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How to Play GangplankTop Build, Emerald+Patch 26.14

The recommended Gangplank Top build for LoL Patch 26.14, 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 26.14 · Emerald+ · Ranked Solo
TierNo tier changeA#19of 61 Top champions
Win rate52.6%vs 51.7% role avg
Pick rate5.5%10th most picked Top
Ban rate6.8%

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Gangplank Top Build (Patch 26.14)

Highest win rate build path (5.5% pick rate, 51.1% win rate). Stats aggregated from Emerald+ ranked.

Runes

51.1% 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

5.5% pick
StartingDoran's BladeHealth PotionDoran's Blade + Health Potion
Core buildEssence ReaverEssence ReaverThe CollectorThe CollectorInfinity EdgeInfinity Edge
BootsPlated SteelcapsPlated Steelcaps
SituationalEssence ReaverEssence ReaverThe CollectorThe CollectorInfinity EdgeInfinity EdgeLord Dominik's RegardsLord Dominik's RegardsImmortal ShieldbowImmortal ShieldbowMortal ReminderMortal Reminder

Gangplank Top meta analysis (Patch 26.14)

Gangplank holds a 52.6% win rate in the Top role on Patch 26.14, 0.9 points above the Top role average of 51.7%. That is the 19th highest win rate of 61 Top champions tracked at Emerald+ this patch. With a 5.5% pick rate (10th most played in the role) and a 6.8% ban rate, Gangplank gets banned regularly, so it helps to have a second comfort pick.

Gangplank Top held steady at A tier through Patch 26.14, 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 A tier, Gangplank is a solid ranked choice that rewards matchup knowledge more than raw stats.

Champion select decides a lot of Gangplank Top games. The hardest matchups this patch are Irelia (47.7% win rate for Gangplank) and DrMundo (47.8% win rate for Gangplank): consider banning one or holding your pick until the opponent locks in. On the other side, Darius (54.4%) and Yone (54.0%) are the matchups to look for, where Gangplank wins the lane more often than not at Emerald+.

Other Top champions at a similar power level in Patch 26.14:

Frequently asked questions

Is Gangplank good in Patch 26.14?

Gangplank is A tier Top in Patch 26.14 with a 52.6% win rate, 5.5% pick rate, and 6.8% ban rate over merged Emerald+ data from u.gg and op.gg. MOBA Trainer rescored Gangplank Top after Patch 26.14 using win rate, pick rate, and ban rate within the Top role.

What is the best build for Gangplank Top?

The best Gangplank Top build in Patch 26.14 uses Essence Reaver, The Collector, Infinity Edge with the Deathfire Touch keystone from op.gg build data merged into MOBA Trainer. Gangplank Top is A tier with 52.6% win rate this patch.

Who counters Gangplank?

Champions that counter Gangplank in Patch 26.14 include Irelia (47.7% Gangplank win rate), DrMundo (47.8% Gangplank win rate), Malphite (48.1% Gangplank win rate), based on matchup win rates from merged Emerald+ data. See the counters section for full matchup stats.

What should I practice to climb with Gangplank?

To climb with Gangplank Top in Patch 26.14, focus on the core patterns MOBA Trainer drills for this champion — Tracking teleports, Reacting to splitpush, and Using teleport. Tracking teleports: Teleport is a spell that gives you extra presence on the map. Reacting to splitpush: Split push is oone of the fundamental strategies.