2

Trial by Fire (Passive)

Range:

0

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

Gangplank Guide

Learn Gangplank with our Gangplank guide. Learn about Gangplank's strengths and Gangplank's weaknesses, and harness key insights to optimize your playstyle. Whether you're a seasoned player or new to Gangplank, our guide provides the tools you need to dominate the battlefield.
Key Insights
  • Gangplank
    P
    also affects turrets, but deals half damage.
  • Gangplank
    P
    's cooldown is reset every time an
    Gangplank
    E
    barrel explodes.
  • Every 500 Silver Serpents plundered by
    Gangplank
    Q
    can be spent to upgrade
    Gangplank
    R
    .
  • Gangplank
    R
    reveals the affected area.
Strengths
  • Scales incredibly well and has a strong laning phase.
  • Spikes at levels 7 and 13, as
    Gangplank
    E
    decays faster at those levels.
  • Excels at splitpushing with
    Gangplank
    R
    's global presence.
  • Best with items that boost his critical strike damage, attack speed, and armor penetration.
Weaknesses
  • Completely immobile, leaving him vulnerable to ganks.
  • Gangplank
    W
    has a longer cooldown of 22 seconds at rank 1. Once used, he can be punished.
  • Gangplank
    R
    has a very long cooldown of 180 seconds at rank 1. Once used, his global presence is gone for a while.