K'Sante - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
45.8%
Pick Rate
1.1%

K'Santevs Gangplank

FTankFighter
Patch26.7
Matches949,984
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedApr 21, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

K'Sante vs Gangplank is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.7. Gangplank wins with a 63.6% win rate (+27.3%) over K'Sante based on 11 games. Gangplank holds the advantage in both the early and late game. Below you'll find the best K'Sante build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the K'Sante vs Gangplank matchup.

K'Sante Matchup Breakdown

Use the dropdown to select an opponent and see a detailed breakdown of how K'Sante 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
Gangplank - 36.4% win rateGangplank(36.4%)
K'Sante - 36.4% win rate in this matchup
K'Sante
36.4% WR
VS
Gangplank vs K'Sante matchup - 63.6% win rate
Gangplank
63.6% WR

Who Wins the K'Sante vs Gangplank Matchup?

Gangplank wins the K'Sante vs Gangplank matchup
Winner
Gangplank
Matches: 11
36.4%
Win Rate
63.6%
6.7
CS / min
7.2
652
DMG / min
992
12,240
Gold / game
15,767
217
Heal / min
250
2,106
DMG Mitigated / min
584
1.2
CC / min
0.5
25.0%
Early Game WR
75.0%
42.9%
Late Game WR
57.1%

K'Sante vs Gangplank Matchup Summary

The K'Sante vs Gangplank matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 11 recent matches analyzed, Gangplank wins with a 63.6% win rate compared to K'Sante's 36.4%, giving Gangplank a 27.3 percentage point advantage. Gangplank dominates at every stage — from early laning through late game team fights. This consistent advantage makes it difficult for K'Sante players to find favorable windows, so team-dependent strategies and avoiding solo confrontations are essential. The most significant statistical gap is in sustain, where K'Sante leads by 1,489 HP/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Gangplank has a strong advantage in this matchup. K'Sante players should play defensively, prioritize safe farming under tower, and look for opportunities created by jungle pressure or Gangplank 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.

K'Sante vs Gangplank Laning Phase Breakdown

Gangplank wins the laning phase against K'Sante in League of Legends

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

Farming
6.7K'Sante
7.2Gangplank
Gangplank edges out K'Sante by 0.5 CS per minute — a moderate farming advantage that adds up to roughly 8 CS over a 15-minute laning phase. This translates to earlier component purchases and slightly faster power spikes for Gangplank.
Damage
652K'Sante
992Gangplank
Gangplank heavily out-damages K'Sante by 340 DMG/min, dominating both short trades and all-in fights. K'Sante 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
12,240K'Sante
15,767Gangplank
Gangplank generates a commanding 3,527 more gold per game than K'Sante. This substantial economic advantage means Gangplank consistently reaches key item breakpoints earlier, creating a compounding lead that grows throughout the game. K'Sante should focus on cost-effective item choices and avoid unnecessary deaths to prevent falling further behind.
Utility
1.2K'Sante
0.5Gangplank
K'Sante provides 0.7 seconds more crowd control per minute than Gangplank, offering better gank setup potential and slightly more team fight utility. This CC advantage helps K'Sante coordinate with their jungler and control the pace of skirmishes.
Sustain
2,324K'Sante
834Gangplank
K'Sante vastly out-sustains Gangplank, healing and mitigating 1,489 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means K'Sante 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 K'Sante Build Against Gangplank

Mercury's Treads is the optimal boots choice against Gangplank, providing the mobility and stats K'Sante needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for K'Sante against Gangplank are Jak'Sho, The Protean, Iceborn Gauntlet and Unending Despair. This combination gives K'Sante an effective balance of damage, survivability, and utility for the matchup. This build achieves a solid 50.0% win rate across 2 games, proving it to be a reliable item path when facing Gangplank. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the K'Sante vs Gangplank matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Gangplank
75.0%
+50.0% advantage
K'Sante early game win rateK'Sante25.0%
Gangplank early game win rateGangplank75.0%
Late Game
Gangplank
57.1%
+14.3% advantage
K'Sante late game win rateK'Sante42.9%
Gangplank late game win rateGangplank57.1%

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

Gangplank is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 57.1% win rate — 14.3 points above K'Sante. Extended games heavily favor Gangplank, whose kit and scaling make them a dominant force in team fights and objective control.

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

Best K'Sante Runes Against Gangplank

Resolve rune tree - K'Sante primary runes vs GangplankResolve
Grasp of the Undying - best K'Sante rune vs GangplankShield Bash - best K'Sante rune vs GangplankConditioning - best K'Sante rune vs GangplankOvergrowth - best K'Sante rune vs Gangplank
Inspiration rune tree - K'Sante secondary runes vs GangplankInspiration
Cosmic Insight - best K'Sante rune vs GangplankBiscuit Delivery - best K'Sante rune vs Gangplank
100.0% WR

The Resolve and Inspiration rune setup gives K'Sante the best tools to compete against Gangplank in this difficult matchup, compensating for the statistical disadvantages with optimal rune synergies.


K'Sante matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.7. The table below shows K'Sante'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 K'Sante build, runes, laning stats, and early vs late game analysis for that specific matchup.

K'Sante matchup win rates and stats in League of Legends patch 26.7
Opponent
Win Rate
Matches
CS/min
DMG/min
Gold/game
Early WR
Late WR
46.99%836.870010,90648.8%45.2%
54.72%536.180810,91154.5%54.8%
38.64%446.270410,64536.8%40.0%
55.00%406.480912,14055.6%54.5%
43.24%376.880410,91216.7%68.4%
50.00%286.46959,97141.2%63.6%
68.00%256.483811,39980.0%60.0%
50.00%246.672710,87150.0%50.0%
34.78%236.51,05612,19750.0%23.1%
40.91%226.569411,89857.1%33.3%
36.36%226.256911,36950.0%25.0%
61.90%216.776511,95580.0%45.5%
47.62%215.86638,88461.5%25.0%
47.62%216.586711,62337.5%53.9%
47.62%216.51,11510,99227.3%70.0%
47.62%216.279510,92850.0%45.5%
40.00%206.865311,55450.0%35.7%
52.63%196.594710,88660.0%44.4%
47.37%195.773910,09527.3%75.0%
38.89%186.672611,96628.6%45.5%
27.78%186.461710,40336.4%14.3%
64.71%176.466710,23175.0%55.6%
47.06%176.561011,47966.7%36.4%
35.29%176.277112,31133.3%36.4%
41.18%176.387211,36050.0%33.3%
5.88%176.06179,53214.3%0.0%
43.75%166.243510,18842.9%44.4%
56.25%166.685311,13837.5%75.0%
26.67%156.371710,82316.7%33.3%
57.14%144.894210,10085.7%28.6%
42.86%146.172211,15383.3%12.5%
50.00%145.859210,05785.7%14.3%
57.14%146.299912,77833.3%63.6%
58.33%126.763111,18375.0%50.0%
36.36%116.765212,24025.0%42.9%
27.27%116.184810,28125.0%33.3%
40.00%105.46118,20940.0%40.0%
50.00%106.269612,420100.0%44.4%
40.00%106.563411,87633.3%42.9%
44.44%96.577412,3040.0%80.0%
50.00%83.671210,61766.7%40.0%
37.50%86.558811,24740.0%33.3%
42.86%76.26779,52060.0%0.0%
50.00%66.266512,35350.0%50.0%
33.33%66.97639,66566.7%0.0%
33.33%65.57028,63366.7%0.0%
16.67%66.791110,47333.3%0.0%
50.00%65.168910,13725.0%100.0%
33.33%67.173711,32425.0%50.0%
50.00%66.654810,32350.0%50.0%
16.67%66.35166,94120.0%0.0%
20.00%56.695214,11550.0%0.0%
40.00%51.555610,425100.0%25.0%
0.00%55.25929,1190.0%0.0%
60.00%55.776812,723100.0%50.0%

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K'Sante vs Gangplank - Frequently Asked Questions

How does K'Sante do against Gangplank in League of Legends?

Gangplank wins the K'Sante vs Gangplank matchup with a 63.6% win rate compared to K'Sante's 36.4%, a 27.3 percentage point difference. This data is based on 11 recent ranked games in patch 26.7.

How does K'Sante do against Gangplank in the early game?

In the early game, Gangplank has the advantage against K'Sante 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 K'Sante do against Gangplank in the late game?

In the late game, Gangplank takes over the K'Sante vs Gangplank matchup with a 57.1% win rate compared to 42.9%. Gangplank scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the K'Sante vs Gangplank matchup?

Gangplank wins the matchup against K'Sante with a 63.6% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.7. The 27.3 percentage point advantage means Gangplank is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 11 games analyzed.

What is the best K'Sante build against Gangplank?

The best K'Sante build against Gangplank includes Jak'Sho, The Protean, Iceborn Gauntlet, Unending Despair with Mercury's Treads. This build achieves a 50.0% win rate in the matchup. Check the matchup breakdown above for the full item path and build order.

What are the best K'Sante runes against Gangplank?

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

Does K'Sante counter Gangplank?

No, K'Sante struggles against Gangplank with only a 36.4% win rate. Gangplank has the advantage in this matchup. K'Sante players should focus on safe farming and avoiding extended trades to minimize Gangplank's lead.

How do I play K'Sante against Gangplank?

When playing K'Sante against Gangplank, play cautiously and avoid Gangplank's power spikes. Look for jungle assistance and team-dependent plays since Gangplank has the statistical advantage at most stages. Use the matchup-specific build and runes above to optimize your chances.