GangplankTFT Build
Bilgewater
Slayer
Vanquisher
3 CostBest Gangplank build for TFT Set 16 with 53.1% top 4 rate. Top items: Last Whisper, Quicksilver, and Thief's Gloves. Learn optimal components & itemization strategy.
Set 16 Gangplank builds: Quicksilver, Sterak's Gage, Hand Of Justice (53.05% top four rate, +9.27% difference); Lucky Doubloon, Bloodthirster, Titan's Resolve (42.66% top four rate, -1.12% difference); Bloodthirster, Sterak's Gage, Hand Of Justice (42.44% top four rate, -1.34% difference)
Gangplank Component Priority Order in Set 16
When playing Gangplank in TFT Set 16, prioritize collecting Sparring Gloves, B.F. Sword, Recurve Bow from the carousel and item drops. Negatron Cloak and Chain Vest 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 6 of the top item builds. This component builds into Last Whisper, Quicksilver, 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 Edge of Night, Sterak's Gage, Giant Slayer, which are core items for maximizing Gangplank's effectiveness.
Recurve Bow is the 3rd priority component for Gangplank, appearing in 3 of the top item builds. This component builds into Last Whisper, Giant Slayer, Titan's Resolve, 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
When Itemized (Avg)
Base Champion Stats
Key Factors for Gangplank Itemization in Set 16
Gangplank's optimal items provide +9.3% top four rate improvement—solid but not exceptional scaling.
4 out of 5 builds show negative performance compared to base rate, indicating poor item synergy.
Even when itemized, Gangplank only achieves 4.91 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 43.8%, and we compare each item build's performance against this baseline to measure itemization value.
The best Gangplank item build achieves a 53.1% top four rate, representing a +9.3% difference from the base rate. 1 builds show 5-10% improvement, and 4 builds actually underperform the baseline. On average across all analyzed builds, itemized Gangplank achieves 43.0% top four rate (-0.8% vs base) with 4.91 average placement.
Itemized Gangplank has a 8.7% first place rate, suggesting the champion is better suited for consistent top four finishes rather than winning lobbies outright.
✓When to Itemize Gangplank
- When Gangplank fits naturally into your composition's traits
- When you have item components that build Gangplank's best items
- When higher-cost carries aren't available or are heavily contested
✗When NOT to Itemize Gangplank
- When your team composition has a higher-scaling primary carry
- When Gangplank's optimal items don't match your available components
Best Gangplank Items in TFT Set 16
The best Gangplank item is Last Whisper with a 51.22% win rate (+7.44% vs base), 15.99% first place rate, and 2.06% pick rate. The most popular is Hand Of Justice with a 12.42% pick rate and 45.87% win rate. The top three Gangplank items are Last Whisper, Quicksilver, and Thief's Gloves.
Rank | Item | Components | Rating | Top 4 Rate | Top 4 Diff | 1st Place Rate | Pick Rate | Matches |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
  | B | 51.22% | +7.44% | 15.99% | 2.06% | 1,634 | ||
 | B | 49.61% | +5.83% | 15.12% | 7.47% | 5,930 | ||
| B | 49.23% | +5.45% | 15.95% | 3.77% | 2,992 | ||
| 4 |   | B | 48.25% | +4.47% | 15.95% | 2.76% | 2,195 | |
| 5 |  | B | 45.87% | +2.09% | 14.71% | 12.42% | 9,864 | |
| 6 |  | B | 45.79% | +2.01% | 14.91% | 9.44% | 7,498 | |
| 7 | | B | 44.94% | +1.16% | 14.38% | 3.08% | 2,443 | |
| 8 | | B | 42.14% | -1.64% | 14.35% | 4.28% | 3,396 | |
| 9 | | B | 39.66% | -4.12% | 14.15% | 10.24% | 8,129 | |
| 10 | | B | 39.16% | -4.62% | 14.76% | 6.15% | 4,885 |
Best Gangplank Artifact Items in TFT Set 16
The best Gangplank artifact item is Sniper's Focus with a 85.71% win rate (+41.93% vs base), 18.97% first place rate, and 0.02% pick rate. The most popular is Infinity Force with a 0.50% pick rate and 50.00% win rate. Gold Collector has the highest first place rate at 24.12%. The top three Gangplank artifact items are Sniper's Focus, Zhonya's Paradox, and Void Gauntlet.
Rank | Item | Rating | Top 4 Rate | Top 4 Diff | 1st Place Rate | Pick Rate | Matches |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A | 85.71% | +41.93% | 18.97% | 0.02% | 14 | ||
| A | 73.08% | +29.30% | 23.40% | 0.03% | 26 | ||
| A | 66.67% | +22.89% | 21.15% | 0.02% | 12 | ||
| 4 | A | 65.91% | +22.13% | 20.22% | 0.06% | 44 | |
| 5 | A | 63.01% | +19.23% | 23.21% | 0.09% | 73 | |
| 6 | A | 58.33% | +14.55% | 18.57% | 0.05% | 36 | |
| 7 | A | 57.14% | +13.36% | 19.60% | 0.04% | 28 | |
| 8 | A | 56.91% | +13.13% | 24.12% | 0.15% | 123 | |
| 9 | A | 55.08% | +11.30% | 19.93% | 0.15% | 118 | |
| 10 | A | 52.94% | +9.16% | 19.31% | 0.15% | 119 | |
| 11 | A | 51.22% | +7.44% | 20.97% | 0.05% | 41 | |
| 12 | A | 50.00% | +6.22% | 17.83% | 0.50% | 400 | |
| 13 | A | 50.00% | +6.22% | 21.78% | 0.06% | 46 | |
| 14 | A | 47.50% | +3.72% | 18.53% | 0.05% | 40 | |
| 15 | A | 47.02% | +3.24% | 19.75% | 0.21% | 168 | |
| 16 | A | 45.70% | +1.92% | 20.80% | 0.23% | 186 | |
| 17 | A | 44.44% | +0.66% | 19.81% | 0.02% | 18 | |
| 18 | B | 35.71% | -8.07% | 16.43% | 0.07% | 56 | |
| 19 | A | 34.78% | -9.00% | 18.62% | 0.03% | 23 | |
| 20 | A | 30.00% | -13.78% | 19.92% | 0.01% | 10 | |
| 21 | A | 29.17% | -14.61% | 17.75% | 0.03% | 24 | |
| 22 | A | 26.67% | -17.11% | 20.57% | 0.06% | 45 | |
| 23 | B | 0.00% | -43.78% | 14.13% | 0.02% | 12 |
Best Gangplank Radiant Items in TFT Set 16
The best Gangplank radiant item is Radiant Blue Buff with a 85.71% win rate (+41.93% vs base), 18.54% first place rate, and 0.02% pick rate. The most popular is Radiant Thief's Gloves with a 0.30% pick rate and 48.94% win rate. Radiant Giant Slayer has the highest first place rate at 19.63%. The top three Gangplank radiant items are Radiant Blue Buff, Radiant Morellonomicon, and Radiant Giant Slayer.
Rank | Item | Rating | Top 4 Rate | Top 4 Diff | 1st Place Rate | Pick Rate | Matches |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A | 85.71% | +41.93% | 18.54% | 0.02% | 14 | ||
| B | 69.23% | +25.45% | 16.77% | 0.02% | 13 | ||
| A | 68.75% | +24.97% | 19.63% | 0.04% | 32 | ||
| 4 | B | 68.75% | +24.97% | 14.18% | 0.02% | 16 | |
| 5 | B | 67.86% | +24.08% | 18.87% | 0.04% | 28 | |
| 6 | B | 66.67% | +22.89% | 14.22% | 0.03% | 24 | |
| 7 | B | 63.16% | +19.38% | 17.24% | 0.02% | 19 | |
| 8 | B | 60.00% | +16.22% | 14.39% | 0.03% | 20 | |
| 9 | A | 59.57% | +15.79% | 17.94% | 0.12% | 94 | |
| 10 | B | 59.09% | +15.31% | 15.73% | 0.03% | 22 | |
| 11 | B | 57.14% | +13.36% | 13.78% | 0.02% | 14 | |
| 12 | B | 55.38% | +11.60% | 14.27% | 0.08% | 65 | |
| 13 | A | 54.17% | +10.39% | 18.35% | 0.03% | 24 | |
| 14 | B | 48.94% | +5.16% | 15.57% | 0.30% | 235 | |
| 15 | A | 47.06% | +3.28% | 17.62% | 0.02% | 17 | |
| 16 | A | 46.15% | +2.37% | 18.39% | 0.03% | 26 | |
| 17 | B | 45.95% | +2.17% | 18.12% | 0.14% | 111 | |
| 18 | B | 45.45% | +1.67% | 14.44% | 0.01% | 11 | |
| 19 | A | 45.00% | +1.22% | 16.32% | 0.03% | 20 | |
| 20 | A | 42.86% | -0.92% | 19.22% | 0.03% | 21 | |
| 21 | B | 40.00% | -3.78% | 16.44% | 0.01% | 10 | |
| 22 | A | 40.00% | -3.78% | 19.57% | 0.03% | 25 | |
| 23 | B | 37.93% | -5.85% | 15.68% | 0.04% | 29 | |
| 24 | B | 36.36% | -7.42% | 17.67% | 0.01% | 11 | |
| 25 | A | 35.29% | -8.49% | 17.32% | 0.02% | 17 | |
| 26 | A | 33.73% | -10.05% | 19.43% | 0.10% | 83 | |
| 27 | B | 33.33% | -10.45% | 14.57% | 0.03% | 24 | |
| 28 | B | 33.33% | -10.45% | 13.79% | 0.02% | 12 | |
| 29 | A | 31.48% | -12.30% | 18.59% | 0.07% | 54 | |
| 30 | A | 24.00% | -19.78% | 19.49% | 0.03% | 25 | |
| 31 | B | 23.08% | -20.70% | 15.11% | 0.02% | 13 | |
| 32 | A | 8.33% | -35.45% | 18.58% | 0.02% | 12 |
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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 53.05% top four rate, 11.75% first place rate, and 4.38 average placement. This build is picked 3.50% of the time.
What is the best item for Gangplank?
The best item for Gangplank is Last Whisper with a 51.22% win rate. This item is picked 2.06% of the time and has won 837 matches across 1,634 games.
Which item is most popular on Gangplank?
Hand Of Justice is the most popular item on Gangplank with a 12.42% pick rate. This item maintains a 45.87% win rate and has been used in 9,864 matches.
What are the top 3 items for Gangplank?
The top 3 items for Gangplank are Last Whisper, Quicksilver, and Thief's Gloves with an average win rate of 50.02%. 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 53,271 total matches. Last Whisper has the most wins with 837 victories.
Should I always build Last Whisper on Gangplank?
While Last Whisper has the highest win rate at 51.22%, the best Gangplank build depends on your team composition, available components, and game situation. Consider Last Whisper, Quicksilver, and Thief's Gloves 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 Recurve Bow. These components appear most frequently in Gangplank's highest win rate item builds. Sparring Gloves is the #1 priority component, appearing in 6 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 Recurve Bow. These components give you the flexibility to build Gangplank's optimal items.
Should I itemize Gangplank in TFT Set 16?
Gangplank is a recommended itemization choice in TFT Set 16. Gangplank's best item build achieves a +9.3% top four rate improvement over the base rate of 43.8%. 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 +9.3% 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 43.0% in TFT Set 16, which is -0.8% compared to the base rate of 43.8%. The best Gangplank item build reaches 53.1% top four rate with a 4.38 average placement.
What is the best Gangplank emblem?
The best Gangplank emblem is Freljord Emblem with a 63.75% win rate. This emblem is picked 0.10% of the time and has been used in 80 matches.
What is the top Gangplank radiant item?
The top Gangplank radiant item is Radiant Blue Buff with a 85.71% win rate. This radiant item is picked 0.02% of the time and has been used in 14 matches.
What is the best Gangplank artifact?
The best Gangplank artifact is Eternal Pact with a 100.00% win rate. This artifact item is picked 0.01% of the time and has been used in 6 matches.