GangplankTFT Build
Bilgewater
Slayer
Vanquisher
3 CostBest Gangplank build for TFT Set 16 with 56.8% top 4 rate. Top items: Quicksilver, Sterak's Gage, and Striker's Flail. Learn optimal components & itemization strategy.
Set 16 Gangplank builds: Quicksilver, Sterak's Gage, Hand Of Justice (56.80% top four rate, +19.81% difference); Striker's Flail, Quicksilver, Hand Of Justice (53.97% top four rate, +16.98% difference); Giant Slayer, Quicksilver, Hand Of Justice (53.37% top four rate, +16.38% difference)
Gangplank Component Priority Order in Set 16
When playing Gangplank in TFT Set 16, prioritize collecting Sparring Gloves, B.F. Sword, Giant's Belt from the carousel and item drops. Recurve Bow and Negatron Cloak are also valuable secondary components. These components build into Gangplank's highest win rate items and will help you secure consistent top four placements. Focus on slamming items early using these components rather than holding for perfect items, as tempo is crucial for maintaining a healthy economy.
Why These Components for Gangplank?
Sparring Gloves is the 1st priority component for Gangplank, appearing in 7 of the top item builds. This component builds into Quicksilver, Striker's Flail, Thief's Gloves, which are core items for maximizing Gangplank's effectiveness.
B.F. Sword is the 2nd priority component for Gangplank, appearing in 5 of the top item builds. This component builds into Sterak's Gage, Edge of Night, Giant Slayer, which are core items for maximizing Gangplank's effectiveness.
Giant's Belt is the 3rd priority component for Gangplank, appearing in 2 of the top item builds. This component builds into Sterak's Gage, Striker's Flail, which are core items for maximizing Gangplank's effectiveness.
Gangplank Carousel & Item Drop Tips
- Early Game (Stage 1-2): Prioritize Sparring Gloves on the first carousel if available, as it builds into Gangplank's best-in-slot items.
- Mid Game (Stage 3-4): Look for Sparring Gloves or B.F. Sword to complete your core items. Don't greed for perfect components—slam items to preserve HP.
- Late Game (Stage 5+): Use any remaining components to build utility items or complete Gangplank's secondary items for maximum power.
Should You Itemize Gangplank in Set 16
High PriorityGangplank is a high-priority itemization target in Set 16. The best Gangplank item build achieves a 56.8% top four rate, which is +19.8% higher than Gangplank's base rate of 37.0%. 3 out of 5 builds show 10%+ improvement, indicating strong item scaling.
When Itemized (Avg)
Base Champion Stats
Key Factors for Gangplank Itemization in Set 16
Gangplank's best item build provides +19.8% top four rate improvement. 3 builds achieve 10%+ improvement.
3 different item builds achieve 10%+ improvement, giving flexibility in itemization.
Even when itemized, Gangplank only achieves 4.74 average placement.
Gangplank is a 3-cost unit that can serve as either a primary carry or support depending on your composition.
Gangplank Itemization Data Analysis
Our analysis of Gangplank itemization in TFT Set 16 examines 5 item builds to determine how effectively this champion scales with items. Gangplank has a base top four rate of 37.0%, and we compare each item build's performance against this baseline to measure itemization value.
The best Gangplank item build achieves a 56.8% top four rate, representing a +19.8% difference from the base rate. 3 out of 5 builds show 10%+ improvement over baseline, 1 builds show 0-5% improvement, and 1 builds actually underperform the baseline. On average across all analyzed builds, itemized Gangplank achieves 46.9% top four rate (+9.9% vs base) with 4.74 average placement.
Itemized Gangplank has a 9.7% first place rate, suggesting the champion is better suited for consistent top four finishes rather than winning lobbies outright.
âś“When to Itemize Gangplank
- When you find Gangplank early and can build around it as your primary carry
- When you have the optimal item components (check the Component Priority section above)
- When the lobby isn't heavily contesting Gangplank's key items
âś—When NOT to Itemize Gangplank
- When another carry in your comp scales better with the same items
- When you're pivoting to a different composition mid-game
Best Gangplank Items in TFT Set 16
The best Gangplank item is Quicksilver with a 49.43% win rate (+12.44% vs base), 15.63% first place rate, and 8.06% pick rate. The most popular is Hand Of Justice with a 12.70% pick rate and 44.69% win rate. Edge of Night has the highest first place rate at 16.23%. The top three Gangplank items are Quicksilver, Sterak's Gage, and Striker's Flail.
Rank | Item | Components | Rating | Top 4 Rate | Top 4 Diff | 1st Place Rate | Pick Rate | Matches |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
  | B | 49.43% | +12.44% | 15.63% | 8.06% | 5,304 | ||
  | B | 45.67% | +8.68% | 14.64% | 9.61% | 6,324 | ||
| B | 44.95% | +7.96% | 15.63% | 2.00% | 1,317 | ||
| 4 | | B | 44.73% | +7.74% | 16.08% | 3.36% | 2,211 | |
| 5 |  | B | 44.69% | +7.70% | 14.18% | 12.70% | 8,356 | |
| 6 |  | A | 43.60% | +6.61% | 16.23% | 2.71% | 1,780 | |
| 7 |  | B | 42.11% | +5.12% | 13.95% | 2.80% | 1,843 | |
| 8 | | B | 42.04% | +5.05% | 14.55% | 2.06% | 1,356 | |
| 9 | | B | 36.37% | -0.62% | 13.34% | 4.75% | 3,126 | |
| 10 | | B | 34.12% | -2.87% | 13.97% | 11.06% | 7,274 | |
| 11 | | B | 33.86% | -3.13% | 14.97% | 6.50% | 4,274 |
Best Gangplank Artifact Items in TFT Set 16
The best Gangplank artifact item is Luden's Tempest with a 50.00% win rate (+13.01% vs base), 18.58% first place rate, and 0.02% pick rate. The most popular is Infinity Force with a 0.48% pick rate and 49.04% win rate. Gold Collector has the highest first place rate at 22.69%. The top three Gangplank artifact items are Luden's Tempest, Prowler's Claw, and Infinity Force.
Rank | Item | Rating | Top 4 Rate | Top 4 Diff | 1st Place Rate | Pick Rate | Matches |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A | 50.00% | +13.01% | 18.58% | 0.02% | 16 | ||
| A | 49.09% | +12.10% | 20.34% | 0.25% | 165 | ||
| A | 49.04% | +12.05% | 16.90% | 0.48% | 314 | ||
| 4 | A | 48.15% | +11.16% | 22.69% | 0.12% | 81 | |
| 5 | A | 47.37% | +10.38% | 19.98% | 0.06% | 38 | |
| 6 | A | 46.75% | +9.76% | 21.66% | 0.23% | 154 | |
| 7 | A | 46.43% | +9.44% | 19.01% | 0.04% | 28 | |
| 8 | A | 45.16% | +8.17% | 17.85% | 0.05% | 31 | |
| 9 | A | 44.74% | +7.75% | 19.85% | 0.12% | 76 | |
| 10 | A | 44.00% | +7.01% | 20.15% | 0.04% | 25 | |
| 11 | A | 40.00% | +3.01% | 17.69% | 0.02% | 15 | |
| 12 | A | 38.61% | +1.62% | 17.94% | 0.15% | 101 | |
| 13 | A | 38.46% | +1.47% | 20.95% | 0.04% | 26 | |
| 14 | A | 35.82% | -1.17% | 21.01% | 0.10% | 67 | |
| 15 | A | 31.58% | -5.41% | 18.71% | 0.03% | 19 | |
| 16 | A | 31.37% | -5.62% | 21.96% | 0.08% | 51 | |
| 17 | B | 29.69% | -7.30% | 14.13% | 0.10% | 64 | |
| 18 | A | 25.00% | -11.99% | 19.83% | 0.02% | 16 | |
| 19 | B | 25.00% | -11.99% | 15.86% | 0.02% | 12 | |
| 20 | A | 16.67% | -20.32% | 20.80% | 0.02% | 12 | |
| 21 | A | 9.09% | -27.90% | 20.56% | 0.02% | 11 | |
| 22 | A | 0.00% | -36.99% | 18.91% | 0.03% | 18 |
Best Gangplank Radiant Items in TFT Set 16
The best Gangplank radiant item is Radiant Striker's Flail with a 65.52% win rate (+28.53% vs base), 19.40% first place rate, and 0.04% pick rate. The most popular is Radiant Thief's Gloves with a 0.22% pick rate and 34.72% win rate. Radiant Nashor's Tooth has the highest first place rate at 23.18%. The top three Gangplank radiant items are Radiant Striker's Flail, Radiant Infinity Edge, and Radiant Hand of Justice.
Rank | Item | Rating | Top 4 Rate | Top 4 Diff | 1st Place Rate | Pick Rate | Matches |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A | 65.52% | +28.53% | 19.40% | 0.04% | 29 | ||
| A | 61.54% | +24.55% | 17.37% | 0.04% | 26 | ||
| A | 55.83% | +18.84% | 18.56% | 0.18% | 120 | ||
| 4 | B | 54.72% | +17.73% | 16.51% | 0.08% | 53 | |
| 5 | A | 54.55% | +17.56% | 17.96% | 0.02% | 11 | |
| 6 | A | 50.00% | +13.01% | 19.08% | 0.02% | 12 | |
| 7 | A | 50.00% | +13.01% | 16.95% | 0.02% | 12 | |
| 8 | B | 43.48% | +6.49% | 13.31% | 0.03% | 23 | |
| 9 | B | 40.00% | +3.01% | 14.45% | 0.02% | 10 | |
| 10 | B | 40.00% | +3.01% | 14.47% | 0.02% | 10 | |
| 11 | A | 37.50% | +0.51% | 18.94% | 0.06% | 40 | |
| 12 | A | 36.00% | -0.99% | 20.21% | 0.04% | 25 | |
| 13 | B | 34.72% | -2.27% | 14.55% | 0.22% | 144 | |
| 14 | A | 32.58% | -4.41% | 18.05% | 0.14% | 89 | |
| 15 | B | 30.00% | -6.99% | 16.01% | 0.02% | 10 | |
| 16 | B | 29.87% | -7.12% | 17.28% | 0.12% | 77 | |
| 17 | A | 27.66% | -9.33% | 16.83% | 0.07% | 47 | |
| 18 | B | 27.27% | -9.72% | 15.69% | 0.02% | 11 | |
| 19 | A | 16.67% | -20.32% | 23.18% | 0.02% | 12 | |
| 20 | A | 10.00% | -26.99% | 19.00% | 0.02% | 10 | |
| 21 | B | 7.69% | -29.30% | 13.61% | 0.02% | 13 | |
| 22 | B | 7.14% | -29.85% | 14.02% | 0.02% | 14 |
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Gangplank Set 16 Build - Frequently Asked Questions
What is Gangplank's best build in Set 16?
The best Gangplank build in Set 16 is Quicksilver, Sterak's Gage, and Hand Of Justice with a 56.80% top four rate, 11.60% first place rate, and 4.23 average placement. This build is picked 4.40% of the time.
What is the best item for Gangplank?
The best item for Gangplank is Quicksilver with a 49.43% win rate. This item is picked 8.06% of the time and has won 2,622 matches across 5,304 games.
Which item is most popular on Gangplank?
Hand Of Justice is the most popular item on Gangplank with a 12.70% pick rate. This item maintains a 44.69% win rate and has been used in 8,356 matches.
What are the top 3 items for Gangplank?
The top 3 items for Gangplank are Quicksilver, Sterak's Gage, and Striker's Flail with an average win rate of 46.68%. These items provide the highest performance across different team compositions and game situations.
How many matches do the Gangplank item builds have?
The Gangplank item builds are based on 46,959 total matches. Quicksilver has the most wins with 2,622 victories.
Should I always build Quicksilver on Gangplank?
While Quicksilver has the highest win rate at 49.43%, the best Gangplank build depends on your team composition, available components, and game situation. Consider Quicksilver, Sterak's Gage, and Striker's Flail as strong alternatives based on what items you can build.
What components should I prioritize for Gangplank in TFT Set 16?
The top components to prioritize for Gangplank in Set 16 are Sparring Gloves, B.F. Sword, and Giant's Belt. These components appear most frequently in Gangplank's highest win rate item builds. Sparring Gloves is the #1 priority component, appearing in 7 of Gangplank's top item builds.
What should I pick on carousel for Gangplank in TFT?
When playing Gangplank in TFT Set 16, prioritize Sparring Gloves on the first carousel as it builds into Gangplank's best-in-slot items. Secondary priorities include B.F. Sword and Giant's Belt. These components give you the flexibility to build Gangplank's optimal items.
Should I itemize Gangplank in TFT Set 16?
Gangplank is a high priority itemization target in TFT Set 16. Gangplank's best item build achieves a +19.8% top four rate improvement over the base rate of 37.0%. Proper itemization significantly boosts performance.
Is Gangplank a good item holder in TFT Set 16?
Gangplank is an excellent item holder and primary carry in TFT Set 16. With optimal items, Gangplank achieves +19.8% top four rate improvement, making it worthwhile to commit items to this champion.
What is Gangplank's top 4 rate with items in TFT Set 16?
When properly itemized, Gangplank achieves an average top four rate of 46.9% in TFT Set 16, which is +9.9% compared to the base rate of 37.0%. The best Gangplank item build reaches 56.8% top four rate with a 4.23 average placement.
What is the best Gangplank emblem?
The best Gangplank emblem is Warden Emblem with a 60.00% win rate. This emblem is picked 0.08% of the time and has been used in 55 matches.
What is the top Gangplank radiant item?
The top Gangplank radiant item is Radiant Ionic Spark with a 66.67% win rate. This radiant item is picked 0.01% of the time and has been used in 6 matches.
What is the best Gangplank artifact?
The best Gangplank artifact is Horizon Focus with a 75.00% win rate. This artifact item is picked 0.01% of the time and has been used in 8 matches.