Ryze - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
46.8%
Pick Rate
1.3%

Ryzevs Gangplank

FMage
Patch26.14
Matches491,560
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedJul 25, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Ryze vs Gangplank is a very close matchup in LoL patch 26.14. Ryze wins with a 50.0% win rate (+0.0%) over Gangplank based on 8 games. Ryze holds the advantage in both the early and late game. Below you'll find the best Ryze build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Ryze vs Gangplank matchup.

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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.

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Ryze - 50.0% win rate in this matchup
Ryze
50.0% WR
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Gangplank vs Ryze matchup - 50.0% win rate
Gangplank
50.0% WR

Who Wins the Ryze vs Gangplank Matchup?

Ryze wins the Ryze vs Gangplank matchup
Winner
Ryze
Matches: 8
50.0%
Win Rate
50.0%
7.3
CS / min
7.4
934
DMG / min
1,335
18,280
Gold / game
22,682
237
Heal / min
323
851
DMG Mitigated / min
676
0.6
CC / min
0.5
0.0%
Early Game WR
0.0%
50.0%
Late Game WR
50.0%

Ryze vs Gangplank Matchup Summary

The Ryze vs Gangplank matchup is essentially a coin-flip matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 8 recent matches analyzed, Ryze wins with a 50.0% win rate compared to Gangplank's 50.0%, giving Ryze a 0.0 percentage point advantage. Ryze holds a slight edge in both the early and late game, but the margins are thin enough that individual skill and jungle attention will often determine the outcome. Gangplank can still find windows through outplays and team coordination. The most significant statistical gap is in damage output, where Gangplank leads by 400 DMG/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Ryze 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.

Ryze vs Gangplank Laning Phase Breakdown

Gangplank wins the laning phase against Ryze in League of Legends

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

Farming
7.3Ryze
7.4Gangplank
Ryze and Gangplank farm at nearly identical rates in this matchup, with only a 0.0 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
934Ryze
1,335Gangplank
Gangplank heavily out-damages Ryze by 400 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
18,280Ryze
22,682Gangplank
Gangplank generates a commanding 4,402 more gold per game than Ryze. This substantial economic advantage means Gangplank consistently reaches key item breakpoints earlier, creating a compounding lead that grows throughout the game. Ryze should focus on cost-effective item choices and avoid unnecessary deaths to prevent falling further behind.
Utility
0.6Ryze
0.5Gangplank
Both Ryze 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
1,088Ryze
999Gangplank
Ryze heals and mitigates 89 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 Rabadon's Deathcap. This combination gives Ryze 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 Ryze 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 Ryze vs Gangplank matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Ryze
0.0%
+0.0% advantage
Ryze early game win rateRyze0.0%
Gangplank early game win rateGangplank0.0%
Late Game
Ryze
50.0%
+0.0% advantage
Ryze late game win rateRyze50.0%
Gangplank late game win rateGangplank50.0%

The early game (first 15 minutes) is a toss-up between Ryze and Gangplank, with Ryze holding a razor-thin 0.0% win rate edge (+0.0%). Individual skill and jungle proximity will matter more than champion advantage in the early laning phase.

Late game (25+ minutes) is equally balanced, with Ryze 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.

This matchup is remarkably even at every stage of the game. Neither Ryze nor Gangplank has a phase-specific advantage, making this a pure skill matchup where individual mechanics, decision-making, and team coordination determine the outcome.

Best Ryze Runes Against Gangplank

Sorcery rune tree - Ryze primary runes vs GangplankSorcery
Deathfire Touch - best Ryze rune vs GangplankManaflow Band - best Ryze rune vs GangplankTranscendence - best Ryze rune vs GangplankGathering Storm - best Ryze rune vs Gangplank
Resolve rune tree - Ryze secondary runes vs GangplankResolve
Bone Plating - best Ryze rune vs GangplankOvergrowth - best Ryze rune vs Gangplank
100.0% WR

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


Ryze matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.14. 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 26.14
Opponent
Win Rate
Matches
CS/min
DMG/min
Gold/game
Early WR
Late WR
43.10%586.690211,54645.5%41.7%
44.00%507.383912,58031.8%53.6%
38.78%496.690012,85327.3%42.1%
36.96%467.383810,69952.4%24.0%
39.13%466.783510,34036.4%41.7%
47.62%426.699912,42857.1%42.9%
63.41%416.581011,48282.3%50.0%
45.71%357.281312,67025.0%56.5%
54.29%357.198812,61233.3%65.2%
51.52%337.082711,28657.1%47.4%
54.55%337.080912,59554.5%54.5%
56.25%327.481912,78362.5%54.2%
40.74%277.197212,12230.0%47.1%
57.69%267.392811,40053.9%61.5%
44.00%257.51,15013,48766.7%36.8%
44.00%256.786911,17050.0%40.0%
45.45%227.21,04810,36746.1%44.4%
42.86%217.180913,71650.0%41.2%
35.00%206.681911,37957.1%23.1%
31.58%196.575411,0950.0%50.0%
68.42%197.381612,15060.0%71.4%
52.94%176.487712,38742.9%60.0%
41.18%176.892712,04542.9%40.0%
41.18%176.91,06512,27914.3%60.0%
62.50%167.298312,78157.1%66.7%
53.33%157.478912,15957.1%50.0%
53.33%157.592013,71760.0%50.0%
40.00%156.788810,10642.9%37.5%
33.33%156.996313,20340.0%30.0%
40.00%157.378410,20144.4%33.3%
33.33%156.683213,09050.0%27.3%
60.00%157.11,06913,11571.4%50.0%
35.71%147.879011,34050.0%30.0%
50.00%147.679611,59357.1%42.9%
57.14%147.775211,53162.5%50.0%
23.08%137.490312,38320.0%25.0%
50.00%126.91,05410,29350.0%50.0%
16.67%126.66699,11820.0%14.3%
54.55%116.571710,22371.4%25.0%
40.00%107.51,02513,04450.0%37.5%
50.00%107.39589,68166.7%25.0%
55.56%97.587012,783100.0%42.9%
55.56%96.71,12912,87375.0%40.0%
88.89%97.797612,934100.0%83.3%
33.33%97.086510,80566.7%16.7%
37.50%86.863212,5480.0%42.9%
62.50%87.778810,48280.0%33.3%
50.00%87.41,12315,433100.0%42.9%
37.50%87.692211,7690.0%50.0%
62.50%86.587113,2730.0%71.4%
50.00%87.393418,2800.0%50.0%
42.86%77.91,07110,07560.0%0.0%
57.14%77.398411,8060.0%80.0%
28.57%75.76399,91750.0%20.0%
57.14%77.61,19510,99250.0%66.7%
0.00%76.386410,0760.0%0.0%
28.57%77.084611,62933.3%25.0%
66.67%67.31,13411,776100.0%50.0%
16.67%66.882815,2510.0%16.7%
16.67%67.166011,6430.0%25.0%
50.00%67.378511,27933.3%66.7%
100.00%57.589011,817100.0%100.0%
20.00%56.674911,77133.3%0.0%
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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 50.0% win rate compared to Gangplank's 50.0%, a 0.0 percentage point difference. This data is based on 8 recent ranked games in patch 26.14.

How does Ryze do against Gangplank in the early game?

In the early game, Ryze has the advantage against Gangplank with a 0.0% win rate versus 0.0%. Ryze 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 50.0% win rate compared to 50.0%. 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 50.0% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.14. The 0.0 percentage point advantage means Ryze is slightly favored in this lane matchup based on 8 games analyzed.

What is the best Ryze build against Gangplank?

The best Ryze build against Gangplank includes Rod of Ages, Zhonya's Hourglass, Rabadon's Deathcap with Ionian Boots of Lucidity. 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 Ryze runes against Gangplank?

The best Ryze runes against Gangplank use the Sorcery primary tree with Resolve 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 50.0% win rate. Ryze slightly edges out Gangplank in lane based on current patch 26.14 data.

How do I play Ryze against Gangplank?

When playing Ryze 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.