Syndra - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
51.4%
Pick Rate
3.0%

Syndravs Gangplank

AMage
Patch26.14
Matches491,560
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedJul 21, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Syndra vs Gangplank is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.14. Gangplank wins with a 54.5% win rate (+9.1%) over Syndra based on 11 games. Gangplank wins the early laning phase while Syndra scales better into the late game. Below you'll find the best Syndra build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Syndra vs Gangplank matchup.

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Syndra Matchup Breakdown

Use the dropdown to select an opponent and see a detailed breakdown of how Syndra 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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Syndra - 45.5% win rate in this matchup
Syndra
45.5% WR
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Gangplank vs Syndra matchup - 54.5% win rate
Gangplank
54.5% WR

Who Wins the Syndra vs Gangplank Matchup?

Gangplank wins the Syndra vs Gangplank matchup
Winner
Gangplank
Matches: 11
45.5%
Win Rate
54.5%
7.3
CS / min
7.0
827
DMG / min
802
13,141
Gold / game
13,734
79
Heal / min
274
305
DMG Mitigated / min
580
1.1
CC / min
0.4
40.0%
Early Game WR
60.0%
50.0%
Late Game WR
50.0%

Syndra vs Gangplank Matchup Summary

The Syndra vs Gangplank matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 11 recent matches analyzed, Gangplank wins with a 54.5% win rate compared to Syndra's 45.5%, giving Gangplank a 9.1 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Gangplank controls the early laning stage, but Syndra outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Gangplank needs to press advantages before Syndra reaches their power spikes, while Syndra should focus on safe farming and hitting key item breakpoints. The most significant statistical gap is in crowd control, where Syndra leads by 0.8s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Gangplank has a strong advantage in this matchup. Syndra 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.

Syndra vs Gangplank Laning Phase Breakdown

Syndra wins the laning phase against Gangplank in League of Legends

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

Farming
7.3Syndra
7.0Gangplank
Syndra edges out Gangplank by 0.3 CS per minute — a moderate farming advantage that adds up to roughly 5 CS over a 15-minute laning phase. This translates to earlier component purchases and slightly faster power spikes for Syndra.
Damage
827Syndra
802Gangplank
Damage output is virtually even between Syndra and Gangplank, with only 25 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
13,141Syndra
13,734Gangplank
Gangplank earns 593 more gold per game than Syndra, 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
1.1Syndra
0.4Gangplank
Syndra provides 0.8 seconds more crowd control per minute than Gangplank, offering better gank setup potential and slightly more team fight utility. This CC advantage helps Syndra coordinate with their jungler and control the pace of skirmishes.
Sustain
384Syndra
854Gangplank
Gangplank vastly out-sustains Syndra, healing and mitigating 470 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Gangplank can absorb significant punishment and remain in lane while Syndra is forced to recall. Building grievous wounds early is essential for Syndra, and focusing on burst trade patterns rather than sustained fights is critical.

Best Syndra Build Against Gangplank

Sorcerer's Shoes is the optimal boots choice against Gangplank, providing the mobility and stats Syndra needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Syndra against Gangplank are Luden's Echo, Shadowflame and Zhonya's Hourglass. This combination gives Syndra 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 Syndra vs Gangplank matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Gangplank
60.0%
+20.0% advantage
Syndra early game win rateSyndra40.0%
Gangplank early game win rateGangplank60.0%
Late Game
Syndra
50.0%
+0.0% advantage
Syndra late game win rateSyndra50.0%
Gangplank late game win rateGangplank50.0%

Gangplank dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 60.0% win rate — a 20.0 percentage point lead over Syndra. 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 Syndra 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 Syndra 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 Syndra Runes Against Gangplank

Inspiration rune tree - Syndra primary runes vs GangplankInspiration
First Strike - best Syndra rune vs GangplankMagical Footwear - best Syndra rune vs GangplankBiscuit Delivery - best Syndra rune vs GangplankCosmic Insight - best Syndra rune vs Gangplank
Sorcery rune tree - Syndra secondary runes vs GangplankSorcery
Manaflow Band - best Syndra rune vs GangplankTranscendence - best Syndra rune vs Gangplank
33.3% WR

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


Syndra matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.14. The table below shows Syndra'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 Syndra build, runes, laning stats, and early vs late game analysis for that specific matchup.

Syndra 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
54.17%1446.91,01813,15052.9%54.8%
51.89%1066.899412,33748.7%53.7%
55.77%1046.993313,28665.8%50.0%
57.89%956.587711,30050.0%64.2%
58.43%897.293211,93666.7%52.8%
46.59%886.684812,15448.5%45.5%
44.32%886.892911,08544.2%44.4%
38.37%867.084411,25439.1%37.5%
43.90%826.587211,64545.7%42.5%
51.32%766.996212,05056.7%47.8%
50.00%746.986711,77654.3%46.1%
52.24%677.01,00914,01058.8%50.0%
48.48%667.188613,23232.0%58.5%
47.62%636.891012,83830.0%55.8%
56.45%626.792312,72947.4%60.5%
54.10%616.789711,51439.1%63.2%
46.55%586.580511,09025.0%61.8%
50.94%536.995111,64452.2%50.0%
64.71%516.895910,98365.2%64.3%
50.98%517.089712,25347.8%53.6%
56.25%486.891712,40947.4%62.1%
42.22%456.888711,32041.7%42.9%
40.91%446.987112,88947.1%37.0%
38.64%446.582110,78542.1%36.0%
55.81%437.31,00213,00965.0%47.8%
53.66%417.083612,46257.1%51.9%
64.10%396.986212,70641.7%74.1%
55.26%386.792111,88043.8%63.6%
33.33%367.188011,77331.3%35.0%
61.11%367.094813,72766.7%57.1%
48.57%357.592714,77045.5%50.0%
57.14%357.081810,97450.0%63.2%
43.75%327.51,02714,13337.5%45.8%
66.67%307.490212,40375.0%61.1%
56.67%306.892912,52654.5%57.9%
60.00%307.198213,49163.6%57.9%
64.29%286.996011,93271.4%57.1%
55.56%276.797512,72450.0%57.9%
26.92%266.897212,52925.0%28.6%
65.38%267.298713,86380.0%56.3%
60.00%256.487913,42477.8%50.0%
54.17%246.884912,71677.8%40.0%
50.00%247.182012,38550.0%50.0%
62.50%247.099614,28466.7%61.9%
70.83%247.095013,86662.5%75.0%
54.55%227.195113,59362.5%50.0%
52.38%217.391711,61945.5%60.0%
73.68%197.390212,60580.0%71.4%
68.42%196.31,02413,42480.0%64.3%
61.11%186.687810,24744.4%77.8%
61.11%186.476711,95666.7%55.6%
82.35%177.31,04512,97883.3%81.8%
56.25%167.399914,24877.8%28.6%
75.00%167.51,02812,96077.8%71.4%
26.67%156.81,03113,0790.0%33.3%
33.33%156.275111,06933.3%33.3%
53.33%157.082813,50150.0%55.6%
53.33%156.487212,64757.1%50.0%
28.57%147.271712,01257.1%0.0%
38.46%137.51,02815,306100.0%27.3%
38.46%136.888113,57650.0%33.3%
53.85%137.078711,12457.1%50.0%
41.67%127.291613,89333.3%44.4%
58.33%126.81,04111,85980.0%42.9%
54.55%116.094013,18725.0%71.4%
45.45%117.382713,14140.0%50.0%
66.67%96.787113,90166.7%66.7%
22.22%97.378811,42550.0%14.3%
22.22%96.884513,81733.3%16.7%
62.50%86.71,03815,8370.0%62.5%
37.50%87.277312,60750.0%25.0%
37.50%86.693711,66640.0%33.3%
62.50%86.31,08812,079100.0%40.0%
50.00%86.892413,83466.7%40.0%
71.43%77.51,20114,697100.0%60.0%
28.57%77.01,13714,44150.0%20.0%
42.86%77.47679,61120.0%100.0%
66.67%67.79029,67860.0%100.0%
66.67%67.61,09512,558100.0%50.0%
100.00%67.31,08213,430100.0%100.0%
16.67%64.36747,88920.0%0.0%
60.00%56.81,13613,552100.0%50.0%
40.00%56.38548,98133.3%50.0%
40.00%56.081411,54850.0%33.3%
20.00%56.984711,4670.0%25.0%
60.00%57.087211,29875.0%0.0%
20.00%56.990910,2740.0%25.0%

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Syndra vs Gangplank - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Syndra do against Gangplank in League of Legends?

Gangplank wins the Syndra vs Gangplank matchup with a 54.5% win rate compared to Syndra's 45.5%, a 9.1 percentage point difference. This data is based on 11 recent ranked games in patch 26.14.

How does Syndra do against Gangplank in the early game?

In the early game, Gangplank has the advantage against Syndra with a 60.0% win rate versus 40.0%. Gangplank players should look to press their lane advantage through aggressive trades and wave control during the first 15 minutes.

How does Syndra do against Gangplank in the late game?

In the late game, Syndra takes over the Syndra vs Gangplank matchup with a 50.0% win rate compared to 50.0%. Syndra scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Syndra vs Gangplank matchup?

Gangplank wins the matchup against Syndra with a 54.5% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.14. The 9.1 percentage point advantage means Gangplank is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 11 games analyzed.

What is the best Syndra build against Gangplank?

The best Syndra build against Gangplank includes Luden's Echo, Shadowflame, Zhonya's Hourglass with Sorcerer's Shoes. 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 Syndra runes against Gangplank?

The best Syndra runes against Gangplank use the Inspiration primary tree with Sorcery secondary. This rune setup achieves a 33.3% win rate in the Syndra vs Gangplank matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.

Does Syndra counter Gangplank?

No, Syndra struggles against Gangplank with only a 45.5% win rate. Gangplank has the advantage in this matchup. Syndra players should focus on safe farming and avoiding extended trades to minimize Gangplank's lead.

How do I play Syndra against Gangplank?

When playing Syndra 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.