Gangplank - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
51.4%
Pick Rate
2.5%

Gangplankvs Kassadin

AFighter
Patch26.9
Matches514,344
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedMay 9, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Gangplank vs Kassadin is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.9. Gangplank wins with a 66.7% win rate (+33.3%) over Kassadin based on 6 games. Gangplank holds the advantage in both the early and late game. Below you'll find the best Gangplank build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Gangplank vs Kassadin matchup.

Gangplank Matchup Breakdown

Use the dropdown to select an opponent and see a detailed breakdown of how Gangplank performs against them. You'll get head-to-head win rates, laning stats, the best build and runes for the matchup, and early vs late game analysis — all based on real ranked data.

Compare against an opponent
Kassadin - 66.7% win rateKassadin(66.7%)
Gangplank - 66.7% win rate in this matchup
Gangplank
66.7% WR
VS
Kassadin vs Gangplank matchup - 33.3% win rate
Kassadin
33.3% WR

Who Wins the Gangplank vs Kassadin Matchup?

Gangplank wins the Gangplank vs Kassadin matchup
Winner
Gangplank
Matches: 6
66.7%
Win Rate
33.3%
8.1
CS / min
6.4
1,190
DMG / min
552
11,692
Gold / game
8,291
185
Heal / min
182
481
DMG Mitigated / min
650
0.5
CC / min
0.1
75.0%
Early Game WR
25.0%
50.0%
Late Game WR
50.0%

Gangplank vs Kassadin Matchup Summary

The Gangplank vs Kassadin matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 6 recent matches analyzed, Gangplank wins with a 66.7% win rate compared to Kassadin's 33.3%, giving Gangplank a 33.3 percentage point advantage. Gangplank dominates at every stage — from early laning through late game team fights. This consistent advantage makes it difficult for Kassadin players to find favorable windows, so team-dependent strategies and avoiding solo confrontations are essential. The most significant statistical gap is in crowd control, where Gangplank leads by 0.3s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Gangplank players can confidently pick into Kassadin and play aggressively from level 1. Look to establish lane dominance early through favorable trades and zone Kassadin away from CS whenever possible. Understanding these matchup dynamics is essential for champion select decisions and in-game strategy when facing this lane opponent.

Gangplank vs Kassadin Laning Phase Breakdown

Gangplank wins the laning phase against Kassadin in League of Legends

Gangplank is favored during the laning phase against Kassadin, winning 4 out of 5 key stat categories. Gangplank holds advantages in farming, damage, gold income and crowd control, making them the stronger laner in this matchup.

Farming
8.1Gangplank
6.4Kassadin
Gangplank significantly out-farms Kassadin by 1.7 CS per minute, accumulating an estimated 25 CS lead by mid game. This substantial farming gap gives Gangplank a major gold advantage and earlier item completions. Kassadin players should prioritize wave management techniques like freezing near tower and using abilities efficiently to minimize the deficit.
Damage
1,190Gangplank
552Kassadin
Gangplank heavily out-damages Kassadin by 638 DMG/min, dominating both short trades and all-in fights. Kassadin should avoid extended combat and instead focus on burst trade patterns — short engages followed by immediate disengagement — to avoid letting Gangplank's sustained damage advantage take over.
Economy
11,692Gangplank
8,291Kassadin
Gangplank generates a commanding 3,401 more gold per game than Kassadin. This substantial economic advantage means Gangplank consistently reaches key item breakpoints earlier, creating a compounding lead that grows throughout the game. Kassadin should focus on cost-effective item choices and avoid unnecessary deaths to prevent falling further behind.
Utility
0.5Gangplank
0.1Kassadin
Gangplank provides 0.3 seconds more crowd control per minute than Kassadin, offering better gank setup potential and slightly more team fight utility. This CC advantage helps Gangplank coordinate with their jungler and control the pace of skirmishes.
Sustain
665Gangplank
833Kassadin
Kassadin vastly out-sustains Gangplank, healing and mitigating 167 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Kassadin can absorb significant punishment and remain in lane while Gangplank is forced to recall. Building grievous wounds early is essential for Gangplank, and focusing on burst trade patterns rather than sustained fights is critical.

Best Gangplank Build Against Kassadin

Crimson Lucidity is the optimal boots choice against Kassadin, providing the mobility and stats Gangplank needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Gangplank against Kassadin are The Collector, Essence Reaver and Infinity Edge. This combination gives Gangplank an effective balance of damage, survivability, and utility for the matchup. This build performs exceptionally well, achieving a 100.0% win rate across 1 games — well above average and making it the top item path against Kassadin. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Gangplank vs Kassadin matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Gangplank
75.0%
+50.0% advantage
Gangplank early game win rateGangplank75.0%
Kassadin early game win rateKassadin25.0%
Late Game
Gangplank
50.0%
+0.0% advantage
Gangplank late game win rateGangplank50.0%
Kassadin late game win rateKassadin50.0%

Gangplank dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 75.0% win rate — a 50.0 percentage point lead over Kassadin. This lopsided early game means Gangplank can dictate the pace of the lane from level 1, controlling trades, wave state, and river priority.

Late game (25+ minutes) is equally balanced, with Gangplank at 50.0% win rate — only 0.0 points ahead of Kassadin. Team fight execution and macro play determine the winner at this stage, not champion matchup advantage.

Gangplank holds the advantage at every stage of the game, making this a consistently favorable matchup from lane through late game team fights. Kassadin players should look for outplays, team-dependent strategies, and picks rather than relying on scaling to win this matchup.

Best Gangplank Runes Against Kassadin

Sorcery rune tree - Gangplank primary runes vs KassadinSorcery
Arcane Comet - best Gangplank rune vs KassadinNimbus Cloak - best Gangplank rune vs KassadinTranscendence - best Gangplank rune vs KassadinScorch - best Gangplank rune vs Kassadin
Resolve rune tree - Gangplank secondary runes vs KassadinResolve
Bone Plating - best Gangplank rune vs KassadinUnflinching - best Gangplank rune vs Kassadin
100.0% WR

Running Sorcery primary with Resolve secondary allows Gangplank to press their advantage against Kassadin, amplifying the strengths that make this a favorable matchup.


Gangplank matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.9. The table below shows Gangplank's win rate, gold difference, and performance stats against every champion in the current meta. Click any champion name to see a detailed head-to-head breakdown including the best Gangplank build, runes, laning stats, and early vs late game analysis for that specific matchup.

Gangplank matchup win rates and stats in League of Legends patch 26.9
Opponent
Win Rate
Matches
CS/min
DMG/min
Gold/game
Early WR
Late WR
48.67%1137.11,03213,78050.0%47.8%
52.50%807.096715,11854.5%51.7%
55.41%747.197213,72061.8%50.0%
44.93%697.21,06315,35950.0%41.9%
41.54%657.31,30412,38030.3%53.1%
40.32%627.288812,92657.1%26.5%
53.33%607.199413,18343.3%63.3%
49.15%597.11,09013,57139.1%55.6%
50.88%577.51,28115,00945.8%54.5%
53.57%566.698514,47125.0%65.0%
50.91%556.989013,62941.7%58.1%
47.17%536.990912,78742.3%51.9%
50.98%517.591513,92652.6%50.0%
50.98%517.31,00913,46850.0%51.6%
53.06%497.31,05513,68948.0%58.3%
44.90%497.11,01913,99135.0%51.7%
64.58%487.41,03613,90569.6%60.0%
65.91%447.793314,84261.1%69.2%
45.45%447.393413,07547.6%43.5%
50.00%447.01,12515,00466.7%43.8%
58.14%437.51,17813,40759.1%57.1%
47.62%427.81,14814,70252.9%44.0%
47.50%407.21,11315,90244.4%48.4%
69.23%397.31,03514,31361.1%76.2%
51.35%376.71,01914,48453.9%50.0%
48.65%377.586513,08840.0%58.8%
44.12%346.71,17213,69842.9%45.0%
42.42%346.899213,22930.8%50.0%
61.76%347.21,15014,89050.0%68.2%
56.25%327.088615,05766.7%47.1%
46.88%327.391213,52644.4%50.0%
67.74%317.51,07514,33178.6%58.8%
50.00%307.094015,90362.5%45.5%
56.67%307.688214,14276.9%41.2%
63.33%306.896613,34960.0%65.0%
67.86%287.198914,65269.2%66.7%
48.15%277.41,07214,26658.3%40.0%
44.00%256.891412,50536.4%50.0%
36.00%256.786014,44537.5%35.3%
54.17%246.799613,28627.3%76.9%
50.00%247.084212,81550.0%50.0%
50.00%246.995813,33945.5%53.9%
52.17%237.21,05012,71855.6%50.0%
50.00%227.61,19015,56057.1%46.7%
54.55%226.71,01013,34733.3%69.2%
57.89%196.994812,30560.0%55.6%
52.63%197.285514,31966.7%46.1%
47.37%196.996514,87466.7%38.5%
61.11%186.973613,77755.6%66.7%
53.33%157.21,01315,79950.0%55.6%
30.77%136.398215,27520.0%37.5%
53.85%137.290314,36250.0%57.1%
61.54%137.390011,97455.6%75.0%
53.85%137.079312,81142.9%66.7%
83.33%127.21,12916,333100.0%77.8%
50.00%127.31,07814,53450.0%50.0%
36.36%117.188213,88025.0%42.9%
63.64%116.61,02513,61150.0%71.4%
45.45%117.170612,40150.0%42.9%
20.00%107.51,04713,46325.0%16.7%
70.00%107.81,16215,92266.7%71.4%
60.00%106.986716,20850.0%62.5%
80.00%107.31,00213,51560.0%100.0%
77.78%97.61,07318,9150.0%87.5%
66.67%97.51,02114,33875.0%60.0%
55.56%96.889413,14840.0%75.0%
37.50%86.985311,96220.0%66.7%
12.50%86.81,19913,06333.3%0.0%
25.00%87.31,06116,5600.0%40.0%
25.00%87.51,11118,455100.0%14.3%
37.50%86.796413,74866.7%20.0%
50.00%86.81,16415,54750.0%50.0%
25.00%86.67439,19950.0%0.0%
57.14%77.496313,87950.0%66.7%
57.14%77.181712,31860.0%50.0%
57.14%77.499713,426100.0%0.0%
16.67%65.776511,7460.0%25.0%
66.67%68.11,19011,69275.0%50.0%
16.67%66.997214,0200.0%25.0%
33.33%66.81,10116,3390.0%50.0%
66.67%67.21,16116,7630.0%80.0%
16.67%66.71,06115,5160.0%16.7%
33.33%66.71,01515,83633.3%33.3%
66.67%68.088313,88166.7%66.7%
60.00%55.590216,345100.0%50.0%
60.00%58.01,31418,6510.0%60.0%
80.00%56.797813,590100.0%66.7%
80.00%57.793715,868100.0%66.7%
60.00%56.676117,135100.0%50.0%
80.00%57.01,27514,82366.7%100.0%
80.00%57.580014,364100.0%50.0%

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Gangplank vs Kassadin - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Gangplank do against Kassadin in League of Legends?

Gangplank wins the Gangplank vs Kassadin matchup with a 66.7% win rate compared to Kassadin's 33.3%, a 33.3 percentage point difference. This data is based on 6 recent ranked games in patch 26.9.

How does Gangplank do against Kassadin in the early game?

In the early game, Gangplank has the advantage against Kassadin with a 75.0% win rate versus 25.0%. Gangplank players should look to press their lane advantage through aggressive trades and wave control during the first 15 minutes.

How does Gangplank do against Kassadin in the late game?

In the late game, Gangplank takes over the Gangplank vs Kassadin matchup with a 50.0% win rate compared to 50.0%. Gangplank scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Gangplank vs Kassadin matchup?

Gangplank wins the matchup against Kassadin with a 66.7% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.9. The 33.3 percentage point advantage means Gangplank is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 6 games analyzed.

What is the best Gangplank build against Kassadin?

The best Gangplank build against Kassadin includes The Collector, Essence Reaver, Infinity Edge with Crimson Lucidity. This build achieves a 100.0% win rate in the matchup. Check the matchup breakdown above for the full item path and build order.

What are the best Gangplank runes against Kassadin?

The best Gangplank runes against Kassadin use the Sorcery primary tree with Resolve secondary. This rune setup achieves a 100.0% win rate in the Gangplank vs Kassadin matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.

Does Gangplank counter Kassadin?

Yes, Gangplank has a favorable matchup against Kassadin with a 66.7% win rate. Gangplank strongly counters Kassadin in lane based on current patch 26.9 data.

How do I play Gangplank against Kassadin?

When playing Gangplank against Kassadin, leverage your statistical advantages by trading aggressively during favorable windows. You have early game priority — look for kills and zone control before first recall. Build the recommended items and runes for this specific matchup for the best results.