Win Rate
46.6%
Pick Rate
0.9%
Azirvs Gwen
Patch26.16
Matches950,360
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedAug 25, 2026 UTC
MethodologyData Methodology
AuthorDakota Chinnick
Azir vs Gwen is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.16. Gwen wins with a 71.4% win rate (+42.9%) over Azir based on 14 games. Gwen holds the advantage in both the early and late game. Below you'll find the best Azir build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Azir vs Gwen matchup.
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Azir Matchup Breakdown
Use the dropdown to select an opponent and see a detailed breakdown of how Azir performs against them. You'll get head-to-head win rates, laning stats, the best build and runes for the matchup, and early vs late game analysis — all based on real ranked data.
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Azir
28.6% WR
VS
Gwen
71.4% WR
Who Wins the Azir vs Gwen Matchup?
Winner
Gwen
Matches: 14
28.6%
71.4%
7.1
6.7
1,152
917
13,171
14,965
84
347
482
788
0.5
0.2
40.0%
60.0%
22.2%
77.8%
Azir vs Gwen Matchup Summary
The Azir vs Gwen matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 14 recent matches analyzed, Gwen wins with a 71.4% win rate compared to Azir's 28.6%, giving Gwen a 42.9 percentage point advantage. Gwen dominates at every stage — from early laning through late game team fights. This consistent advantage makes it difficult for Azir players to find favorable windows, so team-dependent strategies and avoiding solo confrontations are essential. The most significant statistical gap is in crowd control, where Azir leads by 0.3s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Gwen has a strong advantage in this matchup. Azir players should play defensively, prioritize safe farming under tower, and look for opportunities created by jungle pressure or Gwen overextending. Avoid prolonged trades and wait for team fights where positioning and coordination matter more. Understanding these matchup dynamics is essential for champion select decisions and in-game strategy when facing this lane opponent.
Azir vs Gwen Laning Phase Breakdown
Azir is favored during the laning phase against Gwen, winning 3 out of 5 key stat categories. Azir holds advantages in farming, damage and crowd control, making them the stronger laner in this matchup.
Farming
7.1Azir
6.7Gwen
Azir edges out Gwen by 0.4 CS per minute — a moderate farming advantage that adds up to roughly 6 CS over a 15-minute laning phase. This translates to earlier component purchases and slightly faster power spikes for Azir.Damage
1,152Azir
917Gwen
Azir heavily out-damages Gwen by 235 DMG/min, dominating both short trades and all-in fights. Gwen should avoid extended combat and instead focus on burst trade patterns — short engages followed by immediate disengagement — to avoid letting Azir's sustained damage advantage take over.Economy
13,171Azir
14,965Gwen
Gwen generates a commanding 1,794 more gold per game than Azir. This substantial economic advantage means Gwen consistently reaches key item breakpoints earlier, creating a compounding lead that grows throughout the game. Azir should focus on cost-effective item choices and avoid unnecessary deaths to prevent falling further behind.Utility
0.5Azir
0.2Gwen
Both Azir and Gwen provide similar amounts of crowd control (0.3s/min difference), meaning neither has a significant advantage in locking down opponents for ganks or team fights. Lane ganks are equally effective for both sides.Sustain
566Azir
1,135Gwen
Gwen vastly out-sustains Azir, healing and mitigating 569 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Gwen can absorb significant punishment and remain in lane while Azir is forced to recall. Building grievous wounds early is essential for Azir, and focusing on burst trade patterns rather than sustained fights is critical.Best Azir Build Against Gwen
Spellslinger's Shoes is the optimal boots choice against Gwen, providing the mobility and stats Azir needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Azir against Gwen are Shadowflame, Nashor's Tooth and Rabadon's Deathcap. This combination gives Azir an effective balance of damage, survivability, and utility for the matchup. This build achieves a solid 50.0% win rate across 2 games, proving it to be a reliable item path when facing Gwen. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Azir vs Gwen matchup.
Early Game vs Late Game
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Early Game
Gwen
60.0%
+20.0% advantage
Azir40.0%
Gwen60.0%♕
Late Game
Gwen
77.8%
+55.6% advantage
Azir22.2%Gwen77.8%Gwen dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 60.0% win rate — a 20.0 percentage point lead over Azir. This lopsided early game means Gwen can dictate the pace of the lane from level 1, controlling trades, wave state, and river priority.
Gwen is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 77.8% win rate — 55.6 points above Azir. Extended games heavily favor Gwen, whose kit and scaling make them a dominant force in team fights and objective control.
Gwen holds the advantage at every stage of the game, making this a consistently favorable matchup from lane through late game team fights. Azir players should look for outplays, team-dependent strategies, and picks rather than relying on scaling to win this matchup.
Best Azir Runes Against Gwen
Precision
Resolve
16.7% WR
The Precision and Resolve rune setup gives Azir the best tools to compete against Gwen in this difficult matchup, compensating for the statistical disadvantages with optimal rune synergies.
Azir matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.16. The table below shows Azir's win rate, gold difference, and performance stats against every champion in the current meta. Click any champion name to see a detailed head-to-head breakdown including the best Azir build, runes, laning stats, and early vs late game analysis for that specific matchup.
Opponent | Win Rate | Matches | CS/min | DMG/min | Gold/game | Early WR | Late WR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 47.46% | 59 | 6.8 | 948 | 12,047 | 64.0% | 35.3% | |
| 44.68% | 47 | 6.9 | 933 | 12,632 | 42.9% | 46.1% | |
| 45.45% | 44 | 7.0 | 813 | 10,844 | 50.0% | 40.0% | |
| 39.47% | 38 | 7.0 | 897 | 11,989 | 37.5% | 40.9% | |
| 28.13% | 32 | 6.9 | 766 | 12,445 | 25.0% | 30.0% | |
| 41.94% | 31 | 6.7 | 948 | 12,241 | 41.7% | 42.1% | |
| 60.71% | 28 | 7.3 | 1,034 | 13,369 | 56.3% | 66.7% | |
| 39.29% | 28 | 7.1 | 911 | 12,384 | 25.0% | 50.0% | |
| 44.44% | 27 | 6.6 | 905 | 11,752 | 40.0% | 47.1% | |
| 50.00% | 24 | 6.7 | 843 | 11,706 | 53.9% | 45.5% | |
| 50.00% | 20 | 7.3 | 1,146 | 14,897 | 66.7% | 47.1% | |
| 42.11% | 19 | 6.9 | 804 | 12,780 | 55.6% | 30.0% | |
| 55.56% | 18 | 6.6 | 867 | 11,865 | 57.1% | 54.5% | |
| 61.11% | 18 | 7.0 | 1,113 | 13,143 | 62.5% | 60.0% | |
| 50.00% | 18 | 7.0 | 995 | 12,259 | 44.4% | 55.6% | |
| 38.89% | 18 | 6.5 | 788 | 11,633 | 20.0% | 46.1% | |
| 55.56% | 18 | 7.4 | 960 | 12,236 | 62.5% | 50.0% | |
| 25.00% | 16 | 6.9 | 901 | 10,840 | 25.0% | 25.0% | |
| 43.75% | 16 | 6.9 | 817 | 11,794 | 14.3% | 66.7% | |
| 46.67% | 15 | 7.4 | 964 | 13,429 | 60.0% | 40.0% | |
| 28.57% | 14 | 7.1 | 1,152 | 13,171 | 40.0% | 22.2% | |
| 64.29% | 14 | 6.6 | 979 | 13,321 | 50.0% | 70.0% | |
| 35.71% | 14 | 6.7 | 932 | 13,414 | 16.7% | 50.0% | |
| 69.23% | 13 | 7.6 | 951 | 11,515 | 66.7% | 71.4% | |
| 38.46% | 13 | 6.4 | 748 | 10,342 | 33.3% | 42.9% | |
| 50.00% | 12 | 7.7 | 886 | 11,639 | 42.9% | 60.0% | |
| 75.00% | 12 | 6.7 | 770 | 12,643 | 50.0% | 80.0% | |
| 83.33% | 12 | 6.3 | 812 | 12,325 | 66.7% | 100.0% | |
| 27.27% | 11 | 7.3 | 1,000 | 11,308 | 40.0% | 16.7% | |
| 30.00% | 10 | 6.9 | 883 | 12,233 | 100.0% | 22.2% | |
| 50.00% | 10 | 7.5 | 754 | 12,192 | 28.6% | 100.0% | |
| 55.56% | 9 | 7.3 | 724 | 10,798 | 66.7% | 33.3% | |
| 55.56% | 9 | 7.2 | 833 | 13,219 | 100.0% | 20.0% | |
| 37.50% | 8 | 8.0 | 1,255 | 15,656 | 33.3% | 40.0% | |
| 50.00% | 8 | 7.4 | 1,169 | 12,716 | 75.0% | 25.0% | |
| 62.50% | 8 | 7.5 | 974 | 13,684 | 100.0% | 50.0% | |
| 28.57% | 7 | 6.5 | 516 | 10,681 | 33.3% | 25.0% | |
| 14.29% | 7 | 6.9 | 1,125 | 13,322 | 0.0% | 33.3% | |
| 50.00% | 6 | 7.1 | 1,274 | 16,297 | 50.0% | 50.0% | |
| 50.00% | 6 | 7.0 | 1,088 | 12,320 | 50.0% | 50.0% | |
| 66.67% | 6 | 6.5 | 1,013 | 13,177 | 50.0% | 75.0% | |
| 50.00% | 6 | 7.5 | 792 | 9,099 | 60.0% | 0.0% | |
| 50.00% | 6 | 6.9 | 1,089 | 13,445 | 100.0% | 25.0% | |
| 40.00% | 5 | 7.5 | 970 | 8,326 | 33.3% | 50.0% | |
| 60.00% | 5 | 6.2 | 840 | 12,442 | 50.0% | 66.7% |
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Azir vs Gwen - Frequently Asked Questions
How does Azir do against Gwen in League of Legends?
Gwen wins the Azir vs Gwen matchup with a 71.4% win rate compared to Azir's 28.6%, a 42.9 percentage point difference. This data is based on 14 recent ranked games in patch 26.16.
How does Azir do against Gwen in the early game?
In the early game, Gwen has the advantage against Azir with a 60.0% win rate versus 40.0%. Gwen players should look to press their lane advantage through aggressive trades and wave control during the first 15 minutes.
How does Azir do against Gwen in the late game?
In the late game, Gwen takes over the Azir vs Gwen matchup with a 77.8% win rate compared to 22.2%. Gwen scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.
Who wins the Azir vs Gwen matchup?
Gwen wins the matchup against Azir with a 71.4% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.16. The 42.9 percentage point advantage means Gwen is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 14 games analyzed.
What is the best Azir build against Gwen?
The best Azir build against Gwen includes Shadowflame, Nashor's Tooth, Rabadon's Deathcap with Spellslinger's Shoes. This build achieves a 50.0% win rate in the matchup. Check the matchup breakdown above for the full item path and build order.
What are the best Azir runes against Gwen?
The best Azir runes against Gwen use the Precision primary tree with Resolve secondary. This rune setup achieves a 16.7% win rate in the Azir vs Gwen matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.
Does Azir counter Gwen?
No, Azir struggles against Gwen with only a 28.6% win rate. Gwen has the advantage in this matchup. Azir players should focus on safe farming and avoiding extended trades to minimize Gwen's lead.
How do I play Azir against Gwen?
When playing Azir against Gwen, play cautiously and avoid Gwen's power spikes. Look for jungle assistance and team-dependent plays since Gwen has the statistical advantage at most stages. Use the matchup-specific build and runes above to optimize your chances.
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