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Gangplank vs Neeko

How to Beat Neeko as Gangplank in LoLGangplank is in the a tier of champions
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How to Beat Neeko as Gangplank

based on 1,513 Gangplank vs Neeko matchups
Win Rate
51.2 %
K/D/A
2.06
Pick Rate
2.7 %

How We Analyze LoL Champion Counters

We calculate our matchup stats from the millions of rated League rounds that we get from Riot Games each week. Our guide on how to beat Neeko as Gangplank resulted from an analysis of 1513 ranked games where both champs clashed against each other. This counter pairing is relatively rare. Gangplank fights Neeko in only 2.7% of his matches.

Gangplank vs Neeko Matchup Summary

Gangplank has done a decent job of beating Neeko. Typically, he wins a acceptable 51.2% of matches the champs face one another in. In Gangplank against Neeko rounds, Gangplank’s side is 0.1% less expected to get first blood. This indicates that he most likely won't get first blood against Neeko.

Best Gangplank vs Neeko Counter Build

Items

Starter Items

Time Target
Long SwordRefillable Potion

Early Items

~5 Mins
Long SwordSheen

Core Gangplank Items

~22 Mins
Mortal ReminderEssence ReaverThe Collector

Optional Items

BloodthirsterYoumuu's GhostbladeLord Dominik's RegardsNavori Quickblades

Summoner Spells

summonerflash summoner spell D
summonerteleport summoner spell F

Skill Order

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

Runes

InspirationFirst StrikeMagical FootwearBiscuit DeliveryCosmic Insight
ResolveBone PlatingOvergrowth
Adaptive ForceAdaptive ForceMagic Resist
Gangplank's passive ability p
Gangplank's q ability q
Gangplank's w ability w
Gangplank's e ability e
Gangplank's ultimate ability r
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Q
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W
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Q
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Q
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R
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Guide to Countering Neeko as Gangplank

Tips for Playing as Gangplank against Neeko

Try placing Cannon Barrage on the path of escape to cut off fleeing enemies.

Parrrley applies On Hit effects like Frozen Mallet or Black Cleaver.

Paying attention to low-health enemies on the map can land you a surprise kill with Cannon Barrage.

Advice to Win Against Neeko

Pop Blossom's warning visuals are invisible if Neeko is disguised.

Standing behind minions against Neeko is very dangerous as Tangle-Barbs become stronger.

Gangplank vs Neeko Counter Stats

Gangplank Image
Win Rate
51.2 %
VS
Win Rate
48.8 %
Neeko Image
6.4
< Kills >
5.3
6.2
< Deaths >
6.1
6.4
< Assists >
8.2
1.46
< Killing Sprees >
1.23
196
< Minions Killed >
117
0.14
< Dragons Killed >
0.11
0.44
< Inhibitors >
0.45
16,678
< Physical Damage >
1,302
3,915
< Magic Damage >
18,483
4,416
< True Damage >
709
25,010
< Damage Dealt >
20,495
26,362
< Damage Taken >
21,607
14,016
< Gold Earned >
10,801
2.16
< Towers >
1.9
0.06
< Baron Takedowns >
0.02
7,111
< Total Healing >
2,468
16,047
< Experience >
13,351
17
< Vision Score >
34
9
< Wards Placed >
15
319
< Time Dealing CC >
188

How to Counter Neeko with Gangplank in LoL

The stats shown on this page show several vital Gangplank against Neeko matchup statistics that can help you understand the distinctions between this set of champions. For instance, Gangplank’s KDA ratio ([kills + assists] / deaths) of NaN is greater than Neeko’s ratio of NaN, showing that Gangplank may be more central to his team's team fighting capacity than Neeko..

Gangplank normally has a similar longest killing spree as his matchup does. On average, he takes more damage than Neeko. This is usually reflective of different amounts of tankyness, but it can also imply that the champ with higher HP has less mobility and thus is not able to kite away from additional harm when engaged or poked.

Differences between Gangplank and Neeko

Damage Types Compared

Gangplank
Neeko
Physical Damage
Magic Damage
True Damage

Champion Playstyles Compared

Gangplank
Neeko

Who is Better, Gangplank or Neeko?

Both League champions are great champions. Both have their pros and cons. In the game's current meta, Gangplank usually wins when playing against Neeko, with a 51.2% win rate. Therefore, Gangplank makes a good counter for Neeko.

While Gangplank does have a higher win rate than Neeko, when facing one another, Gangplank also has a much greater difficulty level that makes him a more difficult character to pick up and master. You should be careful when picking Gangplank into Neekoas his relative depth means you may not be able to unleash his full potential without a significant amount of practice beforehand.

Additionally, Gangplank has almost no amount of CC and other utility, a similar amount to Neeko. This makes her just as valuable during team fights, especially when trying to counter champions with a ton of burst damage.

While there is not one best champion overall in League of Legends, in Gangplank vs Neeko matchups, Gangplank is the better champ with a higher win rate, more champion depth, and a similar amount of utility to help out your team members during team fights.

Gangplank is a decent counter for Neeko. You will do well by focussing your actions on maximizing your gold income and destroying objectives. If you do that, you should do very well as Gangplank against Neeko.

Additional Information for Gangplank Players

How We Calculated Our Gangplank vs Neeko Build and Stats

For this guide on countering Neeko as Gangplank, we analyzed 1,513 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 Neeko as Gangplank 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.

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Further Insights to Win this Matchup

If you would like to learn all of the intricacies of Gangplank to counter Neeko during both the lane and mid / late game phases of League of Legends, you should continue reading to pick up a few extra tips and tricks for this matchup. If you mind the build and tips displayed here, you will increase your win rate by a lot and be closer to League of Legends pro players.

Gangplank often racks up more CS relative to Neeko. Champs who on average don't acquire much CS usualy don't have to have much CS to be effective, such as sup champs. These kinds of champions are able to scale well off of their skills, stats, and first items alone. Yet, champs with large amounts of CS, such as hyper-carries, usually need several high cost items to be effective. In either situation, try to exceed the numbers reported on this page to do well.

The most crucial items to use in your Gangplank versus Neeko build consist of Mortal Reminder, Essence Reaver, and The Collector. When Gangplank used at least these three pieces in his build, he performed a lot better vs. Neeko than with many other common builds. In fact, Gangplank boasted an average winrate of 51.2% battling Neeko with this counter build.

To have the highest chance of coming out on top against Neeko as Gangplank, Gangplank players should equip the First Strike, Magical Footwear, Biscuit Delivery, Cosmic Insight, Bone Plating, and Overgrowth runes from the Inspiration and Resolve rune sets. Of all the rune sets that we analyzed for Gangplank vs Neeko clashes, this combo of runes resulted in the highest win rate. In fact, these runes averaged a 51.2% winrate overall.

If you would like to see Gangplank versus Neeko tips and matchup stats and build suggestions for a an individual rank, please select one from the selection menu shown above. At first, the statistics and guides given are computed using every round completed with both champs.