Gangplank vs Warwick TOP Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Gangplank vs Warwick

Updated Jun 3, 2026

Overview

Prioritize controlling the lane with barrels and (Q) poke to limit Warwick's all-in attempts and scaling potential.
Manage lane pressure carefully to avoid giving Warwick extended melee trades where he can out-sustain and punish you.
This is a scale-versus-snowball matchup; focus on safe scaling and global pressure rather than early all-ins.

Trading pattern

Trade only when barrels are primed and (W) is available to cleanse Warwick's suppression or fear.
Punish Warwick immediately after he uses (E) to absorb damage or misses (R) suppression.
Use short (Q) poke and passive resets to avoid prolonged melee fights where Warwick excels.

Danger windows

Be cautious when (E) is up, as it reduces damage and can fear you if you commit too early.
Avoid fighting when (R) suppression is available and you lack (W) to cleanse it.
Watch for all-in attempts when Warwick senses you low on health or when barrels are not set up for defense.

Early game

Use (Q) to farm safely and set up barrels away from Warwick's reach to deter his engage.
Avoid extended trades before level 6 when Warwick's sustain and fear (E) make him stronger in melee.
Maintain barrel zones to control space and force Warwick to approach cautiously, denying his early fighting windows.

Power spikes

At level 6, use (R) to influence fights globally and protect yourself from Warwick's engages.
Scale into critical item barrel damage to turn one barrel chain into a decisive threat Warwick must respect.
Respect Warwick's level 3 power spike when he has full sustain, fear, and chase potential; avoid extended trades then.

Win conditions

Control the lane with barrels and (Q) poke to deny Warwick safe melee trades and scaling.
Survive early pressure to reach critical item timings where barrel chains become lethal.
Use (R) to apply global pressure, assist side lanes, and force Warwick to respect your presence without direct confrontation.