Gangplank - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
48.4%
Pick Rate
2.3%

Gangplankvs Veigar

FFighter
Patch26.3
Matches785,220
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedFeb 26, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Gangplank vs Veigar is a very close matchup in LoL patch 26.3. Gangplank wins with a 50.0% win rate (+0.0%) over Veigar based on 22 games. Veigar 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 Veigar 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
Veigar - 50.0% win rateVeigar(50.0%)
Gangplank - 50.0% win rate in this matchup
Gangplank
50.0% WR
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Veigar vs Gangplank matchup - 50.0% win rate
Veigar
50.0% WR

Who Wins the Gangplank vs Veigar Matchup?

Gangplank wins the Gangplank vs Veigar matchup
Winner
Gangplank
Matches: 22
50.0%
Win Rate
50.0%
7.5
CS / min
6.8
1,071
DMG / min
876
16,123
Gold / game
13,633
280
Heal / min
129
591
DMG Mitigated / min
464
0.4
CC / min
0.7
42.9%
Early Game WR
57.1%
53.3%
Late Game WR
46.7%

Gangplank vs Veigar Matchup Summary

The Gangplank vs Veigar matchup is essentially a coin-flip matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 22 recent matches analyzed, Gangplank wins with a 50.0% win rate compared to Veigar's 50.0%, giving Gangplank a 0.0 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Veigar controls the early laning stage, but Gangplank outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Veigar 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 Veigar leads by 0.2s CC/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 Veigar'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 Veigar Laning Phase Breakdown

Gangplank wins the laning phase against Veigar in League of Legends

Gangplank is favored during the laning phase against Veigar, winning 4 out of 5 key stat categories. Gangplank holds advantages in farming, damage, gold income and sustain, making them the stronger laner in this matchup.

Farming
7.5Gangplank
6.8Veigar
Gangplank edges out Veigar by 0.6 CS per minute — a moderate farming advantage that adds up to roughly 10 CS over a 15-minute laning phase. This translates to earlier component purchases and slightly faster power spikes for Gangplank.
Damage
1,071Gangplank
876Veigar
Gangplank heavily out-damages Veigar by 195 DMG/min, dominating both short trades and all-in fights. Veigar 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
16,123Gangplank
13,633Veigar
Gangplank generates a commanding 2,490 more gold per game than Veigar. This substantial economic advantage means Gangplank consistently reaches key item breakpoints earlier, creating a compounding lead that grows throughout the game. Veigar should focus on cost-effective item choices and avoid unnecessary deaths to prevent falling further behind.
Utility
0.4Gangplank
0.7Veigar
Both Gangplank and Veigar provide similar amounts of crowd control (0.2s/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
872Gangplank
593Veigar
Gangplank vastly out-sustains Veigar, healing and mitigating 279 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Gangplank can absorb significant punishment and remain in lane while Veigar is forced to recall. Building grievous wounds early is essential for Veigar, and focusing on burst trade patterns rather than sustained fights is critical.

Best Gangplank Build Against Veigar

Crimson Lucidity is the optimal boots choice against Veigar, providing the mobility and stats Gangplank needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Gangplank against Veigar 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 3 games — well above average and making it the top item path against Veigar. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Gangplank vs Veigar matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Veigar
57.1%
+14.3% advantage
Gangplank early game win rateGangplank42.9%
Veigar early game win rateVeigar57.1%
Late Game
Gangplank
53.3%
+6.7% advantage
Gangplank late game win rateGangplank53.3%
Veigar late game win rateVeigar46.7%

Veigar dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 57.1% win rate — a 14.3 percentage point lead over Gangplank. This lopsided early game means Veigar 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 Veigar. 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: Veigar 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 Veigar

Sorcery rune tree - Gangplank primary runes vs VeigarSorcery
Arcane Comet - best Gangplank rune vs VeigarAxiom Arcanist - best Gangplank rune vs VeigarTranscendence - best Gangplank rune vs VeigarScorch - best Gangplank rune vs Veigar
Domination rune tree - Gangplank secondary runes vs VeigarDomination
Taste of Blood - best Gangplank rune vs VeigarUltimate Hunter - best Gangplank rune vs Veigar
100.0% WR

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


Gangplank matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.3. 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 26.3
Opponent
Win Rate
Matches
CS/min
DMG/min
Gold/game
Early WR
Late WR
44.85%1367.394514,04047.7%42.3%
55.56%1357.41,03414,76850.0%60.0%
45.87%1097.31,30314,14352.1%41.0%
37.74%1067.01,02614,16032.7%42.6%
48.00%1007.285113,64153.3%43.6%
51.02%986.999814,42152.4%50.0%
48.96%966.91,08913,65149.0%48.9%
48.86%887.093414,04038.6%59.1%
44.16%776.884113,93632.3%52.2%
46.75%777.096014,85848.6%45.0%
44.74%767.292914,32848.8%40.0%
52.00%757.396415,12150.0%53.5%
52.05%736.899313,89748.5%55.0%
47.22%727.51,18515,73133.3%54.2%
44.44%726.999313,85348.3%41.9%
43.66%717.094914,20132.4%55.9%
53.62%697.01,04814,42460.0%50.0%
42.65%686.890413,89024.1%56.4%
46.27%676.995414,59258.3%39.5%
43.28%677.21,19114,90533.3%48.8%
42.42%667.81,07615,77633.3%47.6%
50.00%667.198514,72551.7%48.6%
53.97%637.199113,82061.3%46.9%
56.45%627.31,07614,42757.1%55.9%
49.12%577.299015,60255.0%46.0%
48.00%507.11,00714,56147.6%48.3%
51.02%497.21,06915,15443.5%57.7%
44.68%477.21,01214,43845.5%44.0%
46.34%417.41,03615,53143.8%48.0%
45.00%406.894414,52942.9%46.1%
52.50%407.284213,90936.8%66.7%
38.46%396.71,07314,54242.9%36.0%
52.63%386.61,21114,42947.1%57.1%
62.16%377.097816,00753.3%68.2%
41.18%347.494414,21470.0%29.2%
50.00%346.587215,09044.4%52.0%
52.94%347.01,07214,52654.5%52.2%
47.06%346.81,08414,64046.1%47.6%
43.75%326.71,01113,85742.9%44.4%
58.06%317.11,00415,06260.0%56.3%
51.61%317.791015,27370.0%42.9%
41.94%317.391614,72825.0%47.8%
62.07%296.881114,49160.0%64.3%
57.14%286.590514,95553.9%60.0%
64.29%286.71,05115,04672.7%58.8%
52.00%257.283715,15162.5%47.1%
56.52%237.192813,90554.5%58.3%
59.09%226.498814,95250.0%66.7%
50.00%227.51,07116,12342.9%53.3%
36.36%226.799515,72625.0%42.9%
52.38%216.893414,51370.0%36.4%
66.67%216.81,01714,13785.7%57.1%
33.33%217.493115,31922.2%41.7%
55.00%206.993713,96772.7%33.3%
50.00%207.11,09815,83540.0%53.3%
52.63%197.293315,24571.4%41.7%
55.56%187.01,08915,80950.0%60.0%
33.33%187.384413,47322.2%44.4%
46.67%156.595414,62140.0%50.0%
64.29%147.21,11716,16040.0%77.8%
78.57%147.21,03613,58883.3%75.0%
61.54%136.91,24818,05950.0%66.7%
53.85%136.91,03414,58750.0%57.1%
53.85%136.892515,30550.0%55.6%
58.33%126.61,11414,77240.0%71.4%
45.45%117.176113,49450.0%42.9%
54.55%117.495214,59333.3%80.0%
45.45%117.61,03816,0320.0%62.5%
40.00%107.187113,9640.0%57.1%
70.00%107.072510,88271.4%66.7%
33.33%97.080014,2060.0%42.9%
55.56%97.290715,13140.0%75.0%
11.11%96.870712,0430.0%50.0%
50.00%87.967513,98766.7%40.0%
25.00%85.85269,19733.3%0.0%
37.50%87.592012,00550.0%25.0%
62.50%87.691513,73450.0%75.0%
37.50%86.680414,71633.3%40.0%
37.50%87.181213,01466.7%20.0%
62.50%86.083313,95450.0%75.0%
25.00%86.51,15014,8570.0%40.0%
42.86%77.088215,23650.0%40.0%
42.86%76.990213,60666.7%25.0%
14.29%77.187513,2760.0%25.0%
57.14%77.11,04113,81825.0%100.0%
28.57%77.61,22316,79733.3%25.0%
57.14%77.51,23717,18550.0%60.0%
50.00%66.879013,49833.3%66.7%
20.00%55.775512,8780.0%33.3%
60.00%57.59019,96550.0%100.0%
60.00%57.71,00713,546100.0%33.3%
20.00%56.71,04716,1790.0%25.0%
60.00%57.694312,67975.0%0.0%
40.00%56.898415,7230.0%40.0%
60.00%55.796714,74750.0%66.7%
40.00%56.780410,85033.3%50.0%
80.00%57.31,04915,54050.0%100.0%
20.00%56.768410,2900.0%50.0%
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Gangplank vs Veigar - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Gangplank do against Veigar in League of Legends?

Gangplank wins the Gangplank vs Veigar matchup with a 50.0% win rate compared to Veigar's 50.0%, a 0.0 percentage point difference. This data is based on 22 recent ranked games in patch 26.3.

How does Gangplank do against Veigar in the early game?

In the early game, Veigar has the advantage against Gangplank with a 57.1% win rate versus 42.9%. Veigar players should look to press their lane advantage through aggressive trades and wave control during the first 15 minutes.

How does Gangplank do against Veigar in the late game?

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

Gangplank wins the matchup against Veigar with a 50.0% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.3. The 0.0 percentage point advantage means Gangplank is slightly favored in this lane matchup based on 22 games analyzed.

What is the best Gangplank build against Veigar?

The best Gangplank build against Veigar includes The Collector, Essence Reaver, Lord Dominik's Regards with Crimson 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 Veigar?

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

Does Gangplank counter Veigar?

Yes, Gangplank has a favorable matchup against Veigar with a 50.0% win rate. Gangplank slightly edges out Veigar in lane based on current patch 26.3 data.

How do I play Gangplank against Veigar?

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