As gangplank, Try to delay team fights as long as possible while you poke the enemy down with your Barrels E. Getting a good Barrel E off can help you win the fight.

Avoid fighting unless your Ultimate R is up. It is a very important ability and you need to make sure it’s up before committing to a fight.

While Gangplank does have a lot of splitting power, it’s better for you to group with your team in the late game as there are strengths in numbers. As gangplank, Try to delay team fighting as long as possible while you push the enemy down with your E Barrels. Getting a good Barrel E off can help you win the fight. Avoid fighting unless your Ultimate R is in place. It's a very important ability and you need to make sure it's high before you engage in a fight.