Jhin - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
49.2%
Pick Rate
6.8%

Jhinvs Gangplank

DMarksmanMage
Patch26.10
Matches1,361,747
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedMay 19, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

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

Jhin Matchup Breakdown

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

Who Wins the Jhin vs Gangplank Matchup?

Jhin wins the Jhin vs Gangplank matchup
Winner
Jhin
Matches: 5
60.0%
Win Rate
40.0%
4.8
CS / min
4.6
995
DMG / min
976
16,190
Gold / game
15,014
217
Heal / min
345
468
DMG Mitigated / min
641
1.2
CC / min
0.4
0.0%
Early Game WR
100.0%
75.0%
Late Game WR
25.0%

Jhin vs Gangplank Matchup Summary

The Jhin vs Gangplank matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 5 recent matches analyzed, Jhin wins with a 60.0% win rate compared to Gangplank's 40.0%, giving Jhin a 20.0 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Gangplank controls the early laning stage, but Jhin outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Gangplank needs to press advantages before Jhin reaches their power spikes, while Jhin should focus on safe farming and hitting key item breakpoints. The most significant statistical gap is in crowd control, where Jhin leads by 0.8s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Jhin 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.

Jhin vs Gangplank Laning Phase Breakdown

Jhin wins the laning phase against Gangplank in League of Legends

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

Farming
4.8Jhin
4.6Gangplank
Jhin 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
995Jhin
976Gangplank
Damage output is virtually even between Jhin and Gangplank, with only 19 DMG/min separating them. Fights in this matchup are decided more by ability timing and positioning than raw damage numbers, making mechanical skill the deciding factor in trades.
Economy
16,190Jhin
15,014Gangplank
Jhin generates a commanding 1,177 more gold per game than Gangplank. This substantial economic advantage means Jhin consistently reaches key item breakpoints earlier, creating a compounding lead that grows throughout the game. Gangplank should focus on cost-effective item choices and avoid unnecessary deaths to prevent falling further behind.
Utility
1.2Jhin
0.4Gangplank
Jhin brings significantly more crowd control than Gangplank, with 0.8 more seconds of CC per minute. This large utility gap makes Jhin far more valuable in setting up jungle ganks, controlling objectives, and locking down targets in team fights. Gangplank should invest in tenacity and position carefully to avoid being chain-CC'd.
Sustain
686Jhin
986Gangplank
Gangplank vastly out-sustains Jhin, healing and mitigating 300 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Gangplank can absorb significant punishment and remain in lane while Jhin is forced to recall. Building grievous wounds early is essential for Jhin, and focusing on burst trade patterns rather than sustained fights is critical.

Best Jhin Build Against Gangplank

Boots of Swiftness is the optimal boots choice against Gangplank, providing the mobility and stats Jhin needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Jhin against Gangplank are The Collector, Rapid Firecannon and Lord Dominik's Regards. This combination gives Jhin an effective balance of damage, survivability, and utility for the matchup. This build performs exceptionally well, achieving a 100.0% win rate across 2 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 Jhin vs Gangplank matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Gangplank
100.0%
+100.0% advantage
Jhin early game win rateJhin0.0%
Gangplank early game win rateGangplank100.0%
Late Game
Jhin
75.0%
+50.0% advantage
Jhin late game win rateJhin75.0%
Gangplank late game win rateGangplank25.0%

Gangplank dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 100.0% win rate — a 100.0 percentage point lead over Jhin. This lopsided early game means Gangplank can dictate the pace of the lane from level 1, controlling trades, wave state, and river priority.

Jhin is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 75.0% win rate — 50.0 points above Gangplank. Extended games heavily favor Jhin, whose kit and scaling make them a dominant force in team fights and objective control.

This matchup features a dramatic power shift: Gangplank must aggressively press their early advantage and close out the game before Jhin reaches their scaling breakpoints. If Jhin 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 Jhin Runes Against Gangplank

Precision rune tree - Jhin primary runes vs GangplankPrecision
Fleet Footwork - best Jhin rune vs GangplankPresence of Mind - best Jhin rune vs GangplankLegend: Bloodline - best Jhin rune vs GangplankCoup de Grace - best Jhin rune vs Gangplank
Sorcery rune tree - Jhin secondary runes vs GangplankSorcery
Celerity - best Jhin rune vs GangplankGathering Storm - best Jhin rune vs Gangplank
100.0% WR

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


Jhin matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.10. The table below shows Jhin'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 Jhin build, runes, laning stats, and early vs late game analysis for that specific matchup.

Jhin 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
44.09%1,7516.587113,73046.3%42.6%
52.35%1,4676.681813,43455.5%50.1%
47.32%1,2706.580213,52050.3%45.3%
49.05%9956.378213,00252.5%46.5%
47.67%8816.682113,36147.6%47.7%
53.09%7276.684213,49449.8%55.4%
47.63%5066.584313,62449.3%46.5%
50.10%4776.580613,82348.9%50.9%
49.58%3536.584113,40048.6%50.2%
53.30%3496.380312,98151.3%54.9%
48.14%3496.284313,36942.4%52.2%
46.97%3306.476013,25647.5%46.6%
53.29%2896.580113,04855.3%51.4%
48.41%2836.581113,34347.2%49.4%
47.70%2396.584213,48845.6%49.0%
46.90%2266.883413,67447.9%46.2%
56.31%2226.680113,32758.3%54.4%
48.61%2166.479213,18545.9%50.4%
42.06%2146.681013,77335.2%46.8%
53.19%1886.786013,88555.8%51.4%
50.27%1856.883813,81848.6%51.3%
45.76%1186.779514,06136.8%50.0%
50.00%1126.581313,48450.0%50.0%
40.00%1106.578613,17739.5%40.3%
37.27%1106.275412,67434.0%40.4%
48.57%1056.585213,67055.8%43.5%
41.84%986.476912,45143.8%40.0%
46.91%816.087413,44044.4%48.9%
56.52%696.073612,70664.3%51.2%
50.72%696.479712,92443.8%56.8%
55.88%686.272913,05852.0%58.1%
56.06%666.278713,52556.5%55.8%
35.19%546.680613,53140.9%31.3%
58.49%536.686314,01052.4%62.5%
44.68%476.369312,87533.3%50.0%
53.49%436.891014,22250.0%55.6%
67.50%406.583815,54490.9%58.6%
35.90%396.398513,22131.3%39.1%
45.95%376.782313,85742.9%47.8%
62.86%356.576013,75153.9%68.2%
41.38%295.586512,55420.0%52.6%
48.00%256.21,01114,21250.0%47.1%
70.83%246.698614,37670.0%71.4%
38.10%216.962011,12846.1%25.0%
28.57%216.286913,07525.0%30.8%
40.00%206.569210,72750.0%25.0%
44.44%186.583413,04671.4%27.3%
28.57%146.071613,91725.0%30.0%
57.14%146.194814,09850.0%66.7%
69.23%137.080313,18675.0%66.7%
58.33%125.582412,22250.0%100.0%
66.67%126.274011,04440.0%85.7%
83.33%127.197617,116100.0%81.8%
41.67%126.895114,22550.0%37.5%
41.67%126.686411,91233.3%66.7%
58.33%125.775115,62950.0%60.0%
54.55%116.61,14811,95166.7%40.0%
27.27%113.475412,06125.0%28.6%
36.36%117.367011,63144.4%0.0%
40.00%102.05838,38540.0%40.0%
60.00%106.590715,0410.0%75.0%
50.00%107.099516,715100.0%37.5%
55.56%96.472511,15750.0%66.7%
33.33%96.060614,58433.3%33.3%
55.56%96.178912,41533.3%66.7%
22.22%96.585114,0260.0%28.6%
25.00%83.270212,8930.0%33.3%
25.00%86.580113,6490.0%40.0%
50.00%83.054011,4130.0%66.7%
50.00%86.689517,205100.0%20.0%
62.50%86.185316,2540.0%62.5%
25.00%86.084811,34033.3%20.0%
50.00%86.281910,99075.0%25.0%
25.00%85.95808,14433.3%0.0%
57.14%76.996715,62866.7%50.0%
71.43%76.094112,7500.0%100.0%
42.86%76.767911,8940.0%75.0%
66.67%66.61,27316,2040.0%80.0%
50.00%66.296214,07150.0%50.0%
33.33%65.572411,47633.3%33.3%
0.00%66.966513,1700.0%0.0%
20.00%52.182812,222100.0%0.0%
20.00%56.51,00511,80433.3%0.0%
20.00%56.01,20914,5920.0%25.0%
60.00%54.556910,32050.0%66.7%
60.00%54.01,01716,078100.0%50.0%
60.00%56.31,02313,84750.0%66.7%
40.00%55.398310,47250.0%33.3%
60.00%54.899516,1900.0%75.0%
80.00%56.869313,13150.0%100.0%
40.00%52.151011,9270.0%50.0%

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Jhin vs Gangplank - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Jhin do against Gangplank in League of Legends?

Jhin wins the Jhin 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 26.10.

How does Jhin do against Gangplank in the early game?

In the early game, Gangplank has the advantage against Jhin 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 Jhin do against Gangplank in the late game?

In the late game, Jhin takes over the Jhin vs Gangplank matchup with a 75.0% win rate compared to 25.0%. Jhin scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Jhin vs Gangplank matchup?

Jhin wins the matchup against Gangplank with a 60.0% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.10. The 20.0 percentage point advantage means Jhin is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 5 games analyzed.

What is the best Jhin build against Gangplank?

The best Jhin build against Gangplank includes The Collector, Rapid Firecannon, Lord Dominik's Regards with Boots of Swiftness. 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 Jhin runes against Gangplank?

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

Does Jhin counter Gangplank?

Yes, Jhin has a favorable matchup against Gangplank with a 60.0% win rate. Jhin strongly counters Gangplank in lane based on current patch 26.10 data.

How do I play Jhin against Gangplank?

When playing Jhin against Gangplank, leverage your statistical advantages by trading aggressively during favorable windows. Play safe early and scale into your power spikes where you outperform Gangplank. Build the recommended items and runes for this specific matchup for the best results.