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
Illaoi
vs

51.9%
Gangplank win rate vs Illaoi
Skill matchup — could go either way
374
Games Analyzed
51.9%
Gangplank WR
48.1%
Illaoi WR
+149
Avg Gold Diff @15
Gangplank
DamageAD
StylePoke
RangeMelee
Difficulty*****
StrongLate game
RunesGrasp of the Undying / Inspiration
SummsFlash + Teleport
Illaoi
DamageAD
StyleSustained
RangeMelee
Difficulty**---
StrongMid game
RunesConqueror / Resolve
SummsFlash + Teleport
Power Spike Timeline
Illaoi
Level 6
Gangplank
Trinity Force
Illaoi
1 item
Gangplank
Level 13
Illaoi
2 items
Gangplank
3 items
How to Play This Matchup
Power Curve
Gangplank is strongest late game while Illaoi 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.
Exploit Illaoi's Weakness
Illaoi's main weakness: Dodging E, kiting, not fighting in her zone. Play around this to maximize your advantage.
Gangplank Win Condition
Scale with barrels, global R, crit barrel one-shots
Illaoi Win Condition
Land E, force fights in tentacle zones, R in 2v1s
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 Illaoi's AD damage

Bramble Vest
Counter
Grievous wounds + armor vs Illaoi's sustain/autos
Illaoi

Eclipse
Core
Build every game

Black Cleaver
Core
Build every game

Sterak's Gage
Core
Build every game

Plated Steelcaps
Defensive
Armor boots vs Gangplank's AD damage
Gangplank's Worst Matchups
Illaoi's Worst Matchups
Need a fresh account to practice matchups?
Browse LoL Smurfs