Warwick - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
51.2%
Pick Rate
3.0%

Warwickvs Gangplank

AFighterTank
Patch26.7
Matches949,984
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedApr 19, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Warwick vs Gangplank is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.7. Warwick wins with a 60.0% win rate (+20.0%) over Gangplank based on 10 games. Gangplank wins the early laning phase while Warwick 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.

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.

Compare against an opponent
Gangplank - 60.0% win rateGangplank(60.0%)
Warwick - 60.0% win rate in this matchup
Warwick
60.0% WR
VS
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: 10
60.0%
Win Rate
40.0%
6.5
CS / min
7.2
712
DMG / min
1,007
12,734
Gold / game
14,324
656
Heal / min
208
1,216
DMG Mitigated / min
659
0.8
CC / min
0.5
40.0%
Early Game WR
60.0%
80.0%
Late Game WR
20.0%

Warwick vs Gangplank Matchup Summary

The Warwick vs Gangplank matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 10 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: Gangplank controls the early laning stage, but Warwick outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Gangplank needs to press advantages before Warwick reaches their power spikes, while Warwick should focus on safe farming and hitting key item breakpoints. The most significant statistical gap is in sustain, where Warwick leads by 1,005 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
6.5Warwick
7.2Gangplank
Gangplank edges out Warwick by 0.7 CS per minute — a moderate farming advantage that adds up to roughly 10 CS over a 15-minute laning phase. This translates to earlier component purchases and slightly faster power spikes for Gangplank.
Damage
712Warwick
1,007Gangplank
Gangplank heavily out-damages Warwick by 295 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
12,734Warwick
14,324Gangplank
Gangplank generates a commanding 1,590 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 0.3 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
1,871Warwick
866Gangplank
Warwick vastly out-sustains Gangplank, healing and mitigating 1,005 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 Stridebreaker, Blade of The Ruined King and Thornmail. 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 2 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
Gangplank
60.0%
+20.0% advantage
Warwick early game win rateWarwick40.0%
Gangplank early game win rateGangplank60.0%
Late Game
Warwick
80.0%
+60.0% advantage
Warwick late game win rateWarwick80.0%
Gangplank late game win rateGangplank20.0%

Gangplank dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 60.0% win rate — a 20.0 percentage point lead over Warwick. This lopsided early game means Gangplank can dictate the pace of the lane from level 1, controlling trades, wave state, and river priority.

Warwick is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 80.0% win rate — 60.0 points above Gangplank. Extended games heavily favor Warwick, 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 Warwick reaches their scaling breakpoints. If Warwick 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
Bone Plating - 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 26.7. 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 26.7
Opponent
Win Rate
Matches
CS/min
DMG/min
Gold/game
Early WR
Late WR
44.32%1761.164212,58347.6%41.5%
52.76%1631.165512,55654.9%51.1%
53.24%1391.068512,87950.9%54.9%
48.84%1291.060912,56847.5%50.0%
47.06%1191.063812,32145.9%48.3%
53.04%1151.062213,14554.0%52.3%
47.57%1031.165112,21753.1%42.6%
54.67%751.465511,78758.8%51.2%
44.59%741.583611,63841.7%47.4%
58.90%730.861111,89065.8%51.4%
54.79%732.062611,70148.5%60.0%
49.25%671.266012,57853.6%46.1%
40.32%621.164212,66441.7%39.5%
53.23%620.967313,28557.7%50.0%
55.17%581.060812,46150.0%58.8%
47.37%584.579212,00651.9%43.3%
47.37%571.564911,24348.1%46.7%
48.15%541.263711,99540.7%55.6%
43.75%481.061012,50650.0%39.3%
51.11%451.164311,48752.0%50.0%
45.45%442.765212,48747.4%44.0%
51.16%432.170612,77138.9%60.0%
52.38%421.066813,15552.6%52.2%
64.29%421.175214,41853.9%69.0%
54.76%424.175911,83653.3%55.6%
51.22%411.963913,73538.5%57.1%
55.00%402.267212,08161.1%50.0%
56.41%391.870111,62452.4%61.1%
41.03%391.169113,08047.1%36.4%
54.05%371.364011,79657.9%50.0%
51.35%375.485012,58845.0%58.8%
45.95%371.453411,13447.8%42.9%
51.35%370.860510,91345.5%60.0%
36.11%361.267013,41741.7%33.3%
58.33%360.967813,18660.0%57.1%
42.86%350.967512,29847.6%35.7%
42.86%351.071111,93426.7%55.0%
50.00%341.064812,42946.1%52.4%
45.16%312.582512,83650.0%40.0%
51.61%311.273213,68953.9%50.0%
50.00%301.163911,68652.9%46.1%
56.67%302.373913,51683.3%38.9%
56.00%255.482911,91944.4%62.5%
48.00%251.263914,49828.6%55.6%
24.00%250.955810,67318.8%33.3%
75.00%241.673414,51887.5%68.8%
37.50%241.866812,95737.5%37.5%
50.00%224.080613,23557.1%46.7%
35.00%201.656611,36630.0%40.0%
52.63%192.667711,38436.4%75.0%
42.11%191.157312,80662.5%27.3%
72.22%186.11,06612,17975.0%66.7%
35.29%174.080812,84733.3%37.5%
50.00%165.58299,63650.0%50.0%
66.67%156.11,07013,37760.0%80.0%
46.67%153.477911,47142.9%50.0%
50.00%145.894713,39850.0%50.0%
78.57%140.862213,282100.0%70.0%
53.85%131.083712,93725.0%100.0%
46.15%131.158012,47357.1%33.3%
61.54%136.191712,50460.0%62.5%
41.67%121.867112,97242.9%40.0%
41.67%126.089314,41240.0%42.9%
72.73%116.16869,46770.0%100.0%
81.82%110.855412,37080.0%83.3%
60.00%106.571212,73440.0%80.0%
20.00%106.078812,40725.0%16.7%
40.00%101.774015,3320.0%40.0%
77.78%96.893213,831100.0%60.0%
25.00%80.861013,8140.0%28.6%
62.50%85.669711,14750.0%75.0%
75.00%85.072110,45780.0%66.7%
62.50%86.088512,555100.0%50.0%
14.29%70.853610,81225.0%0.0%
42.86%76.370610,17450.0%33.3%
14.29%76.570110,24533.3%0.0%
42.86%72.682714,23150.0%40.0%
57.14%72.349411,45866.7%50.0%
66.67%63.984714,55033.3%100.0%
33.33%65.878714,3000.0%40.0%
0.00%61.149511,7290.0%0.0%
33.33%63.674715,3530.0%33.3%
80.00%56.51,10512,50466.7%100.0%
40.00%50.953111,44625.0%100.0%

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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 10 recent ranked games in patch 26.7.

How does Warwick do against Gangplank in the early game?

In the early game, Gangplank has the advantage against Warwick with a 60.0% win rate versus 40.0%. Gangplank 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, Warwick takes over the Warwick vs Gangplank matchup with a 80.0% win rate compared to 20.0%. Warwick 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 26.7. The 20.0 percentage point advantage means Warwick is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 10 games analyzed.

What is the best Warwick build against Gangplank?

The best Warwick build against Gangplank includes Stridebreaker, Blade of The Ruined King, Thornmail 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 26.7 data.

How do I play Warwick against Gangplank?

When playing Warwick 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.