Warwick - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
50.8%
Pick Rate
4.5%

Warwickvs Gangplank

BFighterTank
Patch26.14
Matches134,440
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedJul 20, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Warwick vs Gangplank is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.14. Warwick wins with a 60.0% win rate (+20.0%) over Gangplank based on 5 games. Warwick wins the early laning phase while Gangplank scales better into the late game. Below you'll find the best Warwick build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Warwick vs Gangplank matchup.

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Warwick Matchup Breakdown

Use the dropdown to select an opponent and see a detailed breakdown of how Warwick 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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Warwick - 60.0% win rate in this matchup
Warwick
60.0% WR
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Gangplank vs Warwick matchup - 40.0% win rate
Gangplank
40.0% WR

Who Wins the Warwick vs Gangplank Matchup?

Warwick wins the Warwick vs Gangplank matchup
Winner
Warwick
Matches: 5
60.0%
Win Rate
40.0%
6.9
CS / min
7.4
716
DMG / min
1,113
11,642
Gold / game
13,352
647
Heal / min
185
1,125
DMG Mitigated / min
593
0.8
CC / min
0.5
100.0%
Early Game WR
0.0%
33.3%
Late Game WR
66.7%

Warwick vs Gangplank Matchup Summary

The Warwick vs Gangplank matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 5 recent matches analyzed, Warwick wins with a 60.0% win rate compared to Gangplank's 40.0%, giving Warwick a 20.0 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Warwick controls the early laning stage, but Gangplank outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Warwick needs to press advantages before Gangplank reaches their power spikes, while Gangplank should focus on safe farming and hitting key item breakpoints. The most significant statistical gap is in sustain, where Warwick leads by 994 HP/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Warwick 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.

Warwick vs Gangplank Laning Phase Breakdown

Gangplank wins the laning phase against Warwick in League of Legends

Gangplank is favored during the laning phase against Warwick, 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
6.9Warwick
7.4Gangplank
Gangplank edges out Warwick by 0.5 CS per minute — a moderate farming advantage that adds up to roughly 8 CS over a 15-minute laning phase. This translates to earlier component purchases and slightly faster power spikes for Gangplank.
Damage
716Warwick
1,113Gangplank
Gangplank heavily out-damages Warwick by 398 DMG/min, dominating both short trades and all-in fights. Warwick 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
11,642Warwick
13,352Gangplank
Gangplank generates a commanding 1,710 more gold per game than Warwick. This substantial economic advantage means Gangplank consistently reaches key item breakpoints earlier, creating a compounding lead that grows throughout the game. Warwick should focus on cost-effective item choices and avoid unnecessary deaths to prevent falling further behind.
Utility
0.8Warwick
0.5Gangplank
Warwick 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 Warwick coordinate with their jungler and control the pace of skirmishes.
Sustain
1,772Warwick
778Gangplank
Warwick vastly out-sustains Gangplank, healing and mitigating 994 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Warwick 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 Warwick Build Against Gangplank

Mercury's Treads is the optimal boots choice against Gangplank, providing the mobility and stats Warwick needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Warwick against Gangplank are Kraken Slayer, Terminus and Blade of The Ruined King. This combination gives Warwick 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 Warwick vs Gangplank matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Warwick
100.0%
+100.0% advantage
Warwick early game win rateWarwick100.0%
Gangplank early game win rateGangplank0.0%
Late Game
Gangplank
66.7%
+33.3% advantage
Warwick late game win rateWarwick33.3%
Gangplank late game win rateGangplank66.7%

Warwick 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 Warwick can dictate the pace of the lane from level 1, controlling trades, wave state, and river priority.

Gangplank is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 66.7% win rate — 33.3 points above Warwick. Extended games heavily favor Gangplank, whose kit and scaling make them a dominant force in team fights and objective control.

This matchup features a dramatic power shift: Warwick must aggressively press their early advantage and close out the game before Gangplank reaches their scaling breakpoints. If Gangplank 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 Warwick Runes Against Gangplank

Precision rune tree - Warwick primary runes vs GangplankPrecision
Lethal Tempo - best Warwick rune vs GangplankPresence of Mind - best Warwick rune vs GangplankLegend: Alacrity - best Warwick rune vs GangplankLast Stand - best Warwick rune vs Gangplank
Resolve rune tree - Warwick secondary runes vs GangplankResolve
Second Wind - best Warwick rune vs GangplankRevitalize - best Warwick rune vs Gangplank
100.0% WR

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


Warwick matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.14. The table below shows Warwick'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 Warwick build, runes, laning stats, and early vs late game analysis for that specific matchup.

Warwick 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
57.89%571.364512,03860.0%56.3%
51.79%561.170311,34666.7%40.6%
50.00%461.062411,97150.0%50.0%
46.51%431.471312,22466.7%35.7%
42.86%421.071712,51366.7%29.6%
61.90%421.159012,64350.0%70.8%
38.46%391.36859,92241.7%33.3%
50.00%381.262612,75135.7%58.3%
31.43%351.060512,42041.7%26.1%
35.29%341.765312,93544.4%32.0%
60.00%300.85119,72159.1%62.5%
62.07%295.280011,16961.5%62.5%
66.67%270.956612,85780.0%58.8%
44.00%251.473612,01454.5%35.7%
24.00%250.853110,59320.0%26.7%
40.00%251.263512,69444.4%37.5%
70.83%240.969112,30777.8%66.7%
65.22%231.065312,93644.4%78.6%
52.38%211.375810,06841.7%66.7%
65.00%200.966313,65166.7%64.3%
45.00%200.869612,83771.4%30.8%
63.16%193.268311,52844.4%80.0%
27.78%180.966912,96925.0%28.6%
64.71%171.474713,89442.9%80.0%
41.18%171.168113,31220.0%50.0%
31.25%160.753510,42850.0%20.0%
53.33%151.677212,67371.4%37.5%
60.00%151.069913,36962.5%57.1%
40.00%151.363211,85933.3%44.4%
42.86%141.376713,59020.0%55.6%
46.15%130.978712,29466.7%40.0%
38.46%131.163911,44740.0%37.5%
33.33%120.969914,317100.0%27.3%
58.33%120.864513,74820.0%85.7%
63.64%113.07339,88480.0%50.0%
40.00%100.970013,830100.0%33.3%
90.00%103.61,0469,78583.3%100.0%
88.89%91.064310,11580.0%100.0%
33.33%93.963810,43740.0%25.0%
22.22%94.25288,46840.0%0.0%
55.56%95.46599,33350.0%66.7%
44.44%94.180013,295100.0%37.5%
44.44%90.863012,57350.0%42.9%
37.50%84.76959,69925.0%50.0%
75.00%81.165514,334100.0%71.4%
37.50%82.35699,75816.7%100.0%
37.50%81.066011,35833.3%40.0%
50.00%86.67409,51050.0%50.0%
71.43%71.482915,247100.0%66.7%
28.57%74.581611,05125.0%33.3%
100.00%72.374215,104100.0%100.0%
66.67%66.47869,60150.0%100.0%
16.67%60.842411,0030.0%25.0%
66.67%61.185012,44566.7%66.7%
50.00%61.350011,3860.0%75.0%
83.33%61.163213,016100.0%66.7%
60.00%50.96969,51266.7%50.0%
60.00%55.086611,5590.0%75.0%
60.00%56.367311,94250.0%66.7%
60.00%56.971611,642100.0%33.3%
60.00%53.282212,029100.0%0.0%
40.00%54.39539,83533.3%50.0%

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Warwick vs Gangplank - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Warwick do against Gangplank in League of Legends?

Warwick wins the Warwick vs Gangplank matchup with a 60.0% win rate compared to Gangplank's 40.0%, a 20.0 percentage point difference. This data is based on 5 recent ranked games in patch 26.14.

How does Warwick do against Gangplank in the early game?

In the early game, Warwick has the advantage against Gangplank with a 100.0% win rate versus 0.0%. Warwick players should look to press their lane advantage through aggressive trades and wave control during the first 15 minutes.

How does Warwick do against Gangplank in the late game?

In the late game, Gangplank takes over the Warwick vs Gangplank matchup with a 66.7% win rate compared to 33.3%. Gangplank scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Warwick vs Gangplank matchup?

Warwick wins the matchup against Gangplank with a 60.0% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.14. The 20.0 percentage point advantage means Warwick is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 5 games analyzed.

What is the best Warwick build against Gangplank?

The best Warwick build against Gangplank includes Kraken Slayer, Terminus, Blade of The Ruined King with Mercury's Treads. 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 Warwick runes against Gangplank?

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

Does Warwick counter Gangplank?

Yes, Warwick has a favorable matchup against Gangplank with a 60.0% win rate. Warwick strongly counters Gangplank in lane based on current patch 26.14 data.

How do I play Warwick against Gangplank?

When playing Warwick 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.