Gangplank vs Kled TOP Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Gangplank vs Kled

Updated Jun 3, 2026

Overview

Manage lane control by using (Q) poke and barrel zones to prevent Kled's early all-in engages.
Respect Kled's high early pressure and avoid giving him free melee range or remount opportunities.
This is a scale-versus-snowball matchup where Gangplank must survive early and leverage barrel zoning for late-game carry impact.

Trading pattern

Trade short with (Q) poke and barrel chains only when (W) is available to cleanse Kled's burst.
Punish Kled after he misses (Q) or when (W) is down by stepping forward with barrel setups.
Avoid trading when barrels are destroyed or Kled can close gap with (E) before barrels are primed.

Danger windows

Beware when (Q) tether lands and (W) is ready; he can all-in with burst autos.
Avoid fights when (W) is down as crowd control sticks and Kled's burst is harder to cleanse.
Respect Kled's level 6 (R) engage potential and avoid positioning where he can charge with allies.

Early game

Use (Q) to farm safely and reset passive without overextending into Kled's engage range.
Avoid extended trades before setting up barrels and keep (W) ready to cleanse Kled's pull or burst.
Keep the wave controlled to deny Kled easy all-in windows and remount bait opportunities.

Power spikes

At level 6, use (R) to influence fights globally and slow Kled's engages.
Critical item barrel scaling drastically increases (E) damage; set barrels before fights to zone Kled.
Respect Kled's level 2-3 power spike when (Q) tether and (W) burst are active; avoid extended trades then.

Win conditions

Control the lane with (Q) poke and barrel zoning to deny Kled clean all-ins and remount plays.
Scale safely into critical barrel damage and use (R) to impact side-lane fights and team skirmishes.
Punish Kled's missed (Q) and forced (W) cooldowns by stepping forward with barrel chains and short trades.