Gwen TFT champion portrait - Set 17
Avg Place
4.47
1st Place
11.1%
Top 4
50.6%
Pick Rate
8.3%

GwenTFT Build

Set 17
SetSet 17
Matches346,564
TierAll Tiers
RankAll Ranks
Last UpdatedMay 31, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Best Gwen build for TFT Set 17 with 64.6% top 4 rate. Top items: Void Staff, Thief's Gloves, and Nashor's Tooth. Learn optimal components & itemization strategy.

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Set 17 Gwen builds: Jeweled Gauntlet, Nashor's Tooth, Hand Of Justice (64.58% top four rate, +13.97% difference); Hextech Gunblade, Jeweled Gauntlet, Nashor's Tooth (59.12% top four rate, +8.51% difference); Jeweled Gauntlet, Giant Slayer, Hand Of Justice (55.09% top four rate, +4.48% difference)

Average Placement:3.94
Top 4 Rate:64.58%
Top 4 Diff:+13.97%
First Place Rate:12.50%
Pick Rate:0.26%
Average Placement:4.17
Top 4 Rate:59.12%
Top 4 Diff:+8.51%
First Place Rate:10.95%
Pick Rate:0.25%
Average Placement:4.22
Top 4 Rate:55.09%
Top 4 Diff:+4.48%
First Place Rate:8.38%
Pick Rate:0.31%

Gwen Component Priority Order in Set 17

When playing Gwen in TFT Set 17, prioritize collecting Needlessly Large Rod, Recurve Bow, Sparring Gloves from the carousel and item drops. B.F. Sword and Tear of the Goddess 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.

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Needlessly Large Rod - Priority 1 component for Gwen in TFT
Needlessly Large RodFound in 6 builds
2
Recurve Bow - Priority 2 component for Gwen in TFT
Recurve BowFound in 5 builds
3
Sparring Gloves - Priority 3 component for Gwen in TFT
Sparring GlovesFound in 4 builds
4
B.F. Sword - Priority 4 component for Gwen in TFT
B.F. SwordFound in 4 builds
5
Tear of the Goddess - Priority 5 component for Gwen in TFT
Tear of the GoddessFound in 2 builds

Why These Components for Gwen?

Needlessly Large Rod

Needlessly Large Rod is the 1st priority component for Gwen, appearing in 6 of the top item builds. This component builds into Hextech Gunblade, Rabadon's Deathcap, Guinsoo's Rageblade, which are core items for maximizing Gwen's effectiveness.

Recurve Bow

Recurve Bow is the 2nd priority component for Gwen, appearing in 5 of the top item builds. This component builds into Void Staff, Nashor's Tooth, Guinsoo's Rageblade, which are core items for maximizing Gwen's effectiveness.

Sparring Gloves

Sparring Gloves is the 3rd priority component for Gwen, appearing in 4 of the top item builds. This component builds into Thief's Gloves, Jeweled Gauntlet, Hand Of Justice, 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 17

High PriorityGwen is a high-priority itemization target in Set 17. The best Gwen item build achieves a 64.6% top four rate, which is +14.0% higher than Gwen's base rate of 50.6%. Proper itemization significantly boosts performance.

When Itemized (Avg)

Top 4 Rate56.6%
Top 4 Diff vs Base+6.0%
Average Placement4.24
First Place Rate9.2%

Base Champion Stats

Base Top 4 Rate50.6%
Best Build Diff+14.0%
Champion Cost2-cost
Builds Analyzed5

Key Factors for Gwen Itemization in Set 17

Excellent Item Scaling

Gwen's best item build provides +14.0% top four rate improvement. This is exceptional item scaling.

Low-Cost Reroll Potential

As a 2-cost champion, Gwen is easier to 3-star. When 3-starred with proper items, low-cost carries can be very effective.

Gwen Itemization Data Analysis

Our analysis of Gwen itemization in TFT Set 17 examines 5 item builds to determine how effectively this champion scales with items. Gwen has a base top four rate of 50.6%, and we compare each item build's performance against this baseline to measure itemization value.

The best Gwen item build achieves a 64.6% top four rate, representing a +14.0% difference from the base rate. 1 out of 5 builds show 10%+ improvement over baseline, 1 builds show 5-10% improvement, 3 builds show 0-5% improvement, On average across all analyzed builds, itemized Gwen achieves 56.6% top four rate (+6.0% vs base) with 4.24 average placement.

Itemized Gwen has a 9.2% first place rate, suggesting the champion is better suited for consistent top four finishes rather than winning lobbies outright.

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 you can commit to 3-starring Gwen through slow rolling

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 17

The best Gwen item is Void Staff with a 58.18% win rate (+7.57% vs base), 16.30% first place rate, and 2.03% pick rate. The most popular is Jeweled Gauntlet with a 11.25% pick rate and 52.34% win rate. Thief's Gloves has the highest first place rate at 16.31%. The top three Gwen items are Void Staff, Thief's Glovescommon.andWithCommaNashor's Tooth.

Rank
Item
Components
Rating
Top 4 Rate
Top 4 Diff
1st Place Rate
Pick Rate
Matches
Recurve BowTear of the Goddess
B58.18%+7.57%16.30%2.03%1,112
Sparring GlovesSparring Gloves
B58.15%+7.54%16.31%4.93%2,698
Recurve BowGiant's Belt
C58.09%+7.48%13.55%2.66%1,458
4
B.F. SwordNeedlessly Large Rod
A55.17%+4.56%15.86%4.12%2,255
5
Needlessly Large RodNeedlessly Large Rod
B54.03%+3.42%15.79%4.32%2,367
6
B.F. SwordChain Vest
B53.28%+2.67%14.22%3.31%1,813
7
Recurve BowNeedlessly Large Rod
D52.95%+2.34%13.54%2.64%1,443
8
B.F. SwordRecurve Bow
B52.78%+2.17%14.92%4.23%2,317
9
Needlessly Large RodSparring Gloves
D52.34%+1.73%14.03%11.25%6,160
10
Needlessly Large RodNegatron Cloak
A52.12%+1.51%15.43%3.10%1,700
11
Tear of the GoddessSparring Gloves
B51.48%+0.87%14.18%10.95%5,995
12
B.F. SwordNegatron Cloak
C50.11%-0.50%13.19%6.68%3,660
13
Chain VestRecurve Bow
D43.89%-6.72%13.16%2.43%1,333

Best Gwen Artifact Items in TFT Set 17

The best Gwen artifact item is Zhonya's Paradox with a 67.65% win rate (+17.04% vs base), 14.63% first place rate, and 0.12% pick rate. The most popular is Evelynn's Instinct with a 0.72% pick rate and 52.15% win rate. Titanic Hydra has the highest first place rate at 15.33%. The top three Gwen artifact items are Zhonya's Paradox, Statikk Shivcommon.andWithCommaWit's End.

Rank
Item
Rating
Top 4 Rate
Top 4 Diff
1st Place Rate
Pick Rate
Matches
C67.65%+17.04%14.63%0.12%68
D61.70%+11.09%13.15%0.09%47
C56.78%+6.17%14.94%0.22%118
4C55.56%+4.95%12.20%0.25%135
5C54.90%+4.29%13.95%0.19%102
6C54.78%+4.17%13.04%0.21%115
7C53.76%+3.15%12.47%0.17%93
8F52.15%+1.54%9.94%0.72%395
9F50.00%-0.61%11.20%0.11%62
10C48.89%-1.72%15.30%0.08%45
11C47.92%-2.69%13.40%0.09%48
12D45.24%-5.37%11.24%0.08%42
13F44.59%-6.02%8.40%0.14%74
14B43.14%-7.47%14.12%0.09%51
15A42.86%-7.75%15.33%0.03%14
16D42.11%-8.50%12.40%0.07%38
17C41.67%-8.94%13.44%0.02%12
18D41.18%-9.43%12.74%0.12%68
19F40.82%-9.79%11.61%0.09%49
20D40.00%-10.61%12.97%0.03%15
21D40.00%-10.61%12.55%0.09%50
22F38.46%-12.15%14.03%0.02%13
23D34.21%-16.40%11.91%0.07%38
24F33.33%-17.28%10.92%0.04%21
25D30.77%-19.84%11.90%0.02%13
26B20.00%-30.61%14.60%0.02%10
27D11.76%-38.85%12.15%0.03%17
28D9.09%-41.52%10.62%0.04%22

Best Gwen Radiant Items in TFT Set 17

The best Gwen radiant item is Radiant Giant Slayer with a 75.00% win rate (+24.39% vs base), 14.39% first place rate, and 0.08% pick rate. The most popular is Radiant Thief's Gloves with a 0.30% pick rate and 55.42% win rate. Radiant Red Buff has the highest first place rate at 16.36%. The top three Gwen radiant items are Radiant Giant Slayer, Radiant Hextech Gunbladecommon.andWithCommaRadiant Sterak's Gage.

Rank
Item
Rating
Top 4 Rate
Top 4 Diff
1st Place Rate
Pick Rate
Matches
B75.00%+24.39%14.39%0.08%44
C73.91%+23.30%14.82%0.04%23
B72.73%+22.12%9.66%0.02%11
4D65.00%+14.39%13.19%0.04%20
5C63.64%+13.03%14.46%0.02%11
6F61.90%+11.29%6.93%0.04%21
7D61.90%+11.29%10.86%0.04%21
8C55.42%+4.81%13.73%0.30%166
9D55.00%+4.39%11.86%0.04%20
10D54.55%+3.94%13.50%0.02%11
11C53.85%+3.24%13.79%0.02%13
12B52.94%+2.33%13.02%0.03%17
13D50.00%-0.61%11.75%0.03%14
14B50.00%-0.61%16.36%0.02%10
15B50.00%-0.61%13.20%0.03%14
16D44.19%-6.42%10.12%0.08%43
17D42.31%-8.30%10.38%0.05%26
18F37.84%-12.77%11.58%0.07%37
19D35.71%-14.90%9.02%0.03%14
20C33.33%-17.28%13.17%0.03%15
21B30.00%-20.61%10.64%0.02%10

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Gwen Set 17 Build - Frequently Asked Questions

What is Gwen's best build in Set 17?

The best Gwen build in TFT Set 17 features Jeweled Gauntlet, Nashor's Tooth, and Hand Of Justice as core items. This build has a 64.58% win rate and is picked 0.26% of the time. First place rate: 12.50%, avg placement: 3.94.

What is the best item for Gwen?

Void Staff is the best item for Gwen with a 58.18% win rate and 2.03% pick rate across 1,112 matches.

Which item is most popular on Gwen?

Jeweled Gauntlet is the most popular item on Gwen with a 11.25% pick rate. It has a 52.34% win rate across 6,160 matches.

What are the top 3 items for Gwen?

The top 3 items for Gwen are Void Staff, Thief's Gloves, and Nashor's Tooth. These items provide the best stats and synergies for Gwen's kit.

How many matches do the Gwen item builds have?

The Gwen item build data is based on 34,311 matches analyzed in TFT Set 17. This sample size provides statistically significant results for item recommendations.

Should I always build Void Staff on Gwen?

Void Staff is a great choice but not always mandatory. Consider your lobby and available components. It has a 58.18% win rate on Gwen.

What components should I prioritize for Gwen in TFT Set 17?

Priority components for Gwen are Needlessly Large Rod, Recurve Bow, and Sparring Gloves. These components build into Gwen's best items and should be picked early on carousel and from PvE rounds.

What should I pick on carousel for Gwen in TFT?

On carousel for Gwen TFT builds, prioritize Needlessly Large Rod. These components are essential for Gwen's optimal items and may be contested so have backup plans.

Should I itemize Gwen in TFT Set 17?

Yes, Gwen is a strong item holder with a 64.6% win rate when properly itemized. Gwen should be a priority for your items in Gwen comps.

Is Gwen a good item holder in TFT Set 17?

Yes, Gwen is a great item holder because items significantly increase their win rate from 50.6% to 64.6%. Gwen scales well with items.

What is Gwen's top 4 rate with items in TFT Set 17?

Gwen's top 4 rate when itemized is 56.6%. With proper items, Gwen significantly exceeds the average champion top 4 rate of 50%.

What is the best Gwen emblem?

The best emblem for Gwen is Stargazer Emblem with a 61.84% win rate. This emblem activates the Stargazer trait on Gwen, providing additional bonuses.

What is the top Gwen radiant item?

The top radiant item for Gwen is Radiant Dragon's Claw with a 88.89% win rate. Radiant items are stronger versions of base items and should be prioritized when available.

What is the best Gwen artifact?

The best artifact for Gwen is Zhonya's Paradox with a 67.65% win rate. Artifacts provide unique effects that synergize with Gwen's kit.