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

Heimerdinger

52.6%

Gangplank win rate vs Heimerdinger

Gangplank has the edge

175

Games Analyzed

52.6%

Gangplank WR

47.4%

Heimerdinger WR

+205

Avg Gold Diff @15

Power Spike Timeline

Heimerdinger Level 3

Heimerdinger Level 6

Gangplank Trinity Force

Heimerdinger 1 item

Gangplank Level 13

Gangplank 3 items

How to Play This Matchup

Survive to Scale

Heimerdinger will try to bully you early. Give up CS if needed Ã¢â‚¬â€ your job is to not die. Gangplank outscales hard after 2 items. Play for farm, not fights.

Mixed Resistances

Gangplank deals AD damage while Heimerdinger deals AP. Build resistances accordingly Ã¢â‚¬â€ don't stack the wrong type.

Mirror Playstyle

Both champions play a poke style. The one with better execution and itemization wins. Focus on spacing and cooldown tracking.

Range Advantage

Heimerdinger has range advantage. Gangplank should look for short trades when Heimerdinger uses abilities on the wave. Freeze near your tower and wait for jungle help or an all-in window.

Exploit Heimerdinger's Weakness

Heimerdinger's main weakness: Ganks, long-range poke, turret clear. Play around this to maximize your advantage.

Gangplank Win Condition

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

Heimerdinger Win Condition

Zone with turrets, bait dives, R turret melts

Recommended Items

Gangplank