Yorickvs Gangplank
Yorick vs Gangplank is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.7. Gangplank wins with a 56.0% win rate (+12.0%) over Yorick based on 25 games. Gangplank holds the advantage in both the early and late game. Below you'll find the best Yorick build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Yorick vs Gangplank matchup.
Yorick Matchup Breakdown
Use the dropdown to select an opponent and see a detailed breakdown of how Yorick 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.
Gangplank(44.0%)Who Wins the Yorick vs Gangplank Matchup?
Yorick vs Gangplank Matchup Summary
The Yorick vs Gangplank matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 25 recent matches analyzed, Gangplank wins with a 56.0% win rate compared to Yorick's 44.0%, giving Gangplank a 12.0 percentage point advantage. Gangplank dominates at every stage — from early laning through late game team fights. This consistent advantage makes it difficult for Yorick players to find favorable windows, so team-dependent strategies and avoiding solo confrontations are essential. The most significant statistical gap is in sustain, where Yorick leads by 398 HP/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Gangplank has a strong advantage in this matchup. Yorick players should play defensively, prioritize safe farming under tower, and look for opportunities created by jungle pressure or Gangplank overextending. Avoid prolonged trades and wait for team fights where positioning and coordination matter more. Understanding these matchup dynamics is essential for champion select decisions and in-game strategy when facing this lane opponent.
Yorick vs Gangplank Laning Phase Breakdown
Gangplank is favored during the laning phase against Yorick, winning 4 out of 5 key stat categories. Gangplank holds advantages in farming, damage, gold income and crowd control, making them the stronger laner in this matchup.
Best Yorick Build Against Gangplank
Plated Steelcaps is the optimal boots choice against Gangplank, providing the mobility and stats Yorick needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Yorick against Gangplank are Profane Hydra, Eclipse and Spear of Shojin. This combination gives Yorick 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 Yorick vs Gangplank matchup.
Early Game vs Late Game
Yorick44.4%Gangplank55.6%Yorick43.8%Gangplank56.3%Gangplank dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 55.6% win rate — a 11.1 percentage point lead over Yorick. This lopsided early game means Gangplank 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 56.3% win rate — 12.5 points above Yorick. Extended games heavily favor Gangplank, whose kit and scaling make them a dominant force in team fights and objective control.
Gangplank holds the advantage at every stage of the game, making this a consistently favorable matchup from lane through late game team fights. Yorick players should look for outplays, team-dependent strategies, and picks rather than relying on scaling to win this matchup.
Best Yorick Runes Against Gangplank
Resolve
Inspiration
The Resolve and Inspiration rune setup gives Yorick the best tools to compete against Gangplank in this difficult matchup, compensating for the statistical disadvantages with optimal rune synergies.
Yorick matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.7. The table below shows Yorick'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 Yorick build, runes, laning stats, and early vs late game analysis for that specific matchup.
Opponent | Win Rate | Matches | CS/min | DMG/min | Gold/game | Early WR | Late WR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 53.69% | 203 | 7.5 | 861 | 12,520 | 59.4% | 48.0% | |
| 50.00% | 146 | 7.0 | 913 | 12,523 | 59.1% | 41.3% | |
| 44.23% | 104 | 7.1 | 1,060 | 12,625 | 53.2% | 36.8% | |
| 53.85% | 104 | 7.0 | 928 | 12,634 | 65.3% | 43.6% | |
| 54.00% | 100 | 6.9 | 849 | 12,255 | 56.8% | 51.8% | |
| 68.35% | 79 | 7.3 | 765 | 12,637 | 73.7% | 63.4% | |
| 51.39% | 72 | 7.3 | 803 | 12,266 | 57.5% | 43.8% | |
| 45.59% | 68 | 7.1 | 1,316 | 12,532 | 60.0% | 34.2% | |
| 57.58% | 66 | 7.1 | 958 | 12,556 | 56.3% | 58.8% | |
| 50.00% | 64 | 7.0 | 927 | 11,742 | 61.3% | 39.4% | |
| 53.13% | 64 | 7.0 | 1,067 | 12,635 | 66.7% | 45.0% | |
| 39.68% | 63 | 7.2 | 937 | 12,446 | 54.2% | 30.8% | |
| 50.00% | 62 | 7.0 | 840 | 13,280 | 57.7% | 44.4% | |
| 47.54% | 61 | 7.1 | 893 | 11,672 | 45.7% | 50.0% | |
| 48.33% | 60 | 6.6 | 859 | 12,668 | 57.7% | 41.2% | |
| 45.00% | 60 | 7.4 | 906 | 12,375 | 48.3% | 41.9% | |
| 49.06% | 53 | 6.9 | 1,056 | 11,617 | 54.2% | 44.8% | |
| 53.85% | 52 | 7.2 | 844 | 12,234 | 57.1% | 50.0% | |
| 65.38% | 52 | 7.1 | 827 | 12,426 | 77.4% | 47.6% | |
| 48.98% | 49 | 6.6 | 847 | 11,684 | 54.2% | 44.0% | |
| 41.30% | 46 | 7.0 | 802 | 11,323 | 41.7% | 40.9% | |
| 53.33% | 45 | 6.4 | 793 | 11,430 | 60.9% | 45.5% | |
| 48.78% | 41 | 7.1 | 1,060 | 13,116 | 62.5% | 40.0% | |
| 60.00% | 40 | 6.8 | 976 | 12,827 | 64.7% | 56.5% | |
| 35.00% | 40 | 7.0 | 785 | 13,275 | 30.8% | 37.0% | |
| 56.41% | 39 | 7.0 | 903 | 12,274 | 59.1% | 52.9% | |
| 44.74% | 38 | 7.8 | 861 | 13,171 | 50.0% | 40.9% | |
| 43.24% | 37 | 7.5 | 866 | 13,177 | 55.0% | 29.4% | |
| 48.57% | 35 | 7.1 | 855 | 11,482 | 57.1% | 35.7% | |
| 48.57% | 35 | 7.3 | 915 | 11,888 | 52.4% | 42.9% | |
| 52.94% | 34 | 7.4 | 836 | 12,148 | 52.6% | 53.3% | |
| 51.52% | 33 | 7.5 | 919 | 13,955 | 50.0% | 52.6% | |
| 56.67% | 30 | 7.5 | 828 | 12,896 | 81.8% | 42.1% | |
| 51.72% | 29 | 7.3 | 872 | 12,991 | 71.4% | 33.3% | |
| 42.86% | 28 | 7.0 | 697 | 12,269 | 46.7% | 38.5% | |
| 34.62% | 26 | 5.7 | 754 | 10,288 | 37.5% | 30.0% | |
| 65.38% | 26 | 6.6 | 840 | 13,471 | 72.7% | 60.0% | |
| 44.00% | 25 | 7.3 | 819 | 12,480 | 44.4% | 43.8% | |
| 44.00% | 25 | 6.2 | 907 | 12,076 | 55.6% | 37.5% | |
| 60.00% | 25 | 7.4 | 769 | 13,317 | 62.5% | 58.8% | |
| 64.00% | 25 | 7.1 | 789 | 12,989 | 66.7% | 61.5% | |
| 41.67% | 24 | 6.7 | 792 | 12,631 | 44.4% | 40.0% | |
| 45.83% | 24 | 7.5 | 759 | 12,084 | 36.4% | 53.9% | |
| 37.50% | 24 | 6.6 | 953 | 12,377 | 41.7% | 33.3% | |
| 47.62% | 21 | 7.5 | 802 | 13,148 | 41.7% | 55.6% | |
| 52.38% | 21 | 7.2 | 928 | 10,900 | 38.5% | 75.0% | |
| 52.94% | 17 | 6.2 | 774 | 13,454 | 71.4% | 40.0% | |
| 76.47% | 17 | 7.0 | 778 | 11,684 | 80.0% | 71.4% | |
| 37.50% | 16 | 7.2 | 778 | 11,514 | 50.0% | 25.0% | |
| 50.00% | 14 | 7.5 | 844 | 11,570 | 50.0% | 50.0% | |
| 61.54% | 13 | 6.3 | 855 | 12,818 | 33.3% | 85.7% | |
| 76.92% | 13 | 7.9 | 905 | 11,932 | 60.0% | 87.5% | |
| 83.33% | 12 | 4.0 | 767 | 11,532 | 100.0% | 50.0% | |
| 33.33% | 12 | 6.5 | 752 | 10,897 | 33.3% | 33.3% | |
| 45.45% | 11 | 7.2 | 932 | 12,547 | 50.0% | 42.9% | |
| 18.18% | 11 | 7.0 | 632 | 11,513 | 33.3% | 0.0% | |
| 60.00% | 10 | 7.0 | 750 | 11,743 | 50.0% | 75.0% | |
| 60.00% | 10 | 8.1 | 767 | 11,295 | 66.7% | 50.0% | |
| 20.00% | 10 | 7.3 | 800 | 13,008 | 50.0% | 12.5% | |
| 60.00% | 10 | 3.2 | 736 | 12,942 | 50.0% | 66.7% | |
| 30.00% | 10 | 7.3 | 916 | 12,833 | 33.3% | 28.6% | |
| 40.00% | 10 | 4.8 | 864 | 13,855 | 33.3% | 42.9% | |
| 55.56% | 9 | 7.7 | 1,118 | 11,474 | 50.0% | 66.7% | |
| 55.56% | 9 | 5.4 | 724 | 12,691 | 50.0% | 57.1% | |
| 44.44% | 9 | 5.6 | 816 | 9,641 | 50.0% | 33.3% | |
| 55.56% | 9 | 8.0 | 911 | 12,232 | 50.0% | 66.7% | |
| 50.00% | 8 | 6.5 | 1,013 | 11,925 | 50.0% | 50.0% | |
| 50.00% | 8 | 7.7 | 941 | 14,647 | 100.0% | 33.3% | |
| 42.86% | 7 | 7.3 | 927 | 14,022 | 66.7% | 25.0% | |
| 42.86% | 7 | 6.6 | 756 | 9,919 | 25.0% | 66.7% | |
| 57.14% | 7 | 4.5 | 813 | 13,166 | 66.7% | 50.0% | |
| 71.43% | 7 | 6.2 | 587 | 12,915 | 33.3% | 100.0% | |
| 71.43% | 7 | 7.4 | 893 | 11,553 | 80.0% | 50.0% | |
| 50.00% | 6 | 3.7 | 637 | 11,627 | 33.3% | 66.7% | |
| 66.67% | 6 | 7.4 | 710 | 12,677 | 66.7% | 66.7% | |
| 33.33% | 6 | 3.6 | 648 | 10,081 | 0.0% | 66.7% | |
| 16.67% | 6 | 7.3 | 776 | 11,626 | 33.3% | 0.0% | |
| 33.33% | 6 | 4.1 | 783 | 12,231 | 0.0% | 100.0% | |
| 83.33% | 6 | 5.2 | 895 | 10,193 | 100.0% | 0.0% | |
| 66.67% | 6 | 7.9 | 813 | 13,427 | 100.0% | 33.3% | |
| 40.00% | 5 | 7.1 | 845 | 13,612 | 50.0% | 33.3% | |
| 20.00% | 5 | 7.2 | 830 | 13,614 | 100.0% | 0.0% | |
| 40.00% | 5 | 7.7 | 991 | 15,781 | 0.0% | 50.0% | |
| 80.00% | 5 | 6.3 | 654 | 11,543 | 66.7% | 100.0% | |
| 60.00% | 5 | 7.4 | 906 | 13,636 | 66.7% | 50.0% | |
| 60.00% | 5 | 2.3 | 774 | 16,134 | 100.0% | 50.0% | |
| 40.00% | 5 | 8.2 | 1,258 | 13,339 | 100.0% | 0.0% | |
| 60.00% | 5 | 6.0 | 795 | 11,565 | 66.7% | 50.0% | |
| 100.00% | 5 | 5.7 | 996 | 16,289 | 100.0% | 100.0% | |
| 40.00% | 5 | 7.2 | 843 | 12,373 | 50.0% | 33.3% | |
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Yorick vs Gangplank - Frequently Asked Questions
How does Yorick do against Gangplank in League of Legends?
Gangplank wins the Yorick vs Gangplank matchup with a 56.0% win rate compared to Yorick's 44.0%, a 12.0 percentage point difference. This data is based on 25 recent ranked games in patch 26.7.
How does Yorick do against Gangplank in the early game?
In the early game, Gangplank has the advantage against Yorick with a 55.6% win rate versus 44.4%. Gangplank players should look to press their lane advantage through aggressive trades and wave control during the first 15 minutes.
How does Yorick do against Gangplank in the late game?
In the late game, Gangplank takes over the Yorick vs Gangplank matchup with a 56.3% win rate compared to 43.8%. Gangplank scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.
Who wins the Yorick vs Gangplank matchup?
Gangplank wins the matchup against Yorick with a 56.0% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.7. The 12.0 percentage point advantage means Gangplank is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 25 games analyzed.
What is the best Yorick build against Gangplank?
The best Yorick build against Gangplank includes Profane Hydra, Eclipse, Spear of Shojin with Plated Steelcaps. Check the matchup breakdown above for the full item path and build order.
What are the best Yorick runes against Gangplank?
The best Yorick runes against Gangplank use the Resolve primary tree with Inspiration secondary. This rune setup achieves a 100.0% win rate in the Yorick vs Gangplank matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.
Does Yorick counter Gangplank?
No, Yorick struggles against Gangplank with only a 44.0% win rate. Gangplank has the advantage in this matchup. Yorick players should focus on safe farming and avoiding extended trades to minimize Gangplank's lead.
How do I play Yorick against Gangplank?
When playing Yorick against Gangplank, play cautiously and avoid Gangplank's power spikes. Look for jungle assistance and team-dependent plays since Gangplank has the statistical advantage at most stages. Use the matchup-specific build and runes above to optimize your chances.