Kayle - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
52.7%
Pick Rate
2.7%

Kaylevs Gangplank

SMageMarksman
Patch26.7
Matches949,984
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedApr 19, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Kayle vs Gangplank is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.7. Kayle wins with a 72.5% win rate (+45.0%) over Gangplank based on 40 games. Kayle holds the advantage in both the early and late game. Below you'll find the best Kayle build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Kayle vs Gangplank matchup.

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.

Compare against an opponent
Gangplank - 72.5% win rateGangplank(72.5%)
Kayle - 72.5% win rate in this matchup
Kayle
72.5% WR
VS
Gangplank vs Kayle matchup - 27.5% win rate
Gangplank
27.5% WR

Who Wins the Kayle vs Gangplank Matchup?

Kayle wins the Kayle vs Gangplank matchup
Winner
Kayle
Matches: 40
72.5%
Win Rate
27.5%
7.4
CS / min
7.2
848
DMG / min
887
12,441
Gold / game
13,370
364
Heal / min
271
457
DMG Mitigated / min
621
0.3
CC / min
0.3
82.3%
Early Game WR
17.6%
65.2%
Late Game WR
34.8%

Kayle vs Gangplank Matchup Summary

The Kayle vs Gangplank matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 40 recent matches analyzed, Kayle wins with a 72.5% win rate compared to Gangplank's 27.5%, giving Kayle a 45.0 percentage point advantage. Kayle dominates at every stage — from early laning through late game team fights. This consistent advantage makes it difficult for Gangplank 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 0.0s 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
7.4Kayle
7.2Gangplank
Kayle and Gangplank farm at nearly identical rates in this matchup, with only a 0.2 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
848Kayle
887Gangplank
Gangplank deals 39 more champion damage per minute than Kayle. While noticeable in extended trades, this gap can be offset by Kayle choosing favorable fight windows, such as engaging when Gangplank's key abilities are on cooldown or trading immediately after dodging a skillshot.
Economy
12,441Kayle
13,370Gangplank
Gangplank generates a commanding 929 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 (0.0s/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
822Kayle
892Gangplank
Gangplank heals and mitigates 70 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 performs exceptionally well, achieving a 80.0% win rate across 5 games — well above average and making it the top item path 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
Kayle
82.3%
+64.7% advantage
Kayle early game win rateKayle82.3%
Gangplank early game win rateGangplank17.6%
Late Game
Kayle
65.2%
+30.4% advantage
Kayle late game win rateKayle65.2%
Gangplank late game win rateGangplank34.8%

Kayle dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 82.3% win rate — a 64.7 percentage point lead over Gangplank. This lopsided early game means Kayle 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 65.2% win rate — 30.4 points above Gangplank. Extended games heavily favor Kayle, whose kit and scaling make them a dominant force in team fights and objective control.

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

Best Kayle Runes Against Gangplank

Precision rune tree - Kayle primary runes vs GangplankPrecision
Fleet Footwork - 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
100.0% 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 26.7. 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 26.7
Opponent
Win Rate
Matches
CS/min
DMG/min
Gold/game
Early WR
Late WR
60.23%2647.589712,98456.0%63.2%
46.24%936.674311,08445.6%46.8%
51.72%876.785311,90348.6%53.9%
42.68%826.664411,52932.4%51.1%
62.82%786.973212,16055.2%67.3%
47.30%747.179211,55740.0%53.9%
48.61%726.871211,32842.5%56.3%
44.07%596.658711,07235.7%51.6%
58.82%517.579712,48741.7%74.1%
52.94%517.177712,01252.2%53.6%
42.86%496.765311,52125.9%63.6%
29.17%486.663510,85426.7%33.3%
43.48%467.169711,86830.0%53.9%
45.65%467.170811,38041.7%50.0%
57.78%456.474211,73355.6%59.3%
36.59%417.090012,45928.6%40.7%
48.78%416.770511,65531.6%63.6%
56.10%416.889713,05630.8%67.9%
47.50%407.11,12811,41136.8%57.1%
72.50%407.484812,44182.3%65.2%
53.85%397.41,09913,02558.8%50.0%
48.72%396.790212,85638.5%53.9%
52.78%368.295313,26850.0%54.5%
45.71%357.093413,38741.7%47.8%
66.67%337.297813,31275.0%58.8%
53.13%326.666511,88872.7%42.9%
56.25%327.081512,64153.9%57.9%
68.97%296.875712,31963.6%72.2%
65.52%297.392913,28157.1%73.3%
55.17%296.976912,10541.7%64.7%
64.29%287.180213,38850.0%72.2%
46.43%287.490712,92230.8%60.0%
48.15%277.264011,64333.3%60.0%
46.15%267.788412,22236.4%53.3%
50.00%246.964213,33150.0%50.0%
60.87%237.193212,87250.0%69.2%
31.82%225.854310,32225.0%35.7%
63.64%227.798813,77850.0%75.0%
54.55%227.562713,05557.1%53.3%
57.14%218.164711,57846.1%75.0%
63.16%197.070910,90750.0%77.8%
73.68%197.177814,48485.7%66.7%
55.56%186.966412,13957.1%54.5%
64.71%176.588314,10455.6%75.0%
35.29%177.06949,85420.0%57.1%
43.75%167.863012,35857.1%33.3%
50.00%166.563711,56742.9%55.6%
50.00%166.36409,12641.7%75.0%
53.33%157.466211,96155.6%50.0%
71.43%146.876211,91660.0%77.8%
50.00%147.395413,61450.0%50.0%
46.15%137.470612,59428.6%66.7%
69.23%136.762711,92480.0%62.5%
38.46%137.061512,51450.0%28.6%
66.67%127.263212,18650.0%83.3%
66.67%127.372711,37060.0%71.4%
50.00%126.686513,95966.7%44.4%
18.18%117.356710,04625.0%0.0%
45.45%116.153811,49660.0%33.3%
36.36%117.390010,90920.0%50.0%
70.00%107.161412,304100.0%25.0%
20.00%105.857213,1720.0%22.2%
70.00%106.077311,16666.7%75.0%
80.00%106.187613,63475.0%83.3%
66.67%96.792016,398100.0%62.5%
66.67%97.181012,56950.0%80.0%
44.44%98.189314,20433.3%50.0%
55.56%96.169513,01560.0%50.0%
55.56%97.240311,78466.7%33.3%
55.56%96.790911,43440.0%75.0%
22.22%95.371914,1770.0%33.3%
62.50%87.272611,63433.3%80.0%
62.50%87.474413,62050.0%75.0%
50.00%87.557611,32733.3%60.0%
14.29%76.96778,88525.0%0.0%
66.67%68.777812,140100.0%50.0%
50.00%68.265515,0570.0%60.0%
83.33%66.51,06313,63366.7%100.0%
50.00%64.968814,617100.0%25.0%
83.33%67.276214,6900.0%83.3%
66.67%65.548612,3910.0%100.0%
66.67%67.71,03315,58833.3%100.0%
40.00%58.16459,73566.7%0.0%
80.00%57.460212,50650.0%100.0%
40.00%54.971610,53925.0%100.0%
60.00%57.799013,93350.0%66.7%
40.00%54.831311,07266.7%0.0%
40.00%55.774411,39850.0%33.3%
40.00%57.770012,6540.0%50.0%
40.00%54.756211,07625.0%100.0%

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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 72.5% win rate compared to Gangplank's 27.5%, a 45.0 percentage point difference. This data is based on 40 recent ranked games in patch 26.7.

How does Kayle do against Gangplank in the early game?

In the early game, Kayle has the advantage against Gangplank with a 82.3% win rate versus 17.6%. Kayle 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 65.2% win rate compared to 34.8%. 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 72.5% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.7. The 45.0 percentage point advantage means Kayle is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 40 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 80.0% 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 100.0% 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 72.5% win rate. Kayle strongly counters Gangplank in lane based on current patch 26.7 data.

How do I play Kayle against Gangplank?

When playing Kayle against Gangplank, 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.