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

Irelia

50.2%

Gangplank win rate vs Irelia

Skill matchup — could go either way

1,155

Games Analyzed

50.2%

Gangplank WR

49.8%

Irelia WR

+17

Avg Gold Diff @15

Power Spike Timeline

Irelia Level 2

Irelia Level 5

Gangplank Trinity Force

Irelia BORK

Gangplank Level 13

Gangplank 3 items

How to Play This Matchup

Survive to Scale

Irelia 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.

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

Exploit Irelia's Weakness

Irelia's main weakness: Hard CC, not hitting E, falling behind. Play around this to maximize your advantage.

Gangplank Win Condition

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

Irelia Win Condition

Stack passive on minions, all-in with 4 stacks

Recommended Items

Gangplank