Vexvs Gangplank
Vex vs Gangplank is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.7. Vex wins with a 70.0% win rate (+40.0%) over Gangplank based on 10 games. Vex holds the advantage in both the early and late game. Below you'll find the best Vex build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Vex vs Gangplank matchup.
Vex Matchup Breakdown
Use the dropdown to select an opponent and see a detailed breakdown of how Vex 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.
Gangplank(70.0%)Who Wins the Vex vs Gangplank Matchup?
Vex vs Gangplank Matchup Summary
The Vex vs Gangplank matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 10 recent matches analyzed, Vex wins with a 70.0% win rate compared to Gangplank's 30.0%, giving Vex a 40.0 percentage point advantage. Vex dominates at every stage — from early laning through late game team fights. This consistent advantage makes it difficult for Gangplank players to find favorable windows, so team-dependent strategies and avoiding solo confrontations are essential. The most significant statistical gap is in crowd control, where Vex leads by 0.6s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Vex 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.
Vex vs Gangplank Laning Phase Breakdown
Gangplank is favored during the laning phase against Vex, 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.
Best Vex Build Against Gangplank
Spellslinger's Shoes is the optimal boots choice against Gangplank, providing the mobility and stats Vex needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Vex against Gangplank are Luden's Echo, Shadowflame and Zhonya's Hourglass. This combination gives Vex an effective balance of damage, survivability, and utility for the matchup. This build performs exceptionally well, achieving a 100.0% win rate across 3 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 Vex vs Gangplank matchup.
Early Game vs Late Game
Vex66.7%Gangplank33.3%Vex75.0%Gangplank25.0%Vex dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 66.7% win rate — a 33.3 percentage point lead over Gangplank. This lopsided early game means Vex can dictate the pace of the lane from level 1, controlling trades, wave state, and river priority.
Vex is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 75.0% win rate — 50.0 points above Gangplank. Extended games heavily favor Vex, whose kit and scaling make them a dominant force in team fights and objective control.
Vex holds the advantage at every stage of the game, making this a consistently favorable matchup from lane through late game team fights. Gangplank players should look for outplays, team-dependent strategies, and picks rather than relying on scaling to win this matchup.
Best Vex Runes Against Gangplank
Sorcery
Inspiration
Running Sorcery primary with Inspiration secondary allows Vex to press their advantage against Gangplank, amplifying the strengths that make this a favorable matchup.
Vex matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.7. The table below shows Vex'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 Vex build, runes, laning stats, and early vs late game analysis for that specific matchup.
Opponent | Win Rate | Matches | CS/min | DMG/min | Gold/game | Early WR | Late WR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 54.43% | 158 | 6.3 | 907 | 11,979 | 53.3% | 55.4% | |
| 49.25% | 134 | 6.4 | 923 | 11,729 | 36.2% | 59.2% | |
| 41.90% | 105 | 6.0 | 872 | 11,389 | 39.5% | 43.5% | |
| 53.19% | 94 | 6.0 | 933 | 11,402 | 59.0% | 49.1% | |
| 56.67% | 90 | 5.4 | 849 | 12,085 | 54.8% | 57.6% | |
| 55.06% | 89 | 6.3 | 1,017 | 11,597 | 53.5% | 56.5% | |
| 50.00% | 80 | 6.1 | 968 | 11,632 | 47.2% | 52.3% | |
| 51.90% | 79 | 6.3 | 832 | 12,021 | 54.5% | 50.0% | |
| 39.19% | 74 | 5.7 | 826 | 11,787 | 31.0% | 44.4% | |
| 47.95% | 73 | 6.1 | 904 | 11,447 | 42.5% | 54.5% | |
| 61.19% | 67 | 5.9 | 936 | 11,936 | 64.3% | 59.0% | |
| 43.94% | 66 | 5.7 | 744 | 10,823 | 50.0% | 39.5% | |
| 55.74% | 61 | 6.2 | 853 | 11,365 | 58.1% | 53.3% | |
| 66.04% | 53 | 5.8 | 1,028 | 12,434 | 68.4% | 64.7% | |
| 50.00% | 50 | 6.3 | 813 | 11,931 | 43.5% | 55.6% | |
| 38.78% | 49 | 6.3 | 894 | 11,283 | 37.0% | 40.9% | |
| 50.00% | 48 | 6.0 | 798 | 10,901 | 55.6% | 42.9% | |
| 56.25% | 48 | 6.3 | 900 | 12,826 | 57.1% | 55.6% | |
| 54.35% | 46 | 6.0 | 1,040 | 12,831 | 66.7% | 48.4% | |
| 57.14% | 42 | 6.5 | 839 | 11,140 | 57.9% | 56.5% | |
| 50.00% | 42 | 6.1 | 814 | 11,522 | 50.0% | 50.0% | |
| 35.71% | 42 | 5.9 | 886 | 10,600 | 44.0% | 23.5% | |
| 48.72% | 39 | 6.5 | 952 | 11,274 | 45.5% | 52.9% | |
| 63.16% | 38 | 6.2 | 827 | 10,983 | 56.3% | 68.2% | |
| 56.76% | 37 | 5.9 | 838 | 11,244 | 56.3% | 57.1% | |
| 48.65% | 37 | 6.2 | 974 | 12,495 | 64.7% | 35.0% | |
| 41.67% | 36 | 5.5 | 872 | 11,535 | 37.5% | 45.0% | |
| 44.44% | 36 | 5.7 | 821 | 11,497 | 41.2% | 47.4% | |
| 61.76% | 34 | 5.9 | 985 | 13,287 | 75.0% | 57.7% | |
| 64.52% | 31 | 5.8 | 1,023 | 12,082 | 57.1% | 70.6% | |
| 50.00% | 30 | 6.3 | 985 | 11,768 | 53.9% | 47.1% | |
| 46.43% | 28 | 6.1 | 922 | 10,285 | 37.5% | 58.3% | |
| 37.04% | 27 | 6.0 | 983 | 10,632 | 35.3% | 40.0% | |
| 33.33% | 24 | 6.6 | 930 | 11,160 | 42.9% | 20.0% | |
| 52.17% | 23 | 6.3 | 625 | 10,440 | 60.0% | 46.1% | |
| 50.00% | 22 | 6.6 | 1,034 | 13,494 | 50.0% | 50.0% | |
| 55.00% | 20 | 6.0 | 933 | 11,746 | 87.5% | 33.3% | |
| 31.58% | 19 | 5.5 | 973 | 12,412 | 66.7% | 25.0% | |
| 55.56% | 18 | 6.4 | 858 | 10,930 | 85.7% | 36.4% | |
| 38.89% | 18 | 5.4 | 809 | 9,556 | 40.0% | 37.5% | |
| 46.67% | 15 | 5.0 | 824 | 10,209 | 44.4% | 50.0% | |
| 42.86% | 14 | 6.0 | 943 | 10,481 | 57.1% | 28.6% | |
| 53.85% | 13 | 5.0 | 807 | 11,920 | 40.0% | 62.5% | |
| 54.55% | 11 | 7.3 | 1,083 | 12,239 | 40.0% | 66.7% | |
| 10.00% | 10 | 6.1 | 932 | 11,447 | 16.7% | 0.0% | |
| 70.00% | 10 | 6.1 | 842 | 11,041 | 66.7% | 75.0% | |
| 55.56% | 9 | 6.3 | 773 | 11,256 | 75.0% | 40.0% | |
| 66.67% | 9 | 6.3 | 912 | 11,184 | 80.0% | 50.0% | |
| 55.56% | 9 | 5.7 | 1,039 | 11,317 | 25.0% | 80.0% | |
| 55.56% | 9 | 4.3 | 874 | 11,749 | 50.0% | 57.1% | |
| 37.50% | 8 | 6.4 | 890 | 10,755 | 66.7% | 20.0% | |
| 50.00% | 8 | 5.5 | 1,167 | 12,605 | 66.7% | 40.0% | |
| 25.00% | 8 | 5.9 | 1,015 | 13,306 | 0.0% | 33.3% | |
| 62.50% | 8 | 5.7 | 955 | 11,642 | 50.0% | 75.0% | |
| 62.50% | 8 | 1.9 | 698 | 9,522 | 33.3% | 80.0% | |
| 57.14% | 7 | 5.7 | 936 | 12,009 | 0.0% | 80.0% | |
| 42.86% | 7 | 5.6 | 1,024 | 12,382 | 66.7% | 25.0% | |
| 42.86% | 7 | 6.1 | 951 | 12,324 | 0.0% | 75.0% | |
| 28.57% | 7 | 2.2 | 582 | 8,994 | 0.0% | 40.0% | |
| 28.57% | 7 | 5.5 | 670 | 10,591 | 50.0% | 20.0% | |
| 83.33% | 6 | 1.7 | 734 | 10,320 | 66.7% | 100.0% | |
| 50.00% | 6 | 6.0 | 1,092 | 10,939 | 50.0% | 50.0% | |
| 83.33% | 6 | 5.5 | 919 | 11,656 | 75.0% | 100.0% | |
| 50.00% | 6 | 3.9 | 568 | 9,552 | 50.0% | 50.0% | |
| 50.00% | 6 | 4.5 | 956 | 11,949 | 100.0% | 40.0% | |
| 33.33% | 6 | 5.8 | 1,078 | 12,439 | 0.0% | 50.0% | |
| 0.00% | 6 | 4.4 | 625 | 10,303 | 0.0% | 0.0% | |
| 40.00% | 5 | 5.5 | 785 | 10,324 | 33.3% | 50.0% | |
| 40.00% | 5 | 2.5 | 789 | 9,747 | 66.7% | 0.0% | |
| 40.00% | 5 | 6.4 | 1,115 | 14,542 | 50.0% | 33.3% | |
| 60.00% | 5 | 6.0 | 1,123 | 11,634 | 100.0% | 33.3% | |
| 40.00% | 5 | 1.9 | 518 | 7,851 | 25.0% | 100.0% | |
| 80.00% | 5 | 5.9 | 1,077 | 11,310 | 66.7% | 100.0% | |
| 60.00% | 5 | 2.2 | 859 | 11,651 | 50.0% | 66.7% | |
| 60.00% | 5 | 5.5 | 920 | 11,565 | 100.0% | 33.3% | |
| 60.00% | 5 | 6.3 | 1,256 | 14,388 | 0.0% | 100.0% | |
| 0.00% | 5 | 5.3 | 1,018 | 13,509 | 0.0% | 0.0% | |
| 20.00% | 5 | 2.5 | 912 | 10,063 | 0.0% | 33.3% | |
| 20.00% | 5 | 5.8 | 856 | 10,300 | 50.0% | 0.0% | |
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Vex vs Gangplank - Frequently Asked Questions
How does Vex do against Gangplank in League of Legends?
Vex wins the Vex vs Gangplank matchup with a 70.0% win rate compared to Gangplank's 30.0%, a 40.0 percentage point difference. This data is based on 10 recent ranked games in patch 26.7.
How does Vex do against Gangplank in the early game?
In the early game, Vex has the advantage against Gangplank with a 66.7% win rate versus 33.3%. Vex players should look to press their lane advantage through aggressive trades and wave control during the first 15 minutes.
How does Vex do against Gangplank in the late game?
In the late game, Vex takes over the Vex vs Gangplank matchup with a 75.0% win rate compared to 25.0%. Vex scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.
Who wins the Vex vs Gangplank matchup?
Vex wins the matchup against Gangplank with a 70.0% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.7. The 40.0 percentage point advantage means Vex is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 10 games analyzed.
What is the best Vex build against Gangplank?
The best Vex 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 Vex runes against Gangplank?
The best Vex runes against Gangplank use the Sorcery primary tree with Inspiration secondary. This rune setup achieves a 100.0% win rate in the Vex vs Gangplank matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.
Does Vex counter Gangplank?
Yes, Vex has a favorable matchup against Gangplank with a 70.0% win rate. Vex strongly counters Gangplank in lane based on current patch 26.7 data.
How do I play Vex against Gangplank?
When playing Vex 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.