Aatrox vs Gangplank TOP Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

Aatrox vs Gangplank TOP Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Overview

Pressure Gangplank early to deny his barrel control and scaling comfort.
Prioritize extended trades around sweet spots to punish his low mobility.
Snowball lane dominance by forcing Gangplank to farm under threat and miss barrels.

Trading pattern

Fish for Aatrox Q1 sweet spots and reposition with to chain and .
Punish Gangplank when barrels are cleared or is down to prevent his cleanse and sustain.
Avoid trading when is down or after missing key casts to reduce disengage risk.

Danger windows

Avoid extended trades under a primed barrel chain or when is active.
Respect cleanse timing to prevent your slow from locking him down.
Be cautious when and are on cooldown, reducing reposition and punish options.

Early game

Use and to force Gangplank to last-hit under pressure and avoid barrels.
Avoid short trades after missing Aatrox Q1 or to prevent counter-poke.
Prepare to activate at level 6 to extend fights and capitalize on his lower mobility and healing cooldown.

Power spikes

Level 6 unlocks healing amp and resets; use it to force all-ins or chase.
First fighter item spike boosts damage and sustain, enabling longer trades around sweet spots.
Respect Gangplank's level 6 global slow and barrel item scaling; avoid fights when barrels are set and is ready.

Win conditions

Control wave and spacing to force Gangplank to farm under pressure and miss barrels.
Use windows and item spikes to force extended fights and snowball lane dominance.
Apply side-lane pressure after winning lane to deny Gangplank scaling and influence teamfights with your juggernaut presence.

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