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Gangplank Patch History

Fighter

League ClassicAlso in: Gangplank in League of Legends

Gangplank Current Status

Gangplank was last buffed in Patch 26.18 (). Across 2 patches, Gangplank has received 1 buff since release in Patch 26.15.

Build GuideTrinity ForceInfinity EdgeTop

Gangplank Build Guide (Top)

Gangplank plays a farming lane better than almost anyone: Parrrley crits for gold and damage, Remove Scurvy eats the crowd control that would punish it, and Cannon Barrage flips fights across the whole map.

Summoner Spells

FlashIgnite

Runes

  • Mark of Attack Damage9x Mark of Attack Damage (+1 Attack Damage)
  • Seal of Armor9x Seal of Armor (+1 Armor)
  • Glyph of Scaling Magic Resist9x Glyph of Scaling Magic Resist (+0.2 Magic Resist per level (+3.6 at champion level 18))
  • Quintessence of Attack Damage3x Quintessence of Attack Damage (+2.25 Attack Damage)

Attack damage marks and quints power Parrrley from level one; armor and scaling magic resist keep the trades and the mid game honest.

Masteries 21/9/0

Offense (21)
Summoner's Wrath 0/10/1
Fury 4/44/4
Sorcery 0/40/4
Butcher 0/20/2
Deadliness 4/44/4
Blast 0/40/4
Destruction 0/10/1
Havoc 3/33/3
Weapon Expertise 1/11/1
Arcane Knowledge 0/10/1
Lethality 2/22/2
Brute Force 2/22/2
Mental Force 0/30/3
Spellsword 0/10/1
Frenzy 1/11/1
Sunder 3/33/3
Archmage 0/40/4
Executioner 1/11/1
Defense (9)
Summoner's Resolve 0/10/1
Perseverance 0/30/3
Durability 4/44/4
Tough Skin 2/22/2
Hardiness 3/33/3
Resistance 0/30/3
Bladed Armor 0/10/1
Unyielding 0/20/2
Relentless 0/20/2
Veteran's Scars 0/10/1
Safeguard 0/10/1
Block 0/10/1
Tenacious 0/30/3
Juggernaut 0/30/3
Defender 0/10/1
Legendary Armor 0/30/3
Good Hands 0/10/1
Reinforced Armor 0/10/1
Honor Guard 0/10/1

21/9/0 carry page: Parrrley scales with the entire physical tree, including the critical strike points.

Skill Order R > Q > W > E

123456789101112131415161718
ParrrleyQQQQQ
Remove ScurvyWWWWW
Raise MoraleEEEEE
Cannon BarrageRRR

Max Parrrley - it is the lane. Remove Scurvy second so their engage tools stop working; Raise Morale last, it is a stat aura your team enjoys either way.

Item Build

Starting

Doran's BladeDoran's Blade

The standard bruiser start; Parrrley harass does the rest.

Early goals

Avarice BladeAvarice BladePhagePhageBoots of SpeedBoots of Speed

Avarice Blade pays for itself with Parrrley gold; Phage adds the health and slow he lacks.

Core build

Trinity ForceTrinity ForceInfinity EdgeInfinity Edge

Trinity Force procs on every Parrrley; Infinity Edge makes the crits absurd.

Boots

Mercury's TreadsMercury's TreadsNinja TabiNinja Tabi

Mercury's Treads standard; Ninja Tabi into full attack-damage lanes.

Situational

Warmog's ArmorWarmog's ArmorAtma's ImpalerAtma's ImpalerLast WhisperLast WhisperGuardian AngelGuardian Angel

Warmog's plus Atma's is the classic pirate combo; Last Whisper against armor, Guardian Angel to keep carrying.

Item path informed in part by the League of Legends Wiki's 2013 strategy page (CC BY-SA).

Ability DetailsFull kit, stats, and scaling
Grog-Soaked BladeLC
Passive - Grog-Soaked Blade

Gangplank's basic attacks apply a poison, Slowing Movement Speed by 7% and dealing 4 to 21 (based on level) magic damage each second for 3 seconds (effect stacks up to 3 times).

ParrrleyLC
Q - Parrrley
Cost: 50/55/60/65/70 Mana
CD: 5

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.

Remove ScurvyLC
W - Remove Scurvy
Cost: 65 Mana
CD: 22/21/20/19/18

Consumes a large quantity of citrus fruit which clears any crowd control effects on him and heals him for 80/150/220/290/360 (+100% AP) health.

Raise MoraleLC
E - Raise Morale
Cost: 50/55/60/65/70 Mana
CD: 20

Passive: Gangplank gains 8/10/12/14/16 Attack Damage and 3/4/5/6/7% Movement Speed. Active: Gangplank fires his pistol into the air, disabling his passive boost and gaining 12/19/26/33/40 Attack Damage and 8/11/14/17/20% Movement Speed for 7 seconds. Nearby allied champions' gain (half of the bonuses) 6/9.5/13/16.5/20 Attack Damage and 4/5.5/7/8.5/10% Movement Speed for 7 seconds.

Cannon BarrageLC
R - Cannon Barrage
Cost: 100 Mana
CD: 120/115/110

Signals Gangplank's ship to fire upon an area for 7 seconds, Slowing enemies in the area by 25% for the duration. Cannonballs rain upon the area, each causing 75/120/165 (+20% AP) magic damage.

Base Stats

HP: 576
HP/lvl: 81
AD: 57
AD/lvl: 3
Armor: 23.8
Armor/lvl: 3.3
MR: 31.25
Attack Range: 125
Attack Speed: 0.651
Move Speed: 345
Mana: 255

Gangplank Changes

Patch 26.18

buffCurrent Patch

Gangplank is performing worst of all conventional top laners and is deserving of a large buff. As with many of our changes on Classic, we're reverting old nerfs from 2011 and 2012. We're playing up his dreams of being a banker and sharing the wealth when it's time to go all in.

Q - Parrrley

  • Bonus Gold on Kill: 4 / 5 / 6 / 7 / 8 → 4 / 6 / 8 / 10 / 12
  • Active Attack Damage: 12 / 19 / 26 / 33 / 40 → 14 / 22 / 30 / 38 / 46
  • Active Move Speed: 8 / 11 / 14 / 17 / 20% → 10 / 14 / 18 / 22 / 26%
  • Ally Bonus: Allies still gain 50% of Gangplank's bonuses

Patch 26.15

new

Gangplank added to League Classic

Added to League Classic at launch.

[New] Champion

  • Gangplank joins the League Classic roster with their classic-era kit.

Related League Classic Champions

Gangplank League Classic FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions
When was Gangplank last changed in League Classic?
Gangplank was last buffed in League Classic Patch 26.18, released September 9, 2026. That patch changed Q - Parrrley (Bonus Gold on Kill: 4 / 5 / 6 / 7 / 8 → 4 / 6 / 8 / 10 / 12).
How many times has Gangplank been buffed or nerfed in League Classic?
Gangplank has been changed in 2 League Classic patches: 1 buff.
Was Gangplank changed in League Classic Patch 26.18?
Yes - Gangplank was buffed in Patch 26.18. The full change details are in the patch history on this page.
What is the best Gangplank build in League Classic?
Gangplank's League Classic build guide is for Top, with core items Trinity Force and Infinity Edge. The full guide on this page covers items, runes, masteries and skill order.
When was Gangplank released in League Classic?
Gangplank was released in League Classic in Patch 26.15 on July 29, 2026.