How to Play Rogue Gwen
A stage-by-stage plan for Rogue Gwen: opener, when to level and roll for Gwen, and where to position the board.
- Tier
- S
- Top 4 rate
- 78.7%
- Avg place
- 3.09
- 1st place
- 12.8%
- Playstyle
- 1-cost reroll
- Games
- 47
How to level and roll with Rogue Gwen
1-cost rerollRogue Gwen is a reroll comp: slow roll at level 5 from stage 3-1, keeping 50+ gold and rolling only the excess until Caitlyn, Jax, and Twisted Fate reach 3 stars. At level 5, each shop slot has a 45% chance to be a 1-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. |
| 3-1 | 5 | Slow roll | Stay at level 5: roll only the gold above 50 each round until Caitlyn, Jax, and Twisted Fate hit 3 stars. |
| 3-2 | 5 | Slow roll | Stay at level 5: roll only the gold above 50 each round until Caitlyn, Jax, and Twisted Fate hit 3 stars. |
| 4-1 | 7 | Level | Once your 3-stars are done, level up and add the units that complete your traits. |
| 4-5 | 8 | Level | Level to 8 for 4-cost upgrades and a stronger frontline. |
| 5-1 | 8 | Roll down | Roll for the last upgrades and finish the board around Gwen. |
Rogue Gwen early game and opener
Boards that lead into Rogue Gwen at levels 4 to 7, taken from MetaBot Desktop round data — play the one closest to your shops.
28 games · 67% rounds won · 100% of units carry into the final comp
80 games · 64% rounds won · 100% of units carry into the final comp
74 games · 66% rounds won · 83% of units carry into the final comp
3 games · 90% rounds won · 86% of units carry into the final compRolling odds for Rogue Gwen
Your 3-star targets are Caitlyn, Jax, and Twisted Fate. Level 5 gives the best shop odds for them — use the calculator to see how much gold a 3-star costs.
Rolldown calculator: Caitlyn
Pre-set to this comp's roll level. Change copies owned, copies other players hold and your gold.
Loading the rolldown calculator…
Rogue Gwen positioning
A starting board for Rogue 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 Gwen on the back line and put Rhaast in front of it.
- Split Gwen and Twisted Fate across the back line so a single area spell can't hit both.
- Shen, Rhaast, and Jax hold the front line — put the tankiest one opposite the enemy carry.
- Against assassins, step your carries up one row and leave Aatrox and Jax 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 Rogue Gwen
Strengths
- Average place better than 96% of comps of the same board size
- Big power spike once Caitlyn, Jax, and Twisted Fate hit 3 stars
- Two damage threats (Gwen and Caitlyn) make itemizing flexible
- Rarely played, so its units are usually free
Weaknesses
- Falls off hard if someone else is rerolling Caitlyn, Jax, and Twisted Fate
Strategic Tips
Economy
Reach 50 gold, then slow roll at level 5 with only the excess until Caitlyn, Jax, and Twisted Fate are 3-starred.
Itemization
Build Thief's Gloves, Giant Slayer, and Jeweled Gauntlet 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 Rogue Gwen.
Get the Winning Edge
Real-time overlays, automatic match tracking, and exclusive tools — everything you need to climb, free on your PC.
- In-game overlays
- Automatic match tracking
- Desktop-exclusive tools
Help us maintain accuracy! If you notice incorrect stats, missing data, or any issues, your feedback directly improves the quality of our data for the entire community.
How to play Rogue Gwen – FAQ (TFT Set 17)
How do you play Rogue Gwen?
Rogue Gwen is a reroll comp: slow roll at level 5 from stage 3-1, keeping 50+ gold and rolling only the excess until Caitlyn, Jax, and Twisted Fate reach 3 stars. Corner Gwen on the back line and put Rhaast in front of it. Build Thief's Gloves, Giant Slayer, and Jeweled Gauntlet on Gwen.
When should I roll down for Rogue Gwen?
Rogue Gwen doesn't do one big roll down. Slow roll at level 5 from stage 3-1, rolling only the gold above 50 until Caitlyn, Jax, and Twisted Fate are 3-starred.
What level do you roll for Caitlyn?
Slow roll for Caitlyn at level 5, where its cost tier shows up most often in the shop. At level 5, each shop slot has a 45% chance to be a 1-cost.
Is Rogue Gwen a reroll comp?
Yes. Rogue Gwen wants Caitlyn, Jax, and Twisted Fate at 3 stars, so slow roll at level 5 with gold above 50 until you hit them.
How do you position Rogue Gwen?
Corner Gwen on the back line and put Rhaast in front of it. Split Gwen and Twisted Fate across the back line so a single area spell can't hit both. Shen, Rhaast, and Jax hold the front line — put the tankiest one opposite the enemy carry. Against assassins, step your carries up one row and leave Aatrox and Jax in the back corners as bait.
What is the best opener for Rogue Gwen?
The most common level 4 board that turns into Rogue Gwen is Aatrox, Jax, Talon, and Twisted Fate (28 games tracked).