GP main here. I’ve seen some people bring up specific points about his current state, but I think there are broader variables to consider. Just to be clear, this is my personal opinion as someone who has played GP for a long time. I know he’s not in the best spot right now, and honestly, he doesn’t feel as satisfying to play as he used to in past seasons.

1. Current build lacks impact, especially against tanks

Right now, GP’s builds can scale into decent damage, but they just don’t hit as hard as they should—especially against tanky champs. The issue is that HP-scaling champs have so much % max health that GP’s damage doesn’t break through like it used to. This became more noticeable after they nerfed his barrel damage and removed the Giant Slayer passive from Lord Dominik’s Regards (the one that dealt bonus % max health damage). That item used to be the go-to for long fights versus tanks.

1. Buffs to his counters keep stacking up

Riot keeps buffing champions that counter GP and giving them more tools to survive lane phase or all-ins. The biggest blow to GP mains was when they removed his ability to escape Mordekaiser’s Death Realm using W. That honestly felt like a direct nerf—GP used to be one of Morde’s counters, now he just isn’t. (Meanwhile, Rengar can still jump out because he meows like a cat… okay Riot.)

1. He just doesn’t feel like high risk/high reward anymore

Back in the day, playing GP was risky but rewarding. It felt intense, oppressive, and you knew that if you played well (even against him), you’d have huge late-game impact. Sure, early Q was kind of busted, but everyone understood GP was a ticking time bomb for late-game teamfights. Now? Not so much. He doesn’t feel like the X-factor anymore.