How are champion matchup win rates calculated?

Win rates are calculated from thousands of ranked games in Emerald+ elo on the current patch. Data is sourced from OP.GG and updated regularly.

What does a 55% win rate matchup mean?

A 55% win rate means Champion 1 wins 55 out of every 100 games against Champion 2 in ranked. Anything above 52% is considered a favorable matchup.

Do matchup win rates change every patch?

Yes. Champion buffs, nerfs, item changes, and meta shifts can all affect matchup win rates. Our data updates with each new patch.

Should I always pick the counter champion?

Not necessarily. Comfort and experience on a champion often matter more than counter-picking, especially below Diamond. A 2-3% win rate difference is easily overcome by champion mastery.

What rank is the matchup data from?

All matchup data is sourced from Emerald+ ranked games to ensure the data reflects skilled play. Lower elo matchups can differ significantly.

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

Champion 2

Garen

52.0%

Gangplank win rate vs Garen

Skill matchup — could go either way

1,268

Games Analyzed

52.0%

Gangplank WR

48.0%

Garen WR

+157

Avg Gold Diff @15

Power Spike Timeline

Garen Level 6

Gangplank Trinity Force

Garen 1 item

Gangplank Level 13

Garen 2 items

Gangplank 3 items

How to Play This Matchup

Power Curve

Gangplank is strongest late game while Garen 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 Garen down from range. Garen needs to find a gap close and commit hard. If Garen can't reach Gangplank, they lose. If they get on top, Gangplank is dead.

Exploit Garen's Weakness

Garen's main weakness: Kiting, ranged poke, no CC. Play around this to maximize your advantage.

Gangplank Win Condition

Scale with barrels, global R, crit barrel one-shots

Garen Win Condition

Silence + spin trades, execute with R, simple and effective

Recommended Items

Gangplank