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Something from Gangplank's kit needs to go.

Play from work·11/2/2019, 8:16:29 AM·1 votes·1,217 views
  • He gets a free slow, which also doubles as a movement speed buff.
  • Gets to proc sheen on a ranged attack which isn't even an actual auto attack.
  • Gets to proc kepto and Grasp on a ranged attack which isn't even an auto attack.
  • Gets a free quicksilver sash.
  • Has zero mana cost on his barrels which while not easy to line up, can be spammed infinitely.
  • A global ult which also slows for some reason.

When people speak of overloaded champions, they usually skip Gangplank. I find this to be rather funny because GP has had a no-counterplay kit for a very long time which I find is very unhealthy for the game.

At the very least he needs higher mana costs on his abilities with barrels actually charging mana, or have the grasp/klepto/sheen proc removed from his ranged auto attack. Additionally the mechanic where he gains MS as well as slows people on every barrel hit is fucking ridiculous and clearly an oveloaded feature which shold have left ages ago.

8 Comments

Chainman311/2/2019, 10:57:10 AM2 votes

An overloaded champ is something like mordekaiser not gangplank

BeatzBoyFTW11/2/2019, 11:25:50 AM1 votes

60 mana on Rank 1 Q isn't cheap. So is 80 - 120 mana on W. Barrels on the other hand can be easily countered back by ranged opponents or melee opponents who can time their AAs right before GP gets to proc first. Lastly, GP is super vulnerable to dive champions like Fiora & Riven since he doesn't have dashes.

All I'm reading from this post is a typical QQ post from one who got recently rekt by a GP.

JackMcCarry11/2/2019, 11:49:54 AM1 votes

He gets a free slow, which also doubles as a movement speed buff.

It's not free, it requires him to hit his barrels which can be destroyed/dodged by the enemy.

Gets to proc sheen on a ranged attack which isn't even an actual auto attack.

It's an on hit ability, without the on hit part, it's literally just a single target ranged basic attack.

Gets to proc kepto and Grasp on a ranged attack which isn't even an auto attack.

It's an on hit ability, without the on hit part, it's literally just a single target ranged basic attack on CD

Gets a free quicksilver sash.

It's not free, it's no an ability which costs mana and has a moderate CD

Has zero mana cost on his barrels which while not easy to line up, can be spammed infinitely.

Can also be destroyed by the enemy, have moderate CD if you actually chain them, which is the only viable way to actualy hit a semi competent enemy with them

A global ult which also slows for some reason.

On a very long CD with barely any actual damage unless you stay inside it for it's entire channel.

I find it ironic you're talking about "free" stats in a champion's kit when you play morde, who literally gets "free" MS and % health damage in AoE for just hitting 3 basic attacks/abilities. Aswell as "free" magic penetration on an already strong enough ability. But you know, totally not biased.

musixxal11/2/2019, 11:58:25 AM1 votes

either change his W or his Q is no longer able to apply on-hit's let his barrels apply on-hit's lol, like tft, dead serious.

Juve Homeer11/3/2019, 4:27:09 AM1 votes

gp its not overpower its the most weak top laner