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
Gnar
vs

52.3%
Gangplank win rate vs Gnar
Gangplank has the edge
619
Games Analyzed
52.3%
Gangplank WR
47.7%
Gnar WR
+187
Avg Gold Diff @15
Gangplank
DamageAD
StylePoke
RangeMelee
Difficulty*****
StrongLate game
RunesGrasp of the Undying / Inspiration
SummsFlash + Teleport
Gnar
DamageAD
StylePoke
RangeRanged
Difficulty***--
StrongMid game
RunesFleet Footwork / Resolve
SummsFlash + Teleport
Power Spike Timeline
Gnar
Level 6
Gangplank
Trinity Force
Gnar
1 item
Gangplank
Level 13
Gnar
Mega Gnar
Gangplank
3 items
How to Play This Matchup
Power Curve
Gangplank is strongest late game while Gnar 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.
Mirror Playstyle
Both champions play a poke style. The one with better execution and itemization wins. Focus on spacing and cooldown tracking.
Range Advantage
Gnar has range advantage. Gangplank should look for short trades when Gnar uses abilities on the wave. Freeze near your tower and wait for jungle help or an all-in window.
Exploit Gnar's Weakness
Gnar's main weakness: Mega timing, all-in when mini, predictable. Play around this to maximize your advantage.
Gangplank Win Condition
Scale with barrels, global R, crit barrel one-shots
Gnar Win Condition
Poke in mini, engage in Mega with R
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 Gnar's AD damage
Gnar

Trinity Force
Core
Build every game
Frozen Mallet
Core
Build every game

Randuin's Omen
Core
Build every game

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