Syndra - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
50.2%
Pick Rate
2.2%

Syndravs Gangplank

CMage
Patch26.7
Matches508,082
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedApr 10, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Syndra vs Gangplank is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.7. Gangplank wins with a 60.0% win rate (+20.0%) over Syndra based on 5 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.

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.

Compare against an opponent
Gangplank - 40.0% win rateGangplank(40.0%)
Syndra - 40.0% win rate in this matchup
Syndra
40.0% WR
VS
Gangplank vs Syndra matchup - 60.0% win rate
Gangplank
60.0% WR

Who Wins the Syndra vs Gangplank Matchup?

Gangplank wins the Syndra vs Gangplank matchup
Winner
Gangplank
Matches: 5
40.0%
Win Rate
60.0%
7.0
CS / min
8.0
695
DMG / min
910
11,857
Gold / game
14,514
85
Heal / min
287
341
DMG Mitigated / min
573
1.2
CC / min
0.4
0.0%
Early Game WR
100.0%
66.7%
Late Game WR
33.3%

Syndra vs Gangplank Matchup Summary

The Syndra 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 Syndra'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 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

Gangplank wins the laning phase against Syndra in League of Legends

Gangplank is favored during the laning phase against Syndra, 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
7.0Syndra
8.0Gangplank
Gangplank significantly out-farms Syndra by 1.0 CS per minute, accumulating an estimated 15 CS lead by mid game. This substantial farming gap gives Gangplank a major gold advantage and earlier item completions. Syndra players should prioritize wave management techniques like freezing near tower and using abilities efficiently to minimize the deficit.
Damage
695Syndra
910Gangplank
Gangplank heavily out-damages Syndra by 215 DMG/min, dominating both short trades and all-in fights. Syndra 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
11,857Syndra
14,514Gangplank
Gangplank generates a commanding 2,657 more gold per game than Syndra. This substantial economic advantage means Gangplank consistently reaches key item breakpoints earlier, creating a compounding lead that grows throughout the game. Syndra should focus on cost-effective item choices and avoid unnecessary deaths to prevent falling further behind.
Utility
1.2Syndra
0.4Gangplank
Syndra brings significantly more crowd control than Gangplank, with 0.8 more seconds of CC per minute. This large utility gap makes Syndra far more valuable in setting up jungle ganks, controlling objectives, and locking down targets in team fights. Gangplank should invest in tenacity and position carefully to avoid being chain-CC'd.
Sustain
427Syndra
861Gangplank
Gangplank vastly out-sustains Syndra, healing and mitigating 434 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

Spellslinger'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 1 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
100.0%
+100.0% advantage
Syndra early game win rateSyndra0.0%
Gangplank early game win rateGangplank100.0%
Late Game
Syndra
66.7%
+33.3% advantage
Syndra late game win rateSyndra66.7%
Gangplank late game win rateGangplank33.3%

Gangplank dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 100.0% win rate — a 100.0 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.

Syndra is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 66.7% win rate — 33.3 points above Gangplank. Extended games heavily favor Syndra, 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 Syndra reaches their scaling breakpoints. If Syndra 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 Syndra Runes Against Gangplank

Sorcery rune tree - Syndra primary runes vs GangplankSorcery
Summon Aery - best Syndra rune vs GangplankManaflow Band - best Syndra rune vs GangplankTranscendence - best Syndra rune vs GangplankScorch - best Syndra rune vs Gangplank
Inspiration rune tree - Syndra secondary runes vs GangplankInspiration
Biscuit Delivery - best Syndra rune vs GangplankCosmic Insight - best Syndra rune vs Gangplank
100.0% WR

The Sorcery and Inspiration 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 26.7. 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 26.7
Opponent
Win Rate
Matches
CS/min
DMG/min
Gold/game
Early WR
Late WR
55.04%1297.393112,75149.2%60.3%
46.07%897.091912,96650.0%43.6%
50.00%846.885111,63640.0%59.1%
51.85%817.290913,13051.3%52.4%
52.56%787.384812,64655.6%50.0%
45.83%727.080813,01541.9%48.8%
44.78%676.479211,52944.8%44.7%
62.07%586.799613,99473.9%54.3%
50.00%546.992112,08943.3%58.3%
39.22%517.088613,35433.3%43.3%
40.82%496.674711,69523.8%53.6%
54.35%467.291112,93255.0%53.9%
48.84%436.780412,39344.4%52.0%
42.86%426.983511,61942.1%43.5%
59.52%427.086612,85426.7%77.8%
64.29%426.978811,43565.2%63.2%
52.38%427.095212,82152.6%52.2%
43.90%416.587011,26045.0%42.9%
47.50%406.999613,60450.0%45.8%
52.50%407.095113,76650.0%53.9%
55.56%367.080112,03360.0%45.5%
52.78%367.01,02013,39542.9%59.1%
47.22%366.882410,06640.9%57.1%
37.14%357.081310,77134.8%41.7%
54.55%337.291513,64766.7%47.6%
65.63%327.01,07214,11163.6%66.7%
58.06%317.41,02513,88564.7%50.0%
51.61%317.01,01113,79260.0%43.8%
37.93%296.980212,04841.7%35.3%
55.17%297.089312,26573.3%35.7%
60.00%257.187712,74645.5%71.4%
39.13%237.284011,86833.3%50.0%
61.90%217.31,01812,21066.7%58.3%
25.00%207.090211,53822.2%27.3%
40.00%207.692513,00642.9%38.5%
52.63%197.01,02813,4750.0%71.4%
55.56%186.998712,65533.3%66.7%
55.56%186.585012,49842.9%63.6%
70.59%177.81,20513,80077.8%62.5%
47.06%177.297513,92437.5%55.6%
56.25%167.796215,264100.0%36.4%
43.75%166.687113,10120.0%54.5%
62.50%167.296914,00777.8%42.9%
60.00%157.687813,43662.5%57.1%
60.00%156.986613,97880.0%50.0%
64.29%147.394113,07666.7%62.5%
50.00%146.889613,06783.3%25.0%
38.46%137.21,02312,79842.9%33.3%
53.85%137.187610,64962.5%40.0%
61.54%137.088414,04166.7%57.1%
50.00%127.194611,92566.7%33.3%
66.67%127.183612,79262.5%75.0%
55.56%96.899115,7870.0%71.4%
33.33%97.399211,99928.6%50.0%
37.50%86.81,03812,80040.0%33.3%
57.14%77.689013,21050.0%66.7%
42.86%75.881910,10640.0%50.0%
42.86%76.71,01311,89233.3%50.0%
66.67%67.08819,08450.0%100.0%
50.00%67.91,08615,078100.0%40.0%
83.33%65.790914,734100.0%80.0%
50.00%66.694412,37333.3%66.7%
50.00%67.082911,19750.0%50.0%
83.33%66.51,08015,590100.0%75.0%
66.67%67.71,03716,00250.0%75.0%
0.00%57.690213,6370.0%0.0%
80.00%56.484513,566100.0%66.7%
60.00%57.51,03214,08233.3%100.0%
60.00%57.395612,89766.7%50.0%
60.00%52.485211,91450.0%66.7%
40.00%57.069511,8570.0%66.7%

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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 60.0% win rate compared to Syndra's 40.0%, a 20.0 percentage point difference. This data is based on 5 recent ranked games in patch 26.7.

How does Syndra do against Gangplank in the early game?

In the early game, Gangplank has the advantage against Syndra 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 Syndra do against Gangplank in the late game?

In the late game, Syndra takes over the Syndra vs Gangplank matchup with a 66.7% win rate compared to 33.3%. 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 60.0% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.7. The 20.0 percentage point advantage means Gangplank is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 5 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 Spellslinger'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 Sorcery primary tree with Inspiration secondary. This rune setup achieves a 100.0% 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 40.0% 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.