Gangplank + Back To Basics

S+ Tier Combo

Back to Basics massively boosts barrel damage for one-shot kills — barrels have innate 40% armor pen, so they hurt tanks too. Need solid barrel-chain skill; watch positioning vs long-range poke.

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About Gangplank

Gangplank

B Fighter

the Saltwater Scourge

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About Back To Basics

Back To Basics

prismatic 53.83% WR

Your champion abilities deal 35% increased damage and you gain 70 ability haste and 35% increased healing and shielding from all sources, but your ultimate ability is permanently sealed.

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5 combos

Back To Basics S God Tier

Each barrel chain adds 35% damage, scaling exponentially.

Don't Blink S God Tier

Barrels have 0 move speed, so it's a flat 33%+ damage boost.

Mystic Punch S

Mystic Punch enables infinite Q; Dusk and Dawn lets Q proc Sheen, so it's perfect for players who can't barrel-chain — just max Q.

Don't Blink S

80% of GP's damage comes from barrels (E), which the system treats as zero-MS enemy targets. When firing barrels, he gains MS and slows enemies, opening up a huge MS gap and locking E into its 40% damage cap. Post-explosion bonus MS keeps the gap up for sustained huge damage.

Ethereal Weapon A Strong

Auto-procs the fire blade. Good for less experienced players.

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More Back To Basics Combos

Graves S Graves' auto attacks benefit from Back To Basics.

Gangplank S Each barrel chain adds 35% damage, scaling exponentially.

Aphelios S Auto attacks benefit from Back To Basics.

Jhin S Auto attacks benefit from Back To Basics.

Pantheon S R passive armor pen still works.

Ambessa S R passive armor pen still works.

Kindred S Auto attacks benefit from Back To Basics.

Sett S Must-pick in strong games. The damage amp is insane.

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Gangplank build

Full Gangplank ARAM: Mayhem build with augments and items.

Back To Basics augment

Win rate, best champions, and synergies for Back To Basics.

ARAM: Mayhem tier list

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Gangplank + Back To Basics ARAM: Mayhem Combo Guide

This S+-tier combo pairs Gangplank with Back To Basics in ARAM: Mayhem. Generally not recommended — there are better options.

Back to Basics massively boosts barrel damage for one-shot kills — barrels have innate 40% armor pen, so they hurt tanks too. Need solid barrel-chain skill; watch positioning vs long-range poke.