
Gangplank
Recommended Build
Most popular build path
Starting items
Core build
Standard
Anti AD
Anti CC
Anti Tank
DPS
Abilities
Passive, spells and ultimate
Every few seconds, Gangplank's melee strike will set his opponent on fire.
| Level | Q | W | E | R |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 4.5s | 22s | 0s | – |
| 6 | 4.5s | 22s | 0s | 2m40 |
| 9 | 4.5s | 20s | 0s | 2m40 |
| 11 | 4.5s | 18s | 0s | 2m20 |
| 16 | 4.5s | 14s | 0s | 2m |
| 18 | 4.5s | 14s | 0s | 2m |
Barrels (E) explode in a chain — place one out of enemy range, one within range, and shoot the back one for a surprise explosion.
Q (Parrrley) applies on-hit effects and can proc Grasp/Klepto — abuse it for poke in lane.
W (Remove Scurvy) cleanses all CC — save it for important CC, not for sustain.
Your R (Cannon Barrage) is global with a slow/damage zone — use it to help fights on other lanes or secure objectives.
Playing as Gangplank
Tips to maximize your impact
Barrels (E) explode in a chain — place one out of enemy range, one within range, and shoot the back one for a surprise explosion.
Q (Parrrley) applies on-hit effects and can proc Grasp/Klepto — abuse it for poke in lane.
W (Remove Scurvy) cleanses all CC — save it for important CC, not for sustain.
Your R (Cannon Barrage) is global with a slow/damage zone — use it to help fights on other lanes or secure objectives.
Playing against Gangplank
How to counter and exploit weaknesses
Destroy his barrels before he shoots them: one auto is enough when they're at 1 HP. The race for the last-hit on barrels is crucial.
His W (cleanse) has a very long cooldown (22-16s): engage with CC, bait the W, then re-engage with a 2nd CC.
GP is weak in early game (1-5) and vulnerable to all-ins — aggressive bruisers like Riven or Irelia dominate him.
In late game, respect his crit barrel burst — a crit barrel on a carry can one-shot.
Stats with Gangplank
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Stats against Gangplank
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Source: op.gg · Patch 16.9.1 · Apr 29, 2026
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