Kayle Top has an advantage against Gangplank (52.2% win rate) based on 506 games. The matchup leans toward Kayle.
View detailed statistics below: items, runes, and counter builds for Kayle Top vs Gangplank 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 70%+ in this matchup.
With 3.4% popularity, Kayle constantly encounters meta-dominant Gangplank (4.1%, 16th place out of 62 Top champions). Understanding how to play against this popular champion becomes essential for consistent Kayle performance in the current patch. Meta strength confirmed: Kayle's superior tier rating (S vs B) translates into a solid 52.2% matchup win rate. This performance explains why Kayle ranks 7th in win rate among Top champions. Optimize for consistency: Lethal Tempo paired with Absorb Life (57.7% win rate, 20.8% popularity) provides the stats you need, while the item sequence Nashor's Tooth > Rabadon's Deathcap > Lich Bane with Boots of Swiftness delivers 70%+ win rate against Gangplank.
Lane dominance: Kayle not only wins the matchup but crushes CS (8.12/min vs 7.87 for Gangplank). This 0.25 CS/min advantage generates significant gold leads that compound your already favorable position. Quality over quantity: Kayle wins through smart play rather than raw damage - despite lower DPS (797 vs 828/min), the 52.2% win rate shows superior utility, positioning, and team fight impact. Intriguing anomaly: Kayle wins the matchup (52.2%) despite a lower KDA (1.70 vs 2.10). This suggests you win through macro influence and clutch plays in key moments rather than consistent individual performance.
| Versus | |
|---|---|---|
| S | Tier | B |
| 52.2% | Matchup Winrate | 47.8% |
| 51.81% | Role Winrate | 49.37% |
| #7 | Winrate Rank | #46 |
| 3.4% | Pickrate | 4.1% |
| 1.7 | Average KDA | 2.1 |
| 439 | Gold per Minute | 439 |
| 8.12 | CS/Min | 7.87 |
| 0.30 | Wards per Minute | 0.31 |
| 797 | Damage per Minute | 828 |
The Kayle versus Gangplank matchup in the top lane is favorable with proper positioning. Use your statistical advantage and prevent the opponent from realizing their potential.
The magic damage that Kayle deals remains relevant in the late game. Look for opportunities to initiate or counter-initiate. Gangplank has mixed damage, be careful as it may be harder to defend if the opponent gets ahead or plays aggressively.
An important advantage of Kayle is higher farming statistics (ranked 1st among role champions) (versus 4th for Gangplank), which provides a stable gold advantage in extended games and allows faster access to key items. Meanwhile, their higher KDA (2.1 versus 1.7) suggests they participate more effectively in team fights.
Despite the statistical advantage in the matchup, overconfidence can be the main mistake. It is important for the Kayle player to maintain constant pressure on Gangplank, not allowing the opponent to safely scale up, and actively use the advantage gained to help their team.
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Deal 5% - 11% increased damage to champions while you are below 60% health. Max…
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