Gwen - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
48.2%
Pick Rate
1.9%

Gwenvs Gangplank

FFighter
Patch26.11
Matches776,441
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedJun 10, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Gwen vs Gangplank is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.11. Gangplank wins with a 59.4% win rate (+18.8%) over Gwen based on 32 games. Gangplank holds the advantage in both the early and late game. Below you'll find the best Gwen build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Gwen vs Gangplank matchup.

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Gwen Matchup Breakdown

Use the dropdown to select an opponent and see a detailed breakdown of how Gwen 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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Gwen - 40.6% win rate in this matchup
Gwen
40.6% WR
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Gangplank vs Gwen matchup - 59.4% win rate
Gangplank
59.4% WR

Who Wins the Gwen vs Gangplank Matchup?

Gangplank wins the Gwen vs Gangplank matchup
Winner
Gangplank
Matches: 32
40.6%
Win Rate
59.4%
6.8
CS / min
7.0
787
DMG / min
955
12,264
Gold / game
13,188
276
Heal / min
273
876
DMG Mitigated / min
571
0.2
CC / min
0.3
35.7%
Early Game WR
64.3%
44.4%
Late Game WR
55.6%

Gwen vs Gangplank Matchup Summary

The Gwen vs Gangplank matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 32 recent matches analyzed, Gangplank wins with a 59.4% win rate compared to Gwen's 40.6%, giving Gangplank a 18.8 percentage point advantage. Gangplank dominates at every stage — from early laning through late game team fights. This consistent advantage makes it difficult for Gwen players to find favorable windows, so team-dependent strategies and avoiding solo confrontations are essential. The most significant statistical gap is in crowd control, where Gangplank leads by 0.1s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Gangplank has a strong advantage in this matchup. Gwen players should play defensively, prioritize safe farming under tower, and look for opportunities created by jungle pressure or Gangplank 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.

Gwen vs Gangplank Laning Phase Breakdown

Gangplank wins the laning phase against Gwen in League of Legends

Gangplank is favored during the laning phase against Gwen, winning 4 out of 5 key stat categories. Gangplank holds advantages in farming, damage, gold income and crowd control, making them the stronger laner in this matchup.

Farming
6.8Gwen
7.0Gangplank
Gwen and Gangplank farm at nearly identical rates in this matchup, with only a 0.2 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
787Gwen
955Gangplank
Gangplank heavily out-damages Gwen by 169 DMG/min, dominating both short trades and all-in fights. Gwen 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
12,264Gwen
13,188Gangplank
Gangplank generates a commanding 924 more gold per game than Gwen. This substantial economic advantage means Gangplank consistently reaches key item breakpoints earlier, creating a compounding lead that grows throughout the game. Gwen should focus on cost-effective item choices and avoid unnecessary deaths to prevent falling further behind.
Utility
0.2Gwen
0.3Gangplank
Both Gwen and Gangplank provide similar amounts of crowd control (0.1s/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
1,152Gwen
844Gangplank
Gwen vastly out-sustains Gangplank, healing and mitigating 308 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Gwen 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 Gwen Build Against Gangplank

Gluttonous Greaves is the optimal boots choice against Gangplank, providing the mobility and stats Gwen needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Gwen against Gangplank are Riftmaker, Nashor's Tooth and Dusk and Dawn. This combination gives Gwen 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 Gwen the best chance to compete against Gangplank. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Gwen vs Gangplank matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Gangplank
64.3%
+28.6% advantage
Gwen early game win rateGwen35.7%
Gangplank early game win rateGangplank64.3%
Late Game
Gangplank
55.6%
+11.1% advantage
Gwen late game win rateGwen44.4%
Gangplank late game win rateGangplank55.6%

Gangplank dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 64.3% win rate — a 28.6 percentage point lead over Gwen. This lopsided early game means Gangplank can dictate the pace of the lane from level 1, controlling trades, wave state, and river priority.

Gangplank is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 55.6% win rate — 11.1 points above Gwen. Extended games heavily favor Gangplank, whose kit and scaling make them a dominant force in team fights and objective control.

Gangplank holds the advantage at every stage of the game, making this a consistently favorable matchup from lane through late game team fights. Gwen players should look for outplays, team-dependent strategies, and picks rather than relying on scaling to win this matchup.

Best Gwen Runes Against Gangplank

Inspiration rune tree - Gwen primary runes vs GangplankInspiration
First Strike - best Gwen rune vs GangplankCash Back - best Gwen rune vs GangplankBiscuit Delivery - best Gwen rune vs GangplankJack Of All Trades - best Gwen rune vs Gangplank
Sorcery rune tree - Gwen secondary runes vs GangplankSorcery
Gathering Storm - best Gwen rune vs GangplankAbsolute Focus - best Gwen rune vs Gangplank
100.0% WR

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


Gwen matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.11. The table below shows Gwen'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 Gwen build, runes, laning stats, and early vs late game analysis for that specific matchup.

Gwen matchup win rates and stats in League of Legends patch 26.11
Opponent
Win Rate
Matches
CS/min
DMG/min
Gold/game
Early WR
Late WR
50.54%936.31,32111,43453.2%47.8%
52.75%915.981311,31552.2%53.3%
53.41%886.378912,84655.2%52.5%
51.16%866.496612,46951.3%51.1%
44.05%846.184312,14042.1%45.6%
35.80%816.485712,08933.3%37.3%
45.95%747.01,19813,79352.0%42.9%
34.25%735.672912,73026.3%37.0%
39.39%666.081511,89638.2%40.6%
44.62%655.883211,96148.1%42.1%
47.54%615.883712,39846.4%48.5%
44.83%586.783012,29022.7%58.3%
48.15%546.589710,66353.6%42.3%
56.25%486.194712,74155.6%56.7%
54.17%486.11,03111,33056.0%52.2%
32.61%462.170712,62038.1%28.0%
43.48%466.41,05413,11940.0%45.2%
55.56%451.281513,21943.5%68.2%
63.64%446.288712,94752.6%72.0%
50.00%403.579213,14337.5%58.3%
50.00%405.873812,12550.0%50.0%
47.50%405.976810,76738.1%57.9%
50.00%401.876512,66050.0%50.0%
58.97%393.178213,23262.5%56.5%
62.16%374.092014,18350.0%69.6%
59.46%376.491411,46847.4%72.2%
57.14%356.477111,87953.3%60.0%
37.14%355.81,05512,25621.4%47.6%
45.71%354.497312,69340.0%50.0%
54.55%336.882912,29673.3%38.9%
34.38%326.669911,76025.0%50.0%
37.50%326.399113,08741.7%35.0%
40.63%326.878712,26435.7%44.4%
32.26%316.475111,85544.4%27.3%
54.84%316.585313,85027.3%70.0%
56.67%306.281713,02553.9%58.8%
56.67%306.085710,96052.9%61.5%
51.72%296.383813,08041.7%58.8%
37.93%296.783612,93040.0%36.8%
41.38%291.167213,78233.3%45.0%
65.52%292.179113,90554.5%72.2%
39.29%285.692313,66122.2%47.4%
39.29%283.480412,72646.1%33.3%
44.44%276.571912,49037.5%47.4%
44.44%275.992212,31150.0%40.0%
34.62%266.076411,39038.5%30.8%
42.31%262.178014,68660.0%38.1%
57.69%265.378112,21850.0%64.3%
32.00%256.781611,79527.3%35.7%
64.00%256.580811,87276.9%50.0%
58.33%242.475513,82660.0%57.1%
34.78%235.987411,39438.5%30.0%
39.13%236.692011,96927.3%50.0%
40.91%226.077512,05411.1%61.5%
13.64%224.070911,93610.0%16.7%
45.00%202.674012,48250.0%37.5%
57.89%194.292011,66063.6%50.0%
42.11%196.391911,99354.5%25.0%
66.67%184.479813,50877.8%55.6%
77.78%186.684813,72475.0%78.6%
50.00%186.270012,11466.7%33.3%
44.44%181.781712,46814.3%63.6%
52.94%176.998015,35150.0%54.5%
17.65%171.372013,80920.0%16.7%
62.50%164.183315,51360.0%63.6%
56.25%166.68539,92758.3%50.0%
62.50%166.590013,77257.1%66.7%
53.33%157.01,04812,56666.7%33.3%
53.33%151.468913,09842.9%62.5%
66.67%156.791613,99766.7%66.7%
53.33%156.692414,64740.0%60.0%
73.33%156.599012,90366.7%77.8%
33.33%152.989413,16660.0%20.0%
64.29%147.296113,24980.0%25.0%
42.86%146.489811,82133.3%50.0%
61.54%131.174112,88250.0%66.7%
41.67%122.81,07314,66550.0%37.5%
25.00%124.998113,05120.0%28.6%
66.67%121.182011,13850.0%100.0%
75.00%124.581711,03577.8%66.7%
41.67%126.477411,95933.3%50.0%
41.67%121.573813,53142.9%40.0%
54.55%116.31,04713,55760.0%50.0%
36.36%110.964711,16950.0%20.0%
54.55%117.01,05517,13425.0%71.4%
45.45%111.489115,988100.0%33.3%
36.36%111.287213,12633.3%40.0%
72.73%112.076513,57780.0%66.7%
30.00%106.083010,22140.0%20.0%
50.00%106.81,05814,43150.0%50.0%
40.00%106.082013,0570.0%44.4%
60.00%105.886214,71650.0%62.5%
60.00%105.81,18715,51833.3%71.4%
44.44%96.579012,98025.0%60.0%
77.78%91.180513,36480.0%75.0%
55.56%97.01,05615,41150.0%57.1%
33.33%96.272311,87325.0%40.0%
77.78%92.698913,53266.7%83.3%
55.56%96.778713,54350.0%57.1%
66.67%95.282410,152100.0%25.0%
50.00%81.991915,66850.0%50.0%
62.50%85.558410,33575.0%50.0%
50.00%86.681413,26950.0%50.0%
87.50%86.589811,704100.0%50.0%
66.67%66.578913,805100.0%50.0%
66.67%61.863914,05550.0%75.0%
50.00%65.791916,4270.0%60.0%
66.67%66.380012,250100.0%33.3%
83.33%66.496317,3720.0%83.3%
33.33%67.06678,34433.3%33.3%
60.00%56.289514,18150.0%66.7%
60.00%54.696216,261100.0%50.0%
0.00%55.44919,8910.0%0.0%
100.00%52.073416,628100.0%100.0%
40.00%57.295415,73850.0%33.3%
0.00%50.96299,0160.0%0.0%

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Gwen vs Gangplank - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Gwen do against Gangplank in League of Legends?

Gangplank wins the Gwen vs Gangplank matchup with a 59.4% win rate compared to Gwen's 40.6%, a 18.8 percentage point difference. This data is based on 32 recent ranked games in patch 26.11.

How does Gwen do against Gangplank in the early game?

In the early game, Gangplank has the advantage against Gwen with a 64.3% win rate versus 35.7%. Gangplank players should look to press their lane advantage through aggressive trades and wave control during the first 15 minutes.

How does Gwen do against Gangplank in the late game?

In the late game, Gangplank takes over the Gwen vs Gangplank matchup with a 55.6% win rate compared to 44.4%. Gangplank scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Gwen vs Gangplank matchup?

Gangplank wins the matchup against Gwen with a 59.4% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.11. The 18.8 percentage point advantage means Gangplank is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 32 games analyzed.

What is the best Gwen build against Gangplank?

The best Gwen build against Gangplank includes Riftmaker, Nashor's Tooth, Dusk and Dawn with Gluttonous Greaves. 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 Gwen runes against Gangplank?

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

Does Gwen counter Gangplank?

No, Gwen struggles against Gangplank with only a 40.6% win rate. Gangplank has the advantage in this matchup. Gwen players should focus on safe farming and avoiding extended trades to minimize Gangplank's lead.

How do I play Gwen against Gangplank?

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