Karthusvs Gangplank
Karthus vs Gangplank is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.10. Gangplank wins with a 60.0% win rate (+20.0%) over Karthus based on 5 games. Gangplank wins the early laning phase while Karthus scales better into the late game. Below you'll find the best Karthus build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Karthus vs Gangplank matchup.
Karthus Matchup Breakdown
Use the dropdown to select an opponent and see a detailed breakdown of how Karthus 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.
Who Wins the Karthus vs Gangplank Matchup?
Karthus vs Gangplank Matchup Summary
The Karthus 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 Karthus'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 Karthus outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Gangplank needs to press advantages before Karthus reaches their power spikes, while Karthus should focus on safe farming and hitting key item breakpoints. The most significant statistical gap is in crowd control, where Karthus leads by 0.2s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Gangplank has a strong advantage in this matchup. Karthus 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.
Karthus vs Gangplank Laning Phase Breakdown
Gangplank is favored during the laning phase against Karthus, 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.
Best Karthus Build Against Gangplank
Sorcerer's Shoes is the optimal boots choice against Gangplank, providing the mobility and stats Karthus needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Karthus against Gangplank are Shadowflame, Horizon Focus and Malignance. This combination gives Karthus an effective balance of damage, survivability, and utility for the matchup. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Karthus vs Gangplank matchup.
Early Game vs Late Game
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Gangplank100.0%Karthus50.0%Gangplank50.0%Gangplank dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 100.0% win rate — a 100.0 percentage point lead over Karthus. 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 Karthus 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 Karthus 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 Karthus Runes Against Gangplank
Sorcery
Precision
The Sorcery and Precision rune setup gives Karthus the best tools to compete against Gangplank in this difficult matchup, compensating for the statistical disadvantages with optimal rune synergies.
Karthus matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.10. The table below shows Karthus'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 Karthus build, runes, laning stats, and early vs late game analysis for that specific matchup.
Opponent | Win Rate | Matches | CS/min | DMG/min | Gold/game | Early WR | Late WR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 40.00% | 75 | 1.4 | 1,127 | 13,113 | 43.8% | 37.2% | |
| 57.75% | 71 | 1.3 | 1,212 | 13,621 | 53.1% | 61.5% | |
| 45.71% | 70 | 6.5 | 1,308 | 14,719 | 51.9% | 41.9% | |
| 52.17% | 69 | 6.6 | 1,368 | 15,129 | 47.6% | 54.2% | |
| 59.42% | 69 | 1.5 | 1,214 | 15,068 | 50.0% | 62.3% | |
| 62.90% | 62 | 1.3 | 1,206 | 14,220 | 52.2% | 69.2% | |
| 45.00% | 60 | 1.5 | 1,183 | 13,785 | 56.5% | 37.8% | |
| 44.64% | 56 | 1.3 | 1,201 | 13,885 | 44.4% | 44.8% | |
| 55.36% | 56 | 6.4 | 1,325 | 14,532 | 68.2% | 47.1% | |
| 51.92% | 52 | 1.8 | 1,233 | 13,773 | 57.9% | 48.5% | |
| 47.92% | 48 | 1.5 | 1,343 | 15,692 | 35.7% | 52.9% | |
| 41.67% | 48 | 1.2 | 1,074 | 12,700 | 42.1% | 41.4% | |
| 45.65% | 46 | 6.4 | 1,304 | 13,382 | 52.6% | 40.7% | |
| 63.04% | 46 | 6.4 | 1,263 | 13,339 | 56.3% | 66.7% | |
| 59.52% | 42 | 6.5 | 1,333 | 14,081 | 63.2% | 56.5% | |
| 53.66% | 41 | 6.8 | 1,253 | 14,202 | 62.5% | 48.0% | |
| 48.78% | 41 | 1.3 | 1,085 | 13,843 | 43.8% | 52.0% | |
| 45.71% | 35 | 1.4 | 1,228 | 15,046 | 50.0% | 43.5% | |
| 47.06% | 34 | 1.4 | 1,289 | 13,553 | 38.5% | 52.4% | |
| 50.00% | 32 | 1.4 | 1,131 | 13,731 | 50.0% | 50.0% | |
| 64.52% | 31 | 3.1 | 1,307 | 13,993 | 83.3% | 52.6% | |
| 56.67% | 30 | 1.4 | 1,223 | 15,115 | 60.0% | 53.3% | |
| 28.57% | 28 | 1.4 | 1,302 | 14,944 | 20.0% | 33.3% | |
| 50.00% | 28 | 1.3 | 1,197 | 14,592 | 44.4% | 52.6% | |
| 62.96% | 27 | 1.6 | 1,225 | 15,151 | 63.6% | 62.5% | |
| 51.85% | 27 | 1.5 | 1,237 | 14,782 | 58.3% | 46.7% | |
| 62.96% | 27 | 1.9 | 1,154 | 15,710 | 55.6% | 66.7% | |
| 51.85% | 27 | 1.4 | 1,061 | 13,134 | 46.1% | 57.1% | |
| 57.69% | 26 | 6.5 | 1,192 | 12,210 | 63.6% | 53.3% | |
| 52.00% | 25 | 1.5 | 1,195 | 13,886 | 44.4% | 56.3% | |
| 56.00% | 25 | 2.1 | 1,191 | 15,229 | 60.0% | 55.0% | |
| 50.00% | 24 | 1.5 | 1,099 | 11,478 | 53.3% | 44.4% | |
| 50.00% | 24 | 5.5 | 1,290 | 16,585 | 33.3% | 52.4% | |
| 43.48% | 23 | 1.6 | 1,253 | 14,272 | 33.3% | 50.0% | |
| 65.22% | 23 | 2.6 | 1,323 | 15,231 | 50.0% | 73.3% | |
| 45.45% | 22 | 6.0 | 1,397 | 13,280 | 42.9% | 46.7% | |
| 31.82% | 22 | 2.6 | 1,110 | 11,788 | 20.0% | 41.7% | |
| 66.67% | 21 | 6.3 | 1,293 | 13,642 | 60.0% | 72.7% | |
| 61.90% | 21 | 3.9 | 1,328 | 13,246 | 66.7% | 58.3% | |
| 55.00% | 20 | 7.2 | 1,265 | 15,226 | 50.0% | 58.3% | |
| 40.00% | 20 | 1.4 | 1,208 | 14,260 | 36.4% | 44.4% | |
| 42.11% | 19 | 1.5 | 1,258 | 13,692 | 62.5% | 27.3% | |
| 47.37% | 19 | 1.7 | 1,130 | 13,982 | 20.0% | 57.1% | |
| 55.56% | 18 | 6.4 | 1,293 | 14,393 | 71.4% | 45.5% | |
| 38.89% | 18 | 4.7 | 853 | 9,813 | 50.0% | 30.0% | |
| 55.56% | 18 | 6.9 | 1,237 | 13,129 | 40.0% | 75.0% | |
| 52.94% | 17 | 1.7 | 1,311 | 15,024 | 66.7% | 45.5% | |
| 41.18% | 17 | 5.5 | 1,331 | 15,855 | 33.3% | 42.9% | |
| 58.82% | 17 | 3.9 | 1,152 | 14,034 | 71.4% | 50.0% | |
| 35.29% | 17 | 6.1 | 1,120 | 12,558 | 33.3% | 37.5% | |
| 47.06% | 17 | 6.8 | 1,288 | 12,719 | 57.1% | 40.0% | |
| 64.71% | 17 | 6.6 | 1,203 | 12,199 | 55.6% | 75.0% | |
| 47.06% | 17 | 2.1 | 1,100 | 14,150 | 50.0% | 44.4% | |
| 31.25% | 16 | 1.6 | 1,226 | 14,698 | 33.3% | 30.8% | |
| 62.50% | 16 | 1.2 | 1,126 | 12,107 | 50.0% | 75.0% | |
| 53.33% | 15 | 6.2 | 1,274 | 14,576 | 66.7% | 44.4% | |
| 46.67% | 15 | 1.3 | 1,122 | 13,285 | 57.1% | 37.5% | |
| 64.29% | 14 | 1.9 | 1,519 | 16,124 | 100.0% | 50.0% | |
| 64.29% | 14 | 6.3 | 1,286 | 14,076 | 25.0% | 80.0% | |
| 50.00% | 14 | 6.4 | 1,320 | 13,672 | 66.7% | 37.5% | |
| 53.85% | 13 | 3.1 | 1,100 | 13,042 | 50.0% | 57.1% | |
| 38.46% | 13 | 1.6 | 1,512 | 12,893 | 40.0% | 37.5% | |
| 76.92% | 13 | 2.4 | 1,514 | 16,345 | 75.0% | 77.8% | |
| 53.85% | 13 | 6.8 | 1,383 | 13,097 | 50.0% | 60.0% | |
| 61.54% | 13 | 1.3 | 940 | 12,819 | 66.7% | 57.1% | |
| 33.33% | 12 | 6.7 | 1,083 | 11,806 | 0.0% | 44.4% | |
| 58.33% | 12 | 5.9 | 1,349 | 13,470 | 75.0% | 50.0% | |
| 27.27% | 11 | 1.9 | 1,111 | 13,700 | 50.0% | 14.3% | |
| 72.73% | 11 | 1.8 | 1,237 | 16,344 | 50.0% | 77.8% | |
| 72.73% | 11 | 6.5 | 1,313 | 11,718 | 66.7% | 75.0% | |
| 27.27% | 11 | 6.6 | 1,284 | 12,410 | 20.0% | 33.3% | |
| 40.00% | 10 | 6.7 | 1,022 | 13,197 | 40.0% | 40.0% | |
| 20.00% | 10 | 3.8 | 1,352 | 11,846 | 14.3% | 33.3% | |
| 60.00% | 10 | 6.9 | 1,441 | 14,925 | 50.0% | 66.7% | |
| 50.00% | 10 | 3.3 | 845 | 11,885 | 66.7% | 25.0% | |
| 40.00% | 10 | 1.3 | 1,213 | 14,012 | 66.7% | 28.6% | |
| 50.00% | 10 | 7.0 | 1,394 | 13,239 | 50.0% | 50.0% | |
| 70.00% | 10 | 7.0 | 1,142 | 9,694 | 60.0% | 80.0% | |
| 44.44% | 9 | 6.4 | 1,129 | 8,900 | 60.0% | 25.0% | |
| 66.67% | 9 | 1.4 | 947 | 12,400 | 80.0% | 50.0% | |
| 0.00% | 9 | 2.2 | 1,287 | 11,999 | 0.0% | 0.0% | |
| 44.44% | 9 | 6.0 | 1,021 | 12,082 | 50.0% | 40.0% | |
| 44.44% | 9 | 3.4 | 1,217 | 12,713 | 25.0% | 60.0% | |
| 44.44% | 9 | 1.3 | 1,422 | 15,950 | 33.3% | 50.0% | |
| 50.00% | 8 | 3.7 | 926 | 11,127 | 75.0% | 25.0% | |
| 50.00% | 8 | 5.8 | 1,337 | 12,303 | 50.0% | 50.0% | |
| 37.50% | 8 | 6.4 | 1,122 | 12,202 | 40.0% | 33.3% | |
| 28.57% | 7 | 2.5 | 1,255 | 12,570 | 0.0% | 40.0% | |
| 71.43% | 7 | 6.8 | 1,160 | 15,251 | 75.0% | 66.7% | |
| 42.86% | 7 | 5.6 | 1,253 | 12,792 | 50.0% | 40.0% | |
| 71.43% | 7 | 6.8 | 1,219 | 13,781 | 66.7% | 75.0% | |
| 14.29% | 7 | 6.8 | 1,039 | 13,201 | 0.0% | 20.0% | |
| 28.57% | 7 | 6.0 | 1,480 | 13,096 | 0.0% | 40.0% | |
| 57.14% | 7 | 6.0 | 1,286 | 16,873 | 100.0% | 40.0% | |
| 57.14% | 7 | 2.5 | 1,141 | 12,635 | 66.7% | 50.0% | |
| 85.71% | 7 | 7.0 | 1,031 | 12,047 | 75.0% | 100.0% | |
| 33.33% | 6 | 6.6 | 1,172 | 10,518 | 40.0% | 0.0% | |
| 50.00% | 6 | 6.7 | 1,203 | 10,793 | 75.0% | 0.0% | |
| 50.00% | 6 | 3.3 | 1,155 | 13,831 | 33.3% | 66.7% | |
| 33.33% | 6 | 6.1 | 1,577 | 12,965 | 50.0% | 25.0% | |
| 50.00% | 6 | 5.2 | 1,099 | 11,536 | 50.0% | 50.0% | |
| 16.67% | 6 | 1.6 | 1,014 | 13,490 | 0.0% | 25.0% | |
| 40.00% | 5 | 5.4 | 1,459 | 11,359 | 50.0% | 33.3% | |
| 40.00% | 5 | 2.8 | 819 | 8,163 | 25.0% | 100.0% | |
| 80.00% | 5 | 2.6 | 1,172 | 15,150 | 100.0% | 66.7% | |
| 60.00% | 5 | 2.9 | 841 | 5,145 | 50.0% | 100.0% | |
| 60.00% | 5 | 5.6 | 1,023 | 11,684 | 33.3% | 100.0% | |
| 20.00% | 5 | 6.8 | 1,419 | 16,189 | 0.0% | 20.0% | |
| 40.00% | 5 | 7.1 | 1,181 | 15,060 | 0.0% | 50.0% | |
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Karthus vs Gangplank - Frequently Asked Questions
How does Karthus do against Gangplank in League of Legends?
Gangplank wins the Karthus vs Gangplank matchup with a 60.0% win rate compared to Karthus's 40.0%, a 20.0 percentage point difference. This data is based on 5 recent ranked games in patch 26.10.
How does Karthus do against Gangplank in the early game?
In the early game, Gangplank has the advantage against Karthus 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 Karthus do against Gangplank in the late game?
In the late game, Karthus takes over the Karthus vs Gangplank matchup with a 50.0% win rate compared to 50.0%. Karthus scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.
Who wins the Karthus vs Gangplank matchup?
Gangplank wins the matchup against Karthus 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 Karthus build against Gangplank?
The best Karthus build against Gangplank includes Shadowflame, Horizon Focus, Malignance with Sorcerer's Shoes. Check the matchup breakdown above for the full item path and build order.
What are the best Karthus runes against Gangplank?
The best Karthus runes against Gangplank use the Sorcery primary tree with Precision secondary. This rune setup achieves a 100.0% win rate in the Karthus vs Gangplank matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.
Does Karthus counter Gangplank?
No, Karthus struggles against Gangplank with only a 40.0% win rate. Gangplank has the advantage in this matchup. Karthus players should focus on safe farming and avoiding extended trades to minimize Gangplank's lead.
How do I play Karthus against Gangplank?
When playing Karthus 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.