Gangplank, League of Legends champion
Win Rate
49.2%
Pick Rate
2.0%
Ban Rate
3.6%

Gangplank Top Win Rate & Tier

Gangplank D TierFighter
Patch
26.20
Games
3,970
Lane
Top
Tier
All Tiers
Last Updated
Oct 20, 2026 UTC
Methodology
Data Methodology

As unpredictable as he is brutal, the dethroned reaver king Gangplank is feared far and wide. Once, he ruled the port city of Bilgewater, and while his reign is over, there are those who believe this has only made him more dangerous. Gangplank would see Bilgewater bathed in blood once more before letting someone else take it—and now with pistol, cutlass, and barrels of gunpowder, he is determined to reclaim what he has lost.

Is Gangplank Good in Patch 26.20?

Gangplank is weak in Patch 26.20: D tier as Top — pick it for comfort, not for the meta. Gangplank's 49.2% win rate ranks #29 of 47 Top champions, and its pick rate ranks #15. That is within half a point of Patch 26.19. Gangplank is banned in 3.6% of games and present (picked or banned) in 8.4%.

Tier
D
Win Rate
49.2%#29 of 47 Top
Pick Rate
2.0%#15 of 47 Top
Ban Rate
3.6%
Win rate change
+0.1vs Patch 26.19

Win rate over the last patches (Top)

Full patch history, ban rate by rank and base stats for Gangplank →

Gangplank Roles

Gangplank goes Top in 87% of ranked games this patch. Each lane has its own build, runes and counters — pick the lane to switch every tab.

Share of the champion's ranked games played in each lane, with the win rate in that lane.

Patch 26.20 Gangplank Changes

Win Rate
Patch 26.1949.00%
Patch 26.2049.04%
+0.03%
Pick Rate
Patch 26.192.28%
Patch 26.202.28%
0.00%

Quick overview of Gangplank's optimal setup in League of Legends. Gangplank's top build includes Ionian Boots of Lucidity, The Collector, Essence Reaver, using Deathfire Touch, Nimbus Cloak, Transcendence for maximum effectiveness. Gangplank performs well against KSante, Fiora, Jayce but struggles against Chogath, Shen, Kayle.

Gangplank Strengths and Weaknesses

Where Gangplank stands against every champion this patch, from ranked game stats per minute.

Strengths

  • CS: better than 95% of champions
  • Damage to champions: better than 94% of champions
  • Damage to buildings: better than 72% of champions

Weaknesses

  • Vision score: below 88% of champions
  • Crowd control: below 79% of champions

Gangplank ranks in the 24.0 percentile for early game strength, 52.0 percentile for late game scaling, 54.7 percentile for objective control, 19.0 percentile for support strength, 86.0 percentile for creep farming, and 94.0 percentile for damage output.

Gangplank demonstrates unique performance characteristics, with win rates showing a 80.0% decrease from Iron to Chal tiers. This pattern suggests that Gangplank may be more accessible for newer players while facing increased difficulty against higher-skilled opponents. In Iron tier, Gangplank achieves a 80.0% win rate, which gradually declines to 0.0% in Chal. This trend often indicates that Gangplank's strengths can be more effectively countered by experienced players who understand the champion's weaknesses and trading patterns. The declining performance (Iron (80.0%), Bronze (43.3%), Silver (51.1%), Gold (50.0%), Platinum (43.1%)) suggests that while Gangplank can be effective in lower ranks where opponents may not exploit vulnerabilities, higher-tier players are better equipped to neutralize Gangplank's advantages. However, this doesn't mean Gangplank is unviable at higher ranks - rather, it requires more sophisticated strategies, better macro play, and careful matchup selection. Players at higher elos should focus on understanding when to pick Gangplank, how to play around counters, and maximizing value in favorable matchups. Success with Gangplank at higher levels demands strong game sense, positioning, and the ability to adapt playstyle based on team compositions and enemy picks.

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Gangplank Early vs Late Game Performance's win rate varies throughout the game based on match duration. Gangplank Early vs Late Game Performance peaks at 53.98% win rate in 40 minute games, while performing lowest at 47.54% in 50+ minute games. Understanding Gangplank Early vs Late Game Performance's power spikes across game duration helps optimize your playstyle and decision-making.

Champions similar to Gangplank include Jax, Xin Zhao, Rumble. These champions share similar playstyles, ability kits, or strategic roles as Gangplank in League of Legends. If you enjoy playing Gangplank, consider trying these champions to expand your champion pool while maintaining a familiar playstyle.
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Is Gangplank Good? FAQ - Patch 26.20

Is Gangplank good in Patch 26.20?

Not this patch: Gangplank is D tier as Top with a 49.2% win rate. That win rate ranks #29 of 47 Top champions.

What lane is Gangplank played in?

Mostly Top (87% of ranked games), also Mid (12%).

How often is Gangplank banned?

Gangplank is banned in 3.6% of ranked games in Patch 26.20 and picked or banned in 8.4%.

What is Gangplank good at?

Compared with every champion this patch, Gangplank stands out for CS (95/100), Damage to champions (94/100), Damage to buildings (72/100).

Which champions are similar to Gangplank?

Champions that play like Gangplank: Jax, Xin Zhao, Rumble.