Vex - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
48.3%
Pick Rate
2.0%

Vexvs Gangplank

FMage
Patch26.11
Matches776,441
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedJun 4, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Vex vs Gangplank is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.11. Vex wins with a 66.7% win rate (+33.3%) over Gangplank based on 9 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 - 66.7% win rate in this matchup
Vex
66.7% WR
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Gangplank vs Vex matchup - 33.3% win rate
Gangplank
33.3% WR

Who Wins the Vex vs Gangplank Matchup?

Vex wins the Vex vs Gangplank matchup
Winner
Vex
Matches: 9
66.7%
Win Rate
33.3%
6.4
CS / min
6.9
823
DMG / min
1,143
9,206
Gold / game
11,001
121
Heal / min
203
510
DMG Mitigated / min
530
0.8
CC / min
0.4
80.0%
Early Game WR
20.0%
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 9 recent matches analyzed, Vex wins with a 66.7% win rate compared to Gangplank's 33.3%, giving Vex a 33.3 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 0.4s 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 wins the laning phase against Vex in League of Legends

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.

Farming
6.4Vex
6.9Gangplank
Gangplank edges out Vex by 0.6 CS per minute — a moderate farming advantage that adds up to roughly 9 CS over a 15-minute laning phase. This translates to earlier component purchases and slightly faster power spikes for Gangplank.
Damage
823Vex
1,143Gangplank
Gangplank heavily out-damages Vex by 320 DMG/min, dominating both short trades and all-in fights. Vex 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
9,206Vex
11,001Gangplank
Gangplank generates a commanding 1,795 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
0.8Vex
0.4Gangplank
Vex provides 0.4 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
632Vex
733Gangplank
Gangplank heals and mitigates 102 more damage per minute than Vex, providing moderate extra durability. This sustain edge allows Gangplank to stay in lane longer between recalls and gradually win extended wars of attrition. Consider building early grievous wounds if playing Vex.

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, Stormsurge and Shadowflame. This combination gives Vex an effective balance of damage, survivability, and utility for the matchup. This build achieves a solid 50.0% win rate across 2 games, proving it to be a reliable item path when facing 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

Early Game
Vex
80.0%
+60.0% advantage
Vex early game win rateVex80.0%
Gangplank early game win rateGangplank20.0%
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 80.0% win rate — a 60.0 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
Inspiration rune tree - Vex secondary runes vs GangplankInspiration
Biscuit Delivery - best Vex rune vs GangplankCosmic Insight - best Vex rune vs Gangplank
100.0% WR

Running Domination 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 26.11. 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 26.11
Opponent
Win Rate
Matches
CS/min
DMG/min
Gold/game
Early WR
Late WR
46.95%1646.390410,88348.1%45.9%
52.83%1596.088611,35347.7%56.4%
46.27%1346.086911,78548.2%44.9%
46.83%1265.989911,56148.3%45.5%
53.60%1256.092810,95353.9%53.3%
51.26%1196.098311,23561.4%41.9%
41.12%1075.891912,36554.5%35.1%
41.35%1045.682011,04840.8%41.8%
46.15%916.296011,70534.2%54.7%
50.00%866.184111,12955.6%46.0%
56.47%856.089612,63448.3%60.7%
46.67%756.01,00911,67059.3%39.6%
56.16%735.897811,24354.3%57.9%
43.28%675.987312,41244.0%42.9%
55.56%636.095912,43058.3%53.9%
47.46%596.294612,37454.2%42.9%
44.07%596.597412,23245.5%43.2%
53.45%585.91,07612,24440.9%61.1%
49.12%575.584410,96556.5%44.1%
46.00%505.977710,72756.0%36.0%
58.00%505.885310,81654.2%61.5%
64.00%506.294011,97860.9%66.7%
50.00%446.293811,39372.2%34.6%
41.86%436.184911,33438.1%45.5%
51.16%435.984712,18358.8%46.1%
57.50%405.595812,39372.7%51.7%
60.53%386.21,03313,01162.5%59.1%
50.00%366.289610,30660.0%37.5%
50.00%366.294012,37768.8%35.0%
55.88%346.092011,81653.9%57.1%
48.48%336.11,00411,12150.0%47.1%
50.00%326.61,07311,90450.0%50.0%
54.84%316.098513,02040.0%61.9%
44.83%296.599612,04263.6%33.3%
55.17%296.199213,73166.7%50.0%
65.52%296.293211,07873.3%57.1%
50.00%286.295911,36350.0%50.0%
50.00%224.876810,85050.0%50.0%
47.62%216.094611,21342.9%50.0%
47.62%216.381110,57853.9%37.5%
52.63%196.388510,32661.5%33.3%
57.89%196.198712,18587.5%36.4%
50.00%186.191413,49175.0%42.9%
60.00%156.399312,06740.0%70.0%
66.67%155.47909,29860.0%80.0%
35.71%145.669510,79616.7%50.0%
38.46%134.078110,84457.1%16.7%
58.33%125.385811,56550.0%66.7%
63.64%116.297113,08250.0%66.7%
40.00%106.39779,77242.9%33.3%
40.00%105.699012,33350.0%37.5%
20.00%106.588912,23825.0%16.7%
60.00%105.797712,75466.7%57.1%
50.00%105.189913,27533.3%57.1%
70.00%105.595613,22360.0%80.0%
20.00%105.78219,50133.3%0.0%
55.56%96.47069,88060.0%50.0%
66.67%96.48239,20680.0%50.0%
50.00%85.588712,89660.0%33.3%
37.50%82.595610,65150.0%25.0%
25.00%85.686911,8080.0%33.3%
62.50%85.98698,35166.7%50.0%
62.50%85.41,25611,27666.7%60.0%
62.50%85.083613,177100.0%50.0%
71.43%74.473710,107100.0%60.0%
42.86%76.61,11513,628100.0%20.0%
57.14%75.81,34513,00550.0%66.7%
66.67%66.190413,4270.0%80.0%
33.33%65.485912,2570.0%50.0%
100.00%55.21,03215,077100.0%100.0%
20.00%52.264710,4350.0%33.3%
60.00%53.581111,19266.7%50.0%
60.00%51.970111,13033.3%100.0%
40.00%56.47224,47425.0%100.0%
40.00%56.56457,92425.0%100.0%
40.00%54.768311,125100.0%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 66.7% win rate compared to Gangplank's 33.3%, a 33.3 percentage point difference. This data is based on 9 recent ranked games in patch 26.11.

How does Vex do against Gangplank in the early game?

In the early game, Vex has the advantage against Gangplank with a 80.0% win rate versus 20.0%. 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 66.7% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.11. The 33.3 percentage point advantage means Vex is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 9 games analyzed.

What is the best Vex build against Gangplank?

The best Vex build against Gangplank includes Luden's Echo, Stormsurge, Shadowflame with Spellslinger's Shoes. This build achieves a 50.0% 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 Domination 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 66.7% win rate. Vex strongly counters Gangplank in lane based on current patch 26.11 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.