How to Play Duelist Gangplank
A stage-by-stage plan for Duelist Gangplank: opener, when to level and roll for Gangplank, and where to position the board.
- Tier
- F
- Top 4 rate
- 36.6%
- Avg place
- 5.06
- 1st place
- 5.4%
- Playstyle
- 2-cost reroll
- Games
- 93
How to level and roll with Duelist Gangplank
2-cost rerollDuelist Gangplank is a reroll comp: slow roll at level 6 from stage 3-2, keeping 50+ gold and rolling only the excess until Gangplank reach 3 stars. At level 6, each shop slot has a 40% chance to be a 2-cost.
| Stage | Level | Action | What to do |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2-1 | 4 | Level | Level to 4 and play your strongest pairs; slam an early item if it saves HP. |
| 2-5 | 5 | Level | Level to 5 and keep building interest toward 50 gold. |
| 3-2 | 6 | Slow roll | Stay at level 6: roll only the gold above 50 each round until Gangplank hit 3 stars. |
| 3-5 | 6 | Slow roll | Stay at level 6: roll only the gold above 50 each round until Gangplank hit 3 stars. |
| 4-1 | 7 | Level | Once your 3-stars are done, level up and add the units that complete your traits. |
| 4-5 | 8 | Level | Level to 8 for 4-cost upgrades and a stronger frontline. |
| 5-1 | 8 | Roll down | Roll for the last upgrades and finish the board around Gangplank. |
Duelist Gangplank early game and opener
We don't have enough early-board data for Duelist Gangplank yet. Play your strongest pairs early and hold units that share traits with Gangplank.
Rolling odds for Duelist Gangplank
Your 3-star targets are Gangplank. Level 6 gives the best shop odds for them — use the calculator to see how much gold a 3-star costs.
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Duelist Gangplank positioning
A starting board for Duelist Gangplank. Drag units to adjust it, switch to the anti-assassin layout when the lobby has divers, and copy the Team Planner code into the TFT client.
- Corner Ashe on the back line and put Jarvan IV in front of it.
- Split Ashe and Kai'Sa across the back line so a single area spell can't hit both.
- Jarvan IV, Udyr, and Viego hold the front line — put the tankiest one opposite the enemy carry.
- Against assassins, step your carries up one row and leave Aatrox and Gangplank in the back corners as bait.
Positioning board
Drag a unit onto another hex to move it — dropping on a unit swaps them.
When to play Duelist Gangplank
Strengths
- Big power spike once Gangplank hit 3 stars
- Two damage threats (Gangplank and Ashe) make itemizing flexible
- Rarely played, so its units are usually free
- Strong mid game once the reroll units are upgraded
Weaknesses
- Average place is worse than 92% of comps of the same board size
- Falls off hard if someone else is rerolling Gangplank
Strategic Tips
Economy
Reach 50 gold, then slow roll at level 6 with only the excess until Gangplank are 3-starred.
Itemization
Build Rapid Firecannon, Spear of Shojin, and Spear of Shojin on Gangplank.
When to pivot
Scout at 2-1 and 3-2: if two or more players hold your core units, or you haven't found any by 3-2, move into one of the comps on the Similar Comps tab instead of forcing Duelist Gangplank.
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How to play Duelist Gangplank – FAQ (TFT Set 15)
How do you play Duelist Gangplank?
Duelist Gangplank is a reroll comp: slow roll at level 6 from stage 3-2, keeping 50+ gold and rolling only the excess until Gangplank reach 3 stars. Corner Ashe on the back line and put Jarvan IV in front of it. Build Rapid Firecannon, Spear of Shojin, and Spear of Shojin on Gangplank.
When should I roll down for Duelist Gangplank?
Duelist Gangplank doesn't do one big roll down. Slow roll at level 6 from stage 3-2, rolling only the gold above 50 until Gangplank are 3-starred.
What level do you roll for Gangplank?
Slow roll for Gangplank at level 6, where its cost tier shows up most often in the shop. At level 6, each shop slot has a 40% chance to be a 2-cost.
Is Duelist Gangplank a reroll comp?
Yes. Duelist Gangplank wants Gangplank at 3 stars, so slow roll at level 6 with gold above 50 until you hit them.
How do you position Duelist Gangplank?
Corner Ashe on the back line and put Jarvan IV in front of it. Split Ashe and Kai'Sa across the back line so a single area spell can't hit both. Jarvan IV, Udyr, and Viego hold the front line — put the tankiest one opposite the enemy carry. Against assassins, step your carries up one row and leave Aatrox and Gangplank in the back corners as bait.
What is the best opener for Duelist Gangplank?
Duelist Gangplank has no fixed opener: play your strongest early pairs, keep HP high and hold units that share traits with Gangplank.