LeBlanc - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
48.5%
Pick Rate
1.6%

LeBlancvs Gangplank

FAssassinMage
Patch26.9
Matches514,344
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedMay 9, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

LeBlanc vs Gangplank is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.9. Gangplank wins with a 66.7% win rate (+33.3%) over LeBlanc based on 6 games. LeBlanc wins the early laning phase while Gangplank scales better into the late game. Below you'll find the best LeBlanc build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the LeBlanc vs Gangplank matchup.

LeBlanc Matchup Breakdown

Use the dropdown to select an opponent and see a detailed breakdown of how LeBlanc 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 - 33.3% win rateGangplank(33.3%)
LeBlanc - 33.3% win rate in this matchup
LeBlanc
33.3% WR
VS
Gangplank vs LeBlanc matchup - 66.7% win rate
Gangplank
66.7% WR

Who Wins the LeBlanc vs Gangplank Matchup?

Gangplank wins the LeBlanc vs Gangplank matchup
Winner
Gangplank
Matches: 6
33.3%
Win Rate
66.7%
5.9
CS / min
7.2
682
DMG / min
1,161
12,221
Gold / game
16,763
146
Heal / min
354
543
DMG Mitigated / min
731
0.6
CC / min
0.4
100.0%
Early Game WR
0.0%
20.0%
Late Game WR
80.0%

LeBlanc vs Gangplank Matchup Summary

The LeBlanc vs Gangplank matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 6 recent matches analyzed, Gangplank wins with a 66.7% win rate compared to LeBlanc's 33.3%, giving Gangplank a 33.3 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: LeBlanc controls the early laning stage, but Gangplank outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — LeBlanc 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 damage output, where Gangplank leads by 479 DMG/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Gangplank has a strong advantage in this matchup. LeBlanc 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.

LeBlanc vs Gangplank Laning Phase Breakdown

Gangplank wins the laning phase against LeBlanc in League of Legends

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

Farming
5.9LeBlanc
7.2Gangplank
Gangplank significantly out-farms LeBlanc by 1.3 CS per minute, accumulating an estimated 20 CS lead by mid game. This substantial farming gap gives Gangplank a major gold advantage and earlier item completions. LeBlanc players should prioritize wave management techniques like freezing near tower and using abilities efficiently to minimize the deficit.
Damage
682LeBlanc
1,161Gangplank
Gangplank heavily out-damages LeBlanc by 479 DMG/min, dominating both short trades and all-in fights. LeBlanc should avoid extended combat and instead focus on burst trade patterns — short engages followed by immediate disengagement — to avoid letting Gangplank's sustained damage advantage take over.
Economy
12,221LeBlanc
16,763Gangplank
Gangplank generates a commanding 4,542 more gold per game than LeBlanc. This substantial economic advantage means Gangplank consistently reaches key item breakpoints earlier, creating a compounding lead that grows throughout the game. LeBlanc should focus on cost-effective item choices and avoid unnecessary deaths to prevent falling further behind.
Utility
0.6LeBlanc
0.4Gangplank
Both LeBlanc and Gangplank provide similar amounts of crowd control (0.2s/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
689LeBlanc
1,085Gangplank
Gangplank vastly out-sustains LeBlanc, healing and mitigating 396 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Gangplank can absorb significant punishment and remain in lane while LeBlanc is forced to recall. Building grievous wounds early is essential for LeBlanc, and focusing on burst trade patterns rather than sustained fights is critical.

Best LeBlanc Build Against Gangplank

Armored Advance is the optimal boots choice against Gangplank, providing the mobility and stats LeBlanc needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for LeBlanc against Gangplank are Cryptbloom, Banshee's Veil and Blackfire Torch. This combination gives LeBlanc 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 LeBlanc vs Gangplank matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
LeBlanc
100.0%
+100.0% advantage
LeBlanc early game win rateLeBlanc100.0%
Gangplank early game win rateGangplank0.0%
Late Game
Gangplank
80.0%
+60.0% advantage
LeBlanc late game win rateLeBlanc20.0%
Gangplank late game win rateGangplank80.0%

LeBlanc dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 100.0% win rate — a 100.0 percentage point lead over Gangplank. This lopsided early game means LeBlanc 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 80.0% win rate — 60.0 points above LeBlanc. 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: LeBlanc 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 LeBlanc Runes Against Gangplank

Domination rune tree - LeBlanc primary runes vs GangplankDomination
Electrocute - best LeBlanc rune vs GangplankSudden Impact - best LeBlanc rune vs GangplankGrisly Mementos - best LeBlanc rune vs GangplankRelentless Hunter - best LeBlanc rune vs Gangplank
Sorcery rune tree - LeBlanc secondary runes vs GangplankSorcery
Gathering Storm - best LeBlanc rune vs GangplankTranscendence - best LeBlanc rune vs Gangplank
100.0% WR

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


LeBlanc matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.9. The table below shows LeBlanc'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 LeBlanc build, runes, laning stats, and early vs late game analysis for that specific matchup.

LeBlanc matchup win rates and stats in League of Legends patch 26.9
Opponent
Win Rate
Matches
CS/min
DMG/min
Gold/game
Early WR
Late WR
52.17%926.384611,12262.3%38.5%
39.68%636.080111,86029.6%47.2%
37.10%625.884611,60534.8%38.5%
47.06%515.982911,45238.1%53.3%
46.00%506.181011,31447.1%45.5%
48.98%496.090610,77156.5%42.3%
59.09%445.090712,24458.8%59.3%
34.88%435.78699,89140.7%25.0%
47.50%405.898211,92560.0%35.0%
40.00%406.089611,52643.8%37.5%
45.00%406.191911,82152.4%36.8%
38.46%395.583611,69030.8%42.3%
57.89%385.791211,37855.6%60.0%
48.57%355.680911,83142.1%56.3%
58.06%316.21,02012,80675.0%47.4%
56.67%305.91,03811,68975.0%44.4%
56.67%305.874611,67353.3%60.0%
58.62%296.079310,74664.3%53.3%
58.62%296.288912,21675.0%47.1%
50.00%276.087811,36536.4%60.0%
51.85%276.278311,48158.3%46.7%
66.67%276.095013,70675.0%63.2%
66.67%275.985213,46677.8%61.1%
53.85%265.674511,75650.0%57.1%
44.00%255.584611,51630.0%53.3%
43.48%235.779510,62835.7%55.6%
54.55%226.590710,23150.0%66.7%
47.62%216.372310,88527.3%70.0%
28.57%216.385211,88836.4%20.0%
50.00%206.384613,05362.5%41.7%
45.00%206.493512,43075.0%25.0%
55.00%206.386611,40777.8%36.4%
22.22%185.994411,73520.0%23.1%
70.59%176.297513,50557.1%80.0%
46.67%156.096212,24350.0%44.4%
33.33%156.689914,15966.7%25.0%
57.14%145.585611,93320.0%77.8%
57.14%141.781610,84240.0%66.7%
38.46%136.493511,90450.0%33.3%
46.15%135.61,04711,26733.3%57.1%
25.00%125.91,05110,32128.6%20.0%
41.67%126.196512,05650.0%37.5%
36.36%111.974810,57350.0%28.6%
81.82%113.482012,70566.7%87.5%
54.55%115.889013,18333.3%62.5%
60.00%104.277612,098100.0%50.0%
60.00%101.274110,024100.0%42.9%
60.00%106.71,00612,46140.0%80.0%
44.44%92.35779,24360.0%25.0%
25.00%85.882911,72533.3%20.0%
37.50%81.670910,04925.0%50.0%
75.00%86.31,17212,54280.0%66.7%
37.50%81.567210,38860.0%0.0%
57.14%73.185312,441100.0%50.0%
57.14%75.58947,61366.7%0.0%
71.43%71.986312,221100.0%50.0%
50.00%65.61,33011,39633.3%66.7%
50.00%65.797614,175100.0%40.0%
33.33%63.589510,9610.0%50.0%
66.67%66.01,10513,46566.7%66.7%
66.67%66.41,18314,711100.0%33.3%
33.33%65.968212,221100.0%20.0%
16.67%65.61,06314,6230.0%16.7%
33.33%65.290811,8720.0%40.0%
20.00%55.484312,1080.0%25.0%
60.00%53.494511,039100.0%33.3%
80.00%56.091313,958100.0%75.0%
40.00%56.069512,0970.0%50.0%
60.00%53.068110,338100.0%50.0%
60.00%56.869710,95466.7%50.0%

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LeBlanc vs Gangplank - Frequently Asked Questions

How does LeBlanc do against Gangplank in League of Legends?

Gangplank wins the LeBlanc vs Gangplank matchup with a 66.7% win rate compared to LeBlanc's 33.3%, a 33.3 percentage point difference. This data is based on 6 recent ranked games in patch 26.9.

How does LeBlanc do against Gangplank in the early game?

In the early game, LeBlanc has the advantage against Gangplank with a 100.0% win rate versus 0.0%. LeBlanc players should look to press their lane advantage through aggressive trades and wave control during the first 15 minutes.

How does LeBlanc do against Gangplank in the late game?

In the late game, Gangplank takes over the LeBlanc vs Gangplank matchup with a 80.0% win rate compared to 20.0%. Gangplank scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the LeBlanc vs Gangplank matchup?

Gangplank wins the matchup against LeBlanc with a 66.7% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.9. The 33.3 percentage point advantage means Gangplank is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 6 games analyzed.

What is the best LeBlanc build against Gangplank?

The best LeBlanc build against Gangplank includes Cryptbloom, Banshee's Veil, Blackfire Torch with Armored Advance. Check the matchup breakdown above for the full item path and build order.

What are the best LeBlanc runes against Gangplank?

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

Does LeBlanc counter Gangplank?

No, LeBlanc struggles against Gangplank with only a 33.3% win rate. Gangplank has the advantage in this matchup. LeBlanc players should focus on safe farming and avoiding extended trades to minimize Gangplank's lead.

How do I play LeBlanc against Gangplank?

When playing LeBlanc against Gangplank, play cautiously and avoid Gangplank's power spikes. Look for jungle assistance and team-dependent plays since Gangplank has the statistical advantage at most stages. Use the matchup-specific build and runes above to optimize your chances.