Ryze - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
45.5%
Pick Rate
1.4%

Ryzevs Gangplank

FMage
Patch26.7
Matches949,984
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedApr 19, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Ryze vs Gangplank is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.7. Ryze wins with a 60.0% win rate (+20.0%) over Gangplank based on 10 games. Gangplank wins the early laning phase while Ryze scales better into the late game. Below you'll find the best Ryze build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Ryze vs Gangplank matchup.

Ryze Matchup Breakdown

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

Who Wins the Ryze vs Gangplank Matchup?

Ryze wins the Ryze vs Gangplank matchup
Winner
Ryze
Matches: 10
60.0%
Win Rate
40.0%
6.8
CS / min
6.6
937
DMG / min
1,033
12,345
Gold / game
13,002
279
Heal / min
323
876
DMG Mitigated / min
724
0.7
CC / min
0.4
33.3%
Early Game WR
66.7%
71.4%
Late Game WR
28.6%

Ryze vs Gangplank Matchup Summary

The Ryze vs Gangplank matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 10 recent matches analyzed, Ryze wins with a 60.0% win rate compared to Gangplank's 40.0%, giving Ryze a 20.0 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Gangplank controls the early laning stage, but Ryze outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Gangplank needs to press advantages before Ryze reaches their power spikes, while Ryze should focus on safe farming and hitting key item breakpoints. The most significant statistical gap is in crowd control, where Ryze leads by 0.3s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Ryze 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.

Ryze vs Gangplank Laning Phase Breakdown

Ryze wins the laning phase against Gangplank in League of Legends

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

Farming
6.8Ryze
6.6Gangplank
Ryze 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
937Ryze
1,033Gangplank
Gangplank heavily out-damages Ryze by 96 DMG/min, dominating both short trades and all-in fights. Ryze 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
12,345Ryze
13,002Gangplank
Gangplank earns 657 more gold per game than Ryze, equivalent to roughly one additional component item. This economic edge comes from a combination of better farming, kill participation, and objective control, giving Gangplank slightly faster item completions.
Utility
0.7Ryze
0.4Gangplank
Both Ryze and Gangplank provide similar amounts of crowd control (0.3s/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
1,154Ryze
1,047Gangplank
Ryze heals and mitigates 108 more damage per minute than Gangplank, providing moderate extra durability. This sustain edge allows Ryze to stay in lane longer between recalls and gradually win extended wars of attrition. Consider building early grievous wounds if playing Gangplank.

Best Ryze Build Against Gangplank

Ionian Boots of Lucidity is the optimal boots choice against Gangplank, providing the mobility and stats Ryze needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Ryze against Gangplank are Rod of Ages, Zhonya's Hourglass and Seraph's Embrace. This combination gives Ryze an effective balance of damage, survivability, and utility for the matchup. This build achieves a solid 50.0% win rate across 2 games, proving it to be a reliable item path when facing Gangplank. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Ryze vs Gangplank matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Gangplank
66.7%
+33.3% advantage
Ryze early game win rateRyze33.3%
Gangplank early game win rateGangplank66.7%
Late Game
Ryze
71.4%
+42.9% advantage
Ryze late game win rateRyze71.4%
Gangplank late game win rateGangplank28.6%

Gangplank dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 66.7% win rate — a 33.3 percentage point lead over Ryze. This lopsided early game means Gangplank can dictate the pace of the lane from level 1, controlling trades, wave state, and river priority.

Ryze is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 71.4% win rate — 42.9 points above Gangplank. Extended games heavily favor Ryze, 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 Ryze reaches their scaling breakpoints. If Ryze 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 Ryze Runes Against Gangplank

Sorcery rune tree - Ryze primary runes vs GangplankSorcery
Phase Rush - best Ryze rune vs GangplankManaflow Band - best Ryze rune vs GangplankTranscendence - best Ryze rune vs GangplankScorch - best Ryze rune vs Gangplank
Inspiration rune tree - Ryze secondary runes vs GangplankInspiration
Cash Back - best Ryze rune vs GangplankCosmic Insight - best Ryze rune vs Gangplank
100.0% WR

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


Ryze matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.7. The table below shows Ryze'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 Ryze build, runes, laning stats, and early vs late game analysis for that specific matchup.

Ryze matchup win rates and stats in League of Legends patch 26.7
Opponent
Win Rate
Matches
CS/min
DMG/min
Gold/game
Early WR
Late WR
43.24%747.476711,08046.1%40.0%
42.37%597.473011,83134.6%48.5%
46.30%547.375111,56246.1%46.4%
47.83%467.484811,88950.0%46.1%
45.45%447.786712,75450.0%42.3%
48.72%397.290412,80847.1%50.0%
42.11%387.289011,46845.0%38.9%
47.37%387.487712,04036.8%57.9%
47.22%367.174512,29857.1%40.9%
44.12%346.981912,28833.3%50.0%
35.48%317.179111,68650.0%26.3%
45.16%317.389011,87847.4%41.7%
26.67%307.682213,10537.5%22.7%
36.67%308.081111,64123.5%53.9%
44.44%277.176511,56638.5%50.0%
33.33%247.373210,83625.0%41.7%
37.50%247.291011,71323.1%54.5%
47.83%237.592911,89723.1%80.0%
52.17%237.990912,70240.0%61.5%
45.45%227.385113,11237.5%50.0%
63.64%227.51,05712,55258.3%70.0%
38.10%218.086113,83040.0%36.4%
52.38%217.789612,23950.0%54.5%
57.14%217.299412,39766.7%50.0%
55.00%207.683712,09240.0%70.0%
47.37%197.51,00212,32037.5%54.5%
42.11%197.173810,84827.3%62.5%
47.37%197.086411,49450.0%44.4%
44.44%187.478511,05914.3%63.6%
50.00%187.81,00111,69537.5%60.0%
58.82%177.288111,95075.0%44.4%
43.75%167.41,01012,64916.7%60.0%
56.25%167.866411,02650.0%66.7%
56.25%167.174111,60844.4%71.4%
33.33%156.767312,48950.0%30.8%
53.33%156.985411,68742.9%62.5%
33.33%157.288813,5390.0%45.5%
26.67%157.087611,90125.0%28.6%
78.57%147.388313,09066.7%87.5%
35.71%148.194210,54625.0%50.0%
50.00%147.092411,51842.9%57.1%
42.86%147.073511,65060.0%33.3%
38.46%137.21,15713,19466.7%14.3%
27.27%115.279210,71637.5%0.0%
54.55%117.587612,30375.0%42.9%
27.27%118.077611,21933.3%0.0%
50.00%108.172811,53450.0%50.0%
60.00%106.893712,34533.3%71.4%
55.56%97.493114,38133.3%66.7%
22.22%96.876511,00220.0%25.0%
33.33%98.21,25613,31740.0%25.0%
37.50%86.973812,3000.0%50.0%
50.00%86.985214,35766.7%40.0%
37.50%87.890514,14466.7%20.0%
57.14%77.593512,86166.7%50.0%
66.67%67.61,08714,3820.0%80.0%
33.33%67.185310,47850.0%0.0%
16.67%66.07158,2280.0%50.0%
66.67%68.51,15015,495100.0%60.0%
16.67%67.171711,1250.0%25.0%
33.33%66.790912,31433.3%33.3%
66.67%68.483610,33980.0%0.0%
16.67%67.167712,470100.0%0.0%
33.33%67.81,42612,7640.0%100.0%
33.33%67.279910,7870.0%50.0%
33.33%67.286814,1050.0%50.0%
80.00%57.480812,07950.0%100.0%
60.00%56.387910,72850.0%66.7%
80.00%58.21,04812,20866.7%100.0%
60.00%57.71,04312,76550.0%100.0%
40.00%53.162910,37933.3%50.0%
80.00%57.766710,682100.0%0.0%
20.00%55.494212,2910.0%25.0%

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Ryze vs Gangplank - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Ryze do against Gangplank in League of Legends?

Ryze wins the Ryze 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 10 recent ranked games in patch 26.7.

How does Ryze do against Gangplank in the early game?

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

How does Ryze do against Gangplank in the late game?

In the late game, Ryze takes over the Ryze vs Gangplank matchup with a 71.4% win rate compared to 28.6%. Ryze scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Ryze vs Gangplank matchup?

Ryze wins the matchup against Gangplank with a 60.0% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.7. The 20.0 percentage point advantage means Ryze is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 10 games analyzed.

What is the best Ryze build against Gangplank?

The best Ryze build against Gangplank includes Rod of Ages, Zhonya's Hourglass, Seraph's Embrace with Ionian Boots of Lucidity. This build achieves a 50.0% win rate in the matchup. Check the matchup breakdown above for the full item path and build order.

What are the best Ryze runes against Gangplank?

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

Does Ryze counter Gangplank?

Yes, Ryze has a favorable matchup against Gangplank with a 60.0% win rate. Ryze strongly counters Gangplank in lane based on current patch 26.7 data.

How do I play Ryze against Gangplank?

When playing Ryze 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.