Gangplank vs Vayne TOP Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Gangplank vs Vayne

Updated Jun 3, 2026

Overview

Focus on controlling the lane with (Q) poke and barrel zones to limit Vayne's safe space and scaling potential.
Manage a medium lane pressure by denying Vayne easy access to melee range and avoid giving her free all-in windows.
Prioritize scaling through farm and barrel setups to leverage your late-game carry potential and global pressure.

Trading pattern

Trade short melee-range bursts only when barrels are set and (W) is available to cleanse (E).
Punish Vayne when she walks into barrel range or after she uses (E), as her engage window is momentarily weaker.
Avoid trading when barrels are cleared or (W) is down, as you lose key zone control and sustain.

Danger windows

Be cautious when (W) is down, as crowd control from (E) can stick and set up lethal trades.
Respect Vayne's threat when she has room to kite and (R) active, as she gains stealth and repositioning.
Avoid extended melee trades without barrels primed, as Vayne's mobility and true damage punish direct all-ins.

Early game

Use (Q) to farm safely and poke while maintaining barrel control around the wave.
Avoid extended trades without barrel chains or (W) ready to cleanse potential (E) crowd control.
Keep the wave in a controlled state to prevent Vayne from pushing without vision and punishing your positioning.

Power spikes

At level 6, use (R) to influence side-lane fights and slow Vayne's engage or escapes, forcing her into your barrel zones.
Reach critical item barrel scaling to maximize (E) damage and zoning power, making one barrel chain decisive in duels.
Respect Vayne's level 6 (R) stealth repositioning and (E) wall stun, which enable her to outplay committed all-ins.

Win conditions

Control the lane with (Q) poke and barrel placement to deny Vayne safe farming and force her into unfavorable fights.
Scale into your critical barrel damage and leverage (R) for global pressure to impact fights without leaving the side lane.
Use (W) to cleanse key crowd control and maintain sustain, enabling you to survive Vayne's all-in attempts and outlast her in trades.