Skins
Counters
Gangplank is Strong Against
Base Stats
Gameplay Ratings
Attack
Defense
Magic
Per Level
Abilities
E
Powder Keg
Gangplank uncovers a powder keg at target location. If he attacks it, it explodes, spreading the attack's damage to enemies in the area, slowing them.
Passive
Trial by Fire
Every few seconds, Gangplank's melee strike will set his opponent on fire.
Q
Parrrley
Shoots target, plundering Gold for each enemy unit killed.
R (Ultimate)
Cannon Barrage
Gangplank signals his ship to bombard an area, slowing and damaging enemies.
W
Remove Scurvy
Eats citrus to cure crowd control effects and restore Health.
Playing As Gangplank
- -Parrrley applies On Hit effects like Frozen Mallet or Black Cleaver.
- -Paying attention to low-health enemies on the map can land you a surprise kill with Cannon Barrage.
- -Try placing Cannon Barrage on the path of escape to cut off fleeing enemies.
Playing Against Gangplank
- -Parrrley deals a high amount of physical damage. Items that grant Armor can help if an enemy Gangplank is doing well.
- -Once Gangplank reaches level 6, watch out for his global-range ultimate, Cannon Barrage!
Lore
As unpredictable as he is brutal, the dethroned reaver king Gangplank is feared far and wide. Once, he ruled the port city of Bilgewater, and while his reign is over, there are those who believe this has only made him more dangerous. Gangplank would see Bilgewater bathed in blood once more before letting someone else take it—and now with pistol, cutlass, and barrels of gunpowder, he is determined to reclaim what he has lost.
About Gangplank, the Saltwater Scourge
As unpredictable as he is brutal, the dethroned reaver king Gangplank is feared far and wide. Once, he ruled the port city of Bilgewater, and while his reign is over, there are those who believe this has only made him more dangerous. Gangplank would see Bilgewater bathed in blood once more before letting someone else take it—and now with pistol, cutlass, and barrels of gunpowder, he is determined to reclaim what he has lost.
How to Play Gangplank
Playing Gangplankeffectively comes down to understanding the champion's role, combo patterns, and power spikes. As a fighter, Gangplank benefits from the recommended runes and core items shown above, which reflect the current meta across ranked play.
Strengths & Ally Tips
- Parrrley applies On Hit effects like Frozen Mallet or Black Cleaver.
- Paying attention to low-health enemies on the map can land you a surprise kill with Cannon Barrage.
- Try placing Cannon Barrage on the path of escape to cut off fleeing enemies.
Playing Against Gangplank
- Parrrley deals a high amount of physical damage. Items that grant Armor can help if an enemy Gangplank is doing well.
- Once Gangplank reaches level 6, watch out for his global-range ultimate, Cannon Barrage!
Gangplank Counters and Matchups
Gangplank's toughest matchup this patch is Lucian. Conversely, Gangplank performs strongly into TwistedFate.
Difficulty and Who Should Play Gangplank
Riot rates Gangplank's difficulty at 9/10. Gangplank rewards mastery and has a steep learning curve — expect to spend dozens of games before seeing the payoff.