Gangplank vs Ryze TOP Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Gangplank vs Ryze

Updated Jun 3, 2026

Overview

Focus on controlling the lane with barrel zones and (Q) poke to prevent Ryze from safely scaling.
Manage medium early agency by denying Ryze easy access to melee range and forcing him to farm under pressure.
This is a late-scaling matchup where Gangplank must leverage barrel zoning and global pressure to outscale Ryze.

Trading pattern

Trade short bursts using (Q) and passive resets only when barrels are primed and protected.
Save (W) to cleanse (W) root and avoid getting locked down during trades.
Punish Ryze when he steps into barrel range without (W) or when barrels are freshly placed and hard to clear.

Danger windows

Be cautious when barrels are destroyed or unavailable, as your zoning and damage drop significantly.
Respect (W) root cooldown; without (W), you can commit more aggressively.
Avoid extended trades or all-ins when (W) is down or before your barrel chains are ready, as Ryze can punish with his spell rotations.

Early game

Use (Q) to farm and poke while maintaining barrel control around the wave to zone Ryze.
Avoid extended trades before barrel chains are set up or (W) is available to cleanse Ryze's root.
Keep the wave in a controlled state to prevent Ryze from safely stepping forward to cast (E) and (W).

Power spikes

At level 6, use (R) to influence skirmishes globally, slow Ryze, and protect barrel zones.
After critical item barrel scaling, set up barrel chains to maximize damage and zone Ryze effectively.
Respect Ryze's first mana/AP item spike by playing cautiously and avoiding prolonged trades when his spell rotations are strong.

Win conditions

Control the lane with (Q) poke and barrel zoning to deny Ryze safe farm and scaling.
Scale into critical barrel damage and use (R) to impact fights globally without leaving the side lane.
Use (W) strategically to cleanse Ryze's root and maintain pressure in trades and all-ins.