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How to Win Gwen vs Gangplank Counter MatchupGwen is in the b tier of champions

Gwen vs Gangplank

How to Beat Gangplank as Gwen in LoLGwen is in the a tier of champions
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How to Beat Gangplank as Gwen

based on 1,037 Gwen vs Gangplank matchups
Win Rate
50.2 %
K/D/A
1.79
Pick Rate
1.3 %

How We Analyze LoL Champion Counters

We calculate our counter stats from the millions of recently rated League of Legends rounds that we review each and every week. Our guide on how to beat Gangplank as Gwen resulted from an evaluation of 1037 ranked matches where both champions engaged each other. This champion pairing is relatively rare. Gwen is forced to battle against Gangplank in only 1.3% of her matches.

Gwen vs Gangplank Matchup Summary

Gwen has done a average job of countering Gangplank. On average, she wins a acceptable 50.2% of matches the champs fight each other in. In Gwen versus Gangplank games, Gwen’s side is 0.0% more expected to get first blood. This implies that she most likely will get first blood versus Gangplank.

Best Gwen vs Gangplank Counter Build

Items

Starter Items

Time Target
Doran's RingHealth Potion

Early Items

~5 Mins
BootsRuby Crystal

Core Gwen Items

~22 Mins
Rabadon's DeathcapNashor's ToothCosmic Drive

Optional Items

ShadowflameZhonya's HourglassHextech RocketbeltRiftmaker

Summoner Spells

summonerteleport summoner spell D
summonerdot summoner spell F

Skill Order

First skill for Gwen to level upq
>
Second ability for Gwen to level upe
>
Last skill for Gwen to max outw

Runes

PrecisionConquerorPresence of MindLegend: AlacrityLast Stand
ResolveSecond WindUnflinching
Attack SpeedAdaptive ForceArmor
Gwen's passive ability p
Gwen's q ability q
Gwen's w ability w
Gwen's e ability e
Gwen's ultimate ability r
1
E
2
Q
3
W
4
Q
5
Q
6
R
7
Q
8
E
9
Q
10
E
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R
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E
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E
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W
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W
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R

Guide to Countering Gangplank as Gwen

Tips for Playing as Gwen against Gangplank

Gwen can still damage enemies outside her Hallowed Mists, especially with her Ultimate's range.

Some of Gwen's Abilities can apply her passive to multiple enemies, so aim them at groups to get maximum damage and healing.

Always be Attacking - In addition to dealing bonus damage, Gwen's Attacks empower or reset many of her Abilities.

Advice to Win Against Gangplank

Parrrley deals a high amount of physical damage. Items that grant Armor can help if an enemy Gangplank is doing well.

Once Gangplank reaches level 6, watch out for his global-range ultimate, Cannon Barrage!

Gwen vs Gangplank Counter Stats

Gwen Image
Win Rate
50.2 %
VS
Win Rate
49.8 %
Gangplank Image
6.4
< Kills >
6.6
6.2
< Deaths >
6.4
4.7
< Assists >
6.7
1.48
< Killing Sprees >
1.52
167
< Minions Killed >
199
0.28
< Dragons Killed >
0.11
0.61
< Inhibitors >
0.45
3,007
< Physical Damage >
16,489
15,474
< Magic Damage >
3,704
3,564
< True Damage >
4,902
22,046
< Damage Dealt >
25,095
31,781
< Damage Taken >
26,462
12,650
< Gold Earned >
14,143
2.75
< Towers >
2.16
0.09
< Baron Takedowns >
0.04
7,851
< Total Healing >
6,966
15,766
< Experience >
16,117
18
< Vision Score >
17
8
< Wards Placed >
8
154
< Time Dealing CC >
296

How to Counter Gangplank with Gwen in LoL

The stats shown here show some significant Gwen against Gangplank matchup stats that can help you grasp the distinctions between the pair. As an example, Gwen’s KDA ratio ([kills + assists] / deaths) of NaN is better than Gangplank’s KDA ratio of NaN, showing that Gwen may be more central to her team's team fighting capacity than Gangplank..

Gwen typically has a similar longest kill spree as her matchup does. On average, she takes more damage than Gangplank. This is usually reflective of different amounts of tankyness, but it can also illustrate that the one champion has less mobility and thus is unable to flee from further harm when poked or engaged.

Differences between Gwen and Gangplank

Damage Types Compared

Gwen
Gangplank
Physical Damage
Magic Damage
True Damage

Champion Playstyles Compared

Gwen
Gangplank

Who is Better, Gwen or Gangplank?

Both League of Legends champs are great. Both have their pros and cons. In the game's current meta, Gwen usually fairs equally well when playing against Gangplank, with a 50.2% win rate. Therefore, Gwen makes an ok counter to Gangplank.

While Gwen does have a higher win rate than Gangplank, when they face off with one another, Gwen also has a much lower level of difficulty that makes her a less time consuming character to pick up and master. You still need to be cautious when picking Gwen into Gangplank.

Furthermore, Gwen also has some amount of utility and CC, a similar amount to Gangplank. This often makes her just as valuable during teamfights, especially when facing champions with a ton of burst damage.

While there is not a single best champion in League of Legends, in Gwen vs Gangplank matchups, Gwen is the better champ with a similar win rate, less champion complexity, and a similar amount of utility to help out your teammates during late stage team fights.

Gwen is a decent counter for Gangplank. Focus your strategy on maximizing your gold income and taking out objectives. If you can do that, you should do very well as Gwen against Gangplank.

Other Champion Matchups Against Gwen

Gwen Loses Against

SingedSinged40.6% winrateLilliaLillia44% winrateBel'VethBel'Veth44.2% winrateFizzFizz44.2% winrate

Gwen Wins Against

YuumiYuumi56.2% winrateNidaleeNidalee53.1% winrateKarthusKarthus52.9% winrateOlafOlaf52.8% winrate

Top Synergies by Role

KennenKennen+ 52.5% 318 GamesTryndamereTryndamere+ 52.6% 652 GamesKledKled+ 52.6% 289 GamesCassiopeiaCassiopeia+ 53% 506 Games

Additional Information for Gwen Players

How We Calculated Our Gwen vs Gangplank Build and Stats

For this guide on countering Gangplank as Gwen, we analyzed 1,037 matchups from recent LoL games. We use rigorous data cleaning and processing methods to ensure that our counter stats are of the highest quality. You can rest assured that the recommended build to counter Gangplank as Gwen comes from real data and is not the fabrication of some random LoL player, as some other sites provide. You can use the filters at the top of the page to view the most relevant stats and items to your rank.

Other Useful Resources

Gwen Build Gangplank Build

Further Insights to Win this Matchup

To truly master Gwen to counter Gangplank during both the lane and mid / late game phases of League of Legends, you should keep reading to pick up a few extra tricks and insights into this matchup. If you listen to the build and tips shown above, you will increase your win rate by a lot and be that much closer to League of Legends pro players.

Gwen often accumulates a similar amount of CS compared to Gangplank. Champions who typically don't earn much CS often don't have to have much CS to be valuable teammates, such as supports. They are capable of scaling well off of their abilities and first items alone. Yet, champs with a lot of CS, such as hyper-carries, typically need a lot of items to be effective. In either situation, try to exceed the numbers reported on this page to do well.

The most important items to focus on in your Gwen versus Gangplank build include Rabadon's Deathcap, Nashor's Tooth, and Cosmic Drive. When Gwen used at least these three items in her build, she did a lot better against Gangplank than with most other commonly used counter builds. In fact, Gwen had an average win rate of 50.2% when countering Gangplank with this build.

To have the highest likelihood of vanquishing Gangplank as Gwen, you should take the Conqueror, Presence of Mind, Legend: Alacrity, Last Stand, Second Wind, and Unflinching runes from the Precision and Resolve rune sets. Of all the runes we have analyed for Gwen vs Gangplank clashes, this mixture of runes resulted in the highest win rate. Notably, these runes averaged a 50.2% winrate overall.

By default, tips, statistics, and builds on how to beat Gangplank as Gwen are presented for all ranked divisions combined. If you want to filter the statistics and builds to an individual rank, you can use the selection menu at the top of this page.