Gangplank Top struggles against Malphite (48.7% win rate) based on 1003 games. This matchup can be tricky for Gangplank players.
View detailed statistics below: items, runes, and counter builds for Gangplank Top vs Malphite Top in patch 15.15 (25.15), including win rates and pick rates. With proper study, this can improve your chances of victory up to 56.5% in this matchup.
Current meta showdown: Gangplank (4.1% pick rate, 16th most popular out of 62 Top champions) versus Malphite (5.9%, 7th place). These two top lane titans clash constantly, making matchup mastery a decisive factor in your climb. Every edge matters: In this tough matchup, the proven Arcane Comet + Manaflow Band combination (53.7% win rate) plus optimal itemization Trinity Force, Malignance, Liandry's Torment, and Ionian Boots of Lucidity boosts your chances from 48.7% to 56.5% - potentially game-changing.
Farm your way back: Gangplank's superior farming (7.87 vs 6.39/min, 4th among Top) offers a comeback path. Focus on safe CSing and capitalize on your 1.48 CS/min natural advantage. Damage doesn't equal wins: Gangplank outputs more damage (828 vs 742/min, 2nd place) but still loses the matchup. The issue likely lies in survivability, mobility, or damage timing rather than raw output. Complete dominance by Malphite: leads in both matchup win rate (51.3%) and KDA (2.50 vs 2.10, 2nd vs 10th place). Gangplank players need exceptional preparation to overcome this counter-pick.
| Versus | |
|---|---|---|
| B | Tier | S+ |
| 48.7% | Matchup Winrate | 51.3% |
| 49.37% | Role Winrate | 52.19% |
| #46 | Winrate Rank | #5 |
| 4.1% | Pickrate | 5.9% |
| 2.1 | Average KDA | 2.5 |
| 439 | Gold per Minute | 391 |
| 7.87 | CS/Min | 6.39 |
| 0.31 | Wards per Minute | 0.30 |
| 828 | Damage per Minute | 742 |
Despite the slight difference in effectiveness, in the Gangplank versus Malphite matchup in the top lane, neither champion has an overwhelming advantage. The winner is determined by player skill and understanding the intricacies of the confrontation. Studying this guide will improve your chances of success.
Except for rare builds, Gangplank deals physical damage. Focus on eliminating enemy carries. Meanwhile, Malphite deals primarily magic damage (71.92%), additional magic resistance may be required.
An important advantage of Gangplank is higher farming statistics (ranked 4th among role champions) (versus 38th for Malphite), which provides a stable gold advantage in extended games and allows faster access to key items. Meanwhile, their higher KDA (2.5 versus 2.1) suggests they participate more effectively in team fights.
In this difficult confrontation, it is critically important for the Gangplank player to avoid attempts to force trades and all-ins with the Malphite player, as the matchup requires a patient and calculated approach. Extended trades without clear tactical advantage often lead to unfavorable consequences, and ignoring opportunities to receive team support can be a fatal mistake for game progression.
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Grants 9 Attack Damage or 9 Ability Power
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