Gangplank vs Akali
Top Lane Matchup
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Who Wins
- You win pre-6 through superior range and sustain, using Q poke while staying outside Akali's Q range.
- Post-6 becomes Akali-favored as her R gives her the gap-close and burst to all-in you despite your W cleanse.
How to Trade
- Your optimal trading is Q poke when Akali goes for CS, then immediately back off to avoid her Q-passive combo.
- Never let her get in melee range for extended trades as she wins those decisively with her energy-based sustain.
Wave Control
- Push early waves with Q and barrels to establish priority, then maintain a slow push to keep minions between you and Akali.
- Avoid hard shoving after level 6 as it leaves you vulnerable to her all-ins without minion protection.
Mistakes to Avoid
- Don't waste W on her initial Q poke or E engage - save it for when she commits with R for the kill attempt.
- Using W too early leaves you defenseless against her true damage and execution potential.
Created on 12/15/2025
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