GANGPLANK

THE SALTWATER SCOURGE

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Informations about the champion Gangplank:

Title: The Saltwater Scourge

Pronouns: He/Him

Release Date: August 19, 2009

Attribute: Fighter

Role: Top

Region of Gangplank is: Bilgewater.

LORE OF GANGPLANK

As unpredictable as he is brutal, the dethroned reaver king known as Gangplank is feared far and wide. Where he goes, death and ruin follow, and such is his infamy and reputation that the merest sight of his black sails on the horizon causes panic among even the hardiest crew.

Having grown rich preying upon the trade routes of the Twelve Seas, Gangplank has made himself many powerful enemies. In Ionia, he incurred the wrath of the deadly Order of Shadow after ransacking the Temple of the Jagged Knife, and it is said that the Grand General of Noxus himself has sworn to see Gangplank torn asunder after the pirate stole the Leviathan, Swain’s personal warship and the pride of the Noxian fleet.

While Gangplank has incurred the wrath of many, none have yet been able to bring him to justice, despite assassins, bounty hunters, and entire armadas being sent after him. He takes grim pleasure in the ever-increasing rewards posted for his head, and makes sure to nail them to the Bounty Board in Bilgewater for all to see whenever he returns to port, his ships heavy with loot.

In recent times, Gangplank has been brought down by the machinations of the bounty hunter Miss Fortune. His ship was destroyed with all of Bilgewater watching, killing his crew and shattering his aura of invincibility. Now that they have seen he is vulnerable, the gangs of Bilgewater have risen up, fighting amongst themselves to claim dominion over the port city.

Despite receiving horrific injuries in the explosion, Gangplank survived. Sporting a multitude of fresh scars, and with a newly crafted metal arm to replace his amputated limb, he is now determined to rebuild his strength, reclaim what he sees as rightfully his – and to ruthlessly punish all those who turned against him.

GANGPLANK VOICE

FUN FACTS ABOUT GANGPLANK

1. Original Design Inspiration: Gangplank's character design and lore were heavily inspired by the classic pirate archetype. His appearance, personality, and abilities draw inspiration from various pirate legends and folklore, including Blackbeard and Long John Silver.

2. Rebirth After Death: Gangplank met a grisly fate during the "Bilgewater: Burning Tides" event, where he was seemingly killed by his own lieutenant, Miss Fortune. However, he returned to the game with a reworked kit and updated lore, showcasing his resilience and refusal to be defeated.

3. Gangplank's Parrrley: Gangplank's Q ability, Parrrley, was originally named "Parley." However, the extra "r" was added to the ability's name to give it a more pirate-like and whimsical feel, reflecting Gangplank's personality and theme.

4. The Gangplank Effect: Gangplank's rework in 2015 introduced a mechanic called the "Gangplank Effect," where players could upgrade their ultimate, Cannon Barrage (R), by purchasing and using the item "Death's Daughter." This unique mechanic allowed Gangplank to further customize his playstyle and adapt to different situations.

5. Voice Actor: Gangplank is voiced by voice actor Gavin Hammon. Hammon's portrayal of Gangplank captures the character's ruthless and commanding nature, bringing the Saltwater Scourge to life with his booming voice and pirate accent.

ABILITIES OF GANGPLANK

Passive - TRIAL BY FIRE

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

Q - PARRRLEY

Shoots target, plundering Gold for each enemy unit killed.

W - REMOVE SCURVY

Eats citrus to cure crowd control effects and restore Health.

E - 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.

R - CANNON BARRAGE

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

GANGPLANK ABILITIES COMBOS

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1. Basic Poke Combo:

- Start with Parrrley (Q) to poke the enemy laner from a safe distance.

- Follow up with a basic attack to trigger the passive from Trial by Fire (Passive), which applies bonus true damage and grants bonus movement speed.

- If the enemy gets too close, use Powder Keg (E) to place a barrel and zone them away or detonate it with Parrley (Q) for extra damage.

2. Barrel Chain Combo:

- Set up a chain of barrels using Powder Keg (E), placing them in strategic locations or on top of the enemy team.

- Use Trial by Fire (Passive) to prepare the first barrel by hitting it with a basic attack or Parrrley (Q).

- Chain the explosions by detonating each barrel with a basic attack or Parrrley (Q), dealing massive AoE damage to multiple enemies.

3. All-In Combo:

- Initiate with Cannon Barrage (R) to slow and damage enemies in a targeted area.

- Use Powder Keg (E) to set up a barrel and chain it with additional barrels to create a zone of control.

- Apply Trial by Fire (Passive) to a barrel and detonate it with Parrrley (Q) to trigger the chain reaction, dealing burst damage to multiple enemies.

- Follow up with basic attacks and abilities to finish off low-health targets or continue applying pressure in teamfights.

4. Escape Combo:

- Use Remove Scurvy (W) to cleanse crowd control effects and heal yourself.

- Place a Powder Keg (E) behind you and detonate it with Parrrley (Q) to create a slow zone and deter pursuers.

- Use Cannon Barrage (R) if necessary to slow down enemies further or dissuade them from chasing.

5. Splitpushing Combo:

- Use Powder Keg (E) to set up barrels in a lane you're splitpushing.

- Prepare the barrels with Trial by Fire (Passive) by hitting them with basic attacks or Parrrley (Q).

- Chain the barrels together to create a zone of control, allowing you to safely push the lane and apply pressure on multiple lanes simultaneously.

BUILD OF GANGPLANK

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RUNES OF GANGPLANK

TIPS ON HOW TO PLAY WITH GANGPLANK

1. Master Barrel Mechanics: Gangplank's Powder Kegs (E) are central to his kit and require precise placement and timing to maximize their effectiveness. Spend time practicing barrel combos in custom games or in the practice tool to improve your barrel mechanics. Learn the range of the barrels and how to chain them together quickly for maximum damage output in teamfights and skirmishes.

2. Manage Your Silver Serpents: Gangplank's passive, Trial by Fire, generates Silver Serpents over time, which he can use to upgrade his ultimate, Cannon Barrage (R), with the purchase of certain items. Manage your Silver Serpents effectively and prioritize spending them on upgrading your ultimate when possible. A well-upgraded ultimate can significantly impact teamfights and provide crucial map control.

3. Farm Consistently: Gangplank scales well with gold, so focus on farming efficiently throughout the game to reach your power spikes quickly. Utilize your Parrley (Q) to last-hit minions from a safe distance and use your Powder Kegs to clear waves quickly. Additionally, prioritize farming jungle camps and rotating to empty lanes to maximize your gold income and stay ahead of your opponents.

4. Impact Other Lanes with Teleport and Ult: Gangplank's global ultimate, Cannon Barrage (R), provides him with significant map pressure and the ability to impact other lanes. Keep an eye on the minimap and look for opportunities to use your ultimate to assist your teammates in skirmishes, ganks, or objective contests. Coordinate with your team to set up plays and secure kills or objectives with well-timed ultimates.

5. Position Wisely in Teamfights: In teamfights, position yourself carefully to maximize your damage output while staying safe. Stay on the outskirts of the fight and use your Powder Kegs to create zoning areas and control space. Look for opportunities to chain barrels together and hit multiple enemies with your ultimate for maximum impact. Prioritize squishy targets with your Parrley (Q) and basic attacks, but be mindful of enemy crowd control and burst damage that can punish you for overextending.

TIPS FOR COUNTERING GANGPLANK

1. Abuse His Weak Early Game: Gangplank typically has a weaker early game compared to many other top laners. His early laning phase can be exploited by aggressive champions who can consistently trade with him and deny him farm. Pick champions with strong early game presence, such as Renekton, Darius, or Pantheon, and look to harass Gangplank early to set him behind.

2. Deny His Barrel Placement: Gangplank's Powder Kegs (E) are essential for his damage output and zoning potential. Try to deny him opportunities to set up his barrels by constantly pressuring him and destroying them whenever possible. If you can disrupt his barrel chains and prevent him from zoning you with Powder Kegs, you'll have a much easier time trading with him in lane.

3. Interrupt His Ultimate Channel: Gangplank's ultimate, Cannon Barrage (R), provides him with global presence and the ability to impact other lanes. However, it has a channeling time before the cannons start firing. Champions with abilities that can interrupt channels, such as Malzahar's Nether Grasp, Warwick's Infinite Duress, or Leona's Solar Flare, can effectively cancel Gangplank's ultimate and neutralize its impact in teamfights or skirmishes.

4. Apply Pressure and Roam: Gangplank's late-game scaling and global ultimate make him a formidable split-pusher and teamfighter. To counter this, apply pressure in other lanes and force him to respond to your actions. Push waves and roam to other lanes to create numerical advantages and secure objectives while Gangplank is occupied in the top lane. Coordinate with your team to capitalize on your roams and secure kills or objectives while Gangplank is unable to join fights.

5. Itemize Wisely: Gangplank deals a significant amount of mixed damage, including physical and magic damage from his abilities and basic attacks. Itemize defensively against Gangplank's damage output by building armor and magic resistance items. Items like Ninja Tabi, Randuin's Omen, and Adaptive Helm can help mitigate Gangplank's damage and make it more difficult for him to burst you down or trade effectively in lane.

6. Track His Summoner Spells: Gangplank often takes Teleport as one of his summoner spells to join teamfights or make cross-map plays. Keep track of his Teleport cooldown and communicate with your team when it's available or on cooldown. Punish Gangplank for using his Teleport by either forcing fights or making plays on the opposite side of the map.