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Gangplank

the Saltwater Scourge

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Gangplank

the Saltwater Scourge

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All About Gangplank

Champion Overview

Gangplank, the Saltwater Scourge, is a powerful fighter/specialist champion in League of Legends who is mostly played in toplane of Summoner's Rift. First released on 2009-08-19 during Patch 0.9.22.15, Gangplank has become known for their melee playstyle and physical damage output.

With 12 unique skins available, Gangplank offers plenty of customization options for players who enjoy this champion. Gangplank has a ton of skins to choose from, so players can really customize their experience with this champion.

As a champion who uses Mana as their resource, Gangplank brings a unique set of abilities to League of Legends that makes them a great champ for any team comp.

Champion Stats

BE Cost: 1575 BE

RP Cost: 790 RP

Role: Fighter, Specialist

Damage: Physical

Attack: Melee

Resource: Mana

Champion ID: 41

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Gameplay Style

Gangplank is primarily played as a fighter/specialist, leveraging their melee combat style to dominate in the toplane. Since their release in Patch 0.9.22.15, players have come up with a bunch of different strategies and builds to maximize Gangplank's potential.

As a physical-focused champion who uses Mana to cast their abilities, Gangplank requires players to carefully manage their resources while positioning effectively to deal maximum damage. The champion's design makes them particularly effective against both squishier targets and frontline opponents with a balance of damage and durability.

Gangplank's Story

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.

Gangplank Skins Collection (12)

Customize your Gangplank experience with these amazing skins. From the base look to legendary alternatives, each skin offers a unique visual style and sometimes new animations or voice lines. Click on any skin to learn more about its features, release date, and pricing.

Top Gangplank Players & Streamers

Want to improve your Gangplank gameplay? Learn from these high elo players who main or play a lot of Gangplank. All streamers listed are at least Diamond 2 or higher, providing high-quality gameplay to learn from, or just enjoy watching. Click on their names to check out their content.

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Learning Gangplank

Whether you're just picking up Gangplank or looking to improve your skills with this fighter/specialist champion, understanding their strengths and weaknesses is crucial. This champion thrives in toplane with their unique kit.

Champion Strengths

  • Good balance of damage and durability
  • Strong dueling potential
  • Amazing in extended fights

Champion Weaknesses

  • Can be kited by ranged champions
  • May struggle against true tanks
  • Often lacks strong engage tools
  • Can be outscaled in late game

Gangplank currently costs 1575 BE or 790 RP to unlock, making them reasonably priced for players building their champion pool. Players looking to master Gangplank should spend time learning their unique mechanics and optimal build paths for different matchups.