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Gwen

Slayer · Top · Jungle · Mid

Gwen counters, build & runes

Gwen, The Hallowed Seamstress, is a slayer mostly played in Top, Jungle and Mid. In Top it has a 50.6% win rate in patch 16.19 and sits in tier A. It excels at tank shredding, sustained damage and split pushing and is strongest in the late game.

Patch 16.19 · SoloQ

TopTop63%JungleJungle22%MidMid15%
ATier
50.6%Win rate
2.6%Pick rate
3.5%Ban rate
#26Rank · Top
50,993Games

Gwen Top most played build

Runes56% of games · 50.1% WR

PrecisionConqueror
Presence of MindLegend: AlacrityLast Stand
Resolve
Bone PlatingUnflinching

Conqueror · Presence of Mind · Legend: Alacrity · Last Stand
Bone Plating · Unflinching

Summoner spells51.2% WR

FlashFlashIgniteIgnite

Skill order61% of games · 54.9% WR

QEW

Levels 1 to 3: Q · E · W

Starting items84% of games · 51.1% WR

Doran's RingDoran's RingHealth PotionHealth Potion

Core build30% of games · 60.4% WR

Dusk and DawnDusk and DawnShadowflameShadowflameRabadon's DeathcapRabadon's Deathcap

Boots37% of games · 52.8% WR

Sorcerer's ShoesSorcerer's Shoes
CTier
51.1%Win rate
0.9%Pick rate
3.4%Ban rate
#39Rank · Jungle
17,984Games

Gwen Jungle most played build

Runes54% of games · 51.5% WR

PrecisionConqueror
TriumphLegend: AlacrityLast Stand
Inspiration
Magical FootwearCosmic Insight

Conqueror · Triumph · Legend: Alacrity · Last Stand
Magical Footwear · Cosmic Insight

Summoner spells51.8% WR

GhostGhostSmiteSmite

Skill order59% of games · 61.9% WR

QEW

Levels 1 to 3: Q · E · W

Starting items30% of games · 51.6% WR

Scorchclaw PupScorchclaw Pup

Core build35% of games · 58.5% WR

Dusk and DawnDusk and DawnShadowflameShadowflameRabadon's DeathcapRabadon's Deathcap

Boots58% of games · 51.8% WR

Sorcerer's ShoesSorcerer's Shoes

Jungle path

Starting on redBlueGrompWolvesRaptorsRedKrugs

Starting on blueBlueGrompWolvesRaptorsRedKrugs

ATier
53.2%Win rate
0.6%Pick rate
3.3%Ban rate
#26Rank · Mid
11,758Games

Gwen Mid most played build

Runes75% of games · 53.8% WR

InspirationFirst Strike
Cash BackBiscuit DeliveryJack Of All Trades
Sorcery
Absolute FocusGathering Storm

First Strike · Cash Back · Biscuit Delivery · Jack Of All Trades
Absolute Focus · Gathering Storm

Summoner spells52.3% WR

GhostGhostTeleportTeleport

Skill order55% of games · 61.2% WR

QEW

Levels 1 to 3: Q · E · W

Starting items60% of games · 54.0% WR

Doran's RingDoran's RingHealth PotionHealth Potion

Core build28% of games · 60.9% WR

Dusk and DawnDusk and DawnShadowflameShadowflameRabadon's DeathcapRabadon's Deathcap

Boots83% of games · 54.9% WR

Sorcerer's ShoesSorcerer's Shoes

Champion profile

  • Burst damage2
  • Sustained damage4
  • Durability2
  • Crowd control1
  • Mobility3
  • Engage0
  • Peel0
  • Poke1

0 to 5 attributes from HeroCoach's Fuente 1 profile, rated from the champion kit and Emerald+ stats.

Power curve

Early
Mid
Late

Game plan

Split pushing

Excels at

  • Split pushing
  • 1v1 duels
  • Tank shredding

Struggles against

  • teamfights

Frequently asked questions

Who counters Gwen in Top?

In patch 16.19, the hardest lane opponents for Gwen in Top are Warwick (44.0%), Akali (44.7%) and Kennen (45.6%). In brackets, Gwen's win rate in that matchup.

Who is Gwen strong against?

In Top, Gwen wins most often against Dr. Mundo (58.1%), Yorick (57.4%) and Illaoi (56.2%).

What is the best Gwen build in Top?

The core Gwen build in Top is Dusk and Dawn, Shadowflame and Rabadon's Deathcap. Keystone: Conqueror, with Resolve as the secondary tree. Skill order: Q > E > W.

Is Gwen good in patch 16.19?

It is tier A in Top (rank 26), with a 50.6% win rate, 2.6% pick rate and 3.5% ban rate in SoloQ.

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Global SoloQ stats for patch 16.19. Updated October 4, 2026.