MacroMind matchup data — real ranked games, not opinions
Hwei vs Gangplank
What is Hwei's win rate vs Gangplank?
In Mid, Hwei wins 54% against Gangplank across 151 observed ranked games. This is an observed win rate shown with its sample size, not a prediction or a guaranteed counter.
By 15 minutes the median game has Hwei behind by 296 gold.
Does Hwei counter Gangplank?
The numbers call it close: 54% for Hwei over 151 games, inside the noise band. Neither side counters the other on this sample — the lane swings on the spots below, so pick the side you play better and take the receipts with you.
How to beat Gangplank as Hwei
When Hwei is 300 gold up at 10:00, this matchup runs 71% over 70 games; 300 down, it drops to 40% over 81.
| The spot | Win rate | Games |
|---|---|---|
| 300 gold up at 10:00 | 71% | 70 |
| 300 gold down at 10:00 | 40% | 81 |
| First blood | 66% | 61 |
| +kills at 10:00 | 73% | 45 |
| +CS at 10:00 | 57% | 89 |
| 0 deaths at 10:00 | 58% | 48 |
The median first death in this lane comes at 6:58; the level 6 spike lands around 5:15. Respect the all-in window until your spike is online.
What does Hwei build in Mid?
Into Gangplank specifically, Hwei finishes Blackfire Torch first most often: 55.2% over 58 games of this matchup.
The most-finished Hwei core is Blackfire Torch, Liandry's Torment, Shadowflame: 53.9% across 3,487 games when all three got done. All matchups, patches 16.1-16.12.
Most games start Doran's Ring + Health Potion + Health Potion; the first finished item is usually Blackfire Torch (22,835 games).
Skill plan: Hwei players max Q first and take Q at level 1.