Hwei - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
48.5%
Pick Rate
2.6%

Hweivs Gangplank

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

Hwei vs Gangplank is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.14. Hwei wins with a 60.0% win rate (+20.0%) over Gangplank based on 5 games. Hwei holds the advantage in both the early and late game. Below you'll find the best Hwei build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Hwei vs Gangplank matchup.

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Hwei Matchup Breakdown

Use the dropdown to select an opponent and see a detailed breakdown of how Hwei 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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Hwei - 60.0% win rate in this matchup
Hwei
60.0% WR
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Gangplank vs Hwei matchup - 40.0% win rate
Gangplank
40.0% WR

Who Wins the Hwei vs Gangplank Matchup?

Hwei wins the Hwei vs Gangplank matchup
Winner
Hwei
Matches: 5
60.0%
Win Rate
40.0%
6.2
CS / min
7.0
925
DMG / min
808
9,593
Gold / game
10,672
95
Heal / min
211
462
DMG Mitigated / min
575
1.0
CC / min
0.4
66.7%
Early Game WR
33.3%
50.0%
Late Game WR
50.0%

Hwei vs Gangplank Matchup Summary

The Hwei vs Gangplank matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 5 recent matches analyzed, Hwei wins with a 60.0% win rate compared to Gangplank's 40.0%, giving Hwei a 20.0 percentage point advantage. Hwei dominates at every stage — from early laning through late game team fights. This consistent advantage makes it difficult for Gangplank 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 Hwei leads by 0.6s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Hwei players can confidently pick into Gangplank and play aggressively from level 1. Look to establish lane dominance early through favorable trades and zone Gangplank away from CS whenever possible. Understanding these matchup dynamics is essential for champion select decisions and in-game strategy when facing this lane opponent.

Hwei vs Gangplank Laning Phase Breakdown

Gangplank wins the laning phase against Hwei in League of Legends

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

Farming
6.2Hwei
7.0Gangplank
Gangplank edges out Hwei by 0.8 CS per minute — a moderate farming advantage that adds up to roughly 12 CS over a 15-minute laning phase. This translates to earlier component purchases and slightly faster power spikes for Gangplank.
Damage
925Hwei
808Gangplank
Hwei heavily out-damages Gangplank by 117 DMG/min, dominating both short trades and all-in fights. Gangplank should avoid extended combat and instead focus on burst trade patterns — short engages followed by immediate disengagement — to avoid letting Hwei's sustained damage advantage take over.
Economy
9,593Hwei
10,672Gangplank
Gangplank generates a commanding 1,079 more gold per game than Hwei. This substantial economic advantage means Gangplank consistently reaches key item breakpoints earlier, creating a compounding lead that grows throughout the game. Hwei should focus on cost-effective item choices and avoid unnecessary deaths to prevent falling further behind.
Utility
1.0Hwei
0.4Gangplank
Hwei provides 0.6 seconds more crowd control per minute than Gangplank, offering better gank setup potential and slightly more team fight utility. This CC advantage helps Hwei coordinate with their jungler and control the pace of skirmishes.
Sustain
557Hwei
786Gangplank
Gangplank vastly out-sustains Hwei, healing and mitigating 229 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Gangplank can absorb significant punishment and remain in lane while Hwei is forced to recall. Building grievous wounds early is essential for Hwei, and focusing on burst trade patterns rather than sustained fights is critical.

Best Hwei Build Against Gangplank

Spellslinger's Shoes is the optimal boots choice against Gangplank, providing the mobility and stats Hwei needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Hwei against Gangplank are Luden's Echo, Shadowflame and Zhonya's Hourglass. This combination gives Hwei an effective balance of damage, survivability, and utility for the matchup. This build performs exceptionally well, achieving a 100.0% win rate across 1 games — well above average and making it the top item path against Gangplank. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Hwei vs Gangplank matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Hwei
66.7%
+33.3% advantage
Hwei early game win rateHwei66.7%
Gangplank early game win rateGangplank33.3%
Late Game
Hwei
50.0%
+0.0% advantage
Hwei late game win rateHwei50.0%
Gangplank late game win rateGangplank50.0%

Hwei dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 66.7% win rate — a 33.3 percentage point lead over Gangplank. This lopsided early game means Hwei can dictate the pace of the lane from level 1, controlling trades, wave state, and river priority.

Late game (25+ minutes) is equally balanced, with Hwei at 50.0% win rate — only 0.0 points ahead of Gangplank. Team fight execution and macro play determine the winner at this stage, not champion matchup advantage.

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

Best Hwei Runes Against Gangplank

Sorcery rune tree - Hwei primary runes vs GangplankSorcery
Arcane Comet - best Hwei rune vs GangplankManaflow Band - best Hwei rune vs GangplankTranscendence - best Hwei rune vs GangplankScorch - best Hwei rune vs Gangplank
Inspiration rune tree - Hwei secondary runes vs GangplankInspiration
Biscuit Delivery - best Hwei rune vs GangplankCosmic Insight - best Hwei rune vs Gangplank
66.7% WR

Running Sorcery primary with Inspiration secondary allows Hwei to press their advantage against Gangplank, amplifying the strengths that make this a favorable matchup.


Hwei matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.14. The table below shows Hwei'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 Hwei build, runes, laning stats, and early vs late game analysis for that specific matchup.

Hwei 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
36.36%446.41,0289,80433.3%38.5%
43.90%416.288110,43443.8%44.0%
58.97%395.592212,75158.3%59.3%
43.24%376.41,02710,93546.7%40.9%
45.45%336.285910,20435.7%52.6%
45.16%315.91,05112,23450.0%43.5%
41.94%316.085011,37336.4%45.0%
37.93%296.61,05613,1480.0%45.8%
41.38%296.597013,09962.5%33.3%
44.44%276.11,13413,49857.1%40.0%
36.00%255.988711,69922.2%43.8%
52.00%256.494111,26645.5%57.1%
54.17%246.21,00811,39550.0%57.1%
45.83%246.595211,66650.0%43.8%
50.00%226.71,03910,55666.7%38.5%
47.62%215.378711,06037.5%53.9%
57.89%196.08369,90350.0%66.7%
27.78%186.81,08212,959100.0%18.8%
61.11%186.28339,00560.0%62.5%
52.94%176.597811,27162.5%44.4%
35.29%176.195210,80916.7%45.5%
25.00%163.18478,15822.2%28.6%
37.50%166.388412,12566.7%20.0%
56.25%166.89219,81080.0%16.7%
53.33%156.61,10714,43640.0%60.0%
53.33%156.292911,15514.3%87.5%
50.00%147.11,26912,13450.0%50.0%
42.86%146.482611,98350.0%41.7%
57.14%147.01,08111,28857.1%57.1%
61.54%135.91,08912,21766.7%60.0%
61.54%136.61,13911,61575.0%55.6%
33.33%126.391411,98225.0%37.5%
58.33%126.791412,33840.0%71.4%
72.73%116.08589,94483.3%60.0%
63.64%114.51,05314,068100.0%60.0%
36.36%116.49689,38340.0%33.3%
50.00%103.81,02213,9110.0%55.6%
50.00%106.689612,90950.0%50.0%
60.00%106.494510,72550.0%75.0%
20.00%105.780411,22966.7%0.0%
40.00%103.47488,70450.0%33.3%
40.00%106.49247,91428.6%66.7%
44.44%96.498316,42450.0%42.9%
66.67%95.21,03111,654100.0%50.0%
66.67%94.51,10714,450100.0%62.5%
75.00%87.11,09812,835100.0%66.7%
75.00%86.285310,330100.0%60.0%
50.00%87.597612,60350.0%50.0%
25.00%82.87118,93333.3%20.0%
50.00%85.81,03313,9240.0%80.0%
100.00%86.21,10515,8830.0%100.0%
62.50%86.297911,01066.7%60.0%
62.50%87.31,0719,74750.0%75.0%
62.50%86.81,00811,4950.0%71.4%
75.00%86.31,11112,963100.0%71.4%
71.43%71.972010,043100.0%60.0%
42.86%75.268810,24250.0%40.0%
57.14%71.893811,80950.0%60.0%
57.14%76.083910,83666.7%50.0%
50.00%67.289410,38366.7%33.3%
50.00%61.996612,8170.0%60.0%
50.00%66.996310,99666.7%33.3%
16.67%65.21,02010,90050.0%0.0%
33.33%66.61,10512,98650.0%25.0%
40.00%52.278610,30133.3%50.0%
100.00%57.51,09312,654100.0%100.0%
40.00%57.583410,40050.0%0.0%
40.00%55.71,29314,4820.0%50.0%
0.00%54.26256,2040.0%0.0%
60.00%56.29259,59366.7%50.0%
60.00%56.41,22115,183100.0%50.0%

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Hwei vs Gangplank - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Hwei do against Gangplank in League of Legends?

Hwei wins the Hwei vs Gangplank matchup with a 60.0% win rate compared to Gangplank's 40.0%, a 20.0 percentage point difference. This data is based on 5 recent ranked games in patch 26.14.

How does Hwei do against Gangplank in the early game?

In the early game, Hwei has the advantage against Gangplank with a 66.7% win rate versus 33.3%. Hwei players should look to press their lane advantage through aggressive trades and wave control during the first 15 minutes.

How does Hwei do against Gangplank in the late game?

In the late game, Hwei takes over the Hwei vs Gangplank matchup with a 50.0% win rate compared to 50.0%. Hwei scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Hwei vs Gangplank matchup?

Hwei wins the matchup against Gangplank with a 60.0% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.14. The 20.0 percentage point advantage means Hwei is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 5 games analyzed.

What is the best Hwei build against Gangplank?

The best Hwei build against Gangplank includes Luden's Echo, Shadowflame, Zhonya's Hourglass with Spellslinger's Shoes. This build achieves a 100.0% win rate in the matchup. Check the matchup breakdown above for the full item path and build order.

What are the best Hwei runes against Gangplank?

The best Hwei runes against Gangplank use the Sorcery primary tree with Inspiration secondary. This rune setup achieves a 66.7% win rate in the Hwei vs Gangplank matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.

Does Hwei counter Gangplank?

Yes, Hwei has a favorable matchup against Gangplank with a 60.0% win rate. Hwei strongly counters Gangplank in lane based on current patch 26.14 data.

How do I play Hwei against Gangplank?

When playing Hwei against Gangplank, leverage your statistical advantages by trading aggressively during favorable windows. You have early game priority — look for kills and zone control before first recall. Build the recommended items and runes for this specific matchup for the best results.