Gangplank is such a strong jungler right now

ectb··1 votes·575 views

In season 5 jungle it is hugely beneficial to have healing/sustain abilities, as you only get 2 health potions at level 1. Gangplank gets free healing from his W, which is unusual for a jungler to have (apart from Warwick and Fiddlesticks). Gangplank also gets a bunch of free damage from his passive and AD steroid which allows him to clear the jungle at a competitive rate.

Gangplank can also gank relatively well, thanks to his ranged attack. Although it only applies 7% slow effect, it is better than nothing. After level 6 Gangplank can help his team and pick up kills/assists anywhere on the map, and if he is nearby, he cans slow his enemies in a massive aoe and catch up with them.

Gangplank is a melee fighter and he's really good at dealing damage upfront, but because of his kits Gangplank can also deal significant damage from a safe distance with Q and R; this is hugely important because it allows Gangplank to delay buying defensive items mid game and stay alive at the same time.

What do you guys think?

4 Comments

ectb1 votes

Overall I'd say Gangplank's pre 6 ganks are average, weaker than Leesin and Volibear, but definitely stronger than Master Yi and Warwick. His clear time is shorter than average thanks to his passive and E, but more importantly he can clear the jungle and come out with a lot of hp left.

Blynx1 votes

Overall I'd say Gangplank's pre 6 ganks are average, weaker than Leesin and Volibear, but definitely stronger than Master Yi and Warwick. His clear time is shorter than average thanks to his passive and E, but more importantly he can clear the jungle and come out with a lot of hp left.

Are you suggesting that the bear has weak ganks?

Leaf of the lake1 votes

Just because he can survive the jungle doesn't mean he's a good jungler. Better than some, sure, but I don't see him becoming top tier jungle pick.

ZeroAnarchy1 votes

His ganks suck.

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