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Gwen

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A Thousand CutsPSnip Snip!QHallowed MistWSkip 'n SlashENeedleworkR
Updated 53 minutes ago · Patch 26.19
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All ranks
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Tier
S
Win rate
54.6%
Win rate change
+10.9%
Pick rate
2.4%
Ban rate
1.8%
Games
1,254
High-elo games

Runes

51.9% (422)

Precision

Press the AttackLethal TempoFleet FootworkConqueror
Absorb LifeTriumphPresence of Mind
Legend: AlacrityLegend: HasteLegend: Bloodline
Coup de GraceCut DownLast Stand

Resolve

DemolishFont of LifeShield Bash
ConditioningSecond WindBone Plating
OvergrowthRevitalizeUnflinching
Adaptive ForceAttack SpeedAbility Haste
Adaptive ForceMove SpeedHealth Scaling
HealthTenacity and Slow ResistHealth Scaling

Summoner spells

FlashIgnite
53.9% 830

Skill priority

Snip Snip!QSkip 'n SlashEHallowed MistW
56.6% 1,107

Start

Doran's RingHealth PotionHealth Potion54.5%
Doran's ShieldHealth Potion57.4%

Boots

Sorcerer's Shoes57.6%
Plated Steelcaps54.4%

Vision

Stealth Ward0.3 control wards / game

First back usually around 3:26

Blasting Wand62.5%12%
Amplifying Tome48.9%4%

Build order

  1. Blasting Wand
  2. Ruby Crystal
  3. Boots
  4. Dagger
  5. Kindlegem
  6. Glowing Mote
  7. Sheen
  8. Dusk and Dawn
  9. Amplifying Tome
  10. Needlessly Large Rod

Completed items

  1. Dusk and Dawn156.4%12:21
  2. Nashor's Tooth256.3%14:21
  3. Sorcerer's Shoes357.6%14:52
  4. Riftmaker457.5%18:36
  5. Shadowflame558.0%21:07
  6. Rabadon's Deathcap662.6%26:03
When items get finished
051015202530
Dusk and Dawn
Nashor's Tooth
Sorcerer's Shoes
Riftmaker
Shadowflame
Rabadon's Deathcap

Median finish time in minutes, from the games that built each item.

Situational

  • Zhonya's Hourglass56.2%
  • Void Staff60.5%

Skill path

Snip Snip!QSkip 'n SlashEHallowed MistWMost popular leveling order
Skill path
Snip Snip!Q14579
Hallowed MistW314151718
Skip 'n SlashE28101213
NeedleworkR61116

Toughest matchups

These champions counter Gwen

Best matchups

Gwen beats these champions

Win rate by game length

Gwen holds up at every stage
< 25 min356 games25-30 min423 games30-35 min296 games35+ min179 games

Average gold vs the lane opponent at 15:00: +8 (1109 games)

Damage breakdown

Physical13%Magic69%True18%

Similar champions

Playing as Gwen

  • Always be Attacking - In addition to dealing bonus damage, Gwen's Attacks empower or reset many of her Abilities.
  • Gwen can still damage enemies outside her Hallowed Mists, especially with her Ultimate's range.
  • Some of Gwen's Abilities can apply her passive to multiple enemies, so aim them at groups to get maximum damage and healing.

Playing against Gwen

  • Gwen's Hallowed Mist shroud will only follow her once, after that it will dissipate when she leaves.
  • Gwen must hit something to recast her Ultimate, try to evade her between casts.
  • Gwen needs to attack a few times to set up her damage, so try to get the jump on her.

Official tips from Riot