Vi - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
50.0%
Pick Rate
2.3%

Vivs Gangplank

CFighterAssassin
Patch26.3
Matches785,220
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedFeb 26, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Vi vs Gangplank is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.3. Vi wins with a 57.1% win rate (+14.3%) over Gangplank based on 7 games. Gangplank wins the early laning phase while Vi scales better into the late game. Below you'll find the best Vi build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Vi vs Gangplank matchup.

Vi Matchup Breakdown

Use the dropdown to select an opponent and see a detailed breakdown of how Vi 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 - 57.1% win rateGangplank(57.1%)
Vi - 57.1% win rate in this matchup
Vi
57.1% WR
VS
Gangplank vs Vi matchup - 42.9% win rate
Gangplank
42.9% WR

Who Wins the Vi vs Gangplank Matchup?

Vi wins the Vi vs Gangplank matchup
Winner
Vi
Matches: 7
57.1%
Win Rate
42.9%
6.0
CS / min
6.9
655
DMG / min
902
10,377
Gold / game
13,606
106
Heal / min
262
953
DMG Mitigated / min
513
0.8
CC / min
0.4
33.3%
Early Game WR
66.7%
75.0%
Late Game WR
25.0%

Vi vs Gangplank Matchup Summary

The Vi vs Gangplank matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 7 recent matches analyzed, Vi wins with a 57.1% win rate compared to Gangplank's 42.9%, giving Vi a 14.3 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Gangplank controls the early laning stage, but Vi outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Gangplank needs to press advantages before Vi reaches their power spikes, while Vi should focus on safe farming and hitting key item breakpoints. The most significant statistical gap is in crowd control, where Vi leads by 0.4s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Vi 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.

Vi vs Gangplank Laning Phase Breakdown

Gangplank wins the laning phase against Vi in League of Legends

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

Farming
6.0Vi
6.9Gangplank
Gangplank significantly out-farms Vi by 0.9 CS per minute, accumulating an estimated 13 CS lead by mid game. This substantial farming gap gives Gangplank a major gold advantage and earlier item completions. Vi players should prioritize wave management techniques like freezing near tower and using abilities efficiently to minimize the deficit.
Damage
655Vi
902Gangplank
Gangplank heavily out-damages Vi by 246 DMG/min, dominating both short trades and all-in fights. Vi 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
10,377Vi
13,606Gangplank
Gangplank generates a commanding 3,229 more gold per game than Vi. This substantial economic advantage means Gangplank consistently reaches key item breakpoints earlier, creating a compounding lead that grows throughout the game. Vi should focus on cost-effective item choices and avoid unnecessary deaths to prevent falling further behind.
Utility
0.8Vi
0.4Gangplank
Vi 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 Vi coordinate with their jungler and control the pace of skirmishes.
Sustain
1,059Vi
775Gangplank
Vi vastly out-sustains Gangplank, healing and mitigating 284 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Vi can absorb significant punishment and remain in lane while Gangplank is forced to recall. Building grievous wounds early is essential for Gangplank, and focusing on burst trade patterns rather than sustained fights is critical.

Best Vi Build Against Gangplank

Plated Steelcaps is the optimal boots choice against Gangplank, providing the mobility and stats Vi needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Vi against Gangplank are Death's Dance, Titanic Hydra and Yun Tal Wildarrows. This combination gives Vi 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 Vi vs Gangplank matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Gangplank
66.7%
+33.3% advantage
Vi early game win rateVi33.3%
Gangplank early game win rateGangplank66.7%
Late Game
Vi
75.0%
+50.0% advantage
Vi late game win rateVi75.0%
Gangplank late game win rateGangplank25.0%

Gangplank dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 66.7% win rate — a 33.3 percentage point lead over Vi. This lopsided early game means Gangplank can dictate the pace of the lane from level 1, controlling trades, wave state, and river priority.

Vi is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 75.0% win rate — 50.0 points above Gangplank. Extended games heavily favor Vi, 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 Vi reaches their scaling breakpoints. If Vi 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 Vi Runes Against Gangplank

Domination rune tree - Vi primary runes vs GangplankDomination
Hail of Blades - best Vi rune vs GangplankSudden Impact - best Vi rune vs GangplankGrisly Mementos - best Vi rune vs GangplankRelentless Hunter - best Vi rune vs Gangplank
Precision rune tree - Vi secondary runes vs GangplankPrecision
Legend: Alacrity - best Vi rune vs GangplankLast Stand - best Vi rune vs Gangplank
100.0% WR

Running Domination primary with Precision secondary allows Vi to press their advantage against Gangplank, amplifying the strengths that make this a favorable matchup.


Vi matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.3. The table below shows Vi'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 Vi build, runes, laning stats, and early vs late game analysis for that specific matchup.

Vi matchup win rates and stats in League of Legends patch 26.3
Opponent
Win Rate
Matches
CS/min
DMG/min
Gold/game
Early WR
Late WR
53.78%2511.062012,52949.1%57.5%
46.20%1581.062312,05938.8%53.9%
52.60%1541.064812,09961.3%43.2%
42.75%1310.961612,37841.5%43.9%
49.60%1250.962312,35158.3%41.5%
52.42%1241.062812,08045.3%60.0%
46.22%1191.162511,83046.7%45.8%
50.00%1180.959812,50143.1%55.2%
53.40%1031.059712,51547.9%58.2%
53.26%921.158913,09147.2%57.1%
43.53%851.262313,02434.3%50.0%
47.56%820.961312,81840.6%52.0%
40.79%761.471111,22344.4%37.5%
55.41%740.966612,09163.6%48.8%
54.05%741.063312,00642.5%67.7%
50.00%741.064813,15447.1%52.5%
39.19%741.252711,19939.0%39.4%
47.89%711.065513,00453.6%44.2%
55.71%701.269112,07750.0%60.5%
59.09%660.961311,88458.1%60.0%
47.37%571.370712,97353.9%41.9%
51.79%561.465912,47653.9%50.0%
47.27%550.967813,42147.6%47.1%
54.72%531.157411,78462.5%42.9%
57.45%471.066912,73660.0%56.3%
35.56%451.056412,86743.8%31.0%
37.21%430.856911,82239.1%35.0%
60.47%431.659912,17166.7%54.5%
48.78%411.061611,42448.0%50.0%
51.22%411.668612,98968.4%36.4%
47.50%401.164912,92043.8%50.0%
47.50%400.966413,08842.9%50.0%
51.35%371.055811,12750.0%52.9%
35.29%340.958813,16840.0%31.6%
57.58%331.054111,65273.3%44.4%
60.61%330.974112,85962.5%58.8%
53.13%320.960712,51150.0%55.0%
54.84%310.858110,49554.2%57.1%
48.15%272.157011,38247.1%50.0%
52.00%251.167813,00754.5%50.0%
40.00%250.964811,84121.4%63.6%
29.17%241.260511,00217.6%57.1%
90.91%220.865012,70590.9%90.9%
50.00%220.863013,10414.3%66.7%
33.33%211.057111,87336.4%30.0%
23.81%211.157111,30511.1%33.3%
55.00%201.167311,59877.8%36.4%
47.37%191.556611,65166.7%30.0%
50.00%181.157813,39725.0%70.0%
55.56%180.761910,70960.0%50.0%
66.67%181.962713,80466.7%66.7%
43.75%161.176312,99242.9%44.4%
37.50%160.967014,03166.7%20.0%
50.00%162.769314,38180.0%36.4%
53.33%151.951511,52957.1%50.0%
42.86%143.067715,479100.0%38.5%
41.67%122.360711,44525.0%75.0%
58.33%121.267013,99666.7%55.6%
54.55%111.869114,11160.0%50.0%
72.73%110.968512,74757.1%100.0%
27.27%111.960010,59525.0%33.3%
30.00%103.963110,46833.3%25.0%
50.00%103.072810,33250.0%50.0%
22.22%94.559011,08825.0%20.0%
66.67%91.678013,56433.3%83.3%
22.22%91.355513,6400.0%33.3%
44.44%94.41,02614,90150.0%42.9%
62.50%83.27138,99950.0%75.0%
57.14%76.065510,37733.3%75.0%
57.14%74.270410,73050.0%66.7%
57.14%70.857514,20350.0%60.0%
28.57%72.169411,0480.0%40.0%
50.00%65.982012,21866.7%33.3%
66.67%65.872511,20066.7%0.0%
83.33%61.871111,88566.7%100.0%
50.00%66.777712,53866.7%33.3%
60.00%51.451410,770100.0%0.0%
80.00%55.586411,421100.0%50.0%
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Vi vs Gangplank - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Vi do against Gangplank in League of Legends?

Vi wins the Vi vs Gangplank matchup with a 57.1% win rate compared to Gangplank's 42.9%, a 14.3 percentage point difference. This data is based on 7 recent ranked games in patch 26.3.

How does Vi do against Gangplank in the early game?

In the early game, Gangplank has the advantage against Vi with a 66.7% win rate versus 33.3%. Gangplank players should look to press their lane advantage through aggressive trades and wave control during the first 15 minutes.

How does Vi do against Gangplank in the late game?

In the late game, Vi takes over the Vi vs Gangplank matchup with a 75.0% win rate compared to 25.0%. Vi scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Vi vs Gangplank matchup?

Vi wins the matchup against Gangplank with a 57.1% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.3. The 14.3 percentage point advantage means Vi is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 7 games analyzed.

What is the best Vi build against Gangplank?

The best Vi build against Gangplank includes Death's Dance, Titanic Hydra, Yun Tal Wildarrows with Plated Steelcaps. 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 Vi runes against Gangplank?

The best Vi runes against Gangplank use the Domination primary tree with Precision secondary. This rune setup achieves a 100.0% win rate in the Vi vs Gangplank matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.

Does Vi counter Gangplank?

Yes, Vi has a favorable matchup against Gangplank with a 57.1% win rate. Vi strongly counters Gangplank in lane based on current patch 26.3 data.

How do I play Vi against Gangplank?

When playing Vi against Gangplank, leverage your statistical advantages by trading aggressively during favorable windows. Play safe early and scale into your power spikes where you outperform Gangplank. Build the recommended items and runes for this specific matchup for the best results.