Gangplank Top has trouble against Irelia (48.2% win rate) based on 981 games. This is a tough matchup for Gangplank players.
View detailed statistics below: items, runes, and counter builds for Gangplank Top vs Irelia Top in patch 15.15 (25.15), including win rates and pick rates. With proper study, this can improve your chances of victory up to 71.0% in this matchup.
Current meta showdown: Gangplank (4.1% pick rate, 16th most popular out of 62 Top champions) versus Irelia (4.3%, 14th place). These two top lane titans clash constantly, making matchup mastery a decisive factor in your climb. Every edge matters: In this tough matchup, the proven Arcane Comet + Manaflow Band combination (55.5% win rate) plus optimal itemization Trinity Force, The Collector, Immortal Shieldbow, and Plated Steelcaps boosts your chances from 48.2% to 71.0% - potentially game-changing.
Survive and scale: Gangplank faces both matchup (48.21%) and farming disadvantages (7.87 vs 8.03/min). With a 0.16 CS/min deficit, prioritize safe farming and jungle assistance. Outclassed across the board: Irelia leads in both matchup win rate (51.8%) and damage (832 vs 828/min). Gangplank must seek alternative win conditions through macro play and team coordination. Strong individual performance: Gangplank maintains better KDA (2.10, 10th place vs 57th for Irelia), but loses the matchup overall. High KDA without wins suggests difficulty translating individual advantages into victory conditions.
| Versus | |
|---|---|---|
| B | Tier | A+ |
| 48.2% | Matchup Winrate | 51.8% |
| 49.37% | Role Winrate | 50.79% |
| #46 | Winrate Rank | #19 |
| 4.1% | Pickrate | 4.3% |
| 2.1 | Average KDA | 1.5 |
| 439 | Gold per Minute | 450 |
| 7.87 | CS/Min | 8.03 |
| 0.31 | Wards per Minute | 0.31 |
| 828 | Damage per Minute | 832 |
Despite the slight difference in effectiveness, in the Gangplank versus Irelia 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. Irelia deals mainly physical damage (72.90%), additional items against this damage type may be required against snowballing or aggressive play.
Consider the farming superiority demonstrated by Irelia, ranking 2nd (versus 4th for Gangplank) in farming efficiency among champions in this role. This means the opponent can build gold advantages more quickly. Meanwhile, their lower KDA (1.5 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 Irelia 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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