Gangplank - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
50.0%
Pick Rate
2.7%

Gangplankvs Kled

CFighter
Patch26.14
Matches104,630
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedJul 18, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Gangplank vs Kled is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.14. Kled wins with a 55.6% win rate (+11.1%) over Gangplank based on 9 games. Kled wins the early laning phase while Gangplank scales better into the late game. Below you'll find the best Gangplank build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Gangplank vs Kled matchup.

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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.

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Gangplank - 44.4% win rate in this matchup
Gangplank
44.4% WR
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Kled vs Gangplank matchup - 55.6% win rate
Kled
55.6% WR

Who Wins the Gangplank vs Kled Matchup?

Kled wins the Gangplank vs Kled matchup
Winner
Kled
Matches: 9
44.4%
Win Rate
55.6%
6.5
CS / min
6.0
824
DMG / min
989
10,799
Gold / game
12,136
229
Heal / min
314
583
DMG Mitigated / min
1,407
0.3
CC / min
0.3
40.0%
Early Game WR
60.0%
50.0%
Late Game WR
50.0%

Gangplank vs Kled Matchup Summary

The Gangplank vs Kled matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 9 recent matches analyzed, Kled wins with a 55.6% win rate compared to Gangplank's 44.4%, giving Kled a 11.1 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Kled controls the early laning stage, but Gangplank outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Kled needs to press advantages before Gangplank reaches their power spikes, while Gangplank should focus on safe farming and hitting key item breakpoints. The most significant statistical gap is in sustain, where Kled leads by 910 HP/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Kled has a strong advantage in this matchup. Gangplank players should play defensively, prioritize safe farming under tower, and look for opportunities created by jungle pressure or Kled overextending. Avoid prolonged trades and wait for team fights where positioning and coordination matter more. Understanding these matchup dynamics is essential for champion select decisions and in-game strategy when facing this lane opponent.

Gangplank vs Kled Laning Phase Breakdown

Kled wins the laning phase against Gangplank in League of Legends

Kled is favored during the laning phase against Gangplank, winning 3 out of 5 key stat categories. Kled holds advantages in damage, gold income and sustain, making them the stronger laner in this matchup.

Farming
6.5Gangplank
6.0Kled
Gangplank edges out Kled by 0.6 CS per minute — a moderate farming advantage that adds up to roughly 9 CS over a 15-minute laning phase. This translates to earlier component purchases and slightly faster power spikes for Gangplank.
Damage
824Gangplank
989Kled
Kled heavily out-damages Gangplank by 165 DMG/min, dominating both short trades and all-in fights. Gangplank should avoid extended combat and instead focus on burst trade patterns — short engages followed by immediate disengagement — to avoid letting Kled's sustained damage advantage take over.
Economy
10,799Gangplank
12,136Kled
Kled generates a commanding 1,337 more gold per game than Gangplank. This substantial economic advantage means Kled consistently reaches key item breakpoints earlier, creating a compounding lead that grows throughout the game. Gangplank should focus on cost-effective item choices and avoid unnecessary deaths to prevent falling further behind.
Utility
0.3Gangplank
0.3Kled
Both Gangplank and Kled provide similar amounts of crowd control (0.0s/min difference), meaning neither has a significant advantage in locking down opponents for ganks or team fights. Lane ganks are equally effective for both sides.
Sustain
811Gangplank
1,721Kled
Kled vastly out-sustains Gangplank, healing and mitigating 910 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Kled 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 Kled

Plated Steelcaps is the optimal boots choice against Kled, providing the mobility and stats Gangplank needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Gangplank against Kled are The Collector, Essence Reaver and Lord Dominik's Regards. This combination gives Gangplank an effective balance of damage, survivability, and utility for the matchup. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Gangplank vs Kled matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Kled
60.0%
+20.0% advantage
Gangplank early game win rateGangplank40.0%
Kled early game win rateKled60.0%
Late Game
Gangplank
50.0%
+0.0% advantage
Gangplank late game win rateGangplank50.0%
Kled late game win rateKled50.0%

Kled dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 60.0% win rate — a 20.0 percentage point lead over Gangplank. This lopsided early game means Kled 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 Kled. Team fight execution and macro play determine the winner at this stage, not champion matchup advantage.

The power dynamics shift as the game progresses — Kled has the edge early, but Gangplank gradually takes over. However, the margins are slim enough that either champion can win at any stage with the right plays. Focus on taking advantages when you have them rather than waiting for a specific game phase.

Best Gangplank Runes Against Kled

Sorcery rune tree - Gangplank primary runes vs KledSorcery
Deathfire Touch - best Gangplank rune vs KledNimbus Cloak - best Gangplank rune vs KledTranscendence - best Gangplank rune vs KledScorch - best Gangplank rune vs Kled
Precision rune tree - Gangplank secondary runes vs KledPrecision
Cut Down - best Gangplank rune vs KledLegend: Haste - best Gangplank rune vs Kled
40.0% WR

The Sorcery and Precision rune setup gives Gangplank the best tools to compete against Kled in this difficult matchup, compensating for the statistical disadvantages with optimal rune synergies.


Gangplank matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.14. 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 26.14
Opponent
Win Rate
Matches
CS/min
DMG/min
Gold/game
Early WR
Late WR
54.55%227.31,08812,94760.0%50.0%
57.14%216.51,01812,11762.5%53.9%
35.00%207.01,03013,53742.9%30.8%
47.37%197.290813,20462.5%36.4%
55.56%187.71,46414,71975.0%50.0%
68.75%166.595313,02466.7%70.0%
40.00%157.61,08012,71550.0%28.6%
64.29%147.794012,66266.7%62.5%
42.86%147.41,14113,02516.7%62.5%
64.29%147.692612,78780.0%55.6%
46.15%137.21,21912,78050.0%44.4%
53.85%136.776211,474100.0%25.0%
46.15%137.890313,56466.7%28.6%
69.23%136.91,10914,98866.7%70.0%
38.46%136.81,00213,669100.0%20.0%
61.54%137.31,04113,11357.1%66.7%
50.00%126.691611,89675.0%37.5%
58.33%127.21,05113,72842.9%80.0%
66.67%128.096311,48050.0%83.3%
58.33%127.01,04513,11842.9%80.0%
63.64%117.11,20511,767100.0%33.3%
50.00%107.193912,57040.0%60.0%
60.00%107.01,08312,81080.0%40.0%
44.44%97.11,26917,1100.0%50.0%
44.44%96.582410,79940.0%50.0%
55.56%97.292213,48975.0%40.0%
66.67%97.195912,71675.0%60.0%
50.00%87.297914,99750.0%50.0%
25.00%87.271912,44050.0%0.0%
37.50%87.085411,8040.0%60.0%
57.14%76.788516,4310.0%57.1%
42.86%77.386312,67150.0%40.0%
42.86%77.296713,09050.0%33.3%
14.29%77.61,26115,27550.0%0.0%
33.33%66.172011,47750.0%25.0%
83.33%66.61,08915,0940.0%83.3%
33.33%66.994517,110100.0%20.0%
66.67%66.51,29116,9980.0%100.0%
33.33%66.71,43219,7350.0%33.3%
16.67%66.71,06813,43950.0%0.0%
20.00%56.81,07413,59850.0%0.0%
80.00%55.985712,605100.0%66.7%
40.00%57.71,23013,7020.0%50.0%
20.00%55.385213,1530.0%25.0%

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Gangplank vs Kled - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Gangplank do against Kled in League of Legends?

Kled wins the Gangplank vs Kled matchup with a 55.6% win rate compared to Gangplank's 44.4%, a 11.1 percentage point difference. This data is based on 9 recent ranked games in patch 26.14.

How does Gangplank do against Kled in the early game?

In the early game, Kled has the advantage against Gangplank with a 60.0% win rate versus 40.0%. Kled players should look to press their lane advantage through aggressive trades and wave control during the first 15 minutes.

How does Gangplank do against Kled in the late game?

In the late game, Gangplank takes over the Gangplank vs Kled 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 Kled matchup?

Kled wins the matchup against Gangplank with a 55.6% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.14. The 11.1 percentage point advantage means Kled is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 9 games analyzed.

What is the best Gangplank build against Kled?

The best Gangplank build against Kled includes The Collector, Essence Reaver, Lord Dominik's Regards with Plated Steelcaps. Check the matchup breakdown above for the full item path and build order.

What are the best Gangplank runes against Kled?

The best Gangplank runes against Kled use the Sorcery primary tree with Precision secondary. This rune setup achieves a 40.0% win rate in the Gangplank vs Kled matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.

Does Gangplank counter Kled?

No, Gangplank struggles against Kled with only a 44.4% win rate. Kled has the advantage in this matchup. Gangplank players should focus on safe farming and avoiding extended trades to minimize Kled's lead.

How do I play Gangplank against Kled?

When playing Gangplank against Kled, play cautiously and avoid Kled's power spikes. Focus on safe farming — you outscale Kled in the late game. Use the matchup-specific build and runes above to optimize your chances.