Patch 26.9 Data
Champion Matchups
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Champion 1
Gangplank
VS
Champion 2
Viktor
vs

50.9%
Gangplank win rate vs Viktor
Skill matchup — could go either way
118
Games Analyzed
50.9%
Gangplank WR
49.1%
Viktor WR
+68
Avg Gold Diff @15
Gangplank
DamageAD
StylePoke
RangeMelee
Difficulty*****
StrongLate game
RunesGrasp of the Undying / Inspiration
SummsFlash + Teleport
Viktor
DamageAP
StyleSustained
RangeRanged
Difficulty***--
StrongLate game
RunesArcane Comet / Inspiration
SummsFlash + Teleport
Power Spike Timeline
Viktor
Level 6
Gangplank
Trinity Force
Viktor
1 item
Gangplank
Level 13
Viktor
E upgrade
Gangplank
3 items
How to Play This Matchup
Power Curve
Gangplank is strongest late game while Viktor peaks late game. Play around your power window.
Mixed Resistances
Gangplank deals AD damage while Viktor deals AP. Build resistances accordingly  don't stack the wrong type.
Range Advantage
Viktor has range advantage. Gangplank should look for short trades when Viktor uses abilities on the wave. Freeze near your tower and wait for jungle help or an all-in window.
Exploit Viktor's Weakness
Viktor's main weakness: Assassins, early all-in, immobile. Play around this to maximize your advantage.
Gangplank Win Condition
Scale with barrels, global R, crit barrel one-shots
Viktor Win Condition
Scale with hex upgrades, E waveclear, R zone control
Recommended Items
Gangplank

Trinity Force
Core
Build every game

Collector
Core
Build every game

Infinity Edge
Core
Build every game

Mercury's Treads
Defensive
MR + tenacity vs Viktor's AP damage and CC

Hexdrinker
Counter
Magic damage shield vs Viktor's burst
Viktor

Luden's Tempest
Core
Build every game

Shadowflame
Core
Build every game

Rabadon's
Core
Build every game

Plated Steelcaps
Defensive
Armor boots vs Gangplank's AD damage
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