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Gangplank with Jax

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How to Synergize Gangplank and Jax

based on 1,847 Gangplank with Jax pairs
Win Rate
48.8 %
K/D/A
2.06
Pick Rate
3.3 %

How We Analyze Champion Pairings in LoL

Our servers take in data from from millions of League rounds directly from Riot Games each and every week. Gangplank has been on the same team as Jax in 1847 recently played, ranked games. By pooling so much relevant data directly from the hosts of LoL, we are completely sure that we can present to you robust, insightful builds to help Gangplank play with Jax. It is relatively rare for Gangplank to play with Jax on the same side. This has only taken place in approximately 3.3% of games with Gangplank.

Gangplank Jax Synergy Summary

Unfortunately, Gangplank has done a dismal job of fighting on the same side as Jax. On average, he wins an acceptable 48.8% of games the champs appear on the same team. If you want to maximize your potential as Gangplank when playing alongside Jax by learning how to better synergize your playstyle with him, then check out the complete build (with items, runes, summoner spells, and skills) below!

Best Gangplank vs Jax Counter Build

Items

Starter Items

Time Target
Long SwordRefillable Potion

Early Items

~5 Mins
BootsSheen

Core Gangplank Items

~22 Mins
BloodthirsterEssence ReaverThe Collector

Optional Items

Immortal ShieldbowMortal ReminderNavori QuickbladesTrinity Force

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
2
E
3
W
4
Q
5
Q
6
R
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Q
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E
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Guide to Synergizing Gangplank and Jax

Tips for Playing as Gangplank with Jax

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 Jax Will Play

Jax benefits greatly from items that have both Ability Power and Attack Damage such as Guinsoo's Rageblade and Hextech Gunblade.

Jax can Leap Strike to friendly units, including wards. You can use them to plan your escape.

Gangplank Jax Synergy Stats

Gangplank Image
Win Rate
48.8 %
VS
Win Rate
51.2 %
Jax Image
6.4
< Kills >
6.3
6.2
< Deaths >
6.2
6.4
< Assists >
6.5
1.48
< Killing Sprees >
1.46
195
< Minions Killed >
196
0.12
< Dragons Killed >
0.12
0.43
< Inhibitors >
0.43
16,554
< Physical Damage >
16,659
4,074
< Magic Damage >
3,873
4,620
< True Damage >
4,634
25,250
< Damage Dealt >
25,167
26,120
< Damage Taken >
26,246
13,986
< Gold Earned >
13,961
2
< Towers >
2.11
0.05
< Baron Takedowns >
0.05
6,904
< Total Healing >
6,949
15,875
< Experience >
15,891
17
< Vision Score >
17
8
< Wards Placed >
8
309
< Time Dealing CC >
313

How to Play with Jax as Gangplank in LoL

The Gangplank Jax synergy stats shown here demonstrate the areas of his gameplay that do better (or worse) when paired with Jax, 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 Jax. His KDA worsened from NaN to NaN. This fall shows that Jax helps Gangplank perform not as well in competitive League of Legends matches. Yet, the small difference indicates that this performance change is only marginal.

When Gangplank is paired with Jax, he sees a little increase in his complete damage dealt. This could demonstrate that Jax supports by providing protection for him to deal more damage or that his presence also helps increase the round's duration. Similarly, when Gangplank is played alongside Jax on the same team, he usually scores many fewer killing sprees than when he plays without Jax. This is contrasting evidence that he is worse when playing synergisticly with Jax.

Moreover, when Gangplank plays with Jax on the same side, he on average takes a little less damage than when he fights alone. Receiving not as much damage may indicate that Jax does a decent job of covering Gangplank in team fights.

Synergies between Gangplank and Jax

Damage Types Compared

Gangplank
Jax
Physical Damage
Magic Damage
True Damage

Champion Playstyles Contrasted

Gangplank
Jax

Is Gangplank better when played alongside Jax?

There is no ideal champion pairing for Gangplank that will no matter what be his top ally. However, Jax is a very typical ally for Gangplank. By being on the same side as Gangplank, he improves their win rate by 0.2% to 48.8%. This demonstrates that there is only a small bond between Gangplank and Jax that results in them performing at the top of their game together than without each other.

Jax has a much lower diffuclty than Gangplank. That means Gangplank players don't need to be very careful when arranging Jax teammates to go into battle on the same side as, as they will require a much lower level of skill to be able to work well with you.

When playing cooperatively, Gangplank players will likely witness an overall large increase in your team’s ability to dish out massive AD. Together, these two should be able to take down targets with auto-attacks and other AD damage abilities.

Although, by bringing Gangplank and Jax together, you will not be granting your side very much support. Make sure to include other champions on your team that helps cover this hole in their potential.

Regardless of the skill of your Jax ally, you should focus on maximizing your income, warding to avoid ambushes, and clearing objectives. If you do this, you will do well, regardless.

Additional Information for Gangplank Players

How We Calculated Our Gangplank Jax Synergy Build and Stats

For this guide on pairing Gangplank and Jax, we analyzed 1,847 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 Jax 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

If you would like to truly master Gangplank in order to pair well with Jax during both the lane and mid / late game phases of League of Legends matches, you should continue reading to pick up additional tips and tricks for this champion pairing. If you use the build and stats displayed above, you will increase your win rate by a lot.

The most crucial items to prioritize in your Gangplank and Jax synergy build include Bloodthirster, Essence Reaver, and The Collector. When Gangplank used at least these three finished items in his build, he performed much better when fighting alongside Jax than with most other common item sets. In fact, Gangplank boasted an average winrate of 48.8% helping carry Jax with these items in his kit.

To have the highest likelihood of vanquishing 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. Out of all the rune combinations players used for Gangplank and Jax pairings, this order of runes resulted in the highest win rate. Moreover, these runes gave a 48.8% win rate overall.

If you need to get Gangplank and Jax cooperations tips and stats for a an individual skill level, please select one from the selection menu shown above. If viewing for the first time, the stats and guides displayed are computed using every game with data with both champions.