Gangplank

Gangplank

Top Build, Runes, Items · Patch 26.9

B Tier Win Rate 51.7% Pick Rate 1.8% Ban Rate 1.7% Role Top Games 149 Patch 26.9
Patch: 26.9
Tier B
Win Rate 51.7%
Pick Rate 1.8%
Ban Rate 1.7%
Matches 149
RUNES
WR 52.27% PR 59.06% Games 88
Sorcery
Sorcery
Summon Aery
Arcane Comet
Stormraider's Surge
Axiom Arcanist
Manaflow Band
Nimbus Cloak
Transcendence
Celerity
Absolute Focus
Scorch
Waterwalking
Gathering Storm
Precision
Precision
Absorb Life
Triumph
Presence of Mind
Legend: Alacrity
Legend: Haste
Legend: Bloodline
Coup de Grace
Cut Down
Last Stand
Adaptive Force
Attack Speed
Cooldown Reduction
Adaptive Force
Movement Speed
Health
Health
Slow Resist & Tenacity
Scaling Health
WR 36.84% PR 12.75% Games 19
Inspiration
Inspiration
Glacial Augment
Unsealed Spellbook
First Strike
Hextech Flashtraption
Magical Footwear
Triple Tonic
Cash Back
Jack Of All Trades
Biscuit Delivery
Cosmic Insight
Approach Velocity
Time Warp Tonic
Precision
Precision
Absorb Life
Triumph
Presence of Mind
Legend: Alacrity
Legend: Haste
Legend: Bloodline
Coup de Grace
Cut Down
Last Stand
Adaptive Force
Attack Speed
Cooldown Reduction
Adaptive Force
Movement Speed
Health
Health
Slow Resist & Tenacity
Scaling Health
Items

Starting Items

Games 13 PR 9%
Item 1055
Item 2003
Item 3057
Item 2031
Games 10 PR 7%
Item 1055
Item 2003
Item 3057
Item 1001

Build Order

Item 1055
Item 3057
Item 1036
Item 3508
Item 1018
Item 3031
Item 6676
Item 6673

Completed Items

Item 3508
Item 3031
Item 6676
Item 6673
Item 3036
Item 3033

Situational Items

Item 1001
Item 3133
Item 2022
Item 1054
Item 1029
Item 6670
Item 1083
Item 3008
Ability Max Order Q > E > W
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2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
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18
Q
Q
Q
Q
Q
Q
W
W
W
W
W
W
E
E
E
E
E
E
R
R
R
R

Overview

Gangplank is a scaling fighter who excels at dealing massive area damage through barrels and controlling the map with his global ultimate. His kit rewards mechanical precision and strong macro play. When played well, Gangplank can dominate late game fights with huge burst damage.

Strengths

  • Very strong late game scaling
  • Huge AoE damage potential
  • Global ultimate pressure
  • Strong side lane control
  • High burst damage with barrels

Weaknesses

  • Mechanically difficult champion
  • Weak early game in many matchups
  • Barrel combos require practice
  • Vulnerable to early pressure
  • Needs time to scale

Early Game

Gangplank should focus on farming and surviving lane until he gains key items.

Mid Game

Mid game Gangplank can influence fights across the map using his ultimate.

Late Game

In late game fights Gangplank can deal massive AoE damage through well placed barrel combos.

Tips & Tricks

  • Practice barrel timing.
  • Use ultimate to assist fights across the map.
  • Farm consistently for scaling.
  • Barrels can zone enemies in teamfights.
  • Good positioning is key for damage.