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
Gwen
vs

50.5%
Gangplank win rate vs Gwen
Skill matchup — could go either way
446
Games Analyzed
50.5%
Gangplank WR
49.5%
Gwen WR
+36
Avg Gold Diff @15
Gangplank
DamageAD
StylePoke
RangeMelee
Difficulty*****
StrongLate game
RunesGrasp of the Undying / Inspiration
SummsFlash + Teleport
Gwen
DamageAP
StyleSustained
RangeMelee
Difficulty***--
StrongLate game
RunesConqueror / Resolve
SummsFlash + Teleport
Power Spike Timeline
Gwen
Level 1
Gwen
Level 6
Gangplank
Trinity Force
Gwen
Nashor's Tooth
Gangplank
Level 13
Gangplank
3 items
How to Play This Matchup
Power Curve
Gangplank is strongest late game while Gwen peaks late game. Play around your power window.
Mixed Resistances
Gangplank deals AD damage while Gwen deals AP. Build resistances accordingly  don't stack the wrong type.
Exploit Gwen's Weakness
Gwen's main weakness: Early game, getting kited, hard engage before W. Play around this to maximize your advantage.
Gangplank Win Condition
Scale with barrels, global R, crit barrel one-shots
Gwen Win Condition
Scale, shred tanks with passive, W immune zone in fights
Recommended Items
Gangplank

Trinity Force
Core
Build every game

Collector
Core
Build every game

Infinity Edge
Core
Build every game

Mercury's Treads
Defensive
MR + tenacity vs Gwen's AP damage and CC

Hexdrinker
Counter
Magic damage shield vs Gwen's burst
Gwen

Nashor's Tooth
Core
Build every game

Riftmaker
Core
Build every game

Zhonya's
Core
Build every game

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