Matchup of the Day

Kayle vs. Gangplank (top Lane)

A detailed breakdown of the lane, from early game to late.

Winrate: 42.6%Patch 15.1968 Matches

Matchup Win Rate

42.6%

Gold Diff @ 15

-1281g

Gold Diff @ End

-1730g

Average KDA

5/6/5

Master Tier Analysis

Your Win Condition

Survive until six.

General Strategy

3Q>E Play around bushes so he can’t constantly q poke you. Go Dshield and Second wind, rush cull and boots asap. Never get hit by his passive autos. You will get shredded. In order to win the barrel mind game, switch between auto reseting the barrels, eing the barrels from max range, and pretending to do either one of those but canceling the auto and running so he pops it early. Try to be unpredictable with your movements in general so he can’t land his barrels. Be careful of the one part, two part, and triple barrel combos he can do if he is good. Be careful of him hiding barrels in bushes.

Trading Patterns

Focus his barrels. Gangplank does zero damage without landing barrels on you. Look to kill him when you get first item. Always respect his barrel damage. Gangplank scales very well and still have the damage to kill you if you don't ult his barrels late game.

Wave Management

The wave position does not really matter. Track enemy jungle and try to keep wave near turret when they are topside.

Their Win Condition

Gangplank wants to hit his sheen spikes and start dominating the lane. His poke will really start hurting once he has sheen. He should get essence reaver faster than you and will really look to solo kill you then.

Build & Rune Breakdown

Kayle Build

Starting Items (50.0% WR)

ItemItemItem

Core Items (25.0% WR)

ItemItemItem

Optimal Runes (46.3% WR)

Press the AttackLethal TempoFleet FootworkConqueror
Absorb LifeTriumphPresence of Mind
Legend: AlacrityLegend: HasteLegend: Bloodline
Coup de GraceCut DownLast Stand
Axiom ArcanistManaflow BandNimbus Cloak
TranscendenceCelerityAbsolute Focus
ScorchWaterwalkingGathering Storm

Skill Priority

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Skill Order

Q
2
8
10
12
13
W
3
14
15
17
E
1
4
5
7
9
R
6
11
16

Gangplank Build

Starting Items (40.0% WR)

ItemItem

Core Items (50.0% WR)

ItemItemItem

Optimal Runes (33.3% WR)

Summon AeryArcane CometPhase Rush
Axiom ArcanistManaflow BandNimbus Cloak
TranscendenceCelerityAbsolute Focus
ScorchWaterwalkingGathering Storm
Hextech FlashtraptionMagical FootwearCash Back
Triple TonicTime Warp TonicBiscuit Delivery
Cosmic InsightApproach VelocityJack Of All Trades

Skill Priority

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Skill Order

Q
2
3
5
7
9
W
4
14
15
17
E
1
8
10
12
13
R
6
11
16

Who wins this matchup?

Kayle
Gangplank

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Match Flow Visualization

Kayle

Combat Stats

Gangplank
5/6/5KDA7/5/7
33%Kill Participation45%
43%Win Rate57%

Damage Dealt @ 15 min

Kayle
5,167
Gangplank
7,200

Damage Dealt @ End

Kayle
19,640
Gangplank
25,170

Damage Taken @ End

Kayle
25,170
Gangplank
19,640