Gangplank - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
49.2%
Pick Rate
2.3%

Gangplankvs Viktor

DFighter
Patch26.4
Matches1,089,240
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedMar 5, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Gangplank vs Viktor is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.4. Viktor wins with a 58.8% win rate (+17.6%) over Gangplank based on 17 games. Viktor 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 Viktor 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
Viktor - 41.2% win rateViktor(41.2%)
Gangplank - 41.2% win rate in this matchup
Gangplank
41.2% WR
VS
Viktor vs Gangplank matchup - 58.8% win rate
Viktor
58.8% WR

Who Wins the Gangplank vs Viktor Matchup?

Viktor wins the Gangplank vs Viktor matchup
Winner
Viktor
Matches: 17
41.2%
Win Rate
58.8%
7.7
CS / min
7.8
927
DMG / min
1,086
14,242
Gold / game
12,902
288
Heal / min
109
568
DMG Mitigated / min
673
0.4
CC / min
0.8
28.6%
Early Game WR
71.4%
50.0%
Late Game WR
50.0%

Gangplank vs Viktor Matchup Summary

The Gangplank vs Viktor matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 17 recent matches analyzed, Viktor wins with a 58.8% win rate compared to Gangplank's 41.2%, giving Viktor a 17.6 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Viktor controls the early laning stage, but Gangplank outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Viktor 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 Viktor leads by 0.4s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Viktor 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 Viktor 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 Viktor Laning Phase Breakdown

Viktor wins the laning phase against Gangplank in League of Legends

Viktor is favored during the laning phase against Gangplank, winning 3 out of 5 key stat categories. Viktor holds advantages in farming, damage and crowd control, making them the stronger laner in this matchup.

Farming
7.7Gangplank
7.8Viktor
Gangplank and Viktor farm at nearly identical rates in this matchup, with only a 0.1 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
927Gangplank
1,086Viktor
Viktor heavily out-damages Gangplank by 159 DMG/min, dominating both short trades and all-in fights. Gangplank should avoid extended combat and instead focus on burst trade patterns — short engages followed by immediate disengagement — to avoid letting Viktor's sustained damage advantage take over.
Economy
14,242Gangplank
12,902Viktor
Gangplank generates a commanding 1,340 more gold per game than Viktor. This substantial economic advantage means Gangplank consistently reaches key item breakpoints earlier, creating a compounding lead that grows throughout the game. Viktor should focus on cost-effective item choices and avoid unnecessary deaths to prevent falling further behind.
Utility
0.4Gangplank
0.8Viktor
Viktor provides 0.4 seconds more crowd control per minute than Gangplank, offering better gank setup potential and slightly more team fight utility. This CC advantage helps Viktor coordinate with their jungler and control the pace of skirmishes.
Sustain
856Gangplank
782Viktor
Gangplank heals and mitigates 74 more damage per minute than Viktor, 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 Viktor.

Best Gangplank Build Against Viktor

Swiftmarch is the optimal boots choice against Viktor, providing the mobility and stats Gangplank needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Gangplank against Viktor 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 has a 33.3% win rate across 3 games. While the overall matchup may be difficult, this item path gives Gangplank the best chance to compete against Viktor. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Gangplank vs Viktor matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Viktor
71.4%
+42.9% advantage
Gangplank early game win rateGangplank28.6%
Viktor early game win rateViktor71.4%
Late Game
Gangplank
50.0%
+0.0% advantage
Gangplank late game win rateGangplank50.0%
Viktor late game win rateViktor50.0%

Viktor dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 71.4% win rate — a 42.9 percentage point lead over Gangplank. This lopsided early game means Viktor 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 Viktor. Team fight execution and macro play determine the winner at this stage, not champion matchup advantage.

The power dynamics shift as the game progresses — Viktor has the edge early, but Gangplank gradually takes over. However, the margins are slim enough that either champion can win at any stage with the right plays. Focus on taking advantages when you have them rather than waiting for a specific game phase.

Best Gangplank Runes Against Viktor

Sorcery rune tree - Gangplank primary runes vs ViktorSorcery
Arcane Comet - best Gangplank rune vs ViktorAxiom Arcanist - best Gangplank rune vs ViktorAbsolute Focus - best Gangplank rune vs ViktorGathering Storm - best Gangplank rune vs Viktor
Domination rune tree - Gangplank secondary runes vs ViktorDomination
Ultimate Hunter - best Gangplank rune vs ViktorCheap Shot - best Gangplank rune vs Viktor
100.0% WR

The Sorcery and Domination rune setup gives Gangplank the best tools to compete against Viktor in this difficult matchup, compensating for the statistical disadvantages with optimal rune synergies.


Gangplank matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.4. 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 26.4
Opponent
Win Rate
Matches
CS/min
DMG/min
Gold/game
Early WR
Late WR
50.00%1717.41,07415,50350.0%50.0%
49.07%1627.094014,22044.1%52.0%
48.13%1607.31,15915,14846.8%49.0%
51.43%1407.01,04314,74741.5%57.5%
54.29%1407.11,00114,28758.7%50.6%
49.63%1367.21,12714,97650.0%49.4%
45.04%1327.31,17215,36247.1%43.8%
47.33%1317.395614,91952.7%43.4%
46.51%1297.287012,91340.0%52.2%
51.69%1197.41,09915,10261.5%46.8%
43.48%1167.190114,33146.7%41.4%
45.69%1167.51,42514,70248.8%43.8%
47.71%1096.896513,87542.2%51.6%
47.22%1087.21,07915,21148.9%46.0%
55.77%1047.294115,38946.0%61.2%
44.00%1007.11,02913,71248.9%40.0%
53.06%987.398714,87747.7%57.4%
47.92%977.394614,59933.3%60.8%
53.68%967.291114,17151.2%55.8%
55.79%957.01,04515,28657.8%54.0%
50.00%946.784013,88948.9%51.0%
48.91%927.485713,58852.1%45.5%
55.56%916.91,05415,15148.1%58.7%
58.54%827.197214,28057.1%59.6%
48.78%827.11,10714,51346.9%50.0%
50.63%817.71,12316,05553.3%49.0%
49.37%797.093013,78847.2%51.2%
45.59%707.292414,26046.9%44.4%
49.23%657.41,02414,68238.5%56.4%
53.23%627.094513,70150.0%55.3%
54.10%627.097714,34540.7%64.7%
50.91%567.294914,32156.5%46.9%
43.64%557.11,01613,89853.6%33.3%
43.64%557.21,05513,45933.3%53.6%
56.25%496.91,05714,77655.0%57.1%
54.17%486.794713,50868.4%44.8%
54.35%477.01,11514,80750.0%57.7%
37.78%457.193214,41450.0%29.6%
40.91%447.584514,33334.8%47.6%
34.15%417.71,04114,71425.0%42.9%
45.00%406.71,01113,85560.0%36.0%
52.63%397.488315,92438.5%60.0%
55.26%386.987213,98440.0%65.2%
40.54%377.183314,71935.7%43.5%
42.42%347.31,02014,05252.9%31.3%
35.29%347.41,16217,02142.9%33.3%
61.76%347.389715,77675.0%54.5%
66.67%336.989715,06680.0%60.9%
60.61%336.999216,04050.0%64.0%
58.62%306.978713,81366.7%52.9%
62.96%296.885213,52758.3%66.7%
66.67%287.81,02615,31580.0%58.8%
39.29%287.082214,02323.1%53.3%
53.85%266.71,04415,38714.3%68.4%
50.00%267.584514,35163.6%40.0%
59.09%227.387715,80050.0%64.3%
31.82%227.087515,01650.0%25.0%
61.90%217.21,02416,54877.8%50.0%
61.90%216.290516,36671.4%57.1%
42.11%206.81,12717,44950.0%36.4%
55.00%207.295714,85070.0%40.0%
57.89%197.096015,12437.5%72.7%
50.00%186.598114,67842.9%54.5%
56.25%176.71,02312,72060.0%54.5%
70.59%177.51,12814,68188.9%50.0%
41.18%177.792714,24228.6%50.0%
43.75%167.097614,64057.1%33.3%
25.00%166.977714,01433.3%20.0%
25.00%167.088513,89716.7%30.0%
75.00%167.897315,25650.0%90.0%
46.67%157.483910,99355.6%33.3%
53.33%157.31,05215,40350.0%55.6%
53.33%157.796314,17466.7%33.3%
64.29%157.184613,64157.1%71.4%
21.43%146.885211,21912.5%33.3%
50.00%146.981613,35480.0%33.3%
64.29%146.296415,64750.0%75.0%
42.86%147.61,17414,44783.3%12.5%
41.67%126.582611,64342.9%40.0%
33.33%126.894014,41020.0%42.9%
45.45%117.888613,94950.0%42.9%
72.73%117.490612,81271.4%75.0%
70.00%107.090511,54271.4%66.7%
40.00%107.186414,80833.3%42.9%
11.11%96.580311,5930.0%20.0%
44.44%96.79248,93733.3%66.7%
66.67%95.91,09611,22866.7%66.7%
37.50%97.21,11516,25950.0%25.0%
62.50%87.284814,08940.0%100.0%
37.50%86.51,11112,36650.0%25.0%
37.50%87.377512,60850.0%25.0%
50.00%87.081115,840100.0%33.3%
50.00%87.275913,05025.0%75.0%
37.50%87.294814,57125.0%50.0%
50.00%86.11,15517,46433.3%60.0%
42.86%87.074613,01850.0%33.3%
57.14%75.988314,83750.0%60.0%
71.43%77.388215,54066.7%75.0%
85.71%77.81,28716,88650.0%100.0%
42.86%76.71,04814,4260.0%50.0%
50.00%66.375612,70450.0%50.0%
50.00%67.41,24315,42433.3%66.7%
100.00%66.597214,715100.0%100.0%
83.33%67.387614,38166.7%100.0%
40.00%57.885212,1940.0%66.7%
40.00%57.21,20615,52850.0%33.3%
20.00%56.487915,33250.0%0.0%
40.00%55.499715,181100.0%25.0%
60.00%56.289815,05066.7%50.0%
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Gangplank vs Viktor - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Gangplank do against Viktor in League of Legends?

Viktor wins the Gangplank vs Viktor matchup with a 58.8% win rate compared to Gangplank's 41.2%, a 17.6 percentage point difference. This data is based on 17 recent ranked games in patch 26.4.

How does Gangplank do against Viktor in the early game?

In the early game, Viktor has the advantage against Gangplank with a 71.4% win rate versus 28.6%. Viktor players should look to press their lane advantage through aggressive trades and wave control during the first 15 minutes.

How does Gangplank do against Viktor in the late game?

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

Viktor wins the matchup against Gangplank with a 58.8% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.4. The 17.6 percentage point advantage means Viktor is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 17 games analyzed.

What is the best Gangplank build against Viktor?

The best Gangplank build against Viktor includes The Collector, Essence Reaver, Lord Dominik's Regards with Swiftmarch. This build achieves a 33.3% 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 Viktor?

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

Does Gangplank counter Viktor?

No, Gangplank struggles against Viktor with only a 41.2% win rate. Viktor has the advantage in this matchup. Gangplank players should focus on safe farming and avoiding extended trades to minimize Viktor's lead.

How do I play Gangplank against Viktor?

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