Dr. Mundo vs Gangplank TOP Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Dr. Mundo vs Gangplank

Updated Jun 3, 2026

Overview

Prioritize safe (Q) farming to survive Gangplank's poke and barrel zoning without overextending.
Accept a low lane pressure early and focus on outlasting Gangplank by scaling health and durability for late-game side-lane dominance.

Trading pattern

Use (Q) to poke and slow Gangplank, forcing him to reposition and miss barrel setups.
Only extend trades when (R) is available to absorb burst and sustain through damage.
Punish (W) cooldown windows by locking him down with (Q) and stepping forward while his cleanse is down.

Danger windows

Be cautious when Gangplank has a primed barrel chain ready, as it can quickly punish melee advances.
Respect (W) cleanse and heal availability, which can negate your crowd control and sustain damage.
Avoid fighting under (R) global slow which can enable his team to collapse or zone you effectively.

Early game

Avoid extended trades before level 6 to minimize damage from barrel chains and poke.
Use (Q) to farm safely and punish Gangplank when he mispositions barrels or wastes (W) cleanse.
Respect Gangplank's barrel zones and do not walk into unprotected barrels to prevent heavy damage.

Power spikes

At level 6, activate (R) before Gangplank's burst to sustain through damage and chase or disengage effectively.
After first health item, pressure side waves to force Gangplank to spend time cutting through your durability.
Respect Gangplank's level 6 (R) global slow and barrel item spikes by avoiding clustered fights and disengaging when necessary.

Win conditions

Survive early poke and barrel pressure by farming safely with (Q) and relying on passive crowd control block.
Reach health-scaling item spikes and use (R) to sustain through fights, turning extended trades in your favor.
Outlast Gangplank in side-lane fights by absorbing damage and forcing him to waste barrels and (W) defensively.