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Gangplank with Qiyana

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How to Synergize Gangplank and Qiyana

based on 485 Gangplank with Qiyana pairs
Win Rate
42.1 %
K/D/A
1.86
Pick Rate
0.9 %

How We Analyze Champion Pairings in LoL

Our servers download the results of from millions of LoL matches straight from Riot Games each week. Gangplank has gone into battle with Qiyana in 485 recently played, competitive games. By accumulating so much complete data from the makers of League of Legends, we are sure that we can produce robust, usable builds to help Gangplank synergize with Qiyana. It is very rare for Gangplank to play with Qiyana on the same team. This pairing has only happened in approx. 0.9% of matches with Gangplank.

Gangplank Qiyana Synergy Summary

Unfortunately, Gangplank has done a pathetic job of fighting on the same side as Qiyana. On average, he wins a lowly 42.1% of rounds the champions fight alongside one another. If you want to win more matches as Gangplank when fighting on the same team as Qiyana by figuring out how to better synergize your play style with her, then review the full build (with items, runes, summoner spells, and skills) below!

Best Gangplank vs Qiyana Counter Build

Items

Starter Items

Time Target
Long SwordRefillable Potion

Early Items

~5 Mins
Long SwordGlowing Mote

Core Gangplank Items

~22 Mins
Essence ReaverNavori QuickbladesThe Collector

Optional Items

BloodthirsterLord Dominik's Regards

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
>
Last skill for Gangplank to max outw

Runes

InspirationFirst StrikeMagical FootwearBiscuit DeliveryCosmic Insight
ResolveBone PlatingOvergrowth
Adaptive ForceAdaptive ForceArmor
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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E
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Q
3
W
4
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 Qiyana

Tips for Playing as Gangplank with Qiyana

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.

Gangplank Qiyana Synergy Stats

Gangplank Image
Win Rate
42.1 %
VS
Win Rate
57.9 %
Qiyana Image
5.8
< Kills >
6.3
6.4
< Deaths >
6.2
6.1
< Assists >
6.5
1.35
< Killing Sprees >
1.46
195
< Minions Killed >
196
0.07
< Dragons Killed >
0.12
0.39
< Inhibitors >
0.43
16,031
< Physical Damage >
16,659
3,677
< Magic Damage >
3,873
4,575
< True Damage >
4,634
24,284
< Damage Dealt >
25,167
25,837
< Damage Taken >
26,246
13,506
< Gold Earned >
13,961
1.97
< Towers >
2.11
0.04
< Baron Takedowns >
0.05
6,722
< Total Healing >
6,949
15,600
< Experience >
15,891
16
< Vision Score >
17
8
< Wards Placed >
8
312
< Time Dealing CC >
313

How to Play with Qiyana as Gangplank in LoL

The Gangplank Qiyana synergy stats shown here demonstrate the areas of his gameplay that do better (or worse) when paired with Qiyana, 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 large worsening in his KDA (ratio of kills and assists to deaths) when paired with Qiyana. His KDA worsened from NaN to NaN. This drop shows that Qiyana helps Gangplank perform worse in ranked League of Legends matches. Yet, the small difference indicates that this performance change is only marginal.

When Gangplank is an ally to Qiyana, he observes a little decrease in his total damage output. This may demonstrate that Qiyana does not support by providing cover for him to dish out more damage or that her presence also helps extend the round's duration. Similarly, when Gangplank is played together with Qiyana on the same team, he usually scores many fewer killing sprees compared to when he plays without Qiyana. This is contrasting evidence that he is worse when playing alongside Qiyana.

Additionally, when Gangplank plays with Qiyana on the same team, he on average receives a little less damage than when he plays alone. Getting dealt not as much damage could indicate that Qiyana does a decent job of protecting Gangplank in teamfights.

Synergies between Gangplank and Qiyana

Damage Types Compared

Gangplank
Qiyana
Physical Damage
Magic Damage
True Damage

Champion Playstyles Contrasted

Gangplank
Qiyana

Is Gangplank better when played alongside Qiyana?

There is no top synergy for Gangplank that will always be his #1 teammate. Yet, overall, Qiyana is a very bad companion for Gangplank. By playing on the same team as Gangplank, she lowers their win rate by -6.5% to 42.1%. This proves that there is a very bad bond between Gangplank and Qiyana that allows them to perform worse together than without each other.

Qiyana has a lower difficulty than Gangplank. That means Gangplank players don't need to be careful when lining up Qiyana allies to go into battle on the same side as, as they will need a lower level of skill to cooperate well with you.

Fighting cooperatively, you will likely witness an overall large increase in your team’s capacity to deal magic damage. Together, these champions are able to dish out a surprising amount of magic type damage.

Although, by grouping Gangplank and Qiyana together, you will not be giving your other allies much AD. We recommend you include other champions on your team that neutralizes this hole in this pairing's capabilities.

Regardless of the skill of your Qiyana ally, you need to focus on increasing your gold income, staying alive by avoiding foolish fights, and clearing objectives. If you follow these simple suggestions, you will do well, regardless.

Additional Information for Gangplank Players

How We Calculated Our Gangplank Qiyana Synergy Build and Stats

For this guide on pairing Gangplank and Qiyana, we analyzed 485 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 Qiyana 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 to synergize with Qiyana during both the early game and mid / late game phases of League matches, you should keep reading to pick up a few extra lessons on this champion pairing. If you mind the build and suggestions presented here, you should increase your win rate by a lot.

The most important items to build first in your Gangplank and Qiyana synergy build include Essence Reaver, Navori Quickblades, and The Collector. When Gangplank bought at least these three pieces in his build, he performed a lot better when fighting alongside Qiyana than with most other typical item sets. In fact, Gangplank boasted an average winrate of 42.1% helping carry Qiyana with this build.

To have the highest probability of crushing your oponents, Gangplank players should use the First Strike, Magical Footwear, Biscuit Delivery, Cosmic Insight, Bone Plating, and Overgrowth runes from the Inspiration and Resolve rune sets. Out of all the rune builds we have analyed for this champion pairing, this sequence of runes yielded the highest win rate. Moreover, these runes averaged a 42.1% winrate overall.

By default, tips, statistics, and builds on how to team up Qiyana with Gangplank are presented for all skill levels, merged. If you would like to narrow the statistics and builds to a distinct skill level, you should use the selection menu above.