Vayne vs Gangplank TOP Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Vayne vs Gangplank

Updated Jun 4, 2026

Overview

Use ranged spacing and (Q) repositioning to pressure Gangplank and deny his barrel setups early.
Prioritize lane pressure to prevent Gangplank from safely scaling and controlling barrel zones.
This is a scaling marksman vs scaling carry matchup; focus on outscaling and side-lane DPS rather than early all-ins.

Trading pattern

Trade by auto-attacking from max range and using (Q) to reposition, avoiding Gangplank's barrel chains.
Hold (E) to (E) Gangplank into terrain after he commits to barrels or melee trades.
Punish Gangplank when his (W) is down, as he cannot cleanse your (E) stun then.

Danger windows

Be cautious when Gangplank has barrels primed and (W) available to cleanse your (E) stun.
Avoid fighting near walls without space to kite, as Gangplank can chain barrels for burst.
Watch for ganks when you push without vision, as your low waveclear and fragility make you vulnerable.

Early game

Keep the wave on your side to avoid walking into barrels and to maintain safe spacing.
Avoid pushing without vision to reduce gank risk and baiting (E) barrels.
Use (Q) to reposition and poke after Gangplank wastes (E) or (W) cooldowns.

Power spikes

At level 6, activate (R) to gain stealth repositioning and outplay Gangplank's engages.
After your two-item spike, pressure side lanes aggressively to exploit your true damage against tanks and bruisers.
Respect Gangplank's level 6 (R) global slow; avoid extended fights under its effect.

Win conditions

Use (Q) and (E) to maintain spacing and punish Gangplank's barrel setups and engage attempts.
Scale into your two-item power spike to dominate side-lane duels and shred tanks with (W) true damage.
Deny Gangplank safe barrel zones by clearing barrels promptly and forcing him into unfavorable trades.