Gangplank vs Teemo TOP Matchup Guide

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Gangplank into Teemomedium

Overview

Control the lane with poke and barrel zoning to limit Teemo's harassment.
Manage wave to deny Teemo safe trap setups and maintain medium lane pressure.
Prioritize scaling through farm and barrel chains to leverage late-game carry potential.

Trade short bursts using and passive resets when barrels are primed and is available.
Punish Teemo when blind is down by extending trades with barrel chains.
Avoid trading without barrel setup or when is on cooldown to prevent poke punishment.

Be cautious when is down, as blind can lock down trades.
Avoid engaging near trap placements, especially after level 6 when they control side lanes.
Watch for all-in attempts when barrels are not set up or can be cleared easily by Teemo's poke.

Use to farm and poke safely, avoiding extended trades before barrel setup.
Protect barrel zones to deter Teemo from clearing barrels or forcing melee trades.
Save to cleanse blind and sustain through poke, not for minor damage.

At level 6, use to influence fights globally and slow Teemo, enabling safer barrel zones.
Scale into critical item breakpoints where barrel chains become lethal and zone control peaks.
Respect Teemo's level 6 trap control and avoid walking into trap-covered paths without vision or sweepers.

Control lane with poke and barrel zoning to deny Teemo safe poke and trap setups.
Scale safely by farming and hitting item spikes to turn barrel chains into kill threats.
Use to pressure side lanes and teamfights globally, forcing Teemo to respect your presence without leaving lane.

Tactical tip

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