Patch 26.9 Data
Champion Matchups
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Champion 1
Gangplank
VS
Champion 2
Kennen
vs

53.8%
Gangplank win rate vs Kennen
Gangplank has the edge
277
Games Analyzed
53.8%
Gangplank WR
46.2%
Kennen WR
+303
Avg Gold Diff @15
Gangplank
DamageAD
StylePoke
RangeMelee
Difficulty*****
StrongLate game
RunesGrasp of the Undying / Inspiration
SummsFlash + Teleport
Kennen
DamageAP
StyleBurst
RangeRanged
Difficulty***--
StrongMid game
RunesElectrocute / Inspiration
SummsFlash + Teleport
Power Spike Timeline
Kennen
Level 6
Gangplank
Trinity Force
Gangplank
Level 13
Kennen
Zhonya's
Kennen
2 items
Gangplank
3 items
How to Play This Matchup
Power Curve
Gangplank is strongest late game while Kennen peaks mid game. Play around your power window.
Mixed Resistances
Gangplank deals AD damage while Kennen deals AP. Build resistances accordingly  don't stack the wrong type.
Range Advantage
Kennen has range advantage. Gangplank should look for short trades when Kennen uses abilities on the wave. Freeze near your tower and wait for jungle help or an all-in window.
Exploit Kennen's Weakness
Kennen's main weakness: Short range, R telegraphed, squishy. Play around this to maximize your advantage.
Gangplank Win Condition
Scale with barrels, global R, crit barrel one-shots
Kennen Win Condition
Flank with R+Zhonya's for AoE stun
Recommended Items
Gangplank

Trinity Force
Core
Build every game

Collector
Core
Build every game

Infinity Edge
Core
Build every game

Mercury's Treads
Defensive
MR + tenacity vs Kennen's AP damage and CC

Hexdrinker
Counter
Magic damage shield vs Kennen's burst
Kennen

Hextech Rocketbelt
Core
Build every game

Zhonya's Hourglass
Core
Build every game

Rabadon's
Core
Build every game

Plated Steelcaps
Defensive
Armor boots vs Gangplank's AD damage
Gangplank's Worst Matchups
Kennen's Worst Matchups
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