Vladimir Top struggles against Gangplank (48.8% win rate) based on 709 games. This matchup can be tricky for Vladimir players.
View detailed statistics below: items, runes, and counter builds for Vladimir Top vs Gangplank Top in patch 15.23 (25.23), including win rates and pick rates. With proper study, this can improve your chances of victory up to 70%+ in this matchup.
Balanced meta clash: Vladimir (2.8%, 36th place out of 63 Top champions) regularly faces Gangplank (3.6%, 22nd place). Both champions hold solid meta positions, making this matchup knowledge a direct path to climbing and improving your win rate. Surprising upset: Despite Vladimir's higher tier rating, Gangplank wins 51.2% of encounters. This suggests Gangplank's kit specifically counters Vladimir's playstyle, overriding general meta strength - approach this matchup with extra caution. Every edge matters: In this tough matchup, the proven Phase Rush + Nimbus Cloak combination (53.9% win rate) plus optimal itemization Hextech Rocketbelt, Riftmaker, Zhonya's Hourglass, and Ionian Boots of Lucidity boosts your chances from 48.8% to 70%+ - potentially game-changing.
Farm your way back: Vladimir's superior farming (7.54 vs 6.71/min, 6th among Top) offers a comeback path. Focus on safe CSing and capitalize on your 0.83 CS/min natural advantage. Damage doesn't equal wins: Vladimir outputs more damage (962 vs 907/min, 2nd place) but still loses the matchup. The issue likely lies in survivability, mobility, or damage timing rather than raw output. Complete dominance by Gangplank: leads in both matchup win rate (51.2%) and KDA (2.10 vs 2.00, 12th vs 17th place). Vladimir players need exceptional preparation to overcome this counter-pick.
| Versus | |
|---|---|---|
| A | Tier | B |
| 48.8% | Matchup Winrate | 51.2% |
| 50.52% | Role Winrate | 48.71% |
| #22 | Winrate Rank | #51 |
| 2.8% | Pickrate | 3.6% |
| 2.0 | Average KDA | 2.1 |
| 400 | Gold per Minute | 470 |
| 7.54 | CS/Min | 6.71 |
| 0.26 | Wards per Minute | 0.31 |
| 962 | Damage per Minute | 907 |
Despite the slight difference in effectiveness, in the Vladimir versus Gangplank 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.
The magic damage that Vladimir deals remains relevant in the late game. Look for opportunities to initiate or counter-initiate. Gangplank has mixed damage, be careful as it may be harder to defend if the opponent gets ahead or plays aggressively.
An important advantage of Vladimir is higher farming statistics (ranked 6th among role champions) (versus 27th for Gangplank), which provides a stable gold advantage in extended games and allows faster access to key items. Meanwhile, their higher KDA (2.1 versus 2.0) suggests they participate more effectively in team fights.
In this difficult confrontation, it is critically important for the Vladimir player to avoid attempts to force trades and all-ins with the Gangplank 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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