Gangplank was born the son of the dread pirate captain Vincent the Shadow - one of the most wealthy and feared pirates in all of Blue Flame Island. One might think this would have spoiled the boy with a cushioned life of privilege, but the truth is quite the opposite. Growing up in the city of Bilgewater isn't easy; pirates are not known for their compassion, and that most certainly extends to their families. Vincent wanted his son to grow up tough and strong, so he was extremely hard on the young Gangplank. Even as a child, Gangplank was as mean as a snake and is said to have slept with his eyes open. As he grew, the young man rapidly became the most ruthless and feared pirate in all of Bilgewater, and his daddy was never more proud than on the day of his son's eighteenth birthday - when Gangplank stabbed his old man in the back and claimed the famed pirate ship, the Dead Pool, for his own.

The continent of Valoran, however, is a dangerous place for pirates; Gangplank could read the writing on the wall. The den of pirates known as Bilgewater would soon be pulled down by the undertow of Valoranian politics and the Institute of War. It was time for Bilgewater to have their own champion to represent them in the League of Legends, and who better than the fiercest pirate of them all? It is said that Gangplank has enough power and favor to claim the title of the Pirate King back home, but that he is simply biding his time and building his reputation as a champion before he returns to a life of piracy.

Yo ho, blow the man down. Or at least shoot him when his back is turned and steal all his booty.

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• 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.
• Try placing Cannon Barrage on the path of escape to cut off fleeing enemies.

Parrrley
Cooldown: 5
Cost: 50/55/60/65/70 Mana
Range: 625
Description: Gangplank takes aim and shoots an enemy unit with his pistol. If Parrrley deals a killing blow, he gains extra gold and half the mana cost is refunded.

Remove Scurvy
Cooldown: 22/21/20/19/18
Cost: 65 Mana
Range: 0
Description: Consumes a large quantity of citrus fruit which clears any crowd control effects on him and heals him.

Raise Morale
Cooldown: 20
Cost: 50/55/60/65/70 Mana
Range: 1300
Description: Gangplank fires a shot into the air, increasing nearby allied champions' attack damage and movement speed.

Cannon Barrage
Cooldown: 120/115/110
Cost: 100 Mana
Range: 20000
Description: Gangplank signals his ship to fire upon an area for 6 seconds, slowing enemies and dealing random damage in the area.

Grog-Soaked Blade
Description: Gangplank's basic attacks and Parrrley apply a poison that deals magic damage each second and slows movement speed. Lasts 3 seconds and stacks up to 3 times.