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

Gangplankvs Vayne

DFighter
Patch26.7
Matches949,984
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedApr 19, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Gangplank vs Vayne is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.7. Gangplank wins with a 70.6% win rate (+41.2%) over Vayne based on 17 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 Vayne 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
Vayne - 70.6% win rateVayne(70.6%)
Gangplank - 70.6% win rate in this matchup
Gangplank
70.6% WR
VS
Vayne vs Gangplank matchup - 29.4% win rate
Vayne
29.4% WR

Who Wins the Gangplank vs Vayne Matchup?

Gangplank wins the Gangplank vs Vayne matchup
Winner
Gangplank
Matches: 17
70.6%
Win Rate
29.4%
6.9
CS / min
6.9
970
DMG / min
829
14,009
Gold / game
11,897
244
Heal / min
249
645
DMG Mitigated / min
498
0.3
CC / min
0.3
62.5%
Early Game WR
37.5%
77.8%
Late Game WR
22.2%

Gangplank vs Vayne Matchup Summary

The Gangplank vs Vayne matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 17 recent matches analyzed, Gangplank wins with a 70.6% win rate compared to Vayne's 29.4%, giving Gangplank a 41.2 percentage point advantage. Gangplank dominates at every stage — from early laning through late game team fights. This consistent advantage makes it difficult for Vayne players to find favorable windows, so team-dependent strategies and avoiding solo confrontations are essential. The most significant statistical gap is in sustain, where Gangplank leads by 141 HP/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Gangplank players can confidently pick into Vayne and play aggressively from level 1. Look to establish lane dominance early through favorable trades and zone Vayne 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 Vayne Laning Phase Breakdown

Gangplank wins the laning phase against Vayne in League of Legends

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

Farming
6.9Gangplank
6.9Vayne
Gangplank and Vayne farm at nearly identical rates in this matchup, with only a 0.0 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
970Gangplank
829Vayne
Gangplank heavily out-damages Vayne by 141 DMG/min, dominating both short trades and all-in fights. Vayne 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
14,009Gangplank
11,897Vayne
Gangplank generates a commanding 2,112 more gold per game than Vayne. This substantial economic advantage means Gangplank consistently reaches key item breakpoints earlier, creating a compounding lead that grows throughout the game. Vayne should focus on cost-effective item choices and avoid unnecessary deaths to prevent falling further behind.
Utility
0.3Gangplank
0.3Vayne
Both Gangplank and Vayne provide similar amounts of crowd control (0.0s/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
888Gangplank
747Vayne
Gangplank heals and mitigates 141 more damage per minute than Vayne, providing moderate extra durability. This sustain edge allows Gangplank to stay in lane longer between recalls and gradually win extended wars of attrition. Consider building early grievous wounds if playing Vayne.

Best Gangplank Build Against Vayne

Ionian Boots of Lucidity is the optimal boots choice against Vayne, providing the mobility and stats Gangplank needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Gangplank against Vayne 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 performs exceptionally well, achieving a 100.0% win rate across 2 games — well above average and making it the top item path against Vayne. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Gangplank vs Vayne matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Gangplank
62.5%
+25.0% advantage
Gangplank early game win rateGangplank62.5%
Vayne early game win rateVayne37.5%
Late Game
Gangplank
77.8%
+55.6% advantage
Gangplank late game win rateGangplank77.8%
Vayne late game win rateVayne22.2%

Gangplank dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 62.5% win rate — a 25.0 percentage point lead over Vayne. This lopsided early game means Gangplank 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 77.8% win rate — 55.6 points above Vayne. Extended games heavily favor Gangplank, whose kit and scaling make them a dominant force in team fights and objective control.

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

Best Gangplank Runes Against Vayne

Inspiration rune tree - Gangplank primary runes vs VayneInspiration
First Strike - best Gangplank rune vs VayneCash Back - best Gangplank rune vs VayneTriple Tonic - best Gangplank rune vs VayneCosmic Insight - best Gangplank rune vs Vayne
Precision rune tree - Gangplank secondary runes vs VaynePrecision
Legend: Haste - best Gangplank rune vs VayneCut Down - best Gangplank rune vs Vayne
100.0% WR

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


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 Vayne - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Gangplank do against Vayne in League of Legends?

Gangplank wins the Gangplank vs Vayne matchup with a 70.6% win rate compared to Vayne's 29.4%, a 41.2 percentage point difference. This data is based on 17 recent ranked games in patch 26.7.

How does Gangplank do against Vayne in the early game?

In the early game, Gangplank has the advantage against Vayne with a 62.5% win rate versus 37.5%. 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 Vayne in the late game?

In the late game, Gangplank takes over the Gangplank vs Vayne matchup with a 77.8% win rate compared to 22.2%. Gangplank scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Gangplank vs Vayne matchup?

Gangplank wins the matchup against Vayne with a 70.6% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.7. The 41.2 percentage point advantage means Gangplank is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 17 games analyzed.

What is the best Gangplank build against Vayne?

The best Gangplank build against Vayne includes The Collector, Essence Reaver, Lord Dominik's Regards with Ionian Boots of Lucidity. This build achieves a 100.0% 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 Vayne?

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

Does Gangplank counter Vayne?

Yes, Gangplank has a favorable matchup against Vayne with a 70.6% win rate. Gangplank strongly counters Vayne in lane based on current patch 26.7 data.

How do I play Gangplank against Vayne?

When playing Gangplank against Vayne, 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.