Warwick Top has a slight edge over Gangplank (51.4% win rate) based on 497 games. The matchup slightly favors Warwick.
View detailed statistics below: items, runes, and counter builds for Warwick Top vs Gangplank 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 78.7% in this matchup.
With 2.7% popularity, Warwick constantly encounters meta-dominant Gangplank (4.2%, 16th place out of 63 Top champions). Understanding how to play against this popular champion becomes essential for consistent Warwick performance in the current patch. Meta strength confirmed: Warwick's superior tier rating (S vs B+) translates into a solid 51.4% matchup win rate. This performance explains why Warwick ranks 4th in win rate among Top champions. Warwick shows excellent consistency, combining a strong 52.1% overall win rate with matchup success. Optimize for consistency: Lethal Tempo paired with Triumph (67.1% win rate, 3.5% popularity) provides the stats you need, while the item sequence Stridebreaker > Blade of The Ruined King > Spirit Visage with Plated Steelcaps delivers 78.7% win rate against Gangplank.
Win through macro: Warwick takes the matchup (51.44%) despite falling behind in CS (5.81 vs 6.87/min). Your victories come through roaming, team fighting, and map pressure rather than 1v1 lane dominance. Quality over quantity: Warwick wins through smart play rather than raw damage - despite lower DPS (791 vs 965/min), the 51.4% win rate shows superior utility, positioning, and team fight impact. Intriguing anomaly: Warwick wins the matchup (51.4%) despite a lower KDA (1.80 vs 2.10). This suggests you win through macro influence and clutch plays in key moments rather than consistent individual performance.
| Versus | |
|---|---|---|
| S | Tier | B+ |
| 51.4% | Matchup Winrate | 48.6% |
| 52.06% | Role Winrate | 49.74% |
| #4 | Winrate Rank | #42 |
| 2.7% | Pickrate | 4.2% |
| 1.8 | Average KDA | 2.1 |
| 418 | Gold per Minute | 478 |
| 5.81 | CS/Min | 6.87 |
| 0.27 | Wards per Minute | 0.31 |
| 791 | Damage per Minute | 965 |
While statistically Warwick is slightly stronger than Gangplank in the top lane, neither champion has an overwhelming advantage in this matchup. The winner is determined by player skill and understanding the intricacies of the confrontation. Studying this guide will improve your chances of success.
Warwick deals mixed damage - the opponent has fewer options for defense. Gangplank 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 Gangplank, ranking 18th (versus 55th for Warwick) in farming efficiency among champions in this role. This means the opponent can build gold advantages more quickly. Meanwhile, their higher KDA (2.1 versus 1.8) suggests they participate more effectively in team fights.
Despite the statistical advantage in the matchup, overconfidence can be the main mistake. It is important for the Warwick player to maintain constant pressure on Gangplank, not allowing the opponent to safely scale up, and actively use the advantage gained to help their team.
Attacking an enemy champion grants you [6% Melee || 4% Ranged] Attack Speed for 6 seconds…
Damaging an enemy champion restores 6-50 (80% for ranged) mana or 6 energy.Take…
Gain 3% attack speed plus an additional 1.5% for every Legend stack (max 10 sta…
Deal 5% - 11% increased damage to champions while you are below 60% health. Max…
After taking damage from an enemy champion, heal for 4% of your missing health …
Gain 5% Heal and Shield Power.Heals and shields you cast or receive are 10% str…
Increases attack speed by 10%
Grants 9 Attack Damage or 9 Ability Power
Increases health from 10 to 180 HP across levels 1-18
Attacking an enemy champion grants you [6% Melee || 4% Ranged] Attack Speed for 6 seconds…
Takedowns restore 5% of your missing health, 2.5% of your max health, and grant…
Gain 3% attack speed plus an additional 1.5% for every Legend stack (max 10 sta…
Deal 5% - 11% increased damage to champions while you are below 60% health. Max…
All movement bonuses are 7% more effective on you and gain 1% Move Speed.
Gain 10 Move Speed and 13 - 30 Adaptive Force (based on level) when in the rive…
Increases attack speed by 10%
Grants 9 Attack Damage or 9 Ability Power
Increases health from 10 to 180 HP across levels 1-18
