- Win Rate
- 49.2%
- Pick Rate
- 2.0%
- Ban Rate
- 3.6%
Gangplank Top Runes: Keystone & Shards
- Patch
- 26.20
- Games
- 3,970
- Lane
- Top
- Tier
- All Tiers
- Last Updated
- Oct 21, 2026 UTC
- Methodology
- Data Methodology
- Author
- Dakota Chinnick
Best Top Gangplank runes for LoL Patch 26.20 - Deathfire Touch from the Sorcery tree with Resolve secondary (48.4% WR, 18.7% pick rate). Gangplank's optimal primary runes are Deathfire Touch, Nimbus Cloak, Transcendence, Scorch. Secondary tree: Bone Plating, Unflinching.
Primary Tree
Sorcery
Deathfire TouchDamaging a champion with an ability burns them for 3 - 12 based on level (+
Duration:
Single Target: 4s
Area of Effect: 2s
Damage over Time: 1s
Nimbus CloakAfter casting a Summoner Spell, gain a
Increase:
TranscendenceGain bonuses upon reaching the following levels:
Level 5: +5
Level 8: +5
Level 11: On Champion takedown, reduce the remaining cooldown of basic abilities by 20%.
ScorchYour next damaging ability hit sets champions on fire dealing 20 - 40 bonus magic damage based on level after 1s.
Cooldown: 10s
Bone PlatingAfter taking damage from an enemy champion, the next 3 spells or attacks you receive from them deal 30-60 (based on level) less damage.
Duration: 1.5s
Cooldown: 55s
UnflinchingGain 10 Armor and Magic Resist when crowd controlled and for 2 seconds after.
Primary Tree
Sorcery
Deathfire TouchDamaging a champion with an ability burns them for 3 - 12 based on level (+
Duration:
Single Target: 4s
Area of Effect: 2s
Damage over Time: 1s
Nimbus CloakAfter casting a Summoner Spell, gain a
Increase:
TranscendenceGain bonuses upon reaching the following levels:
Level 5: +5
Level 8: +5
Level 11: On Champion takedown, reduce the remaining cooldown of basic abilities by 20%.
ScorchYour next damaging ability hit sets champions on fire dealing 20 - 40 bonus magic damage based on level after 1s.
Cooldown: 10s
Cut DownDeal 8% more damage to champions who have more than 60% health.
Legend: HasteGain 1.5 basic ability haste for every Legend stack (
Earn progress toward Legend stacks for every champion takedown, epic monster takedown, large monster kill, and minion kill.
Every Gangplank Top Keystone and Secondary Tree (Patch 26.20)
3,838 gamesGangplank Top runs Deathfire Touch in 71% of games, with a 48.9% win rate. Precision is the usual secondary tree (64%). Standard stat shards: Adaptive Force (offense), Adaptive Force (flex), Health (defense).
Keystones
| Rune | Players | Win Rate | Games |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deathfire TouchMost played | 70.8% | 48.9% | 2,717 |
 First Strike | 13.9% | 49.2% | 535 |
 Stormraider's Surge | 7.2% | 54.7% | 278 |
 Grasp of the Undying | 3.6% | 46.4% | 140 |
 Fleet Footwork | 2.3% | 48.3% | 87 |
 Arcane Comet | 1.5% | 52.6% | 57 |
Secondary trees
| Rune | Players | Win Rate | Games |
|---|---|---|---|
 PrecisionMost played | 64.4% | 49.2% | 2,471 |
 Resolve | 28.7% | 49.2% | 1,101 |
 Inspiration | 3.4% | 55.0% | 129 |
| Sorcery | 2.4% | 43.0% | 93 |
 Domination | 1.1% | 50.0% | 44 |
Pick rate is the share of Gangplank games in this lane that used the rune; options under 40 games are left out. A higher win rate on a rarely picked rune is usually a matchup-specific choice, not a general upgrade.
Gangplank Minor Runes by Tree
Every minor rune Gangplank players take, grouped by rune tree, with how often it is picked and how often it wins.
Sorcery
| Rune | Players | Win Rate | Games |
|---|---|---|---|
| ScorchMost played | 77.5% | 48.9% | 2,974 |
| Nimbus Cloak | 75.5% | 49.3% | 2,897 |
| Transcendence | 75.1% | 48.7% | 2,883 |
 Absolute Focus | 3.9% | 63.6% | 151 |
 Gathering Storm | 3.9% | 58.1% | 148 |
 Manaflow Band | 3.4% | 46.9% | 130 |
Precision
| Rune | Players | Win Rate | Games |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cut DownMost played | 63.4% | 49.0% | 2,434 |
| Legend: Haste | 58.2% | 48.7% | 2,234 |
 Legend: Alacrity | 6.8% | 54.6% | 260 |
 Coup de Grace | 2.3% | 45.6% | 90 |
 Absorb Life | 1.9% | 51.4% | 72 |
 Presence of Mind | 1.4% | 52.8% | 53 |
Resolve
| Rune | Players | Win Rate | Games |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bone PlatingMost played | 29.2% | 48.6% | 1,121 |
| Unflinching | 23.1% | 49.0% | 886 |
 Overgrowth | 6.9% | 50.6% | 265 |
 Demolish | 4.3% | 46.3% | 164 |
 Second Wind | 2.4% | 53.2% | 94 |
 Revitalize | 1.7% | 39.1% | 64 |
Inspiration
| Rune | Players | Win Rate | Games |
|---|---|---|---|
 Cosmic InsightMost played | 15.3% | 49.5% | 588 |
 Triple Tonic | 14.9% | 50.0% | 572 |
 Cash Back | 14.7% | 50.0% | 564 |
 Biscuit Delivery | 1.3% | 56.9% | 51 |
Domination
| Rune | Players | Win Rate | Games |
|---|---|---|---|
 Ultimate HunterMost played | 1.1% | 50.0% | 44 |
Gangplank Stat Shards
Which stat shards Gangplank players choose in each of the three shard rows, and the win rate of each.
| Rune | Players | Win Rate | Games |
|---|---|---|---|
 Adaptive Force (flex)Most played | 97.4% | 49.4% | 3,740 |
| Adaptive Force (offense) | 92.5% | 49.1% | 3,549 |
 Health (defense) | 89.2% | 49.3% | 3,422 |
| Health Scaling (defense) | 8.1% | 50.8% | 309 |
 Attack Speed (offense) | 6.6% | 51.6% | 252 |
 Tenacity and Slow Resist (defense) | 2.8% | 44.9% | 107 |
 Move Speed (flex) | 1.9% | 41.7% | 72 |
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Gangplank Runes FAQ - Patch 26.20
What is the best keystone for Gangplank Top?
Deathfire Touch: Gangplank Top takes it in 71% of ranked games and wins 48.9% of 2,717 games. Alternatives: First Strike (14%, 49.2%), Stormraider's Surge (7%, 54.7%).
What stat shards should Gangplank take?
Most Gangplank players take Adaptive Force (offense), Adaptive Force (flex), Health (defense) — one from each shard row.
What are the best Gangplank runes in patch 26.20?
The best Gangplank runes in patch 26.20 use the Sorcery tree with Deathfire Touch, Nimbus Cloak, Transcendence, and Scorch, and the Resolve tree with Bone Plating and Unflinching. This rune setup achieves a 48.4% win rate with a 18.7% pick rate.
What is the win rate for Gangplank's best rune page?
Gangplank's best rune page has a 48.4% win rate in patch 26.20, which is -0.8% compared to Gangplank's average win rate. This rune setup has a 18.7% 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 26.20. This keystone synergizes well with Gangplank's kit and provides a 48.4% 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 Resolve. The recommended Resolve runes are Bone Plating and Unflinching, which complement Gangplank's Sorcery primary tree.
What are alternative rune setups for Gangplank?
An alternative Gangplank rune setup uses Deathfire Touch from the Sorcery 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 18.7% pick rate in patch 26.20. This indicates that 18.7% of Gangplank players use the Deathfire Touch setup with Sorcery and Resolve trees.