Gangplank - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
49.6%
Pick Rate
2.6%

Gangplankvs Vladimir

CFighter
Patch26.14
Matches226,800
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedJul 21, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Gangplank vs Vladimir is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.14. Vladimir wins with a 58.3% win rate (+16.7%) over Gangplank based on 12 games. Gangplank wins the early laning phase while Vladimir scales better into the late game. Below you'll find the best Gangplank build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Gangplank vs Vladimir 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 - 41.7% win rate in this matchup
Gangplank
41.7% WR
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Vladimir vs Gangplank matchup - 58.3% win rate
Vladimir
58.3% WR

Who Wins the Gangplank vs Vladimir Matchup?

Vladimir wins the Gangplank vs Vladimir matchup
Winner
Vladimir
Matches: 12
41.7%
Win Rate
58.3%
6.6
CS / min
6.8
1,275
DMG / min
1,051
15,422
Gold / game
14,517
284
Heal / min
1,295
574
DMG Mitigated / min
742
0.4
CC / min
0.1
50.0%
Early Game WR
50.0%
40.0%
Late Game WR
60.0%

Gangplank vs Vladimir Matchup Summary

The Gangplank vs Vladimir matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 12 recent matches analyzed, Vladimir wins with a 58.3% win rate compared to Gangplank's 41.7%, giving Vladimir a 16.7 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Gangplank controls the early laning stage, but Vladimir outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Gangplank needs to press advantages before Vladimir reaches their power spikes, while Vladimir should focus on safe farming and hitting key item breakpoints. The most significant statistical gap is in crowd control, where Gangplank leads by 0.3s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Vladimir 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 Vladimir 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 Vladimir Laning Phase Breakdown

Gangplank wins the laning phase against Vladimir in League of Legends

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

Farming
6.6Gangplank
6.8Vladimir
Gangplank and Vladimir 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
1,275Gangplank
1,051Vladimir
Gangplank heavily out-damages Vladimir by 224 DMG/min, dominating both short trades and all-in fights. Vladimir 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
15,422Gangplank
14,517Vladimir
Gangplank generates a commanding 905 more gold per game than Vladimir. This substantial economic advantage means Gangplank consistently reaches key item breakpoints earlier, creating a compounding lead that grows throughout the game. Vladimir should focus on cost-effective item choices and avoid unnecessary deaths to prevent falling further behind.
Utility
0.4Gangplank
0.1Vladimir
Both Gangplank and Vladimir 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
858Gangplank
2,037Vladimir
Vladimir vastly out-sustains Gangplank, healing and mitigating 1,180 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Vladimir 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 Vladimir

Ionian Boots of Lucidity is the optimal boots choice against Vladimir, providing the mobility and stats Gangplank needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Gangplank against Vladimir are Voltaic Cyclosword, The Collector and Essence Reaver. 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 Vladimir. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Gangplank vs Vladimir matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Gangplank
50.0%
+0.0% advantage
Gangplank early game win rateGangplank50.0%
Vladimir early game win rateVladimir50.0%
Late Game
Vladimir
60.0%
+20.0% advantage
Gangplank late game win rateGangplank40.0%
Vladimir late game win rateVladimir60.0%

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

Vladimir is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 60.0% win rate — 20.0 points above Gangplank. Extended games heavily favor Vladimir, whose kit and scaling make them a dominant force in team fights and objective control.

The power dynamics shift as the game progresses — Gangplank has the edge early, but Vladimir 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 Vladimir

Sorcery rune tree - Gangplank primary runes vs VladimirSorcery
Deathfire Touch - best Gangplank rune vs VladimirNimbus Cloak - best Gangplank rune vs VladimirTranscendence - best Gangplank rune vs VladimirScorch - best Gangplank rune vs Vladimir
Precision rune tree - Gangplank secondary runes vs VladimirPrecision
Cut Down - best Gangplank rune vs VladimirLegend: Haste - best Gangplank rune vs Vladimir
50.0% WR

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


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
46.51%436.91,02614,18450.0%45.2%
55.81%437.41,06512,92566.7%48.0%
52.78%366.71,00212,17350.0%54.5%
44.12%347.086012,90970.0%33.3%
44.12%346.995313,06653.9%38.1%
58.82%346.799613,32653.9%61.9%
51.61%317.11,06413,83635.7%64.7%
63.33%307.382612,92772.7%57.9%
58.62%297.51,50215,42766.7%56.5%
39.29%287.01,14813,26144.4%36.8%
37.04%276.793111,87245.5%31.3%
36.00%256.890813,18055.6%25.0%
52.00%257.41,00412,26745.5%57.1%
64.00%257.41,04714,22450.0%73.3%
41.67%247.31,09412,84133.3%50.0%
58.33%247.11,00414,40850.0%64.3%
60.87%236.91,13011,84872.7%50.0%
43.48%237.31,05511,80546.1%40.0%
47.62%217.099213,02975.0%30.8%
61.90%216.996513,86450.0%69.2%
60.00%207.197212,80371.4%53.9%
45.00%207.21,24813,83850.0%43.8%
50.00%207.690512,87371.4%38.5%
36.84%197.799714,81957.1%25.0%
36.84%197.094713,21916.7%46.1%
52.63%196.994213,80442.9%58.3%
44.44%187.31,22514,76966.7%33.3%
50.00%186.989712,60233.3%66.7%
52.94%177.489613,17675.0%33.3%
41.18%176.982612,05362.5%22.2%
62.50%167.31,00212,41063.6%60.0%
53.33%157.184910,47966.7%44.4%
35.71%147.41,09012,89960.0%22.2%
78.57%146.91,00115,298100.0%75.0%
28.57%147.61,18215,96450.0%20.0%
69.23%136.31,29715,72333.3%80.0%
61.54%136.891411,76257.1%66.7%
46.15%137.098713,79766.7%40.0%
33.33%126.372610,74040.0%28.6%
41.67%126.61,27515,42250.0%40.0%
75.00%126.892216,413100.0%70.0%
50.00%127.21,14215,09875.0%37.5%
45.45%116.71,19114,16333.3%50.0%
60.00%106.61,05311,82375.0%50.0%
33.33%96.81,04611,13320.0%50.0%
55.56%97.11,11715,16266.7%50.0%
55.56%97.91,26318,610100.0%50.0%
25.00%86.894415,92650.0%16.7%
25.00%87.490513,72550.0%16.7%
37.50%85.895710,17060.0%0.0%
37.50%87.088412,22533.3%40.0%
37.50%85.71,02514,1150.0%50.0%
37.50%87.41,00715,109100.0%16.7%
28.57%77.994813,08125.0%33.3%
42.86%77.281010,52833.3%50.0%
33.33%66.71,15315,425100.0%20.0%
66.67%65.978012,431100.0%50.0%
66.67%66.587610,26866.7%66.7%
50.00%67.592915,04750.0%50.0%
40.00%56.394712,9270.0%50.0%
20.00%56.592514,5880.0%20.0%
60.00%57.386415,116100.0%50.0%
40.00%57.080810,67233.3%50.0%

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Gangplank vs Vladimir - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Gangplank do against Vladimir in League of Legends?

Vladimir wins the Gangplank vs Vladimir matchup with a 58.3% win rate compared to Gangplank's 41.7%, a 16.7 percentage point difference. This data is based on 12 recent ranked games in patch 26.14.

How does Gangplank do against Vladimir in the early game?

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

In the late game, Vladimir takes over the Gangplank vs Vladimir matchup with a 60.0% win rate compared to 40.0%. Vladimir scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Gangplank vs Vladimir matchup?

Vladimir wins the matchup against Gangplank with a 58.3% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.14. The 16.7 percentage point advantage means Vladimir is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 12 games analyzed.

What is the best Gangplank build against Vladimir?

The best Gangplank build against Vladimir includes Voltaic Cyclosword, The Collector, Essence Reaver 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 Vladimir?

The best Gangplank runes against Vladimir use the Sorcery primary tree with Precision secondary. This rune setup achieves a 50.0% win rate in the Gangplank vs Vladimir matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.

Does Gangplank counter Vladimir?

No, Gangplank struggles against Vladimir with only a 41.7% win rate. Vladimir has the advantage in this matchup. Gangplank players should focus on safe farming and avoiding extended trades to minimize Vladimir's lead.

How do I play Gangplank against Vladimir?

When playing Gangplank against Vladimir, play cautiously and avoid Vladimir's power spikes. Look for jungle assistance and team-dependent plays since Vladimir has the statistical advantage at most stages. Use the matchup-specific build and runes above to optimize your chances.