Riven Top counters Gangplank hard (45.5% win rate) based on 587 games. This matchup is really difficult for Gangplank players.
View detailed statistics below: items, runes, and counter builds for Gangplank Top vs Riven 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 Riven (4.2%, 13th 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 Grasp of the Undying + Demolish combination (67.0% win rate) plus optimal itemization Trinity Force, The Collector, Infinity Edge, and Plated Steelcaps boosts your chances from 45.5% to 70%+ - potentially game-changing.
Farm your way back: Gangplank's superior farming (6.71 vs 5.81/min, 27th among Top) offers a comeback path. Focus on safe CSing and capitalize on your 0.90 CS/min natural advantage. Damage doesn't equal wins: Gangplank outputs more damage (907 vs 825/min, 2nd place) but still loses the matchup. The issue likely lies in survivability, mobility, or damage timing rather than raw output. Strong individual performance: Gangplank maintains better KDA (2.10, 12th place vs 32nd for Riven), but loses the matchup overall. High KDA without wins suggests difficulty translating individual advantages into victory conditions.
| Versus | |
|---|---|---|
| B | Tier | A+ |
| 45.5% | Matchup Winrate | 54.6% |
| 48.71% | Role Winrate | 50.92% |
| #51 | Winrate Rank | #15 |
| 3.6% | Pickrate | 4.2% |
| 2.1 | Average KDA | 1.9 |
| 470 | Gold per Minute | 449 |
| 6.71 | CS/Min | 5.81 |
| 0.31 | Wards per Minute | 0.28 |
| 907 | Damage per Minute | 825 |
Difficult matchup requiring deep understanding of game mechanics and flawless execution. Patience and proper macro play are the keys to victory in this confrontation.
Except for rare builds, Gangplank deals physical damage. Focus on eliminating enemy carries. Riven deals mainly physical damage (92.50%), additional items against this damage type may be required against snowballing or aggressive play.
An important advantage of Gangplank is higher farming statistics (ranked 27th among role champions) (versus 54th for Riven), which provides a stable gold advantage in extended games and allows faster access to key items. Meanwhile, their lower KDA (1.9 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 Riven 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
Grants 9 Attack Damage or 9 Ability Power
Increases health from 10 to 180 HP across levels 1-18
Every 4s in combat, your next basic attack on a champion will:Deal bonus magic damage equ…
Charge up a powerful attack against a tower over 3s, while within 600 range of …
After taking damage from an enemy champion, the next 3 spells or attacks you re…
Absorb life essence from monsters or enemy minions that die near you, permanent…
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Grants 9 Attack Damage or 9 Ability Power
Grants 9 Attack Damage or 9 Ability Power
Increases health from 10 to 180 HP across levels 1-18
