Irelia - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
49.0%
Pick Rate
3.1%

Ireliavs Gangplank

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

Irelia vs Gangplank is a very close matchup in LoL patch 26.14. Irelia wins with a 50.0% win rate (+0.0%) over Gangplank based on 18 games. Irelia wins the early laning phase while Gangplank scales better into the late game. Below you'll find the best Irelia build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Irelia vs Gangplank matchup.

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Irelia Matchup Breakdown

Use the dropdown to select an opponent and see a detailed breakdown of how Irelia 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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Irelia - 50.0% win rate in this matchup
Irelia
50.0% WR
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Gangplank vs Irelia matchup - 50.0% win rate
Gangplank
50.0% WR

Who Wins the Irelia vs Gangplank Matchup?

Irelia wins the Irelia vs Gangplank matchup
Winner
Irelia
Matches: 18
50.0%
Win Rate
50.0%
7.5
CS / min
6.9
848
DMG / min
897
12,921
Gold / game
12,602
396
Heal / min
241
1,131
DMG Mitigated / min
630
0.4
CC / min
0.3
66.7%
Early Game WR
33.3%
33.3%
Late Game WR
66.7%

Irelia vs Gangplank Matchup Summary

The Irelia vs Gangplank matchup is essentially a coin-flip matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 18 recent matches analyzed, Irelia wins with a 50.0% win rate compared to Gangplank's 50.0%, giving Irelia a 0.0 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Irelia controls the early laning stage, but Gangplank outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Irelia needs to press advantages before Gangplank reaches their power spikes, while Gangplank should focus on safe farming and hitting key item breakpoints. The most significant statistical gap is in sustain, where Irelia leads by 656 HP/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Irelia has a statistical edge, but the margin is close enough that respecting Gangplank's strengths is important. Trade when cooldowns are favorable, track the enemy jungler, and build toward your strongest item spikes to convert the slight advantage into a decisive lead. Understanding these matchup dynamics is essential for champion select decisions and in-game strategy when facing this lane opponent.

Irelia vs Gangplank Laning Phase Breakdown

Irelia wins the laning phase against Gangplank in League of Legends

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

Farming
7.5Irelia
6.9Gangplank
Irelia edges out Gangplank by 0.7 CS per minute — a moderate farming advantage that adds up to roughly 10 CS over a 15-minute laning phase. This translates to earlier component purchases and slightly faster power spikes for Irelia.
Damage
848Irelia
897Gangplank
Gangplank deals 49 more champion damage per minute than Irelia. While noticeable in extended trades, this gap can be offset by Irelia choosing favorable fight windows, such as engaging when Gangplank's key abilities are on cooldown or trading immediately after dodging a skillshot.
Economy
12,921Irelia
12,602Gangplank
Irelia earns 319 more gold per game than Gangplank, equivalent to roughly one additional component item. This economic edge comes from a combination of better farming, kill participation, and objective control, giving Irelia slightly faster item completions.
Utility
0.4Irelia
0.3Gangplank
Both Irelia 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
1,527Irelia
871Gangplank
Irelia vastly out-sustains Gangplank, healing and mitigating 656 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Irelia 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 Irelia Build Against Gangplank

Plated Steelcaps is the optimal boots choice against Gangplank, providing the mobility and stats Irelia needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Irelia against Gangplank are Kraken Slayer, Death's Dance and Blade of The Ruined King. This combination gives Irelia 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 Irelia 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 Irelia vs Gangplank matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Irelia
66.7%
+33.3% advantage
Irelia early game win rateIrelia66.7%
Gangplank early game win rateGangplank33.3%
Late Game
Gangplank
66.7%
+33.3% advantage
Irelia late game win rateIrelia33.3%
Gangplank late game win rateGangplank66.7%

Irelia 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 Irelia 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 66.7% win rate — 33.3 points above Irelia. Extended games heavily favor Gangplank, whose kit and scaling make them a dominant force in team fights and objective control.

This matchup features a dramatic power shift: Irelia must aggressively press their early advantage and close out the game before Gangplank reaches their scaling breakpoints. If Gangplank survives the laning phase without falling too far behind, the matchup flips in their favor. Dragon and Rift Herald control are pivotal — the team that secures early objectives can snowball or buy time to scale.

Best Irelia Runes Against Gangplank

Precision rune tree - Irelia primary runes vs GangplankPrecision
Conqueror - best Irelia rune vs GangplankTriumph - best Irelia rune vs GangplankLegend: Alacrity - best Irelia rune vs GangplankLast Stand - best Irelia rune vs Gangplank
Resolve rune tree - Irelia secondary runes vs GangplankResolve
Bone Plating - best Irelia rune vs GangplankUnflinching - best Irelia rune vs Gangplank
75.0% WR

The Precision primary with Resolve secondary combination helps Irelia maximize their potential in this closely contested matchup, providing the right mix of offensive and defensive tools to edge out Gangplank.


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

Irelia 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
48.21%567.883612,07646.4%50.0%
48.00%507.989213,11952.4%44.8%
50.00%467.491512,79564.7%41.4%
47.50%407.385911,78042.9%52.6%
45.71%357.386111,81735.3%55.6%
54.55%338.385313,72645.5%59.1%
56.25%327.579312,42664.3%50.0%
56.25%327.984912,01962.5%50.0%
46.43%287.474413,28518.2%64.7%
46.43%286.873312,93042.9%47.6%
64.29%288.090111,76875.0%50.0%
48.15%277.683413,60644.4%50.0%
57.69%267.71,16613,09775.0%42.9%
52.00%257.395413,52341.7%61.5%
37.50%247.391413,13666.7%20.0%
50.00%247.374110,74045.5%53.9%
17.39%237.080710,30016.7%18.2%
45.45%227.287813,42442.9%46.7%
42.86%217.993713,26042.9%42.9%
52.38%217.778011,45063.6%40.0%
75.00%207.488712,89862.5%83.3%
42.11%198.182813,62737.5%45.5%
50.00%187.887613,98550.0%50.0%
50.00%187.584812,92166.7%33.3%
50.00%188.01,03413,38242.9%54.5%
52.94%177.489713,10450.0%54.5%
58.82%177.895810,48376.9%0.0%
47.06%178.495012,67360.0%28.6%
52.94%177.581912,44066.7%45.5%
31.25%167.675412,11437.5%25.0%
56.25%168.01,16512,96866.7%50.0%
50.00%168.01,04415,03766.7%40.0%
18.75%167.893513,03833.3%15.4%
46.67%157.51,07314,69150.0%45.5%
26.67%157.888712,95930.0%20.0%
46.67%157.979311,64542.9%50.0%
80.00%157.285810,83370.0%100.0%
26.67%157.070212,03911.1%50.0%
33.33%157.665110,02642.9%25.0%
42.86%147.697213,29766.7%36.4%
57.14%147.486611,76060.0%55.6%
58.33%127.096313,40375.0%50.0%
41.67%127.471211,29657.1%20.0%
66.67%127.179010,96075.0%62.5%
58.33%127.379911,92560.0%57.1%
50.00%127.590910,20260.0%42.9%
50.00%127.783413,47475.0%37.5%
50.00%128.196513,00880.0%28.6%
27.27%117.980314,35650.0%22.2%
27.27%118.183011,98016.7%40.0%
63.64%117.495812,30850.0%71.4%
63.64%118.083011,51120.0%100.0%
50.00%107.391511,85933.3%75.0%
60.00%107.588811,552100.0%42.9%
70.00%108.597611,45185.7%33.3%
66.67%97.11,18015,65666.7%66.7%
44.44%97.196313,97333.3%50.0%
44.44%97.582911,93520.0%75.0%
55.56%97.485315,36766.7%50.0%
66.67%98.281812,082100.0%40.0%
25.00%88.287914,70733.3%20.0%
25.00%88.076211,71566.7%0.0%
37.50%88.462410,19542.9%0.0%
62.50%87.884314,52450.0%66.7%
62.50%88.61,11615,97550.0%66.7%
57.14%77.31,05215,38750.0%60.0%
33.33%67.283315,3760.0%50.0%
50.00%68.191413,411100.0%25.0%
33.33%67.974911,843100.0%0.0%
33.33%68.866512,32833.3%33.3%
16.67%66.96546,05420.0%0.0%
50.00%68.01,35317,7030.0%60.0%
33.33%67.992013,13150.0%25.0%
60.00%57.18349,88566.7%50.0%
40.00%57.481010,55450.0%33.3%
80.00%57.18199,887100.0%66.7%
80.00%58.691115,712100.0%75.0%
60.00%57.384214,543100.0%50.0%
20.00%57.375914,4100.0%20.0%

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Irelia vs Gangplank - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Irelia do against Gangplank in League of Legends?

Irelia wins the Irelia vs Gangplank matchup with a 50.0% win rate compared to Gangplank's 50.0%, a 0.0 percentage point difference. This data is based on 18 recent ranked games in patch 26.14.

How does Irelia do against Gangplank in the early game?

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

How does Irelia do against Gangplank in the late game?

In the late game, Gangplank takes over the Irelia vs Gangplank matchup with a 66.7% win rate compared to 33.3%. Gangplank scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Irelia vs Gangplank matchup?

Irelia wins the matchup against Gangplank with a 50.0% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.14. The 0.0 percentage point advantage means Irelia is slightly favored in this lane matchup based on 18 games analyzed.

What is the best Irelia build against Gangplank?

The best Irelia build against Gangplank includes Kraken Slayer, Death's Dance, Blade of The Ruined King with Plated Steelcaps. 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 Irelia runes against Gangplank?

The best Irelia runes against Gangplank use the Precision primary tree with Resolve secondary. This rune setup achieves a 75.0% win rate in the Irelia vs Gangplank matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.

Does Irelia counter Gangplank?

Yes, Irelia has a favorable matchup against Gangplank with a 50.0% win rate. Irelia slightly edges out Gangplank in lane based on current patch 26.14 data.

How do I play Irelia against Gangplank?

When playing Irelia 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.