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Gangplank with Ivern

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How to Synergize Gangplank and Ivern

based on 591 Gangplank with Ivern pairs
Win Rate
46 %
K/D/A
2.11
Pick Rate
1.1 %

How We Analyze Champion Pairings in LoL

We take in the results of from millions of League matches straight from Riot Games each week. Gangplank has been on the same team as Ivern in 591 recent, competitive games. By amassing so much accurate data directly from the creators of League, we are totally sure that we can showcase high quality, usable builds to help Gangplank synergize with Ivern. It is very rare for Gangplank to play with Ivern as teammates. This has only taken place in about 1.1% of matches with Gangplank.

Gangplank Ivern Synergy Summary

Unfortunately, Gangplank does a awful job of teaming up with Ivern. Usually, he wins a lowly 46.0% of rounds the champs play on the same team. If you want to maximize your potential as Gangplank when playing alongside Ivern by figuring out how to better synergize your strategy with him, then dig into the full build (with items, runes, summoner spells, and skills) below!

Best Gangplank vs Ivern Counter Build

Items

Starter Items

Time Target
Long SwordRefillable Potion

Early Items

~5 Mins
Long SwordSheen

Core Gangplank Items

~22 Mins
BloodthirsterEssence ReaverNavori Quickblades

Optional Items

Mortal ReminderThe CollectorLord Dominik's RegardsInfinity Edge

Summoner Spells

summonerflash summoner spell D
summonerteleport summoner spell F

Skill Order

First skill for Gangplank to level upq
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Second ability for Gangplank to level upe
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Last skill for Gangplank to max outw

Runes

InspirationFirst StrikeMagical FootwearFuture's MarketCosmic Insight
ResolveBone PlatingOvergrowth
Adaptive ForceAdaptive ForceMagic Resist
Gangplank's passive ability p
Gangplank's q ability q
Gangplank's w ability w
Gangplank's e ability e
Gangplank's ultimate ability r
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Q
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E
3
W
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Q
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Q
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R
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Q
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Guide to Synergizing Gangplank and Ivern

Tips for Playing as Gangplank with Ivern

Try placing Cannon Barrage on the path of escape to cut off fleeing enemies.

Parrrley applies On Hit effects like Frozen Mallet or Black Cleaver.

Paying attention to low-health enemies on the map can land you a surprise kill with Cannon Barrage.

Advice to Understand How Ivern Will Play

Use Brushmaker to set up future ambush spots!

Try to help allies follow up a good Rootcaller hit with Triggerseed!

Daisy can block skillshots and slow down enemies. Use her to peel for your teammates!

Gangplank Ivern Synergy Stats

Gangplank Image
Win Rate
46 %
VS
Win Rate
54 %
Ivern Image
7.1
< Kills >
6.3
6.1
< Deaths >
6.2
5.8
< Assists >
6.5
1.68
< Killing Sprees >
1.46
201
< Minions Killed >
196
0.12
< Dragons Killed >
0.12
0.46
< Inhibitors >
0.43
17,811
< Physical Damage >
16,659
3,908
< Magic Damage >
3,873
4,777
< True Damage >
4,634
26,497
< Damage Dealt >
25,167
25,753
< Damage Taken >
26,246
14,247
< Gold Earned >
13,961
2.17
< Towers >
2.11
0.05
< Baron Takedowns >
0.05
6,956
< Total Healing >
6,949
15,689
< Experience >
15,891
16
< Vision Score >
17
8
< Wards Placed >
8
305
< Time Dealing CC >
313

How to Play with Ivern as Gangplank in LoL

The Gangplank Ivern synergy stats shown here demonstrate the areas of his gameplay that do better (or worse) when paired with Ivern, compared to his overall stats. Significant differences are areas of focus that highlight how his gameplay changes when paired with this other champion.

Overall, Gangplank sees a very large drop in his KDA (ratio of kills and assists to deaths) when paired with Ivern. His KDA decreased from NaN to NaN. This fall shows that Ivern helps Gangplank perform worse in competitive League games. Yet, the small difference indicates that this performance change is only marginal.

When Gangplank plays on the same team as Ivern, he observes a small increase in his full damage output. This could indicate that Ivern helps provide cover for him to dish out more damage or that his allyship also helps extend the round's duration. Similarly, when Gangplank is played alongside Ivern on the same team, he usually scores many fewer killing sprees than when he plays on his own. This is contrasting evidence that he is worse when playing with Ivern.

Additionally, when Gangplank plays with Ivern on the same side, he often takes a little less damage than when he plays alone. Receiving not as much damage could mean that Ivern does a decent job of covering Gangplank in teamfights.

Synergies between Gangplank and Ivern

Damage Types Compared

Gangplank
Ivern
Physical Damage
Magic Damage
True Damage

Champion Playstyles Contrasted

Gangplank
Ivern

Is Gangplank better when played alongside Ivern?

There is no perfect champion pairing for Gangplank that will 100% of the time be his #1 teammate. Yet, Ivern is a not very good ally for Gangplank. By being on the same team as Gangplank, he lowers their win rate by -2.6% to 46.0%. This clearly indicates that there is a negative synergy between Gangplank and Ivern that allows them to perform worse together than without each other.

Ivern has a lower difficulty than Gangplank. That means you don't need to be very careful when arranging Ivern comrades to play with, as they will have to have a relatively low level of skill to be able to do well with you.

Fighting alongside, you should see an overall large increase in your team’s ability to deal magic damage. Combined, these champions are able to dish out a surprising amount of magic type damage.

In contrast, by grouping Gangplank and Ivern together, you probably will not be giving your other allies much support. We recommend you bring other champions on your team that neutralizes this relative disparity in their playstyle.

Regardless of the ability of your Ivern teammate, you need to focus on maximizing your income, outlasting your enemies, and clearing objectives. If you heed this simple advice, you should do well, regardless.

Additional Information for Gangplank Players

How We Calculated Our Gangplank Ivern Synergy Build and Stats

For this guide on pairing Gangplank and Ivern, we analyzed 591 ranked and recent League of Legends matches. We perform advanced data cleaning and statistical methods to guarantee that our team synergy stats are accurate and reliable. You can be confident that our recommended build to pair Gangplank with Ivern comes from actual data and is not the fabrication of some random LoL player, as some other sites provide. You can use the filters at the top of the page to view your division's most relevant stats and build.

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Further Insights to Win with this Champion Pairing

To truly master Gangplank to synergize with Ivern during both the laning and mid / late game phases of League of Legends games, you should keep reading to pick up a few extra tips and tricks for this champion pairing. If you use the build and suggestions presented above, you will grow your win rate by a lot.

The best finished items to use in your Gangplank and Ivern synergy build include Bloodthirster, Essence Reaver, and Navori Quickblades. When Gangplank used at least these three great items in his build, he performed a lot better as an ally of Ivern than with most other commonly used item sets. In fact, Gangplank boasted an average winrate of 46.0% when playing alongside Ivern with these items in his kit.

To have the greatest probability of crushing your oponents, you should equip the First Strike, Magical Footwear, Future's Market, Cosmic Insight, Bone Plating, and Overgrowth runes from the Inspiration and Resolve rune sets. Of all the rune builds players used for Gangplank and Ivern pairings, this blending of runes resulted in the greatest win rate. In fact, these runes averaged a 46.0% win rate overall.

By default, tips, stats, and builds on how to team up Ivern with Gangplank are presented for all skill levels combined. To filter the statistics and builds to a distinct rank, you should use the selection menu at the top of this page.