How to Play Sorcerer Gwen
A stage-by-stage plan for Sorcerer Gwen: opener, when to level and roll for Gwen, and where to position the board.
- Tier
- S
- Top 4 rate
- 55.7%
- Avg place
- 4.28
- 1st place
- 11.4%
- Playstyle
- Fast 9
- Games
- 246
How to level and roll with Sorcerer Gwen
Fast 9Sorcerer Gwen is a Fast 9 comp: level on the standard curve and roll down at level 9 on stage 5-1 to find Gwen. At level 9, each shop slot has a 15% chance to be a 5-cost.
| Stage | Level | Action | What to do |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2-1 | 4 | Level | Level to 4 and play your strongest pairs; slam an early item if it saves HP. |
| 2-5 | 5 | Level | Level to 5 and keep building interest toward 50 gold. |
| 3-2 | 6 | Level | Level to 6 and save to 50 gold. |
| 3-5 | 7 | Level | Level to 7 while staying on interest. |
| 4-1 | 8 | Level | Level to 8 but roll only enough to stay healthy — the real roll is on 9. |
| 4-5 | 8 | Save gold | Rebuild gold toward 50 and keep your HP above 40. |
| 5-1 | 9 | Roll down | Level to 9 and roll down for your 5-costs and Gwen 2-star. |
| 6-1 | 10 | Push level | With a stable board and spare gold, push to 10 for the last legendaries. |
Sorcerer Gwen early game and opener
We don't have enough early-board data for Sorcerer Gwen yet. Play your strongest pairs early and hold units that share traits with Gwen.
Rolling odds for Sorcerer Gwen
Gwen is easiest to find around level 9. Use the calculator to see your odds of a 2-star for the gold you have.
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Sorcerer Gwen positioning
A starting board for Sorcerer Gwen. Drag units to adjust it, switch to the anti-assassin layout when the lobby has divers, and copy the Team Planner code into the TFT client.
- Corner Ryze on the back line and put Jarvan IV in front of it.
- Split Ryze and Karma across the back line so a single area spell can't hit both.
- Gwen, Jarvan IV, and Swain hold the front line — put the tankiest one opposite the enemy carry.
- Against assassins, step your carries up one row and leave Swain and Jarvan IV in the back corners as bait.
Positioning board
Drag a unit onto another hex to move it — dropping on a unit swaps them.
When to play Sorcerer Gwen
Strengths
- Two damage threats (Gwen and Karma) make itemizing flexible
- Rarely played, so its units are usually free
- Highest late-game ceiling once the 5-costs are 2-starred
Weaknesses
- Average place is worse than 82% of comps of the same board size
- Needs Gwen and Karma at high cost, which can be hard to hit
- Weak until level 9 — you need HP to survive the econ phase
Strategic Tips
Economy
Stay on interest and save your big roll for level 9 at stage 5-1.
Itemization
Build Sniper's Focus, Edge of Night, and Morellonomicon on Gwen.
When to pivot
Scout at 2-1 and 3-2: if two or more players hold your core units, or you haven't found any by 3-2, move into one of the comps on the Similar Comps tab instead of forcing Sorcerer Gwen.
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How to play Sorcerer Gwen – FAQ (TFT Set 15)
How do you play Sorcerer Gwen?
Sorcerer Gwen is a Fast 9 comp: level on the standard curve and roll down at level 9 on stage 5-1 to find Gwen. Corner Ryze on the back line and put Jarvan IV in front of it. Build Sniper's Focus, Edge of Night, and Morellonomicon on Gwen.
When should I roll down for Sorcerer Gwen?
Roll down at level 9 on stage 5-1. That is when Sorcerer Gwen finds Gwen and its core most reliably; save gold before it.
What level do you roll for Gwen?
Roll for Gwen at level 9. At level 9, each shop slot has a 15% chance to be a 5-cost.
Is Sorcerer Gwen a reroll comp?
No. Sorcerer Gwen is a Fast 9 comp: level up and roll down at level 9 to find your 4- and 5-cost units at 2 stars.
How do you position Sorcerer Gwen?
Corner Ryze on the back line and put Jarvan IV in front of it. Split Ryze and Karma across the back line so a single area spell can't hit both. Gwen, Jarvan IV, and Swain hold the front line — put the tankiest one opposite the enemy carry. Against assassins, step your carries up one row and leave Swain and Jarvan IV in the back corners as bait.
What is the best opener for Sorcerer Gwen?
Sorcerer Gwen has no fixed opener: play your strongest early pairs, keep HP high and hold units that share traits with Gwen.