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Gangplank the 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.

  • [object Object] P spell

    Trial by Fire

    Every few seconds, Gangplank's melee strike will set his opponent on fire.

  • [object Object] Q spell

    Parrrley

    Shoots target, plundering Gold for each enemy unit killed.

    Cost:
    • 55/
    • 50/
    • 45/
    • 40/
    • 35
    Cooldown:
    • 5
    Range:
    • 625
  • [object Object] W spell

    Remove Scurvy

    Eats citrus to cure crowd control effects and restore Health.

    Cost:
    • 60/
    • 70/
    • 80/
    • 90/
    • 100
    Cooldown:
    • 22/
    • 20/
    • 18/
    • 16/
    • 14
    Range:
    • 400
  • [object Object] E spell

    Powder Keg

    Gangplank uncovers a powder keg at target location. If he attacks it, it explodes, spreading the attack's damage to enemies in the area, slowing them.

    Cost:
    • 0
    Cooldown:
    • 0
    Range:
    • 1000
  • [object Object] R spell

    Cannon Barrage

    Gangplank signals his ship to bombard an area, slowing and damaging enemies.

    Cost:
    • 100
    Cooldown:
    • 170/
    • 150/
    • 130
    Range:
    • 30000
Classes:
  • Fighter
52.57%Win Rate
[object Object] champion tier

Champion Base Stats

  • Champion Health Icon Ability Power:0
  • Champion Health Icon Attack Damage:64(4.2 per level)
  • Champion Health Icon Attack Speed:0(3.2 per level)
  • Champion Health Icon Crit Chance:0%
  • Champion Health Icon Mana:280(60 per level)
  • Champion Health Icon Mana Regen:8(0.7 per level)
  • Champion Health Icon Health:630(114 per level)
  • Champion Health Icon Health Regen:6(0.6 per level)
  • Champion Health Icon Armor:31(4.7 per level)
  • Champion Health Icon Magic Resist:32(2.05 per level)
  • Champion Health Icon Movement Speed:345
  • Champion Health Icon Attack Range:125(125 per level)
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MetaBot Tips

  • Gangplank has less crowd control than most champions. This can make locking down kills or ganking for other players more difficult.
  • Gangplank tends to have a lower vision score than other champions. Make sure you are working to place wards and clear enemy wards.
  • Gangplank has a low base movespeed compared to many other champions. Play back towards your tower in lane, and consider early game boots when fighting skillshot-based laners.

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Primary Tree

PrecisionPrecision
Press the AttackPress the Attack
Lethal TempoLethal Tempo
Fleet FootworkFleet Footwork
ConquerorConqueror
Absorb LifeAbsorb Life
TriumphTriumph
Presence of MindPresence of Mind
Legend: AlacrityLegend: Alacrity
Legend: HasteLegend: Haste
Legend: BloodlineLegend: Bloodline
Coup de GraceCoup de Grace
Cut DownCut Down
Last StandLast Stand

Secondary Tree

ResolveResolve
Grasp of the UndyingGrasp of the Undying
AftershockAftershock
GuardianGuardian
DemolishDemolish
Font of LifeFont of Life
Shield BashShield Bash
ConditioningConditioning
Second WindSecond Wind
Bone PlatingBone Plating
OvergrowthOvergrowth
RevitalizeRevitalize
UnflinchingUnflinching

Gameplay Tips

Playing Gangplank

  • Parrrley applies On Hit effects like Frozen Mallet or Black Cleaver.
  • Paying attention to low-health enemies on the map can land you a surprise kill with Cannon Barrage.
  • Try placing Cannon Barrage on the path of escape to cut off fleeing enemies.

Playing Against Gangplank

  • Parrrley deals a high amount of physical damage. Items that grant Armor can help if an enemy Gangplank is doing well.
  • Once Gangplank reaches level 6, watch out for his global-range ultimate, Cannon Barrage!

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