Gangplank

the Saltwater Scourge
carry, melee

Abilities

Stats

Health
495 - 1953
Health Regeneration
0.85 - 3.55
Armor
16.5 - 75.9
Mana
215 - 935
Mana Regeneration
1.3 - 3.82
Magic Resist
30 - 52.5
Damage
54 - 108
Range
125
Movement Speed
345

Lore

Gangplank was born the son of the dread pirate captain Vincent the Shadow - one of the most wealthy and feared pirates in all of Blue Flame Island. One might think this would have spoiled the boy with a cushioned life of privilege, but the truth is quite the opposite. Growing up in the city of Bilgewater isn't easy; pirates are not known for their compassion, and that most certainly extends to their families. Vincent wanted his son to grow up tough and strong, so he was extremely hard on the young Gangplank. Even as a child, Gangplank was as mean as a snake and is said to have slept with his eyes open. As he grew, the young man rapidly became the most ruthless and feared pirate in all of Bilgewater, and his daddy was never more proud than on the day of his son's eighteenth birthday - when Gangplank stabbed his old man in the back and claimed the famed pirate ship, the Dead Pool, for his own.

The continent of Valoran, however, is a dangerous place for pirates; Gangplank could read the writing on the wall. The den of pirates known as Bilgewater would soon be pulled down by the undertow of Valoranian politics and the Institute of War. It was time for Bilgewater to have their own champion to represent them in the League of Legends, and who better than the fiercest pirate of them all? It is said that Gangplank has enough power and favor to claim the title of the Pirate King back home, but that he is simply biding his time and building his reputation as a champion before he returns to a life of piracy.

Yo ho, blow the man down. Or at least shoot him when his back is turned and steal all his booty.

Tips

Playing as 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.
  • Grog-Soaked Blade reduces healing, including health potions. It can be beneficial to wait until the debuff fades before using them.

Abilities

Grog-Soaked Blade
Gangplank's basic attacks and Parrrley apply a poison that deals magic damage each second and slows movement speed. Lasts 3 seconds and stacks up to 3 times.
Parrrley
Gangplank takes aim and shoots an enemy unit with his pistol. If Parrrley deals a killing blow, he gains extra gold and half the mana cost is refunded.
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Remove Scurvy
Consumes a large quantity of citrus fruit which clears any crowd control effects on him and heals him.
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Raise Morale
Gangplank fires a shot into the air, increasing nearby allied champions' attack damage and movement speed.
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Cannon Barrage
Gangplank signals his ship to fire upon an area for 6 seconds, slowing enemies and dealing damage in random locations within the area.
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