Kayle - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
50.0%
Pick Rate
1.6%

Kaylevs Gangplank

CMageMarksman
Patch26.14
Matches491,560
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedJul 21, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Kayle vs Gangplank is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.14. Kayle wins with a 53.1% win rate (+6.3%) over Gangplank based on 32 games. Gangplank wins the early laning phase while Kayle scales better into the late game. Below you'll find the best Kayle build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Kayle vs Gangplank matchup.

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Kayle Matchup Breakdown

Use the dropdown to select an opponent and see a detailed breakdown of how Kayle 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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Kayle - 53.1% win rate in this matchup
Kayle
53.1% WR
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Gangplank vs Kayle matchup - 46.9% win rate
Gangplank
46.9% WR

Who Wins the Kayle vs Gangplank Matchup?

Kayle wins the Kayle vs Gangplank matchup
Winner
Kayle
Matches: 32
53.1%
Win Rate
46.9%
7.0
CS / min
7.0
787
DMG / min
996
13,113
Gold / game
14,761
404
Heal / min
312
489
DMG Mitigated / min
644
0.3
CC / min
0.3
30.0%
Early Game WR
70.0%
63.6%
Late Game WR
36.4%

Kayle vs Gangplank Matchup Summary

The Kayle vs Gangplank matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 32 recent matches analyzed, Kayle wins with a 53.1% win rate compared to Gangplank's 46.9%, giving Kayle a 6.3 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Gangplank controls the early laning stage, but Kayle outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Gangplank needs to press advantages before Kayle reaches their power spikes, while Kayle should focus on safe farming and hitting key item breakpoints. The most significant statistical gap is in crowd control, where Gangplank leads by 0.1s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Kayle players can confidently pick into Gangplank and play aggressively from level 1. Look to establish lane dominance early through favorable trades and zone Gangplank away from CS whenever possible. Understanding these matchup dynamics is essential for champion select decisions and in-game strategy when facing this lane opponent.

Kayle vs Gangplank Laning Phase Breakdown

Gangplank wins the laning phase against Kayle in League of Legends

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

Farming
7.0Kayle
7.0Gangplank
Kayle and Gangplank farm at nearly identical rates in this matchup, with only a 0.0 CS/min difference. Neither champion holds a meaningful farming advantage, so lane dominance will come from trading and jungle interaction rather than CS leads.
Damage
787Kayle
996Gangplank
Gangplank heavily out-damages Kayle by 210 DMG/min, dominating both short trades and all-in fights. Kayle 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
13,113Kayle
14,761Gangplank
Gangplank generates a commanding 1,649 more gold per game than Kayle. This substantial economic advantage means Gangplank consistently reaches key item breakpoints earlier, creating a compounding lead that grows throughout the game. Kayle should focus on cost-effective item choices and avoid unnecessary deaths to prevent falling further behind.
Utility
0.3Kayle
0.3Gangplank
Both Kayle and Gangplank provide similar amounts of crowd control (0.1s/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
893Kayle
956Gangplank
Gangplank heals and mitigates 63 more damage per minute than Kayle, providing moderate extra durability. This sustain edge allows Gangplank to stay in lane longer between recalls and gradually win extended wars of attrition. Consider building early grievous wounds if playing Kayle.

Best Kayle Build Against Gangplank

Boots of Swiftness is the optimal boots choice against Gangplank, providing the mobility and stats Kayle needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Kayle against Gangplank are Nashor's Tooth, Rabadon's Deathcap and Dusk and Dawn. This combination gives Kayle an effective balance of damage, survivability, and utility for the matchup. This build has a 25.0% win rate across 4 games. While the overall matchup may be difficult, this item path gives Kayle the best chance to compete against Gangplank. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Kayle vs Gangplank matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Gangplank
70.0%
+40.0% advantage
Kayle early game win rateKayle30.0%
Gangplank early game win rateGangplank70.0%
Late Game
Kayle
63.6%
+27.3% advantage
Kayle late game win rateKayle63.6%
Gangplank late game win rateGangplank36.4%

Gangplank dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 70.0% win rate — a 40.0 percentage point lead over Kayle. This lopsided early game means Gangplank can dictate the pace of the lane from level 1, controlling trades, wave state, and river priority.

Kayle is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 63.6% win rate — 27.3 points above Gangplank. Extended games heavily favor Kayle, whose kit and scaling make them a dominant force in team fights and objective control.

This matchup features a dramatic power shift: Gangplank must aggressively press their early advantage and close out the game before Kayle reaches their scaling breakpoints. If Kayle survives the laning phase without falling too far behind, the matchup flips in their favor. Dragon and Rift Herald control are pivotal — the team that secures early objectives can snowball or buy time to scale.

Best Kayle Runes Against Gangplank

Precision rune tree - Kayle primary runes vs GangplankPrecision
Press the Attack - best Kayle rune vs GangplankAbsorb Life - best Kayle rune vs GangplankLegend: Alacrity - best Kayle rune vs GangplankLast Stand - best Kayle rune vs Gangplank
Sorcery rune tree - Kayle secondary runes vs GangplankSorcery
Celerity - best Kayle rune vs GangplankGathering Storm - best Kayle rune vs Gangplank
60.0% WR

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


Kayle matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.14. The table below shows Kayle'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 Kayle build, runes, laning stats, and early vs late game analysis for that specific matchup.

Kayle 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
44.83%876.975112,48045.5%44.6%
48.05%777.376810,30845.2%51.4%
58.93%566.980011,58155.0%61.1%
53.85%526.259110,61145.0%59.4%
41.67%486.968312,49140.0%42.4%
30.43%466.288011,22428.6%32.0%
45.95%376.883212,56727.3%53.9%
64.86%377.31,26512,03372.2%57.9%
45.71%356.761410,19331.6%62.5%
55.88%346.466310,07850.0%62.5%
54.55%336.867310,09840.0%76.9%
51.52%337.084011,13636.4%59.1%
53.13%327.078713,11330.0%63.6%
53.13%326.889412,48140.0%64.7%
58.62%298.293112,62569.2%50.0%
48.15%277.06039,99050.0%45.5%
51.85%276.767710,47036.4%62.5%
44.00%257.07628,91643.8%44.4%
24.00%256.67399,79127.3%21.4%
54.17%246.572710,84438.5%72.7%
62.50%247.096713,66845.5%76.9%
45.83%246.474012,51725.0%56.3%
50.00%247.294712,92850.0%50.0%
45.83%246.670110,77630.0%57.1%
34.78%235.77249,41118.2%50.0%
65.22%236.992311,09854.5%75.0%
50.00%226.970410,79325.0%80.0%
50.00%226.065310,19344.4%53.9%
40.91%227.495712,86055.6%30.8%
45.45%226.873510,72820.0%66.7%
61.90%216.577512,38733.3%73.3%
52.38%216.965111,63362.5%46.1%
62.50%167.07577,79050.0%100.0%
56.25%167.274613,03066.7%53.9%
37.50%167.273210,61833.3%42.9%
42.86%147.06868,47437.5%50.0%
53.85%137.391711,85340.0%62.5%
53.85%136.769410,35150.0%55.6%
38.46%136.765310,52542.9%33.3%
66.67%127.277711,91660.0%71.4%
60.00%107.495314,03450.0%62.5%
70.00%106.81,00012,798100.0%62.5%
44.44%95.867111,4800.0%66.7%
55.56%97.06818,81050.0%100.0%
44.44%97.382913,04225.0%60.0%
33.33%96.46319,90250.0%20.0%
55.56%97.292014,68250.0%57.1%
62.50%86.669710,44875.0%50.0%
75.00%86.473913,058100.0%71.4%
75.00%86.285811,97733.3%100.0%
42.86%74.44549,64866.7%25.0%
42.86%77.564210,78125.0%66.7%
42.86%75.65848,65040.0%50.0%
71.43%76.756211,72933.3%100.0%
28.57%77.170612,1550.0%33.3%
42.86%77.984014,19650.0%33.3%
42.86%77.058613,1670.0%60.0%
33.33%67.267211,2020.0%66.7%
66.67%66.760712,1280.0%80.0%
33.33%67.379812,27633.3%33.3%
20.00%56.786112,7480.0%33.3%
60.00%56.255812,0100.0%100.0%
40.00%57.360614,1810.0%50.0%
80.00%57.763513,349100.0%50.0%
80.00%57.264710,439100.0%75.0%

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Kayle vs Gangplank - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Kayle do against Gangplank in League of Legends?

Kayle wins the Kayle vs Gangplank matchup with a 53.1% win rate compared to Gangplank's 46.9%, a 6.3 percentage point difference. This data is based on 32 recent ranked games in patch 26.14.

How does Kayle do against Gangplank in the early game?

In the early game, Gangplank has the advantage against Kayle with a 70.0% win rate versus 30.0%. Gangplank players should look to press their lane advantage through aggressive trades and wave control during the first 15 minutes.

How does Kayle do against Gangplank in the late game?

In the late game, Kayle takes over the Kayle vs Gangplank matchup with a 63.6% win rate compared to 36.4%. Kayle scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Kayle vs Gangplank matchup?

Kayle wins the matchup against Gangplank with a 53.1% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.14. The 6.3 percentage point advantage means Kayle is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 32 games analyzed.

What is the best Kayle build against Gangplank?

The best Kayle build against Gangplank includes Nashor's Tooth, Rabadon's Deathcap, Dusk and Dawn with Boots of Swiftness. This build achieves a 25.0% win rate in the matchup. Check the matchup breakdown above for the full item path and build order.

What are the best Kayle runes against Gangplank?

The best Kayle runes against Gangplank use the Precision primary tree with Sorcery secondary. This rune setup achieves a 60.0% win rate in the Kayle vs Gangplank matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.

Does Kayle counter Gangplank?

Yes, Kayle has a favorable matchup against Gangplank with a 53.1% win rate. Kayle strongly counters Gangplank in lane based on current patch 26.14 data.

How do I play Kayle against Gangplank?

When playing Kayle against Gangplank, leverage your statistical advantages by trading aggressively during favorable windows. Play safe early and scale into your power spikes where you outperform Gangplank. Build the recommended items and runes for this specific matchup for the best results.