Vex - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
50.2%
Pick Rate
2.0%

Vexvs Gangplank

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

Vex vs Gangplank is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.14. Vex wins with a 71.4% win rate (+42.9%) over Gangplank based on 7 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.

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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.

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Vex - 71.4% win rate in this matchup
Vex
71.4% WR
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Gangplank vs Vex matchup - 28.6% win rate
Gangplank
28.6% WR

Who Wins the Vex vs Gangplank Matchup?

Vex wins the Vex vs Gangplank matchup
Winner
Vex
Matches: 7
71.4%
Win Rate
28.6%
6.3
CS / min
6.3
898
DMG / min
881
11,317
Gold / game
12,271
116
Heal / min
209
510
DMG Mitigated / min
583
1.0
CC / min
0.4
100.0%
Early Game WR
0.0%
50.0%
Late Game WR
50.0%

Vex vs Gangplank Matchup Summary

The Vex vs Gangplank matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 7 recent matches analyzed, Vex wins with a 71.4% win rate compared to Gangplank's 28.6%, giving Vex a 42.9 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 0.5s 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

Vex wins the laning phase against Gangplank in League of Legends

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

Farming
6.3Vex
6.3Gangplank
Vex 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
898Vex
881Gangplank
Damage output is virtually even between Vex and Gangplank, with only 17 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
11,317Vex
12,271Gangplank
Gangplank generates a commanding 954 more gold per game than Vex. This substantial economic advantage means Gangplank consistently reaches key item breakpoints earlier, creating a compounding lead that grows throughout the game. Vex should focus on cost-effective item choices and avoid unnecessary deaths to prevent falling further behind.
Utility
1.0Vex
0.4Gangplank
Vex provides 0.5 seconds more crowd control per minute than Gangplank, offering better gank setup potential and slightly more team fight utility. This CC advantage helps Vex coordinate with their jungler and control the pace of skirmishes.
Sustain
626Vex
791Gangplank
Gangplank vastly out-sustains Vex, healing and mitigating 166 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Gangplank can absorb significant punishment and remain in lane while Vex is forced to recall. Building grievous wounds early is essential for Vex, and focusing on burst trade patterns rather than sustained fights is critical.

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. 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

Early Game
Vex
100.0%
+100.0% advantage
Vex early game win rateVex100.0%
Gangplank early game win rateGangplank0.0%
Late Game
Vex
50.0%
+0.0% advantage
Vex late game win rateVex50.0%
Gangplank late game win rateGangplank50.0%

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

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

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

Domination rune tree - Vex primary runes vs GangplankDomination
Electrocute - best Vex rune vs GangplankTaste of Blood - best Vex rune vs GangplankGrisly Mementos - best Vex rune vs GangplankUltimate Hunter - best Vex rune vs Gangplank
Sorcery rune tree - Vex secondary runes vs GangplankSorcery
Manaflow Band - best Vex rune vs GangplankTranscendence - best Vex rune vs Gangplank
75.0% WR

Running Domination primary with Sorcery 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 26.14. 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.

Vex 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
52.76%1275.993511,44346.1%57.3%
50.93%1085.897111,57056.1%47.8%
42.71%965.887811,22438.2%45.2%
43.82%896.284611,12051.4%38.5%
60.24%835.899110,50069.2%52.3%
51.25%805.991810,52753.9%48.8%
48.48%665.61,07612,40542.9%51.1%
56.92%655.483611,91671.4%52.9%
50.79%635.899311,69757.7%46.0%
45.16%625.61,04710,50442.3%47.2%
45.90%616.01,01111,16060.9%36.8%
52.83%536.01,03912,14247.6%56.3%
47.92%485.883211,33350.0%46.9%
53.19%475.890810,43254.2%52.2%
51.11%455.787311,54780.0%36.7%
62.22%456.299012,28860.0%63.3%
41.86%436.499711,33160.0%32.1%
53.66%415.991411,21750.0%56.5%
55.56%365.787210,84166.7%47.6%
55.88%345.988211,50253.9%57.1%
57.58%335.780011,17333.3%71.4%
60.00%305.91,03310,25664.3%56.3%
62.50%245.697811,51066.7%60.0%
47.83%235.882511,58457.1%43.8%
39.13%235.782011,31937.5%40.0%
52.38%215.888311,28037.5%61.5%
45.00%206.188111,94542.9%46.1%
44.44%185.990711,36828.6%54.5%
61.11%185.691110,98980.0%37.5%
52.94%176.195811,53055.6%50.0%
52.94%175.697611,18257.1%50.0%
50.00%166.11,07311,89975.0%41.7%
53.33%156.41,07711,34860.0%50.0%
46.67%156.695911,97442.9%50.0%
53.33%156.19459,33460.0%40.0%
50.00%145.37589,51542.9%57.1%
64.29%145.490410,73550.0%70.0%
57.14%145.284510,33066.7%50.0%
38.46%135.494510,70260.0%25.0%
30.77%134.36289,44533.3%28.6%
30.77%135.990011,29425.0%33.3%
83.33%126.51,14812,05885.7%80.0%
63.64%115.51,11412,87380.0%50.0%
55.56%94.771510,58366.7%50.0%
44.44%95.91,00010,37340.0%50.0%
50.00%85.78319,36040.0%66.7%
37.50%85.799212,65050.0%33.3%
57.14%75.51,12813,27166.7%50.0%
28.57%74.897513,0560.0%28.6%
71.43%76.389811,317100.0%50.0%
57.14%75.998711,95166.7%50.0%
42.86%75.185411,79466.7%25.0%
33.33%66.29749,6130.0%66.7%
33.33%66.399511,0440.0%40.0%
33.33%64.07629,93450.0%25.0%
66.67%65.51,0309,45750.0%75.0%
50.00%65.895511,17233.3%66.7%
50.00%66.393513,027100.0%25.0%
50.00%65.91,08015,1890.0%50.0%
40.00%54.76358,8680.0%66.7%
40.00%56.01,25611,402100.0%0.0%
80.00%55.499213,115100.0%66.7%
60.00%55.71,19311,24650.0%66.7%
60.00%55.01,07511,52950.0%66.7%
60.00%56.392314,7780.0%75.0%
80.00%54.896713,121100.0%66.7%

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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 71.4% win rate compared to Gangplank's 28.6%, a 42.9 percentage point difference. This data is based on 7 recent ranked games in patch 26.14.

How does Vex do against Gangplank in the early game?

In the early game, Vex has the advantage against Gangplank with a 100.0% win rate versus 0.0%. 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 50.0% win rate compared to 50.0%. 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 71.4% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.14. The 42.9 percentage point advantage means Vex is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 7 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. 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 Domination primary tree with Sorcery secondary. This rune setup achieves a 75.0% 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 71.4% win rate. Vex strongly counters Gangplank in lane based on current patch 26.14 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.