Sion Top counters Gangplank hard (45.9% win rate) based on 608 games. This matchup is really difficult for Gangplank players.
View detailed statistics below: items, runes, and counter builds for Gangplank Top vs Sion 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 Sion (4.6%, 12th 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 + Manaflow Band combination (61.4% win rate) plus optimal itemization Trinity Force, Serpent's Fang, Lord Dominik's Regards, and Ionian Boots of Lucidity boosts your chances from 45.9% to 70%+ - potentially game-changing.
Survive and scale: Gangplank faces both matchup (45.91%) and farming disadvantages (6.71 vs 7.51/min). With a 0.80 CS/min deficit, prioritize safe farming and jungle assistance. Damage doesn't equal wins: Gangplank outputs more damage (907 vs 847/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 27th for Sion), but loses the matchup overall. High KDA without wins suggests difficulty translating individual advantages into victory conditions.
| Versus | |
|---|---|---|
| B | Tier | A+ |
| 45.9% | Matchup Winrate | 54.1% |
| 48.71% | Role Winrate | 50.62% |
| #51 | Winrate Rank | #20 |
| 3.6% | Pickrate | 4.6% |
| 2.1 | Average KDA | 1.9 |
| 470 | Gold per Minute | 406 |
| 6.71 | CS/Min | 7.51 |
| 0.31 | Wards per Minute | 0.28 |
| 907 | Damage per Minute | 847 |
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. Sion has mixed damage, be careful as it may be harder to defend if the opponent gets ahead or plays aggressively.
Consider the farming superiority demonstrated by Sion, ranking 7th (versus 27th for Gangplank) in farming efficiency among champions in this role. This means the opponent can build gold advantages more quickly. Meanwhile, their lower KDA (1.9 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 Sion 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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