Yone vs Gangplank TOP Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Yone vs Gangplank

Updated Jun 4, 2026

Overview

Yone is a scaling skirmisher who must use (E) + (Q) combos to force trades and avoid Gangplank's barrel zones.
Avoid giving Gangplank a passive lane by applying pressure with well-timed trades that deny his barrel setup and scaling.

Trading pattern

Stack (Q) to set up knockups, then use (E) to gap close and snap back, avoiding barrel chains and punishing when barrels are cleared.
Punish Gangplank after he uses (W) or when barrels are destroyed to force short trades or wave pressure.
Avoid trading when barrels are primed or (W) is available, as Gangplank can cleanse your crowd control and zone effectively.

Danger windows

Be cautious when Gangplank has a barrel chain primed, as he can punish your engage with high damage and zoning.
Avoid engaging when (W) cleanse is available, as it negates your crowd control and sustain damage.
Watch for (R) global slow to turn skirmishes; avoid fights when it is up unless you have a clear advantage.

Early game

Use levels 1-3 to farm safely and look for (E) + (Q) trades when Gangplank's barrels are on cooldown or poorly positioned.
Avoid extended fights before level 3 as Yone's early agency is low and Gangplank can punish poor engages.
Track (W) cooldown to know when crowd control cleanse is unavailable for safer trades.

Power spikes

At level 3, use the unlocked (Q)-(W)-(E) combo to force trades with a planned exit, respecting Gangplank's barrel control.
After your first attack speed item, pressure waves and trades more confidently while tracking (W) and barrel cooldowns.
Respect Gangplank's level 6 (R) global slow and barrel scaling; avoid forced fights under his zone control.

Win conditions

Use (E) + (Q) combos to force trades and deny Gangplank's barrel setups, preventing his scaling dominance.
Punish barrel cooldown windows and (W) downtime to pressure Gangplank and control the lane state.
Snowball through side-lane pressure and extended trades, leveraging your mobility and crowd control to outplay Gangplank's zoning.