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
Master Yi
vs

48.7%
Gangplank win rate vs Master Yi
Skill matchup — could go either way
230
Games Analyzed
48.7%
Gangplank WR
51.3%
Master Yi WR
-103
Avg Gold Diff @15
Gangplank
DamageAD
StylePoke
RangeMelee
Difficulty*****
StrongLate game
RunesGrasp of the Undying / Inspiration
SummsFlash + Teleport
Master Yi
DamageAD
StyleSustained
RangeMelee
Difficulty**---
StrongLate game
RunesLethal Tempo / Resolve
SummsFlash + Smite
Power Spike Timeline
Master Yi
Level 6
Gangplank
Trinity Force
Gangplank
Level 13
Master Yi
2 items
Gangplank
3 items
Master Yi
3 items
How to Play This Matchup
Power Curve
Gangplank is strongest late game while Master Yi peaks late 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 Gangplank's Weakness
Gangplank's main weakness: Early all-in, gap closers, barrel timing. Play around this to maximize your advantage.
Gangplank Win Condition
Scale with barrels, global R, crit barrel one-shots
Master Yi Win Condition
Scale, Q resets in teamfights, R makes untargetable
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 Master Yi's AD damage

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

Blade of the Ruined King
Core
Build every game

Guinsoo's Rageblade
Core
Build every game

Wit's End
Core
Build every game

Plated Steelcaps
Defensive
Armor boots vs Gangplank's AD damage
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