Gwen TFT Build
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3 CostBest Gwen build for TFT Set 16 with 90.1% top 4 rate. Top items: Giant Slayer, Nashor's Tooth, and Thief's Gloves. Learn optimal components & itemization strategy.
Set 16 Gwen builds: Thief's Gloves (90.06% top four rate, +33.30% difference); Ionic Spark, Jeweled Gauntlet, Hand Of Justice (70.45% top four rate, +13.69% difference); Jeweled Gauntlet, Nashor's Tooth, Hand Of Justice (61.32% top four rate, +4.56% difference)
Gwen Component Priority Order in Set 16
When playing Gwen in TFT Set 16, prioritize collecting Needlessly Large Rod, Recurve Bow, Sparring Gloves from the carousel and item drops. B.F. Sword and Giant's Belt are also valuable secondary components. These components build into Gwen 's highest win rate items and will help you secure consistent top four placements. Focus on slamming items early using these components rather than holding for perfect items, as tempo is crucial for maintaining a healthy economy.
Why These Components for Gwen ?
Needlessly Large Rod is the 1st priority component for Gwen , appearing in 8 of the top item builds. This component builds into Hextech Gunblade, Rabadon's Deathcap, Ionic Spark, which are core items for maximizing Gwen 's effectiveness.
Recurve Bow is the 2nd priority component for Gwen , appearing in 5 of the top item builds. This component builds into Giant Slayer, Nashor's Tooth, Guinsoo's Rageblade, which are core items for maximizing Gwen 's effectiveness.
Sparring Gloves is the 3rd priority component for Gwen , appearing in 4 of the top item builds. This component builds into Thief's Gloves, Hand Of Justice, Jeweled Gauntlet, which are core items for maximizing Gwen 's effectiveness.
Gwen Carousel & Item Drop Tips
- Early Game (Stage 1-2): Prioritize Needlessly Large Rod on the first carousel if available, as it builds into Gwen 's best-in-slot items.
- Mid Game (Stage 3-4): Look for Needlessly Large Rod or Recurve Bow to complete your core items. Don't greed for perfect components—slam items to preserve HP.
- Late Game (Stage 5+): Use any remaining components to build utility items or complete Gwen 's secondary items for maximum power.
Should You Itemize Gwen in Set 16
High PriorityGwen is a high-priority itemization target in Set 16. The best Gwen item build achieves a 90.1% top four rate, which is +33.3% higher than Gwen 's base rate of 56.8%. 2 out of 5 builds show 10%+ improvement, indicating strong item scaling.
When Itemized (Avg)
Base Champion Stats
Key Factors for Gwen Itemization in Set 16
Gwen 's best item build provides +33.3% top four rate improvement. 2 builds achieve 10%+ improvement.
Itemized Gwen achieves 24.1% first place rate, making it excellent for winning lobbies.
Gwen is a 3-cost unit that can serve as either a primary carry or support depending on your composition.
Gwen Itemization Data Analysis
Our analysis of Gwen itemization in TFT Set 16 examines 5 item builds to determine how effectively this champion scales with items. Gwen has a base top four rate of 56.8%, and we compare each item build's performance against this baseline to measure itemization value.
The best Gwen item build achieves a 90.1% top four rate, representing a +33.3% difference from the base rate. 2 out of 5 builds show 10%+ improvement over baseline, 1 builds show 0-5% improvement, and 2 builds actually underperform the baseline. On average across all analyzed builds, itemized Gwen achieves 55.3% top four rate (-1.5% vs base) with 4.13 average placement.
For players aiming to win lobbies, itemized Gwen achieves a 24.1% first place rate. This is excellent first place potential, making Gwen a strong choice when you need to win rather than just top four.
✓When to Itemize Gwen
- When you find Gwen early and can build around it as your primary carry
- When you have the optimal item components (check the Component Priority section above)
- When the lobby isn't heavily contesting Gwen 's key items
✗When NOT to Itemize Gwen
- When another carry in your comp scales better with the same items
- When you're pivoting to a different composition mid-game
Best Gwen Items in TFT Set 16
The best Gwen item is Giant Slayer with a 66.00% win rate (+9.24% vs base), 13.95% first place rate, and 2.85% pick rate. The most popular is Jeweled Gauntlet with a 10.65% pick rate and 55.26% win rate. Ionic Spark has the highest first place rate at 17.02%. The top three Gwen items are Giant Slayer, Nashor's Tooth, and Thief's Gloves.
Rank | Item | Components | Rating | Top 4 Rate | Top 4 Diff | 1st Place Rate | Pick Rate | Matches |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
  | B | 66.00% | +9.24% | 13.95% | 2.85% | 1,053 | ||
 | B | 65.85% | +9.09% | 16.80% | 2.54% | 937 | ||
 | B | 63.74% | +6.98% | 16.08% | 5.16% | 1,903 | ||
| 4 |  | B | 59.27% | +2.51% | 15.25% | 2.88% | 1,063 | |
| 5 | | B | 58.35% | +1.59% | 14.49% | 4.43% | 1,635 | |
| 6 |  | A | 57.59% | +0.83% | 16.23% | 2.32% | 856 | |
| 7 |  | A | 56.65% | -0.11% | 17.02% | 2.96% | 1,091 | |
| 8 |  | B | 56.45% | -0.31% | 14.18% | 9.12% | 3,364 | |
| 9 | | B | 55.26% | -1.50% | 14.62% | 10.65% | 3,927 | |
| 10 | | B | 54.61% | -2.15% | 13.03% | 3.20% | 1,181 | |
| 11 | | B | 53.41% | -3.35% | 13.89% | 2.22% | 820 | |
| 12 | | B | 51.08% | -5.68% | 14.97% | 4.27% | 1,576 | |
| 13 | | B | 46.72% | -10.04% | 13.97% | 7.02% | 2,588 | |
| 14 | | B | 42.50% | -14.26% | 16.36% | 2.95% | 1,087 | |
| 15 | | A | 34.53% | -22.23% | 16.74% | 3.31% | 1,222 |
Best Gwen Artifact Items in TFT Set 16
The best Gwen artifact item is Rapid Firecannon with a 79.70% win rate (+22.94% vs base), 17.94% first place rate, and 0.36% pick rate. The most popular is Lich Bane with a 0.47% pick rate and 67.05% win rate. Horizon Focus has the highest first place rate at 24.31%. The top three Gwen artifact items are Rapid Firecannon, Statikk Shiv, and Dawncore.
Rank | Item | Rating | Top 4 Rate | Top 4 Diff | 1st Place Rate | Pick Rate | Matches |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A | 79.70% | +22.94% | 17.94% | 0.36% | 133 | ||
| A | 78.76% | +22.00% | 18.91% | 0.31% | 113 | ||
| A | 77.05% | +20.29% | 19.83% | 0.17% | 61 | ||
| 4 | A | 76.64% | +19.88% | 20.34% | 0.29% | 107 | |
| 5 | A | 75.00% | +18.24% | 24.31% | 0.03% | 12 | |
| 6 | A | 74.42% | +17.66% | 19.01% | 0.12% | 43 | |
| 7 | A | 73.33% | +16.57% | 21.66% | 0.16% | 60 | |
| 8 | A | 71.43% | +14.67% | 19.98% | 0.08% | 28 | |
| 9 | A | 71.26% | +14.50% | 18.73% | 0.24% | 87 | |
| 10 | A | 70.27% | +13.51% | 21.01% | 0.20% | 74 | |
| 11 | A | 69.74% | +12.98% | 18.71% | 0.21% | 76 | |
| 12 | A | 69.44% | +12.68% | 22.69% | 0.10% | 36 | |
| 13 | A | 69.33% | +12.57% | 20.95% | 0.41% | 150 | |
| 14 | A | 68.75% | +11.99% | 17.69% | 0.09% | 32 | |
| 15 | A | 68.00% | +11.24% | 20.56% | 0.20% | 75 | |
| 16 | A | 67.05% | +10.29% | 18.20% | 0.47% | 173 | |
| 17 | A | 67.03% | +10.27% | 16.90% | 0.25% | 91 | |
| 18 | A | 63.33% | +6.57% | 17.85% | 0.08% | 30 | |
| 19 | A | 60.00% | +3.24% | 21.96% | 0.03% | 10 | |
| 20 | A | 56.63% | -0.13% | 18.58% | 0.22% | 83 | |
| 21 | A | 56.16% | -0.60% | 19.53% | 0.20% | 73 | |
| 22 | A | 51.22% | -5.54% | 19.85% | 0.11% | 41 | |
| 23 | A | 45.88% | -10.88% | 20.15% | 0.23% | 85 | |
| 24 | B | 41.18% | -15.58% | 15.86% | 0.05% | 17 |
Best Gwen Radiant Items in TFT Set 16
The best Gwen radiant item is Radiant Nashor's Tooth with a 85.71% win rate (+28.95% vs base), 23.18% first place rate, and 0.06% pick rate. The most popular is Radiant Thief's Gloves with a 0.50% pick rate and 61.62% win rate. The top three Gwen radiant items are Radiant Nashor's Tooth, Radiant Crownguard, and Radiant Titan's Resolve.
Rank | Item | Rating | Top 4 Rate | Top 4 Diff | 1st Place Rate | Pick Rate | Matches |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A | 85.71% | +28.95% | 23.18% | 0.06% | 21 | ||
| B | 73.68% | +16.92% | 14.76% | 0.05% | 19 | ||
| A | 72.22% | +15.46% | 16.83% | 0.05% | 18 | ||
| 4 | A | 70.37% | +13.61% | 18.94% | 0.07% | 27 | |
| 5 | A | 66.67% | +9.91% | 17.37% | 0.04% | 15 | |
| 6 | B | 66.67% | +9.91% | 16.01% | 0.04% | 15 | |
| 7 | A | 66.67% | +9.91% | 18.05% | 0.04% | 15 | |
| 8 | B | 64.71% | +7.95% | 17.19% | 0.05% | 17 | |
| 9 | B | 64.71% | +7.95% | 16.30% | 0.05% | 17 | |
| 10 | A | 64.29% | +7.53% | 19.08% | 0.04% | 14 | |
| 11 | B | 64.29% | +7.53% | 14.45% | 0.04% | 14 | |
| 12 | A | 62.07% | +5.31% | 19.14% | 0.08% | 29 | |
| 13 | B | 61.62% | +4.86% | 14.55% | 0.50% | 185 | |
| 14 | B | 58.33% | +1.57% | 17.28% | 0.13% | 48 | |
| 15 | B | 58.33% | +1.57% | 14.47% | 0.03% | 12 | |
| 16 | A | 57.89% | +1.13% | 19.40% | 0.05% | 19 | |
| 17 | B | 53.33% | -3.43% | 16.93% | 0.04% | 15 | |
| 18 | B | 52.94% | -3.82% | 14.73% | 0.05% | 17 | |
| 19 | A | 47.06% | -9.70% | 16.95% | 0.05% | 17 | |
| 20 | B | 45.45% | -11.31% | 15.22% | 0.03% | 11 | |
| 21 | B | 41.38% | -15.38% | 15.61% | 0.08% | 29 | |
| 22 | B | 40.00% | -16.76% | 13.31% | 0.05% | 20 | |
| 23 | B | 36.00% | -20.76% | 14.04% | 0.07% | 25 | |
| 24 | A | 31.03% | -25.73% | 18.56% | 0.08% | 29 |
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Gwen Set 16 Build - Frequently Asked Questions
What is Gwen 's best build in Set 16?
The best Gwen build in Set 16 is Thief's Gloves with a 90.06% top four rate, 77.64% first place rate, and 1.56 average placement. This build is picked 0.47% of the time.
What is the best item for Gwen ?
The best item for Gwen is Giant Slayer with a 66.00% win rate. This item is picked 2.85% of the time and has won 695 matches across 1,053 games.
Which item is most popular on Gwen ?
Jeweled Gauntlet is the most popular item on Gwen with a 10.65% pick rate. This item maintains a 55.26% win rate and has been used in 3,927 matches.
What are the top 3 items for Gwen ?
The top 3 items for Gwen are Giant Slayer, Nashor's Tooth, and Thief's Gloves with an average win rate of 65.20%. These items provide the highest performance across different team compositions and game situations.
How many matches do the Gwen item builds have?
The Gwen item builds are based on 24,303 total matches. Giant Slayer has the most wins with 695 victories.
Should I always build Giant Slayer on Gwen ?
While Giant Slayer has the highest win rate at 66.00%, the best Gwen build depends on your team composition, available components, and game situation. Consider Giant Slayer, Nashor's Tooth, and Thief's Gloves as strong alternatives based on what items you can build.
What components should I prioritize for Gwen in TFT Set 16?
The top components to prioritize for Gwen in Set 16 are Needlessly Large Rod, Recurve Bow, and Sparring Gloves. These components appear most frequently in Gwen 's highest win rate item builds. Needlessly Large Rod is the #1 priority component, appearing in 8 of Gwen 's top item builds.
What should I pick on carousel for Gwen in TFT?
When playing Gwen in TFT Set 16, prioritize Needlessly Large Rod on the first carousel as it builds into Gwen 's best-in-slot items. Secondary priorities include Recurve Bow and Sparring Gloves. These components give you the flexibility to build Gwen 's optimal items.
Should I itemize Gwen in TFT Set 16?
Gwen is a high priority itemization target in TFT Set 16. Gwen 's best item build achieves a +33.3% top four rate improvement over the base rate of 56.8%. Proper itemization significantly boosts performance.
Is Gwen a good item holder in TFT Set 16?
Gwen is an excellent item holder and primary carry in TFT Set 16. With optimal items, Gwen achieves +33.3% top four rate improvement, making it worthwhile to commit items to this champion.
What is Gwen 's top 4 rate with items in TFT Set 16?
When properly itemized, Gwen achieves an average top four rate of 55.3% in TFT Set 16, which is -1.5% compared to the base rate of 56.8%. The best Gwen item build reaches 90.1% top four rate with a 1.56 average placement.
What is the best Gwen emblem?
The best Gwen emblem is Defender Emblem with a 90.91% win rate. This emblem is picked 0.03% of the time and has been used in 11 matches.
What is the top Gwen radiant item?
The top Gwen radiant item is Radiant Nashor's Tooth with a 85.71% win rate. This radiant item is picked 0.06% of the time and has been used in 21 matches.
What is the best Gwen artifact?
The best Gwen artifact is Aegis of Dusk with a 100.00% win rate. This artifact item is picked 0.02% of the time and has been used in 8 matches.