Gangplank vs Aurora TOP Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Gangplank vs Aurora

Updated Jun 3, 2026

Overview

This is a scaling carry vs mobile burst mage matchup where Gangplank must manage barrel zoning and avoid giving Aurora easy all-ins.
Gangplank should maintain medium lane pressure to prevent Aurora from farming safely and force her to struggle with wave control.
Focus on scaling through controlled farming and barrel threat while respecting Aurora's mobility and burst windows.

Trading pattern

Trade short with (Q) and passive resets only when barrels are primed and (W) is available to cleanse potential crowd control.
Punish Aurora after she uses (W) since she loses her escape and reposition tool.
Avoid trading when barrels are not set or when Aurora can close melee range before barrels are active.

Danger windows

Be cautious when barrels are cleared or unavailable, as your zoning and damage threat drops significantly.
Avoid all-ins when (W) is down, as crowd control from Aurora can stick and lead to burst damage.
Watch for Aurora's level 6 ultimate window, which increases her kill pressure and roam potential.

Early game

Use (Q) to poke and farm safely, avoiding extended trades until barrels are set up.
Avoid fighting when (W) is down to prevent being locked down by Aurora's burst and mobility.
Keep wave control stable to deny Aurora easy access to farm and picks early before level 6.

Power spikes

At level 6, use (R) to influence fights globally, protect yourself from Aurora's roams, and slow her engage attempts.
After critical barrel scaling items, set up barrel chains to threaten high burst damage and zone Aurora from fights.
Respect Aurora's level 6 ultimate and first AP burst item timing by playing more cautiously and saving (W) for key moments.

Win conditions

Control lane with consistent (Q) poke and well-placed barrels to deny Aurora safe farming and picks.
Scale into your critical barrel damage thresholds and use (R) to impact side-lane fights and teamfights globally.
Use (W) strategically to cleanse Aurora's burst engage attempts and maintain your presence in lane for safe scaling.