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
Naafiri
vs

43.4%
Gangplank win rate vs Naafiri
Naafiri hard counters Gangplank
122
Games Analyzed
43.4%
Gangplank WR
56.6%
Naafiri WR
-524
Avg Gold Diff @15
Gangplank
DamageAD
StylePoke
RangeMelee
Difficulty*****
StrongLate game
RunesGrasp of the Undying / Inspiration
SummsFlash + Teleport
Naafiri
DamageAD
StyleBurst
RangeMelee
Difficulty**---
StrongMid game
RunesElectrocute / Inspiration
SummsFlash + Ignite
Power Spike Timeline
Naafiri
Level 3
Naafiri
Level 6
Gangplank
Trinity Force
Naafiri
1 item
Gangplank
Level 13
Gangplank
3 items
How to Play This Matchup
Power Curve
Gangplank is strongest late game while Naafiri 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 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
Naafiri Win Condition
R dash engage, packmate damage, simple assassin
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 Naafiri's AD damage

Death's Dance
Defensive
Bleed passive reduces burst, heal on takedown
Naafiri

Eclipse
Core
Build every game

Youmuu's Ghostblade
Core
Build every game

Serylda's Grudge
Core
Build every game

Plated Steelcaps
Defensive
Armor boots vs Gangplank's AD damage
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