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How to Win Gangplank vs Yuumi Counter MatchupGangplank is in the a tier of champions

Gangplank vs Yuumi

How to Beat Yuumi as Gangplank in LoLGangplank is in the b tier of champions
Fighter
SupportMage

How to Beat Yuumi as Gangplank

based on 1,186 Gangplank vs Yuumi matchups
Win Rate
53.2 %
K/D/A
2.09
Pick Rate
2.1 %

How We Analyze LoL Champion Counters

At MOBA Champion, we analyze millions of ranked League games each and every week. In our dataset, Gangplank engaged Yuumi 1186 times. Using so many games with Gangplank versus Yuumi provides us a lot of faith in our ability to prepare actionable data and a pro build to wreck your rival. This counter matchup is somewhat rare. Gangplank has to counter Yuumi in only 2.1% of his rounds.

Gangplank vs Yuumi Matchup Summary

Gangplank does a good job of beating Yuumi. On average, he wins a terrific 53.2% of games the champions fight each other in. In Gangplank against Yuumi matches, Gangplank’s team is 0.1% less likely to obtain first blood, implying that he most likely won't get first blood versus Yuumi.

Best Gangplank vs Yuumi Counter Build

Items

Starter Items

Time Target
Long SwordRefillable Potion

Early Items

~5 Mins
BootsSheen

Core Gangplank Items

~22 Mins
BloodthirsterEssence ReaverNavori Quickblades

Optional Items

Spear of ShojinTrinity ForceThe CollectorMortal Reminder

Summoner Spells

summonerflash summoner spell D
summonerteleport summoner spell F

Skill Order

First skill for Gangplank to level upq
>
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
2
E
3
W
4
Q
5
Q
6
R
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Q
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E
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E
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W
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Guide to Countering Yuumi as Gangplank

Tips for Playing as Gangplank against Yuumi

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.

Gangplank vs Yuumi Counter Stats

Gangplank Image
Win Rate
53.2 %
VS
Win Rate
46.8 %
Yuumi Image
5.7
< Kills >
1.5
5.7
< Deaths >
3.7
6.2
< Assists >
15.1
1.27
< Killing Sprees >
0.28
186
< Minions Killed >
13
0.11
< Dragons Killed >
0.01
0.46
< Inhibitors >
0.54
14,648
< Physical Damage >
310
2,912
< Magic Damage >
7,262
4,069
< True Damage >
678
21,631
< Damage Dealt >
8,250
24,173
< Damage Taken >
8,176
13,117
< Gold Earned >
8,031
2.11
< Towers >
2.21
0.04
< Baron Takedowns >
0
6,335
< Total Healing >
7,084
14,901
< Experience >
11,045
16
< Vision Score >
38
8
< Wards Placed >
18
297
< Time Dealing CC >
171

How to Counter Yuumi with Gangplank in LoL

The stat comparisons shown on this page clarify some critical Gangplank versus Yuumi matchup stats that may help you grasp the differences and similarities between the two. Gangplank’s KDA ratio ([kills + assists] / deaths) of NaN is more than Yuumi’s KDA ratio of NaN, showing that Gangplank may be more central to his team's team fighting capability than Yuumi. This observation is largely caused by the differences in killsdeaths.

Gangplank often has a much larger longest kill spree than his foe does. On average, he takes more damage than Yuumi. This typically indicates different amounts of tankyness; however, it can also hint that the one champ has less mobility and thus is unable to flee from further damage when engaged or poked.

Differences between Gangplank and Yuumi

Damage Types Compared

Gangplank
Yuumi
Physical Damage
Magic Damage
True Damage

Champion Playstyles Compared

Gangplank
Yuumi

Who is Better, Gangplank or Yuumi?

Both LoL champs are great champions. Both champs have their pros and cons. In the game's current meta, Gangplank usually wins when taking on Yuumi, with a 53.2% win rate. As a result, Gangplank makes a great counter to Yuumi.

While Gangplank does have a higher win rate compared to Yuumi, when on opposite teams, Gangplank also has a much greater difficulty level that makes him a more complex champion to learn and master. You should be be fine when picking Gangplank into Yuumias his relative depth means that you may not be able to reach his full potential without a lot of practice beforehand.

Moreover, Gangplank has almost no amount of CC and other utility, a similar amount to Yuumi. This often makes her just as valuable during team fights, especially when fighting champions with a lot of burst damage.

While there is not one best champion for every situation in League of Legends, in Gangplank vs Yuumi matchups, Gangplank is the better champion with a noticably higher win rate, more champion depth, and a similar amount of utility to help out your allied champions during teamfights.

Gangplank is a great counter for Yuumi. Focus your gameplay on increasing your CS and destroying objectives. If you are able to do that, you should hold your own as Gangplank against Yuumi.

Additional Information for Gangplank Players

How We Calculated Our Gangplank vs Yuumi Build and Stats

For this guide on countering Yuumi as Gangplank, we analyzed 1,186 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 Yuumi 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 truly master Gangplank in order to counter Yuumi during both the early game and mid / late game phases of League of Legends, you should continue reading to gather a few extra tricks and insights into this matchup. If you listen to the build and tips shown here, you will increase your win rate significantly and be closer to League of Legends pro players.

Gangplank often accumulates much more CS relative to Yuumi. Champions who on average don't acquire much CS usualy don't need much CS to be valuable teammates, such as supports. They are capable of scaling properly off of their skills, stats, and first items alone. Yet, champs with a lot of CS, such as hyper-carries, typically need several high cost items to be effective. In either situation, try to do better than the numbers displayed here to do well.

The ideal items to focus on in your Gangplank versus Yuumi build include Bloodthirster, Essence Reaver, and Navori Quickblades. When Gangplank used at least these three pieces in his build, he did much better when facing Yuumi than with most other typical counter builds. In fact, Gangplank boasted an average winrate of 53.2% when countering Yuumi with this counter build.

To have the greatest chance of coming out on top against Yuumi as Gangplank, you should take the First Strike, Magical Footwear, Biscuit Delivery, Cosmic Insight, Bone Plating, and Overgrowth runes from the Inspiration and Resolve rune sets. Out of all the rune sets players used for Gangplank vs Yuumi LoL games, this set of runes resulted in the best win rate. Moreover, these runes provided a 53.2% winrate overall.

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