Gangplank - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
49.9%
Pick Rate
2.1%

GangplankArena Stats

CFighter
Patch26.5
Matches469,660
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedMar 12, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Patch 26.5 Gangplank arena mode stats show Gangplank with a 8.4% win rate and a 4.95 average placement in arena mode. Discover Gangplank's best duo partners, augments, and arena builds to dominate the meta.

Gangplank Arena Performance

F
8.4%Win Rate (1st)
19.1%Top 2 Rate
5.0Avg Placement
0.5%Pick Rate

Combat Stats

6.8Kills
7.2Deaths
4.1Assists
Gangplank is a F tier champion in League of Legends Arena with a 8.4% win rate (1st place) and a 19.1% top 2 rate. Gangplank averages 5.0 placement across all matches. Best duo partners include Vi, Rell, Tryndamere.

Discover the highest performing Arena augments for Gangplank in League of Legends Patch 16.5. The strongest augment choices include Thread the Needle, From Beginning to End, Jeweled Gauntlet, which provide significant advantages in 2v2v2v2 combat. When offered Prismatic augments, prioritize Jeweled Gauntlet. For Gold augments, Thread the Needle synergizes well with Gangplank's kit. Use the rarity filters below to find the best Silver, Gold, and Prismatic augments for your Gangplank Arena games.

A
Giant Slayer - Prismatic A-tier augment for Gangplank in Arena
9.1%Pick Rate
Giant Slayer

Become tiny, gain Move Speed, and bonus damage to champions based on how much larger they are than you.

A
It's Critical - Gold A-tier augment for Gangplank in Arena
4.7%Pick Rate
It's Critical

Gain 50% Crit Chance.

B
Blunt Force - Silver B-tier augment for Gangplank in Arena
4.7%Pick Rate
Blunt Force

Gain 20% Attack Damage.

B
Transmute: Gold - Silver B-tier augment for Gangplank in Arena
4.3%Pick Rate
Transmute: Gold

Gain a random Gold Augment.

C
Thread the Needle - Gold C-tier augment for Gangplank in Arena
18.0%Pick Rate
Thread the Needle

Gain 20% Armor Penetration and Magic Penetration.

C
From Beginning to End - Gold C-tier augment for Gangplank in Arena
12.9%Pick Rate
From Beginning to End

Gain the First Strike and Dark Harvest Keystone Runes.

C
escAPADe - Silver C-tier augment for Gangplank in Arena
9.5%Pick Rate
escAPADe

Convert Ability Power to Bonus Attack Damage. Gain 15% Attack Damage.

C
Demon's Dance - Gold C-tier augment for Gangplank in Arena
8.8%Pick Rate
Demon's Dance

Gain the Fleet Footwork and Grasp of the Undying Keystone Runes.

C
The Brutalizer - Silver C-tier augment for Gangplank in Arena
8.5%Pick Rate
The Brutalizer

Gain 25 Attack Damage, 10 Ability Haste, and 5 Lethality.

C
Executioner - Silver C-tier augment for Gangplank in Arena
7.3%Pick Rate
Executioner

Deal 15% more damage to enemies below 50% health. Reset your basic abilities on takedown.

C
Vulnerability - Gold C-tier augment for Gangplank in Arena
6.9%Pick Rate
Vulnerability

Your Item and damage over time effects can Critically Strike. Gain 25% Crit chance.

C
Goredrink - Silver C-tier augment for Gangplank in Arena
6.7%Pick Rate
Goredrink

Gain 20% Omnivamp.

C
Transmute: Prismatic - Gold C-tier augment for Gangplank in Arena
5.9%Pick Rate
Transmute: Prismatic

Gain a random Prismatic Augment.

C
Bread And Butter - Gold C-tier augment for Gangplank in Arena
5.8%Pick Rate
Bread And Butter

Your ? gains 200 Ability Haste.

C
Hybrid - Gold C-tier augment for Gangplank in Arena
4.2%Pick Rate
Hybrid

When you deal damage with an Attack, your next Ability deals 30% increased damage.When you deal damage with an Ability, your next Attack deals 30% increased damage.

Find the best 2v2 partner champions to pair with Gangplank in League of Legends Arena mode. The strongest duo partner is Vi, achieving a 40.0% win rate and 2.9 average placement when paired together. Other high-synergy partners include Swain and Ahri, both offering improved placement rates compared to Gangplank's solo average of 5.0. 11 champions boost Gangplank's win rate above their baseline 8.4%. Compare win rates, top 2 rates, top 4 rates, and placement differences to find your ideal Arena duo composition.

Partner
Tier
Win Rate
WR Diff
Top 2
Top 4
Avg Place
Place Diff
Matches
Vi - Arena duo partner for Gangplank with 40.0% win rateViS40.0%+31.6%50.0%80.0%2.9+2.120
Swain - Arena duo partner for Gangplank with 15.4% win rateSwainC15.4%+7.0%23.1%76.9%3.7+1.326
Ahri - Arena duo partner for Gangplank with 0.0% win rateAhriD0.0%-8.4%33.3%66.7%3.8+1.218
Vel'Koz - Arena duo partner for Gangplank with 22.2% win rateVel'KozA22.2%+13.8%33.3%66.7%3.9+1.118
Jhin - Arena duo partner for Gangplank with 0.0% win rateJhinF0.0%-8.4%20.0%70.0%4.0+1.020
Lucian - Arena duo partner for Gangplank with 0.0% win rateLucianD0.0%-8.4%33.3%44.4%4.1+0.818
Singed - Arena duo partner for Gangplank with 22.2% win rateSingedA22.2%+13.8%33.3%55.6%4.2+0.718
Pyke - Arena duo partner for Gangplank with 12.5% win ratePykeC12.5%+4.1%25.0%50.0%4.3+0.716
Sett - Arena duo partner for Gangplank with 7.1% win rateSettD7.1%-1.2%21.4%64.3%4.4+0.628
Ornn - Arena duo partner for Gangplank with 16.7% win rateOrnnC16.7%+8.3%33.3%50.0%4.4+0.524

Optimize your Gangplank Arena itemization with the highest win rate builds for Patch 16.5. The top-performing build features Duskblade of Draktharr, Divine Sunderer, The Collector as core items, achieving a 0.0% win rate and 3.8 average placement. The top 3 builds average 4.8% win rate, significantly impacting your Arena success. Each build shows core items, situational options, win rate compared to Gangplank's baseline, and top 4 placement rates to help you climb in Arena ranked.

Rank
Core Items
Situational
Boots
Tier
Win Rate
WR Diff
Top 2
Top 4
Avg Place
Matches
1
Duskblade of Draktharr - Core item 1 for Gangplank Arena buildDivine Sunderer - Core item 2 for Gangplank Arena buildThe Collector - Core item 3 for Gangplank Arena build
Infinity Edge - Situational item option for Gangplank Arena buildMortal Reminder - Situational item option for Gangplank Arena build
-C0.0%-8.4%40.0%60.0%3.85
2
Divine Sunderer - Core item 1 for Gangplank Arena buildThe Collector - Core item 2 for Gangplank Arena buildMortal Reminder - Core item 3 for Gangplank Arena build
Hexoptics C44 - Situational item option for Gangplank Arena buildInfinity Edge - Situational item option for Gangplank Arena build
Plated Steelcaps - Recommended boots for Gangplank Arena build
S14.3%+5.9%28.6%42.9%4.47
3
Duskblade of Draktharr - Core item 1 for Gangplank Arena buildThe Collector - Core item 2 for Gangplank Arena buildEssence Reaver - Core item 3 for Gangplank Arena build
Infinity Edge - Situational item option for Gangplank Arena buildLord Dominik's Regards - Situational item option for Gangplank Arena build
Ionian Boots of Lucidity - Recommended boots for Gangplank Arena build
C0.0%-8.4%12.5%37.5%5.18
4
Duskblade of Draktharr - Core item 1 for Gangplank Arena buildThe Collector - Core item 2 for Gangplank Arena buildLord Dominik's Regards - Core item 3 for Gangplank Arena build
Hellfire Hatchet - Situational item option for Gangplank Arena buildHexoptics C44 - Situational item option for Gangplank Arena build
Boots of Swiftness - Recommended boots for Gangplank Arena build
F0.0%-8.4%0.0%28.6%5.37
5
Duskblade of Draktharr - Core item 1 for Gangplank Arena buildGaleforce - Core item 2 for Gangplank Arena buildThe Collector - Core item 3 for Gangplank Arena build
Infinity Edge - Situational item option for Gangplank Arena buildMortal Reminder - Situational item option for Gangplank Arena build
Ionian Boots of Lucidity - Recommended boots for Gangplank Arena build
F0.0%-8.4%0.0%42.9%5.37

Is Gangplank Good in Arena Mode?

Gangplank is currently rated as an F-tier champion in League of Legends Arena mode for Patch 16.5, making them a difficult champion to succeed with in the 2v2v2v2 format. With a 8.4% win rate (1st place finishes) and a 42.2% top 4 rate, Gangplank faces some challenges in the current Arena meta.

Gangplank Arena Performance Analysis

In Arena's unique 2v2v2v2 format, Gangplank averages a 5.0 placement across 811 analyzed matches. This balanced playstyle provides flexibility in combat.

The 19.1% top 2 rate indicates room for improvement in securing podium finishes. Players looking to climb Arena ranked should focus on optimal augment selection and duo synergies to maximize placement consistency.

Best Champions to Pair with Gangplank

Duo composition is critical in Arena, and Gangplank synergizes exceptionally well with Vi, achieving a combined 40.0% win rate and 2.9 average placement. This pairing improves Gangplank's baseline performance by +31.6%.

Other strong duo partners include Swain (15.4% win rate) and Ahri (0.0% win rate). Gangplank has excellent duo flexibility with 11+ partners that boost win rate above baseline.

Gangplank Augment Priority Guide

Augment selection can make or break your Arena run. For Gangplank, the highest-performing augment is Thread the Needle, which players select in 18.0% of games.

When offered Prismatic augments, prioritize Jeweled Gauntlet for maximum impact. Gold augments like Thread the Needle provide consistent value throughout the game. Use the augment tier list above to identify which augments to prioritize during each selection round.

Optimal Gangplank Arena Build Path

The highest win rate build for Gangplank in Arena features Duskblade of Draktharr, Divine Sunderer, The Collector as core items, achieving a 0.0% win rate.

Arena's accelerated gold income means reaching full build faster than Summoner's Rift. Focus on completing core items before branching into situational options. The builds listed above are sorted by average placement, helping you identify which item combinations lead to the highest finishes in the current patch.

Tips for Playing Gangplank in Arena

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Duo Synergy

Coordinate with your partner to cover Gangplank's weaknesses. Flexible partners work well with your balanced kit.

Augment Adaptation

Prioritize S-tier and A-tier augments when offered. Gangplank's 42.2% top 4 rate can be improved significantly with optimal augment selection each round.

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Combat Strategy

Balance aggression with survival. Gangplank's versatile kit allows adapting to different combat situations.

Final Verdict: Should You Play Gangplank in Arena?

Gangplank faces challenges in the current Arena meta but remains playable for dedicated mains. Success requires optimal augment selection, strong duo synergy with partners like Vi, and mastery of Gangplank's kit. Consider the builds and augments above to maximize your placement potential.

This data is updated regularly for Patch 16.5. Check back after each patch to see how balance changes affect Gangplank's Arena performance. For the most accurate results, we analyze 811 matches to provide reliable statistics and recommendations.

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Gangplank Arena FAQ - Patch 16.5

Is Gangplank good in Arena mode?

Gangplank is currently a F-tier champion in Arena mode with a 8.4% win rate and 42.2% top 4 rate. While Gangplank faces challenges in the meta, dedicated players can still find success with optimal builds and duo partners.

What is the best duo partner for Gangplank in Arena?

The best duo partner for Gangplank in Arena is Vi, achieving a 40.0% win rate and 2.9 average placement together. Other strong partners include Swain and Ahri.

What are the best augments for Gangplank in Arena?

The highest-performing augment for Gangplank is Thread the Needle with a 18.0% pick rate. Prioritize Prismatic and Gold augments that synergize with Gangplank's kit.

What is the best build for Gangplank in Arena?

The highest win rate build for Gangplank in Arena includes Duskblade of Draktharr, Divine Sunderer, The Collector as core items, achieving a 0.0% win rate. Arena's accelerated gold income allows you to complete builds faster than Summoner's Rift.

What is Gangplank's win rate in Arena?

Gangplank has a 8.4% win rate (1st place) in Arena mode for Patch 16.5. The top 2 rate is 19.1% and top 4 rate is 42.2%, with an average placement of 5.0 across 811 analyzed matches.

What tier is Gangplank in Arena?

Gangplank is rated as F-tier in Arena mode for Patch 16.5. Lower-tier champions face challenges but can still succeed with mastery and good duo synergy. Tiers are calculated based on win rate, top 4 rate, and average placement.

How do I play Gangplank in Arena?

To play Gangplank effectively in Arena: 1) Partner with Vi for best results. 2) Prioritize Thread the Needle when offered. 3) Build Duskblade of Draktharr early for power spikes. 4) Adapt your playstyle based on your partner and opponents.

What are Gangplank's best and worst matchups in Arena?

Gangplank's performance varies significantly based on duo partner selection. Pairing with Vi improves win rate to 40.0%. The key to success is choosing partners that complement Gangplank's versatile kit and selecting augments that enhance your duo composition.