Gangplank & Sylas Synergy

Gangplank Top and Sylas Mid win 51.3% of 2,655 Low Elo games together, +1.9 points vs expected, 2-patch window 26.19-26.20.

Researched on LoL patch 26.20. Tips are written to hold at any rank; stats come from Low Elo ranked games up to patch 26.20.

Why this duo works

Gangplank can contribute to a fight anywhere with Cannon Barrage (R), adding damage and a slow while Sylas closes in with his chains. That gives the duo a cross-map follow-up threat, although this advantage appears in the low-elo data and not the high-elo data.

Playing the duo

Cannon Barrage (R) can affect a fight anywhere on the map and slows and damages enemies in its area, so Gangplank can support Sylas's engage without leaving his lane.

How to play as Gangplank

When Sylas starts a fight with Abduct (E2), cast Cannon Barrage (R) over the fight to add its slow and damage while he commits.

How to play as Sylas

Coordinate with Gangplank before an all-in so he can place Cannon Barrage (R) over the fight; the area slow and damage add pressure while you close with E2.

Sources

These notes come from r/sylasmains, checked against the champions' abilities.