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Gangplank with Rek'Sai

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How to Synergize Gangplank and Rek'Sai

based on 295 Gangplank with Rek'Sai pairs
Win Rate
45.8 %
K/D/A
2.18
Pick Rate
0.5 %

How We Analyze Champion Pairings in LoL

Our servers download the results of from millions of LoL matches directly from Riot Games each week. Gangplank has been on the same team as Rek'Sai in 295 recent, ranked matches. By amassing so much great data directly from the creators of LoL, we are sure that we can give you robust, insightful builds to help Gangplank synergize with Rek'Sai. It is very rare for Gangplank to play with Rek'Sai as allies. This pairing has only occurred in approx. 0.5% of matches with Gangplank.

Gangplank Rek'Sai Synergy Summary

Unfortunately, Gangplank has done a pathetic job of playing alongside Rek'Sai. Typically, he wins a lowly 45.8% of the time the champs fight alongside one another. If you want to maximize your potential as Gangplank when fighting on the same team as Rek'Sai by learning how to better synergize your strategy with him, then review the complete build (with items, runes, summoner spells, and skills) below!

Best Gangplank vs Rek'Sai Counter Build

Items

Starter Items

Time Target
Long SwordRefillable Potion

Early Items

~5 Mins
Long SwordSheen

Core Gangplank Items

~22 Mins
Essence ReaverNavori QuickbladesThe Collector

Optional Items

Lord Dominik's Regards

Summoner Spells

summonerflash summoner spell D
summonerteleport summoner spell F

Skill Order

First skill for Gangplank to level upq
>
Second ability for Gangplank to level upe
>
Last skill for Gangplank to max outw

Runes

PrecisionFleet FootworkPresence of MindLegend: AlacrityLast Stand
ResolveDemolishSecond Wind
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
2
Q
3
W
4
Q
5
Q
6
R
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Q
8
E
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E
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R
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E
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W
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Guide to Synergizing Gangplank and Rek'Sai

Tips for Playing as Gangplank with Rek'Sai

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 Rek'Sai Will Play

Keeping tunnels spread out across the map will ensure you have choices when you want to cast Void Rush.

Cast Burrow before travelling around the map to take advantage of the increased Move Speed and the safety provided by Tremor Sense.

Tremor Sense can warn you of enemies closing in, and is particularly useful when entering enemy territory.

Gangplank Rek'Sai Synergy Stats

Gangplank Image
Win Rate
45.8 %
VS
Win Rate
54.2 %
Rek'Sai Image
6.4
< Kills >
6.3
6.2
< Deaths >
6.2
7.1
< Assists >
6.5
1.46
< Killing Sprees >
1.46
203
< Minions Killed >
196
0.13
< Dragons Killed >
0.12
0.4
< Inhibitors >
0.43
17,121
< Physical Damage >
16,659
4,287
< Magic Damage >
3,873
4,885
< True Damage >
4,634
26,294
< Damage Dealt >
25,167
26,601
< Damage Taken >
26,246
14,233
< Gold Earned >
13,961
2.18
< Towers >
2.11
0.04
< Baron Takedowns >
0.05
7,245
< Total Healing >
6,949
16,099
< Experience >
15,891
17
< Vision Score >
17
8
< Wards Placed >
8
320
< Time Dealing CC >
313

How to Play with Rek'Sai as Gangplank in LoL

The Gangplank Rek'Sai synergy stats shown here demonstrate the areas of his gameplay that do better (or worse) when paired with Rek'Sai, 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 Rek'Sai. His KDA decreased from NaN to NaN. This drop shows that Rek'Sai helps Gangplank perform not as well in ranked LoL matches. Yet, the small difference proves that this performance change is only marginal.

When Gangplank plays on the same team as Rek'Sai, he sees a little increase in his total damage output. This difference may demonstrate that Rek'Sai supports by providing protection for him to deal more damage or that his presence also helps extend the match's duration. Similarly, when Gangplank is played alongside Rek'Sai on the same team, he usually scores many fewer killing sprees than when he plays alone. This is contrasting evidence that he is worse when playing alongside Rek'Sai.

Additionally, when Gangplank plays with Rek'Sai on the same team, he typically receives a little more damage than when he fights alone. Getting dealt more damage may indicate that Rek'Sai does a poor job of protecting Gangplank during team fights.

Synergies between Gangplank and Rek'Sai

Damage Types Compared

Gangplank
Rek'Sai
Physical Damage
Magic Damage
True Damage

Champion Playstyles Contrasted

Gangplank
Rek'Sai

Is Gangplank better when played alongside Rek'Sai?

There is no perfect synergy for Gangplank that will no matter what be his #1 teammate. Yet, overall, Rek'Sai is a not very good companion for Gangplank. By playing on the same side as Gangplank, he drops their win rate by -2.8% to 45.8%. This demonstrates that there is a bad strategic relationship between Gangplank and Rek'Sai that allows them to perform not as well together than without each other.

Rek'Sai has a much lower diffuclty than Gangplank. That means Gangplank players don't need to be very careful when arranging Rek'Sai comrades to play with, as they will need a much lower level of skill to be able to cooperate well with you.

When playing on the same side, you will likely observe an overall large increase in your team’s ability to destroy wih physical damage. Together, these champs can tear through the other team with a lot of physcial damage.

In contrast, by bringing Gangplank and Rek'Sai together, you will not be providing your other teammates a great deal of magical damage output. We recommend you have other champs on your team that fills this gap in this pairing's playstyle.

Regardless of the skill of your Rek'Sai teammate, you need to focus on increasing 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 Rek'Sai Synergy Build and Stats

For this guide on pairing Gangplank and Rek'Sai, we analyzed 295 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 Rek'Sai 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 pair well with Rek'Sai during both the early game and mid / late game phases of League, you should continue reading to pick up some more tips and tricks for this champion pairing. If you pay attention to the build and tips presented above, you will increase your win rate significantly.

The top items to get in your Gangplank and Rek'Sai synergy build consist of Essence Reaver, Navori Quickblades, and The Collector. When Gangplank used at least these three finished items in his build, he performed a lot better when fighting alongside Rek'Sai than with most other typical item sets. In fact, Gangplank boasted an average winrate of 45.8% when synergizing his build and playstyle to Rek'Sai with this build.

To have the greatest chance of vanquishing your oponents, Gangplank players should take the Fleet Footwork, Presence of Mind, Legend: Alacrity, Last Stand, Demolish, and Second Wind runes from the Precision and Resolve rune sets. Of all the rune sets players chose for this team composition, this mix of runes resulted in the best win rate. Notably, these runes gave a 45.8% winrate overall.

If you want to get Gangplank and Rek'Sai cooperations tips and builds for a a distinct rank, feel free to choose one from the selection menu provided above. If viewing for the first time, the stats and build suggestions given are computed using every round with data with both champions.