Hwei - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
49.2%
Pick Rate
2.2%

Hweivs Gangplank

DMageSupport
Patch26.10
Matches788,689
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedMay 18, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Hwei vs Gangplank is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.10. Gangplank wins with a 60.0% win rate (+20.0%) over Hwei based on 5 games. Gangplank wins the early laning phase while Hwei scales better into the late game. Below you'll find the best Hwei build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Hwei vs Gangplank matchup.

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.

Compare against an opponent
Gangplank - 40.0% win rateGangplank(40.0%)
Hwei - 40.0% win rate in this matchup
Hwei
40.0% WR
VS
Gangplank vs Hwei matchup - 60.0% win rate
Gangplank
60.0% WR

Who Wins the Hwei vs Gangplank Matchup?

Gangplank wins the Hwei vs Gangplank matchup
Winner
Gangplank
Matches: 5
40.0%
Win Rate
60.0%
7.6
CS / min
7.5
1,010
DMG / min
817
14,004
Gold / game
16,265
98
Heal / min
266
436
DMG Mitigated / min
542
0.9
CC / min
0.3
0.0%
Early Game WR
100.0%
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, Gangplank wins with a 60.0% win rate compared to Hwei's 40.0%, giving Gangplank a 20.0 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Gangplank controls the early laning stage, but Hwei outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Gangplank needs to press advantages before Hwei reaches their power spikes, while Hwei should focus on safe farming and hitting key item breakpoints. 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. Gangplank has a strong advantage in this matchup. Hwei 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.

Hwei vs Gangplank Laning Phase Breakdown

Hwei wins the laning phase against Gangplank in League of Legends

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

Farming
7.6Hwei
7.5Gangplank
Hwei and Gangplank farm at nearly identical rates in this matchup, with only a 0.1 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
1,010Hwei
817Gangplank
Hwei heavily out-damages Gangplank by 193 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
14,004Hwei
16,265Gangplank
Gangplank generates a commanding 2,261 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
0.9Hwei
0.3Gangplank
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
535Hwei
807Gangplank
Gangplank vastly out-sustains Hwei, healing and mitigating 273 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 Rabadon's Deathcap. 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
Gangplank
100.0%
+100.0% advantage
Hwei early game win rateHwei0.0%
Gangplank early game win rateGangplank100.0%
Late Game
Hwei
50.0%
+0.0% advantage
Hwei late game win rateHwei50.0%
Gangplank late game win rateGangplank50.0%

Gangplank dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 100.0% win rate — a 100.0 percentage point lead over Hwei. This lopsided early game means Gangplank 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.

The power dynamics shift as the game progresses — Gangplank has the edge early, but Hwei gradually takes over. However, the margins are slim enough that either champion can win at any stage with the right plays. Focus on taking advantages when you have them rather than waiting for a specific game phase.

Best Hwei Runes Against Gangplank

Sorcery rune tree - Hwei primary runes vs GangplankSorcery
Deathfire Touch - best Hwei rune vs GangplankManaflow Band - best Hwei rune vs GangplankTranscendence - best Hwei rune vs GangplankScorch - best Hwei rune vs Gangplank
Precision rune tree - Hwei secondary runes vs GangplankPrecision
Legend: Haste - best Hwei rune vs GangplankCut Down - best Hwei rune vs Gangplank
100.0% WR

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


Hwei matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.10. 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 26.10
Opponent
Win Rate
Matches
CS/min
DMG/min
Gold/game
Early WR
Late WR
49.66%1456.796312,48948.0%50.5%
56.20%1376.799911,83650.0%60.5%
38.10%1056.488011,97251.4%31.4%
46.60%1035.385511,82743.8%47.9%
40.00%1006.384610,29536.4%44.4%
48.45%976.891712,31237.1%54.8%
42.86%916.388310,92039.5%45.3%
51.22%826.383211,64154.2%50.0%
46.15%786.599611,81337.9%51.0%
53.85%786.71,03611,64970.6%40.9%
44.00%756.61,00112,47346.7%42.2%
50.00%726.197411,18051.9%48.9%
43.66%715.91,00812,07152.0%39.1%
49.25%676.588510,19639.4%58.8%
46.27%676.277310,86750.0%43.2%
51.52%666.087010,28148.3%54.0%
48.44%646.584410,96133.3%59.5%
46.55%586.199111,39864.0%33.3%
46.55%586.01,02212,56355.0%42.1%
54.55%556.688711,55636.4%66.7%
50.00%546.197411,55745.5%53.1%
44.90%496.598011,65737.5%48.5%
55.32%476.61,10411,62772.2%44.8%
54.35%466.890911,02552.9%55.2%
45.45%446.699111,82357.1%34.8%
69.05%426.590412,49875.0%63.6%
64.29%426.588211,38175.0%57.7%
52.38%426.099610,59860.0%45.5%
47.50%403.494810,72250.0%46.1%
64.10%396.189311,22033.3%90.5%
47.22%366.595212,58940.0%50.0%
38.89%366.592711,52637.5%40.0%
36.11%366.69819,92931.3%40.0%
54.29%357.01,07012,10566.7%45.0%
47.06%346.292412,12043.8%50.0%
52.94%346.388311,33250.0%54.5%
39.39%336.184711,66225.0%47.6%
46.88%326.61,02610,63035.3%60.0%
48.39%316.487711,62641.7%52.6%
65.52%294.781312,49985.7%59.1%
68.97%296.51,00910,81566.7%71.4%
65.38%263.194911,77555.6%70.6%
69.23%266.91,07913,61169.2%69.2%
50.00%246.789711,81840.0%57.1%
34.78%234.795012,59340.0%33.3%
43.48%236.485610,54725.0%63.6%
43.48%236.11,02813,43950.0%40.0%
54.55%226.688010,91355.6%53.9%
50.00%226.41,08510,53833.3%70.0%
40.91%222.181010,25437.5%42.9%
52.38%216.586112,09566.7%41.7%
52.38%216.899813,44866.7%46.7%
38.10%215.297610,67744.4%33.3%
60.00%201.97668,97270.0%50.0%
60.00%207.01,20111,62560.0%60.0%
44.44%185.91,05911,59850.0%40.0%
27.78%184.688011,79816.7%33.3%
47.06%176.496114,59875.0%38.5%
82.35%176.71,08414,51280.0%83.3%
31.25%166.61,05311,71875.0%16.7%
75.00%167.01,09314,75566.7%80.0%
25.00%166.61,03411,73520.0%27.3%
50.00%166.897111,37662.5%37.5%
40.00%152.194911,75566.7%33.3%
40.00%153.678812,42966.7%33.3%
53.33%156.084110,60540.0%60.0%
71.43%142.696810,84180.0%66.7%
35.71%142.293211,04920.0%44.4%
64.29%146.989911,60566.7%60.0%
69.23%131.67579,99075.0%66.7%
61.54%136.591911,50166.7%57.1%
41.67%123.36227,57133.3%66.7%
63.64%117.21,09913,29166.7%60.0%
63.64%116.51,03411,59033.3%75.0%
54.55%112.781012,7240.0%66.7%
54.55%117.093112,11580.0%33.3%
45.45%116.798811,98950.0%44.4%
63.64%115.877510,94480.0%50.0%
45.45%112.27048,29242.9%50.0%
40.00%104.574610,49740.0%40.0%
70.00%107.17189,95580.0%60.0%
40.00%102.51,20513,6450.0%44.4%
70.00%105.899912,40550.0%83.3%
80.00%101.87879,28950.0%100.0%
40.00%107.587810,97520.0%60.0%
20.00%105.494212,3340.0%22.2%
50.00%102.996913,8470.0%55.6%
44.44%91.871710,35050.0%40.0%
44.44%96.81,24213,8490.0%57.1%
37.50%82.588610,18033.3%40.0%
25.00%86.41,15013,69750.0%16.7%
62.50%83.482510,003100.0%40.0%
62.50%87.21,1039,71540.0%100.0%
62.50%82.593210,08666.7%60.0%
42.86%76.71,50813,22475.0%0.0%
57.14%77.01,07511,95575.0%33.3%
85.71%77.189713,299100.0%80.0%
57.14%76.593410,99075.0%33.3%
50.00%66.81,14513,02433.3%66.7%
16.67%65.51,17412,1030.0%25.0%
33.33%66.290412,16850.0%25.0%
50.00%67.41,17911,39966.7%33.3%
33.33%66.386511,11533.3%33.3%
83.33%62.295811,329100.0%75.0%
83.33%67.41,09611,952100.0%50.0%
80.00%51.15257,50150.0%100.0%
80.00%54.978913,933100.0%75.0%
60.00%55.61,10712,6480.0%75.0%
80.00%53.51,03411,006100.0%66.7%
40.00%56.01,22411,50250.0%33.3%
40.00%57.61,01014,0040.0%50.0%

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Hwei vs Gangplank - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Hwei do against Gangplank in League of Legends?

Gangplank wins the Hwei vs Gangplank matchup with a 60.0% win rate compared to Hwei's 40.0%, a 20.0 percentage point difference. This data is based on 5 recent ranked games in patch 26.10.

How does Hwei do against Gangplank in the early game?

In the early game, Gangplank has the advantage against Hwei with a 100.0% win rate versus 0.0%. Gangplank 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?

Gangplank wins the matchup against Hwei with a 60.0% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.10. The 20.0 percentage point advantage means Gangplank 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, Rabadon's Deathcap 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 Precision secondary. This rune setup achieves a 100.0% win rate in the Hwei vs Gangplank matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.

Does Hwei counter Gangplank?

No, Hwei struggles against Gangplank with only a 40.0% win rate. Gangplank has the advantage in this matchup. Hwei players should focus on safe farming and avoiding extended trades to minimize Gangplank's lead.

How do I play Hwei against Gangplank?

When playing Hwei against Gangplank, play cautiously and avoid Gangplank's power spikes. Focus on safe farming — you outscale Gangplank in the late game. Use the matchup-specific build and runes above to optimize your chances.