Kennen - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
49.7%
Pick Rate
0.9%

Kennenvs Gangplank

CMage
Patch26.7
Matches949,984
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedApr 25, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Kennen vs Gangplank is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.7. Kennen wins with a 75.0% win rate (+50.0%) over Gangplank based on 12 games. Kennen holds the advantage in both the early and late game. Below you'll find the best Kennen build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Kennen vs Gangplank matchup.

Kennen Matchup Breakdown

Use the dropdown to select an opponent and see a detailed breakdown of how Kennen 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 - 75.0% win rateGangplank(75.0%)
Kennen - 75.0% win rate in this matchup
Kennen
75.0% WR
VS
Gangplank vs Kennen matchup - 25.0% win rate
Gangplank
25.0% WR

Who Wins the Kennen vs Gangplank Matchup?

Kennen wins the Kennen vs Gangplank matchup
Winner
Kennen
Matches: 12
75.0%
Win Rate
25.0%
6.4
CS / min
6.8
964
DMG / min
971
13,385
Gold / game
15,474
151
Heal / min
268
543
DMG Mitigated / min
660
0.7
CC / min
0.4
50.0%
Early Game WR
50.0%
87.5%
Late Game WR
12.5%

Kennen vs Gangplank Matchup Summary

The Kennen vs Gangplank matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 12 recent matches analyzed, Kennen wins with a 75.0% win rate compared to Gangplank's 25.0%, giving Kennen a 50.0 percentage point advantage. Kennen 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 Kennen leads by 0.3s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Kennen 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.

Kennen vs Gangplank Laning Phase Breakdown

Gangplank wins the laning phase against Kennen in League of Legends

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

Farming
6.4Kennen
6.8Gangplank
Gangplank edges out Kennen by 0.3 CS per minute — a moderate farming advantage that adds up to roughly 5 CS over a 15-minute laning phase. This translates to earlier component purchases and slightly faster power spikes for Gangplank.
Damage
964Kennen
971Gangplank
Damage output is virtually even between Kennen and Gangplank, with only 8 DMG/min separating them. Fights in this matchup are decided more by ability timing and positioning than raw damage numbers, making mechanical skill the deciding factor in trades.
Economy
13,385Kennen
15,474Gangplank
Gangplank generates a commanding 2,089 more gold per game than Kennen. This substantial economic advantage means Gangplank consistently reaches key item breakpoints earlier, creating a compounding lead that grows throughout the game. Kennen should focus on cost-effective item choices and avoid unnecessary deaths to prevent falling further behind.
Utility
0.7Kennen
0.4Gangplank
Kennen provides 0.3 seconds more crowd control per minute than Gangplank, offering better gank setup potential and slightly more team fight utility. This CC advantage helps Kennen coordinate with their jungler and control the pace of skirmishes.
Sustain
694Kennen
929Gangplank
Gangplank vastly out-sustains Kennen, healing and mitigating 235 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Gangplank can absorb significant punishment and remain in lane while Kennen is forced to recall. Building grievous wounds early is essential for Kennen, and focusing on burst trade patterns rather than sustained fights is critical.

Best Kennen Build Against Gangplank

Sorcerer's Shoes is the optimal boots choice against Gangplank, providing the mobility and stats Kennen needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Kennen against Gangplank are Shadowflame, Zhonya's Hourglass and Hextech Rocketbelt. This combination gives Kennen an effective balance of damage, survivability, and utility for the matchup. This build performs exceptionally well, achieving a 100.0% win rate across 4 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 Kennen vs Gangplank matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Kennen
50.0%
+0.0% advantage
Kennen early game win rateKennen50.0%
Gangplank early game win rateGangplank50.0%
Late Game
Kennen
87.5%
+75.0% advantage
Kennen late game win rateKennen87.5%
Gangplank late game win rateGangplank12.5%

The early game (first 15 minutes) is a toss-up between Kennen and Gangplank, with Kennen holding a razor-thin 50.0% win rate edge (+0.0%). Individual skill and jungle proximity will matter more than champion advantage in the early laning phase.

Kennen is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 87.5% win rate — 75.0 points above Gangplank. Extended games heavily favor Kennen, whose kit and scaling make them a dominant force in team fights and objective control.

Kennen 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 Kennen Runes Against Gangplank

Inspiration rune tree - Kennen primary runes vs GangplankInspiration
First Strike - best Kennen rune vs GangplankMagical Footwear - best Kennen rune vs GangplankTime Warp Tonic - best Kennen rune vs GangplankCosmic Insight - best Kennen rune vs Gangplank
Domination rune tree - Kennen secondary runes vs GangplankDomination
Taste of Blood - best Kennen rune vs GangplankUltimate Hunter - best Kennen rune vs Gangplank
100.0% WR

Running Inspiration primary with Domination secondary allows Kennen to press their advantage against Gangplank, amplifying the strengths that make this a favorable matchup.


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

Kennen 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
58.54%416.696213,13871.4%51.9%
46.67%306.492413,18144.4%47.6%
44.83%296.186111,24742.9%46.7%
36.36%226.51,10910,71146.1%22.2%
42.86%215.999011,81344.4%41.7%
40.00%206.083012,51371.4%23.1%
60.00%206.293111,99150.0%66.7%
80.00%205.996611,642100.0%50.0%
50.00%206.182711,08233.3%75.0%
72.22%186.393411,50172.7%71.4%
23.53%175.96899,48820.0%28.6%
62.50%166.384610,85360.0%66.7%
46.67%156.882912,14262.5%28.6%
33.33%156.578411,17322.2%50.0%
40.00%156.279011,44242.9%37.5%
42.86%146.67558,81544.4%40.0%
35.71%146.095110,40833.3%37.5%
42.86%146.095711,01316.7%62.5%
53.85%136.38239,89155.6%50.0%
69.23%136.791812,36960.0%75.0%
53.85%136.389110,83044.4%75.0%
61.54%136.31,01512,88150.0%71.4%
50.00%126.26379,83428.6%80.0%
75.00%126.496413,38550.0%87.5%
75.00%126.381611,81366.7%83.3%
72.73%116.088011,34380.0%66.7%
54.55%115.878210,10040.0%66.7%
54.55%116.382110,05450.0%66.7%
63.64%116.884711,75260.0%66.7%
40.00%105.889311,78440.0%40.0%
50.00%105.593111,35350.0%50.0%
50.00%106.486811,93075.0%33.3%
20.00%106.31,06914,1870.0%20.0%
50.00%106.386611,95466.7%42.9%
40.00%105.878210,40233.3%50.0%
60.00%106.01,11812,958100.0%33.3%
33.33%95.982312,4770.0%42.9%
44.44%96.586910,28860.0%25.0%
55.56%96.41,0859,93075.0%40.0%
33.33%96.21,05413,04566.7%16.7%
77.78%97.21,01813,13175.0%80.0%
66.67%96.397412,30550.0%80.0%
37.50%86.287313,501100.0%28.6%
75.00%84.975911,79675.0%75.0%
37.50%85.974511,55633.3%40.0%
37.50%85.681311,80333.3%40.0%
25.00%86.382311,928100.0%14.3%
62.50%87.01,28413,95450.0%66.7%
57.14%74.07459,83050.0%66.7%
57.14%76.77038,33640.0%100.0%
42.86%76.49179,06160.0%0.0%
66.67%66.594412,914100.0%33.3%
83.33%65.783912,395100.0%80.0%
16.67%66.389312,1620.0%25.0%
66.67%66.376912,31666.7%66.7%
50.00%65.51,06114,8810.0%50.0%
50.00%65.387111,66166.7%33.3%
50.00%66.271310,62666.7%33.3%
16.67%66.15739,72925.0%0.0%
40.00%55.85589,61450.0%0.0%
40.00%55.870410,38950.0%0.0%
40.00%56.377410,26066.7%0.0%
80.00%55.581610,98550.0%100.0%
60.00%55.174211,632100.0%50.0%
80.00%55.796411,37566.7%100.0%
60.00%55.077111,9870.0%100.0%
40.00%54.967010,82566.7%0.0%

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Kennen vs Gangplank - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Kennen do against Gangplank in League of Legends?

Kennen wins the Kennen vs Gangplank matchup with a 75.0% win rate compared to Gangplank's 25.0%, a 50.0 percentage point difference. This data is based on 12 recent ranked games in patch 26.7.

How does Kennen do against Gangplank in the early game?

In the early game, Kennen has the advantage against Gangplank with a 50.0% win rate versus 50.0%. Kennen players should look to press their lane advantage through aggressive trades and wave control during the first 15 minutes.

How does Kennen do against Gangplank in the late game?

In the late game, Kennen takes over the Kennen vs Gangplank matchup with a 87.5% win rate compared to 12.5%. Kennen scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Kennen vs Gangplank matchup?

Kennen wins the matchup against Gangplank with a 75.0% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.7. The 50.0 percentage point advantage means Kennen is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 12 games analyzed.

What is the best Kennen build against Gangplank?

The best Kennen build against Gangplank includes Shadowflame, Zhonya's Hourglass, Hextech Rocketbelt with Sorcerer's Shoes. 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 Kennen runes against Gangplank?

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

Does Kennen counter Gangplank?

Yes, Kennen has a favorable matchup against Gangplank with a 75.0% win rate. Kennen strongly counters Gangplank in lane based on current patch 26.7 data.

How do I play Kennen against Gangplank?

When playing Kennen 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.