recent ranked games in patch 26.7.

How does Gangplank do against Trundle in the early game?

In the early game, Trundle has the advantage against Gangplank with a 90.9% win rate versus 9.1%. Trundle 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 53.3% win rate compared to 46.7%. Gangplank scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Gangplank vs Trundle matchup?

Trundle wins the matchup against Gangplank with a 65.4% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.7. The 30.8 percentage point advantage means Trundle is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 26 games analyzed.

What is the best Gangplank build against Trundle?

The best Gangplank build against Trundle includes The Collector, Essence Reaver, Mortal Reminder with Ionian Boots of Lucidity. 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 100.0% win rate in the Gangplank vs Trundle matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.

Does Gangplank counter Trundle?

No, Gangplank struggles against Trundle with only a 34.6% win rate. Trundle has the advantage in this matchup. Gangplank players should focus on safe farming and avoiding extended trades to minimize Trundle's lead.

How do I play Gangplank against Trundle?

When playing Gangplank against Trundle, play cautiously and avoid Trundle's power spikes. Focus on safe farming — you outscale Trundle in the late game. Use the matchup-specific build and runes above to optimize your chances.