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
Vladimir
vs

48.5%
Gangplank win rate vs Vladimir
Skill matchup — could go either way
454
Games Analyzed
48.5%
Gangplank WR
51.5%
Vladimir WR
-123
Avg Gold Diff @15
Gangplank
DamageAD
StylePoke
RangeMelee
Difficulty*****
StrongLate game
RunesGrasp of the Undying / Inspiration
SummsFlash + Teleport
Vladimir
DamageAP
StyleSustained
RangeRanged
Difficulty***--
StrongLate game
RunesAery / Resolve
SummsFlash + Ghost
Power Spike Timeline
Gangplank
Trinity Force
Gangplank
Level 13
Vladimir
Level 9
Vladimir
2 items
Gangplank
3 items
Vladimir
3 items
How to Play This Matchup
Power Curve
Gangplank is strongest late game while Vladimir peaks late game. Play around your power window.
Mixed Resistances
Gangplank deals AD damage while Vladimir deals AP. Build resistances accordingly  don't stack the wrong type.
Range Advantage
Vladimir has range advantage. Gangplank should look for short trades when Vladimir uses abilities on the wave. Freeze near your tower and wait for jungle help or an all-in window.
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
Vladimir Win Condition
Scale, E+R teamfight nuke, pool dodges everything, unkillable late
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 Vladimir's AP damage and CC

Hexdrinker
Counter
Magic damage shield vs Vladimir's burst

Executioner's Calling
Counter
Grievous wounds to cut healing
Vladimir

Hextech Rocketbelt
Core
Build every game

Rabadon's
Core
Build every game

Void Staff
Core
Build every game

Plated Steelcaps
Defensive
Armor boots vs Gangplank's AD damage
Gangplank's Worst Matchups
Vladimir's Worst Matchups
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