MacroMind matchup data — real ranked games, not opinions
Kassadin vs Gangplank
What is Kassadin's win rate vs Gangplank?
In Mid, Kassadin wins 42% against Gangplank across 151 observed ranked games. This is an observed win rate shown with its sample size, not a prediction or a guaranteed counter.
By 15 minutes the median game has Kassadin behind by 1,516 gold.
Does Kassadin counter Gangplank?
The numbers call it close: 42% for Kassadin over 151 games, inside the noise band. Neither side counters the other on this sample — the lane swings on the spots below, so pick the side you play better and take the receipts with you.
How to beat Gangplank as Kassadin
| The spot | Win rate | Games |
|---|---|---|
| 300 gold down at 10:00 | 39% | 128 |
| First blood | 60% | 62 |
The median first death in this lane comes at 5:46; the level 6 spike lands around 5:33. Respect the all-in window until your spike is online.
What does Kassadin build in Mid?
Into Gangplank specifically, Kassadin finishes Rod of Ages first most often: 31.9% over 47 games of this matchup.
The most-finished Kassadin core is Rod of Ages, Archangel's Staff, Malignance: 59.7% across 4,009 games when all three got done. All matchups, patches 16.1-16.12.
Most games start Doran's Shield + Health Potion; the first finished item is usually Rod of Ages (15,366 games).
Skill plan: Kassadin players max E first and take Q at level 1.