Gangplank - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
50.4%
Pick Rate
2.7%

GangplankRunes

BFighter
Patch26.14
Matches134,440
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedJul 20, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Best Gangplank runes for LoL Patch 26.14 - Deathfire Touch from the Sorcery tree with Precision secondary (54.8% WR, 36.4% pick rate). Gangplank's optimal primary runes are Deathfire Touch, Nimbus Cloak, Transcendence, Scorch. Secondary tree: Cut Down, Legend: Haste.

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Gangplank performs best with Deathfire Touch as the keystone rune from the Sorcery tree. Gangplank's optimal primary runes are Deathfire Touch, Nimbus Cloak, Transcendence, Scorch. Gangplank's secondary rune tree is Precision with Cut Down, Legend: Haste. This rune setup achieves a 54.75% win rate (+4.3% win rate difference) with a 36.4% pick rate across 263 Gangplank games.
54.8%Win Rate
+4.3%WR Diff
36.4%Pick Rate
Deathfire TouchDeathfire Touch

Damaging a champion with an ability burns them for 3 - 12 based on level (+2.5% AP) (+7% bonus AD) magic damage per second. After burning for 3 seconds, the damage of the burn increases by 75% while they remain on fire.

Duration:
Single Target: 4s
Area of Effect: 2s
Damage over Time: 1s

Nimbus CloakNimbus Cloak

After casting a Summoner Spell, gain a Move Speed increase that lasts for 2s and allows you to pass through units.

Increase: 15% - 45% Move Speed based on the Summoner Spell's cooldown. (Higher cooldown Summoner Spells grant more Move Speed).

TranscendenceTranscendence

Gain bonuses upon reaching the following levels:
Level 5: +5 Ability Haste
Level 8: +5 Ability Haste
Level 11: On Champion takedown, reduce the remaining cooldown of basic abilities by 20%.

ScorchScorch

Your next damaging ability hit sets champions on fire dealing 20 - 40 bonus magic damage based on level after 1s.

Cooldown: 10s

Cut DownCut Down

Deal 8% more damage to champions who have more than 60% health.

Legend: HasteLegend: Haste

Gain 1.5 basic ability haste for every Legend stack (max 10 stacks).

Earn progress toward Legend stacks for every champion takedown, epic monster takedown, large monster kill, and minion kill.

This alternative Gangplank rune build uses Grasp of the Undying as the keystone from the Resolve tree. The primary runes are Grasp of the Undying, Demolish, Second Wind, Overgrowth. Gangplank's secondary rune tree is Sorcery with Scorch, Transcendence. This setup achieves a 52.94% win rate (+2.5% win rate difference) with a 4.7% pick rate across 34 games.
52.9%Win Rate
+2.5%WR Diff
4.7%Pick Rate
Grasp of the UndyingGrasp of the Undying

Every 4s in combat, your next basic attack on a champion will:

  • Deal bonus magic damage equal to 3.5% of your max health
  • Heal you for 1.3% of your max health
  • Permanently increase your health by 5
    Ranged Champions: Damage, healing, and permanent health gained are 40% effective.

  • DemolishDemolish

    Your third attack against towers deals [85 (+28% max Health) Melee || 50 (+20% max Health) Ranged] bonus physical damage.

    Cooldown: 30s

    Second WindSecond Wind

    After taking damage from an enemy champion, heal for 4% of your missing health over 10s.

    OvergrowthOvergrowth

    Absorb life essence from monsters or enemy minions that die near you, permanently gaining 3 maximum health for every 8.

    When you've absorbed 120 monsters or enemy minions, gain an additional 3.5% maximum health.

    ScorchScorch

    Your next damaging ability hit sets champions on fire dealing 20 - 40 bonus magic damage based on level after 1s.

    Cooldown: 10s

    TranscendenceTranscendence

    Gain bonuses upon reaching the following levels:
    Level 5: +5 Ability Haste
    Level 8: +5 Ability Haste
    Level 11: On Champion takedown, reduce the remaining cooldown of basic abilities by 20%.

    These champions share at least 4 runes with Gangplank's recommended rune builds. use similar keystone and secondary runes, making them good alternatives if you enjoy Gangplank's playstyle or want to learn champions with familiar rune setups.Naafiri, Ornn, Annie, Brand, Jayce and 3 others

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    Gangplank Runes - Frequently Asked Questions

    What are the best Gangplank runes in patch 26.14?

    The best Gangplank runes in patch 26.14 use the Sorcery tree with Deathfire Touch, Nimbus Cloak, Transcendence, and Scorch, and the Precision tree with Cut Down and Legend: Haste. This rune setup achieves a 54.8% win rate with a 36.4% pick rate.

    What is the win rate for Gangplank's best rune page?

    Gangplank's best rune page has a 54.8% win rate in patch 26.14, which is +4.3% compared to Gangplank's average win rate. This rune setup has a 36.4% pick rate among Gangplank players.

    What keystone should I use on Gangplank?

    Deathfire Touch from the Sorcery tree is the best keystone rune for Gangplank in patch 26.14. This keystone synergizes well with Gangplank's kit and provides a 54.8% win rate.

    What is Gangplank's primary rune tree?

    Gangplank's primary rune tree is Sorcery. The optimal Sorcery runes for Gangplank are Deathfire Touch, Nimbus Cloak, Transcendence, and Scorch, with Deathfire Touch being the keystone of choice.

    What is Gangplank's secondary rune tree?

    Gangplank's best secondary rune tree is Precision. The recommended Precision runes are Cut Down and Legend: Haste, which complement Gangplank's Sorcery primary tree.

    What are alternative rune setups for Gangplank?

    An alternative Gangplank rune setup uses alternative keystone from the Resolve tree. This alternate build may be preferred in certain matchups or playstyles. Check the alternative rune page above for full details including win rate and pick rate.

    How popular are Gangplank's runes?

    Gangplank's top rune page has a 36.4% pick rate in patch 26.14. This indicates that 36.4% of Gangplank players use the Deathfire Touch setup with Sorcery and Precision trees.