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Gangplank with Xin Zhao

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How to Synergize Gangplank and Xin Zhao

based on 1,758 Gangplank with Xin Zhao pairs
Win Rate
49.4 %
K/D/A
2.06
Pick Rate
3.2 %

How We Analyze Champion Pairings in LoL

Our servers take in the results of from millions of League matches straight from Riot Games each and every week. Gangplank has been on the same team as Xin Zhao in 1758 recently played, ranked matches. By accumulating so much great data from the publishers of LoL, we feel confident that we can produce high-quality, insightful builds to help Gangplank synergize with Xin Zhao. It is relatively rare for Gangplank to play with Xin Zhao as teammates. This pairing has only occurred in about 3.2% of games with Gangplank.

Gangplank Xin Zhao Synergy Summary

Unfortunately, Gangplank has done a below average job of teaming up with Xin Zhao. Usually, he wins an acceptable 49.4% of rounds the champs try and synergize their gameplay. If you want to play better as Gangplank when fighting on the same team as Xin Zhao by figuring out how to better synergize your play style with him, then review the full build (with items, runes, summoner spells, and skills) below!

Best Gangplank vs Xin Zhao Counter Build

Items

Starter Items

Time Target
Doran's BladeHealth Potion

Early Items

~5 Mins
SheenCaulfield's Warhammer

Core Gangplank Items

~22 Mins
Essence ReaverImmortal ShieldbowNavori Quickblades

Optional Items

BloodthirsterMortal ReminderThe CollectorLord 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
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Last skill for Gangplank to max outw

Runes

InspirationFirst StrikeMagical FootwearBiscuit DeliveryCosmic 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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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 Xin Zhao

Tips for Playing as Gangplank with Xin Zhao

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 Xin Zhao Will Play

Try to position yourself so your ultimate's knockback is most effective.

Xin Zhao is a great initiator to combat. Lead the front to start a fight and use your ultimate to do the most damage possible.

Gangplank Xin Zhao Synergy Stats

Gangplank Image
Win Rate
49.4 %
VS
Win Rate
50.6 %
Xin Zhao Image
6.6
< Kills >
6.3
6.2
< Deaths >
6.2
6.2
< Assists >
6.5
1.58
< Killing Sprees >
1.46
195
< Minions Killed >
196
0.12
< Dragons Killed >
0.12
0.43
< Inhibitors >
0.43
16,300
< Physical Damage >
16,659
3,993
< Magic Damage >
3,873
4,665
< True Damage >
4,634
24,960
< Damage Dealt >
25,167
25,733
< Damage Taken >
26,246
13,936
< Gold Earned >
13,961
2.08
< Towers >
2.11
0.04
< Baron Takedowns >
0.05
6,853
< Total Healing >
6,949
15,708
< Experience >
15,891
17
< Vision Score >
17
8
< Wards Placed >
8
307
< Time Dealing CC >
313

How to Play with Xin Zhao as Gangplank in LoL

The Gangplank Xin Zhao synergy stats shown here demonstrate the areas of his gameplay that do better (or worse) when paired with Xin Zhao, 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 Xin Zhao. His KDA worsened from NaN to NaN. This fall shows that Xin Zhao helps Gangplank perform poorer in ranked LoL rounds. Yet, the small difference demonstrates that this performance change is only marginal.

When Gangplank tries to synergize with Xin Zhao, he observes a barely noticable drop in his full damage dealt. This could demonstrate that Xin Zhao does not support by providing protection for him to deal more damage or that his presence on the team also helps increase the game's duration. Similarly, when Gangplank is played together with Xin Zhao on the same side, he usually scores many fewer killing sprees compared to when he plays alone. This is contrasting evidence that he is worse when playing with Xin Zhao.

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

Synergies between Gangplank and Xin Zhao

Damage Types Compared

Gangplank
Xin Zhao
Physical Damage
Magic Damage
True Damage

Champion Playstyles Contrasted

Gangplank
Xin Zhao

Is Gangplank better when played alongside Xin Zhao?

There is no perfect companion for Gangplank that will always be his #1 teammate. However, Xin Zhao is a very typical ally for Gangplank. By locking into the same side as Gangplank, he improves their win rate by 0.8% to 49.4%. This shows that there is a weak strategic relationship between Gangplank and Xin Zhao that results in them performing at the top of their game together than alone.

Xin Zhao has a much lower diffuclty than Gangplank. That means you don't need to be careful when lining up Xin Zhao comrades to play with, as they will require a much lower level of skill to be able to work well with you.

Playing alongside, Gangplank players should expect to see an overall large increase in your team’s ability to deal physical damage. Combined, these champs should be able to take down targets with auto-attacks and other AD damage abilities.

Conversely, by grouping Gangplank and Xin Zhao together, you may not be providing your other allies a lot of utility. We recommend you pick other champs on your team that helps cover this gap in their potential.

Regardless of the ability of your Xin Zhao teammate, you should focus on maximizing your income, warding to avoid ambushes, and clearing objectives. If you heed this simple advice, you should do well, regardless.

Additional Information for Gangplank Players

How We Calculated Our Gangplank Xin Zhao Synergy Build and Stats

For this guide on pairing Gangplank and Xin Zhao, we analyzed 1,758 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 Xin Zhao 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 learn all of the intricacies of Gangplank in order to synergize with Xin Zhao during both the laning and mid / late game phases of League games, you should keep reading to learn some more tricks and insights into this champion pairing. If you pay attention to the build and stats shown above, you will grow your win rate by a lot.

The most crucial items to build first in your Gangplank and Xin Zhao synergy build include Essence Reaver, Immortal Shieldbow, and Navori Quickblades. When Gangplank included at least these three items in his build, he performed significantly better as an ally of Xin Zhao than with most other commonly used builds. In fact, Gangplank boasted an average win rate of 49.4% when playing alongside Xin Zhao with this build.

To have the highest likelihood of annihilating your oponents, you 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 sets players picked for this team composition, this mixture of runes yielded the top win rate. Moreover, these runes provided a 49.4% win rate overall.

If you would like to see Gangplank and Xin Zhao collaboration tips and builds for a an individual division rank, feel free to select one from the selection menu above. If viewing for the first time, the stats and build suggestions shown are computed using all rounds completed with both champions.