Gangplank Top struggles against Gwen (48.7% win rate) based on 482 games. This matchup can be tricky for Gangplank players.
View detailed statistics below: items, runes, and counter builds for Gangplank Top vs Gwen Top in patch 15.24 (25.24), including win rates and pick rates. With proper study, this can improve your chances of victory up to 70%+ in this matchup.
With 3.6% popularity, Gangplank constantly encounters meta-dominant Gwen (3.8%, 17th place out of 63 Top champions). Understanding how to play against this popular champion becomes essential for consistent Gangplank performance in the current patch. Every edge matters: In this tough matchup, the proven Arcane Comet + Axiom Arcanist combination (69.6% win rate) plus optimal itemization The Collector, Infinity Edge, Lord Dominik's Regards, and Ionian Boots of Lucidity boosts your chances from 48.7% to 70%+ - potentially game-changing.
Farm your way back: Gangplank's superior farming (6.71 vs 6.67/min, 27th among Top) offers a comeback path. Focus on safe CSing and capitalize on your 0.04 CS/min natural advantage. Damage equilibrium: Equal damage output (907 damage/min) makes positioning, timing, and objective control the decisive factors in trades and team fights. Strong individual performance: Gangplank maintains better KDA (2.10, 12th place vs 52nd for Gwen), but loses the matchup overall. High KDA without wins suggests difficulty translating individual advantages into victory conditions.
| Versus | |
|---|---|---|
| B | Tier | B+ |
| 48.7% | Matchup Winrate | 51.3% |
| 48.71% | Role Winrate | 49.74% |
| #51 | Winrate Rank | #37 |
| 3.6% | Pickrate | 3.8% |
| 2.1 | Average KDA | 1.6 |
| 470 | Gold per Minute | 445 |
| 6.71 | CS/Min | 6.67 |
| 0.31 | Wards per Minute | 0.27 |
| 907 | Damage per Minute | 907 |
Despite the slight difference in effectiveness, in the Gangplank versus Gwen matchup in the top lane, neither champion has an overwhelming advantage. The winner is determined by player skill and understanding the intricacies of the confrontation. Studying this guide will improve your chances of success.
Except for rare builds, Gangplank deals physical damage. Focus on eliminating enemy carries. Gwen has mixed damage, be careful as it may be harder to defend if the opponent gets ahead or plays aggressively.
An important advantage of Gangplank is higher farming statistics (ranked 27th among role champions) (versus 28th for Gwen), which provides a stable gold advantage in extended games and allows faster access to key items. Meanwhile, their lower KDA (1.6 versus 2.1) suggests they are less effective in team fights.
In this difficult confrontation, it is critically important for the Gangplank player to avoid attempts to force trades and all-ins with the Gwen player, as the matchup requires a patient and calculated approach. Extended trades without clear tactical advantage often lead to unfavorable consequences, and ignoring opportunities to receive team support can be a fatal mistake for game progression.
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Grants 9 Attack Damage or 9 Ability Power
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