Fiora vs Gangplank TOP Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Fiora vs Gangplank

Updated Jun 3, 2026

Overview

Fiora aims to pressure Gangplank's barrel setups and force isolated duels where she can proc vitals safely.
Maintain medium lane pressure to deny Gangplank a passive scaling lane and leverage Fiora's superior dueling and mobility.
This is a scale vs scale matchup where Fiora must outplay barrel zoning and use side-lane dueling to win.

Trading pattern

Trade only when a vital is accessible and (W) is ready to parry Gangplank's poke or cleanse.
Punish predictable barrel setups by clearing them quickly and engaging before Gangplank can chain barrels.
Use (R) to force extended duels when Gangplank cannot disengage, exploiting your healing and chase potential.

Danger windows

Be cautious when Gangplank has a primed barrel chain and (W) available to cleanse your crowd control.
Avoid engaging when your (W) is down, as you lose your key tool to parry his poke and cleanse attempts.
Watch for (R) global slow enabling his team to collapse or slow your engages.

Early game

Use early levels to test Gangplank's barrel placement and avoid engaging without vital access.
Prioritize short trades with (Q) on exposed vitals and hold (W) to parry Gangplank's poke or cleanse attempts.
Avoid extended trades before your first item spike to reduce risk from barrel chains and (W) heals.

Power spikes

Level 6 (R) unlocks Fiora's full duel potential; use it to chase Gangplank through multiple vitals and secure kills.
First dueling item spike increases your damage and sustain; pressure side lanes to force Gangplank into isolated fights.
Respect Gangplank's level 6 (R) global slow and critical barrel item spikes by avoiding fights near barrel zones without your (W) ready.

Win conditions

Deny Gangplank's barrel zone control by clearing barrels and forcing him into isolated duels where you can proc vitals.
Use your (R) to extend fights and heal through trades, then pressure side lanes to build a splitpush advantage.
Capitalize on your first and second item spikes to force Gangplank to respond, then outduel him with superior mobility and true damage vitals.