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Gragas vs Gangplank

Updated Jun 3, 2026

Overview

Gragas should control short trades and deny Gangplank safe barrel setups to prevent scaling dominance.
Prioritize lane control and engage denial to limit Gangplank's poke and barrel zoning effectiveness.

Trading pattern

Initiate compact trades by slowing Gangplank with (Q), then engage with (E) when his barrels or (W) are down.
Punish Gangplank's overcommitment by landing (E) stun and backing off before barrels can chain.
Avoid using (E) if it risks missing, as it removes your main engage and escape tool.

Danger windows

Be cautious when Gangplank has a barrel chain primed with (E) ready, as he can burst or zone effectively.
Respect (W) availability which can cleanse your (E) stun and heal him during trades.
Avoid committing when your passive sustain or (W) damage reduction is down, as Gangplank can punish longer trades.

Early game

Use level 3 power spike to trade with (E) stun and (W) damage reduction, avoiding extended fights.
Avoid engaging when Gangplank has barrels primed or (W) available to cleanse and heal.
Maintain wave control to prevent Gangplank from safely setting up barrels for poke.

Power spikes

At level 6, use (R) to isolate Gangplank or disengage his all-ins, forcing him to respect your displacement.
After first AP or tank item, leverage increased burst or durability to pressure Gangplank in short trades.
Respect Gangplank's level 6 (R) global slow and barrel scaling spikes by avoiding extended fights near his barrels.

Win conditions

Use your (E) stun and (W) empowered trades to punish Gangplank's barrel cooldowns and (W) downtime.
Control the wave to deny Gangplank safe barrel setups and force him into unfavorable trades.
Leverage your (R) displacement to disrupt Gangplank's all-ins or isolate him for kills, denying his scaling potential.