Gangplankthe 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.
Patch 26.4 Gangplank Changes
Quick overview of Gangplank's optimal setup in League of Legends. Gangplank's top build includes Swiftmarch, The Collector, Essence Reaver, using Arcane Comet, Nimbus Cloak, Transcendence for maximum effectiveness. Gangplank performs well against Yone, Tryndamere, Illaoi but struggles against Olaf, Ambessa, Renekton.
- Gangplank's Top Build
- Gangplank's Best Runes
- Gangplank's Top Matchups
- Gangplank's Counters
Gangplank's base statistics in League of Legends. Gangplank has 630 base health, 64 attack damage, 31 armor, and 32 magic resist. Understanding Gangplank's stats is crucial for maximizing Gangplank's effectiveness in lane and team fights. Compare Gangplank's stats against other champions to see how Gangplank ranks.
AP:0
AD:64(4.2 per level)
AS:0(3.2 per level)
Crit %:0%
Mana:280(60 per level)
Mana Regen:8(0.7 per level)
Health:630(114 per level)
Health Regen:6(0.6 per level)
Armor:31(4.7 per level)
MR:32(2.05 per level)
Speed:345
Attack Range:125(125 per level)
Gangplank Early vs Late Game Performance's win rate varies throughout the game based on match duration. Gangplank Early vs Late Game Performance peaks at 54.35% win rate in 40 minute games, while performing lowest at 45.51% in 20 minute games. Understanding Gangplank Early vs Late Game Performance's power spikes across game duration helps optimize your playstyle and decision-making.
Gangplank ranks in the 25.0 percentile for early game strength, 57.6 percentile for late game scaling, 74.8 percentile for objective control, 35.6 percentile for support strength, 94.8 percentile for creep farming, and 95.9 percentile for damage output.
Gangplank exhibits a notable skill ceiling, with win rates increasing as player skill level rises across ranked tiers. Analysis of Gangplank's performance shows a 3.7% win rate difference between Iron and Diamond tiers, indicating that Gangplank rewards mechanical mastery and game knowledge. In lower tiers like Iron (44.9% win rate), players may struggle to execute Gangplank's full potential due to the champion's technical demands. However, as players climb to higher tiers such as Diamond (48.6% win rate), Gangplank's win rate improves significantly. This upward trend across ranks demonstrates that Gangplank has a high skill ceiling and benefits greatly from experienced players who understand optimal ability usage, trading patterns, and macro decision-making. Players looking to master Gangplank should focus on mechanical practice, studying high-level gameplay, and understanding matchup-specific strategies. The data across tiers (Iron (44.9%), Bronze (49.2%), Silver (50.8%), Gold (50.1%), Platinum (48.3%)) clearly shows that investing time to learn Gangplank's intricacies pays dividends at higher levels of play, making Gangplank an excellent choice for dedicated players seeking a rewarding champion to master.
When to Pick Gangplank
Strengths
- Rewarding champion when mastered properly
- Strong matchups against Yone and Tryndamere
- Optimal rune setup achieves 74.2% win rate
- Consistent performance throughout all game phases
Weaknesses
- Struggles against Olaf (41.5% enemy WR)
- Requires safe laning to reach power spikes
- Below average win rate suggests high skill floor
- Can be punished by coordinated team play
Strategic Tips
Pick Gangplank into favorable matchups like Yone where you can dominate lane and snowball your lead.
Use the optimal Sorcery + Precision rune setup for a 74.2% win rate.
Learn your champion's key item and level power spikes to maximize fight potential.
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Gangplank Overview - Frequently Asked Questions
What tier is Gangplank in League of Legends?
Gangplank is currently D tier in League of Legends patch 26.4. Gangplank ranks among the top champions in the current meta.
What is Gangplank's win rate?
Gangplank has a 49.24% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.4. This win rate is calculated across all ranks and reflects Gangplank's overall performance in ranked games.
Which champions are similar to Gangplank?
Champions similar to Gangplank include Poppy, Rek'Sai, and Zaahen. These champions share similar playstyles, abilities, or roles as Gangplank in League of Legends.
How does Gangplank perform during different match durations?
Gangplank's performance varies throughout the game. Early game strength, mid game power spikes, and late game scaling all contribute to Gangplank's overall effectiveness. Check the match duration win rate chart to see Gangplank's performance at different game lengths.