Aatrox vs Gangplank Top Matchup

Aatrox Top wins 51.0% of 2,759 Low Elo games against Gangplank Top, +1.1 points vs expected, 2-patch window 26.19-26.20.

Researched on LoL patch 26.20. Tips are written to hold at any rank; stats come from Low Elo ranked games up to patch 26.20.

How to play as Aatrox

Do not throw Infernal Chains(W) through a minion line or chase through Powder Keg(E); poke with Q and look for an all-in after Gangplank spends barrels.

Stand behind minions to deny Infernal Chains(W), then use Powder Keg(E) to poke or kite before an all-in; respect Aatrox's level-6 engage.

Gangplank can use Remove Scurvy(W) to cleanse crowd control, while minions can intercept Aatrox's Infernal Chains(W) tether.

Sources

These notes come from r/gangplankmains, checked against the champions' abilities.