Patch 26.9 Data
Champion Matchups
Pick two champions and see who wins. Win rates, counters, and tips powered by live ranked data.
Champion 1
Gangplank
VS
Champion 2
Ambessa
vs

50.0%
Gangplank win rate vs Ambessa
Skill matchup — could go either way
783
Games Analyzed
50.0%
Gangplank WR
50.0%
Ambessa WR
+3
Avg Gold Diff @15
Gangplank
DamageAD
StylePoke
RangeMelee
Difficulty*****
StrongLate game
RunesGrasp of the Undying / Inspiration
SummsFlash + Teleport
Ambessa
DamageAD
StyleAll-in
RangeMelee
Difficulty***--
StrongMid game
RunesConqueror / Resolve
SummsFlash + Ignite
Power Spike Timeline
Ambessa
Level 3
Ambessa
Level 6
Gangplank
Trinity Force
Ambessa
1 item
Gangplank
Level 13
Gangplank
3 items
How to Play This Matchup
Power Curve
Gangplank is strongest late game while Ambessa peaks mid game. Play around your power window.
Armor Rush
Both champions deal physical damage. Whoever builds armor first (Plated Steelcaps, Bramble Vest) gets a huge advantage in trades.
Poke vs All-in
Gangplank wants to whittle Ambessa down from range. Ambessa needs to find a gap close and commit hard. If Ambessa can't reach Gangplank, they lose. If they get on top, Gangplank is dead.
Exploit Ambessa's Weakness
Ambessa's main weakness: Ranged poke, hard CC, falling behind. Play around this to maximize your advantage.
Gangplank Win Condition
Scale with barrels, global R, crit barrel one-shots
Ambessa Win Condition
Dash resets, snowball lane lead
Recommended Items
Gangplank

Trinity Force
Core
Build every game

Collector
Core
Build every game

Infinity Edge
Core
Build every game

Plated Steelcaps
Defensive
Armor boots vs Ambessa's AD damage
Ambessa

Trinity Force
Core
Build every game

Sterak's Gage
Core
Build every game

Death's Dance
Core
Build every game

Plated Steelcaps
Defensive
Armor boots vs Gangplank's AD damage
Gangplank's Worst Matchups
Ambessa's Worst Matchups
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