Counter guide

How to beat Gangplank

The champions that shut Gangplank down, by lane, with exactly how to win the matchup. Pick one and check the full build in the Counter-Picker.

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Best Gangplank counters — Top

RenektonExtremeBully him early with your stun and short trades. Deny his barrel farm and snowball before he can scale.

PantheonMajorPoint and click stun him and cancel his barrels. Bully him early and deny his passive stacking entirely.

DariusMajorPull him in and stack your passive before he scales. Out sustain his poke and win every all in early.

KledMajorAll in him early with your remount sustain. Deny his barrels and win every extended trade before he spikes.

WukongMajorBully him early with short trades and your clone. Deny his farm and all in before he stacks gold.

Extreme: a hard counter that should win the lane. Major: a clear edge, but still playable.

Curated Gangplank counters for every lane. Pick your answer, then get the exact runes and items in the Counter-Picker.