MacroMind matchup data — real ranked games, not opinions
Ryze vs Gangplank
In Top, Ryze wins 52% against Gangplank across 298 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 Ryze behind by 55 gold.
Does Ryze counter Gangplank?
The numbers call it close: 52% for Ryze over 298 games, inside the noise band. Pick the side you play better.
How to beat Gangplank as Ryze
Turn the early game into gold: 300 up at 10:00 runs this matchup at 54% over 166 games; 300 behind drops it to 50% over 132.
The median first death in this lane comes at 7:06; the level 6 spike lands around 5:23. Respect the all-in window until your spike is online.