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How to Play GangplankMid Build, Emerald+Patch 26.16

The recommended Gangplank Mid build for LoL Patch 26.16, from rune set to skill order to item path, based on MOBA Trainer's merged Emerald+ data.

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Trial by FirePParrrleyQRemove ScurvyWPowder KegECannon BarrageR
Patch 26.16 · Emerald+ · Ranked Solo
TierNo tier changeB#30of 56 Mid champions
Win rate51.5%vs 51.3% role avg
Pick rate0.8%50th most picked Mid
Ban rate8.7%

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Gangplank Mid Build (Patch 26.16)

Highest win rate build path (0.6% pick rate, 54.2% win rate). Stats aggregated from Emerald+ ranked.

Runes

54.2% WR
SorceryPRIMARY
Deathfire TouchKEYSTONE
Nimbus Cloak
Transcendence
Scorch
PrecisionSECONDARY
Legend: Haste
Cut Down
SHARDS

Summoner spells

FlashFlashIgniteIgnite

Skill order

ParrrleyQPowder KegERemove ScurvyWMax Q first
Parrrley24579
Remove Scurvy31415
Powder Keg18101213
Cannon Barrage611

Item build

0.6% pick
StartingDoran's BladeHealth PotionDoran's Blade + Health Potion
Core buildEssence ReaverEssence ReaverThe CollectorThe CollectorInfinity EdgeInfinity Edge
BootsGluttonous GreavesGluttonous Greaves
SituationalEssence ReaverEssence ReaverThe CollectorThe CollectorInfinity EdgeInfinity EdgeLord Dominik's RegardsLord Dominik's RegardsImmortal ShieldbowImmortal ShieldbowHubrisHubris

Gangplank Mid meta analysis (Patch 26.16)

Gangplank holds a 51.5% win rate in the Mid role on Patch 26.16, right at the Mid role average of 51.3%. That is the 30th highest win rate of 56 Mid champions tracked at Emerald+ this patch. With a 0.8% pick rate (50th most played in the role) and a 8.7% ban rate, Gangplank gets banned regularly, so it helps to have a second comfort pick.

Gangplank Mid held steady at B tier through Patch 26.16, with no tier movement since the previous data merge. Stable ratings are a good sign for one-tricks: the play patterns you practice now should keep working next patch. At B tier, Gangplank works best as a counter pick or comfort pick rather than a blind pick.

Champion select decides a lot of Gangplank Mid games. The hardest matchups this patch are Ahri (41.0% win rate for Gangplank) and Katarina (43.3% win rate for Gangplank): consider banning one or holding your pick until the opponent locks in. On the other side, Yasuo (59.7%) and Akali (52.5%) are the matchups to look for, where Gangplank wins the lane more often than not at Emerald+.

Other Mid champions at a similar power level in Patch 26.16:

Frequently asked questions

Is Gangplank good in Patch 26.16?

Gangplank is B tier Mid in Patch 26.16 with a 51.5% win rate, 0.8% pick rate, and 8.7% ban rate over merged Emerald+ data from u.gg and op.gg. MOBA Trainer rescored Gangplank Mid after Patch 26.16 using win rate, pick rate, and ban rate within the Mid role.

What is the best build for Gangplank Mid?

The best Gangplank Mid build in Patch 26.16 uses Essence Reaver, The Collector, Infinity Edge with the Deathfire Touch keystone from op.gg build data merged into MOBA Trainer. Gangplank Mid is B tier with 51.5% win rate this patch.

Who counters Gangplank?

Champions that counter Gangplank in Patch 26.16 include Ahri (41.0% Gangplank win rate), Katarina (43.3% Gangplank win rate), Sylas (43.4% Gangplank win rate), based on matchup win rates from merged Emerald+ data. See the counters section for full matchup stats.