Win Rate
51.6%
Pick Rate
5.0%
Gwenvs Azir
Patch26.16
Matches950,360
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedAug 25, 2026 UTC
MethodologyData Methodology
AuthorDakota Chinnick
Gwen vs Azir 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 Gwen build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Gwen vs Azir matchup.
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Gwen Matchup Breakdown
Use the dropdown to select an opponent and see a detailed breakdown of how Gwen 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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Gwen
71.4% WR
VS
Azir
28.6% WR
Who Wins the Gwen vs Azir Matchup?
Winner
Gwen
Matches: 14
71.4%
28.6%
6.7
7.1
917
1,152
14,965
13,171
347
84
788
482
0.2
0.5
60.0%
40.0%
77.8%
22.2%
Gwen vs Azir Matchup Summary
The Gwen vs Azir 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 players can confidently pick into Azir and play aggressively from level 1. Look to establish lane dominance early through favorable trades and zone Azir away from CS whenever possible. Understanding these matchup dynamics is essential for champion select decisions and in-game strategy when facing this lane opponent.
Gwen vs Azir 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
6.7Gwen
7.1Azir
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
917Gwen
1,152Azir
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
14,965Gwen
13,171Azir
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
0.2Gwen
0.5Azir
Both Gwen and Azir 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
1,135Gwen
566Azir
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 Gwen Build Against Azir
Boots
Core Items
Spellslinger's Shoes is the optimal boots choice against Azir, providing the mobility and stats Gwen needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Gwen against Azir are Shadowflame, Void Staff and Lich Bane. This combination gives Gwen 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 Azir. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Gwen vs Azir matchup.
Early Game vs Late Game
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Early Game
Gwen
60.0%
+20.0% advantage
Gwen60.0%
Azir40.0%♕
Late Game
Gwen
77.8%
+55.6% advantage
Gwen77.8%Azir22.2%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 Gwen Runes Against Azir
Inspiration
Sorcery
80.0% WR
Running Inspiration primary with Sorcery secondary allows Gwen to press their advantage against Azir, amplifying the strengths that make this a favorable matchup.
Gwen matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.16. The table below shows Gwen'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 Gwen 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 44.85% | 165 | 6.6 | 1,060 | 12,721 | 44.0% | 45.6% | |
| 44.14% | 145 | 6.5 | 881 | 12,776 | 39.7% | 48.6% | |
| 50.82% | 122 | 6.0 | 879 | 11,989 | 46.0% | 55.9% | |
| 47.37% | 114 | 6.6 | 853 | 12,525 | 43.9% | 50.9% | |
| 55.34% | 103 | 6.4 | 927 | 12,589 | 58.0% | 52.8% | |
| 49.00% | 100 | 5.8 | 868 | 11,360 | 49.0% | 49.0% | |
| 52.04% | 98 | 6.5 | 883 | 13,801 | 60.0% | 41.9% | |
| 58.33% | 96 | 5.1 | 957 | 13,581 | 57.1% | 59.6% | |
| 53.33% | 90 | 5.7 | 878 | 12,227 | 51.2% | 55.3% | |
| 50.57% | 87 | 5.8 | 859 | 12,607 | 50.0% | 51.1% | |
| 51.72% | 87 | 6.3 | 892 | 13,312 | 35.0% | 66.0% | |
| 52.56% | 78 | 6.4 | 880 | 14,214 | 59.4% | 47.8% | |
| 54.67% | 75 | 6.4 | 822 | 12,657 | 40.5% | 68.4% | |
| 56.16% | 73 | 7.0 | 984 | 13,068 | 41.9% | 66.7% | |
| 43.66% | 71 | 5.8 | 803 | 12,195 | 48.6% | 38.2% | |
| 51.43% | 70 | 5.9 | 848 | 13,516 | 53.3% | 50.0% | |
| 51.47% | 68 | 6.4 | 1,497 | 14,001 | 48.0% | 53.5% | |
| 40.30% | 67 | 2.0 | 866 | 12,746 | 43.8% | 37.1% | |
| 55.22% | 67 | 6.8 | 1,067 | 12,754 | 51.5% | 58.8% | |
| 44.78% | 67 | 4.5 | 881 | 13,336 | 33.3% | 54.0% | |
| 56.06% | 66 | 5.6 | 976 | 13,769 | 56.7% | 55.6% | |
| 53.85% | 65 | 5.5 | 797 | 12,269 | 52.9% | 54.8% | |
| 55.74% | 61 | 6.5 | 932 | 12,445 | 52.9% | 59.3% | |
| 51.67% | 60 | 6.1 | 826 | 12,202 | 44.4% | 57.6% | |
| 50.85% | 59 | 6.1 | 930 | 13,696 | 46.7% | 55.2% | |
| 55.93% | 59 | 6.4 | 1,096 | 13,856 | 63.6% | 51.4% | |
| 52.54% | 59 | 6.5 | 803 | 12,821 | 51.9% | 53.1% | |
| 53.45% | 58 | 6.7 | 897 | 12,822 | 51.9% | 54.8% | |
| 49.12% | 57 | 6.7 | 862 | 13,338 | 52.0% | 46.9% | |
| 42.59% | 54 | 6.8 | 898 | 14,187 | 45.5% | 40.6% | |
| 49.06% | 53 | 6.5 | 865 | 12,355 | 55.2% | 41.7% | |
| 69.23% | 52 | 1.4 | 824 | 13,938 | 64.5% | 76.2% | |
| 55.77% | 52 | 6.4 | 1,122 | 11,944 | 63.0% | 48.0% | |
| 67.31% | 52 | 5.2 | 936 | 14,422 | 54.2% | 78.6% | |
| 47.06% | 51 | 3.2 | 852 | 12,950 | 35.0% | 54.8% | |
| 36.73% | 49 | 6.8 | 1,072 | 12,461 | 42.3% | 30.4% | |
| 57.45% | 47 | 1.4 | 772 | 14,088 | 57.9% | 57.1% | |
| 51.06% | 47 | 6.5 | 961 | 14,264 | 50.0% | 52.2% | |
| 52.17% | 46 | 6.4 | 820 | 12,152 | 47.8% | 56.5% | |
| 55.56% | 45 | 6.5 | 1,012 | 12,802 | 58.3% | 52.4% | |
| 59.09% | 44 | 6.5 | 837 | 14,187 | 54.5% | 63.6% | |
| 61.36% | 44 | 1.4 | 755 | 14,993 | 53.3% | 65.5% | |
| 50.00% | 44 | 5.8 | 875 | 13,062 | 42.1% | 56.0% | |
| 58.14% | 43 | 1.4 | 732 | 14,179 | 50.0% | 65.2% | |
| 53.49% | 43 | 5.8 | 800 | 13,252 | 41.7% | 58.1% | |
| 66.67% | 42 | 2.5 | 833 | 13,531 | 72.7% | 60.0% | |
| 54.76% | 42 | 6.3 | 946 | 12,482 | 44.0% | 70.6% | |
| 53.66% | 41 | 2.1 | 783 | 13,693 | 57.9% | 50.0% | |
| 51.22% | 41 | 6.3 | 836 | 13,637 | 31.6% | 68.2% | |
| 37.50% | 40 | 6.6 | 948 | 14,222 | 22.2% | 50.0% | |
| 55.00% | 40 | 1.6 | 725 | 13,356 | 61.1% | 50.0% | |
| 65.00% | 40 | 6.0 | 1,088 | 12,510 | 68.8% | 62.5% | |
| 76.32% | 38 | 6.2 | 841 | 14,192 | 64.7% | 85.7% | |
| 56.76% | 37 | 6.3 | 793 | 13,218 | 50.0% | 61.9% | |
| 50.00% | 36 | 6.9 | 699 | 11,865 | 60.0% | 37.5% | |
| 61.11% | 36 | 6.6 | 1,064 | 14,345 | 57.1% | 66.7% | |
| 41.67% | 36 | 2.4 | 707 | 13,104 | 33.3% | 47.6% | |
| 54.29% | 35 | 5.9 | 659 | 12,034 | 36.8% | 75.0% | |
| 54.29% | 35 | 6.6 | 954 | 16,167 | 58.3% | 52.2% | |
| 38.24% | 34 | 7.1 | 779 | 12,025 | 36.8% | 40.0% | |
| 56.25% | 32 | 6.5 | 887 | 12,596 | 66.7% | 42.9% | |
| 48.39% | 31 | 4.4 | 780 | 14,347 | 40.0% | 52.4% | |
| 54.84% | 31 | 2.8 | 748 | 12,633 | 47.1% | 64.3% | |
| 38.71% | 31 | 6.6 | 984 | 14,154 | 36.4% | 40.0% | |
| 53.33% | 30 | 6.2 | 932 | 11,724 | 61.5% | 47.1% | |
| 23.33% | 30 | 6.3 | 844 | 13,397 | 33.3% | 16.7% | |
| 72.41% | 29 | 4.8 | 929 | 15,354 | 83.3% | 64.7% | |
| 46.43% | 28 | 5.7 | 1,034 | 13,967 | 50.0% | 44.4% | |
| 39.29% | 28 | 5.8 | 869 | 13,092 | 36.4% | 41.2% | |
| 46.43% | 28 | 1.8 | 658 | 11,054 | 50.0% | 33.3% | |
| 42.86% | 28 | 5.8 | 828 | 11,641 | 43.8% | 41.7% | |
| 48.15% | 27 | 6.0 | 912 | 11,636 | 50.0% | 46.7% | |
| 55.56% | 27 | 1.9 | 817 | 14,896 | 50.0% | 60.0% | |
| 55.56% | 27 | 6.7 | 859 | 13,217 | 71.4% | 38.5% | |
| 33.33% | 27 | 6.6 | 974 | 13,442 | 40.0% | 25.0% | |
| 57.69% | 26 | 6.6 | 794 | 12,924 | 55.6% | 58.8% | |
| 50.00% | 26 | 1.8 | 830 | 14,555 | 50.0% | 50.0% | |
| 76.92% | 26 | 1.4 | 744 | 12,851 | 90.9% | 66.7% | |
| 34.62% | 26 | 6.8 | 900 | 14,778 | 37.5% | 33.3% | |
| 50.00% | 26 | 6.7 | 907 | 13,538 | 50.0% | 50.0% | |
| 40.00% | 25 | 2.6 | 1,122 | 13,304 | 50.0% | 33.3% | |
| 66.67% | 24 | 6.4 | 830 | 14,517 | 57.1% | 70.6% | |
| 58.33% | 24 | 6.0 | 886 | 14,525 | 40.0% | 71.4% | |
| 52.17% | 23 | 6.0 | 841 | 12,421 | 55.6% | 50.0% | |
| 50.00% | 22 | 1.3 | 769 | 14,021 | 63.6% | 36.4% | |
| 68.18% | 22 | 6.1 | 947 | 14,427 | 83.3% | 62.5% | |
| 57.14% | 21 | 0.8 | 763 | 11,680 | 68.8% | 20.0% | |
| 50.00% | 20 | 6.4 | 782 | 11,605 | 75.0% | 12.5% | |
| 45.00% | 20 | 3.8 | 923 | 15,750 | 80.0% | 33.3% | |
| 52.63% | 19 | 6.6 | 834 | 14,558 | 57.1% | 50.0% | |
| 52.63% | 19 | 6.4 | 765 | 13,175 | 50.0% | 57.1% | |
| 55.56% | 18 | 2.1 | 1,058 | 14,786 | 77.8% | 33.3% | |
| 38.89% | 18 | 6.9 | 999 | 12,840 | 36.4% | 42.9% | |
| 44.44% | 18 | 1.5 | 797 | 15,181 | 25.0% | 50.0% | |
| 47.06% | 17 | 6.7 | 730 | 12,735 | 57.1% | 40.0% | |
| 23.53% | 17 | 6.4 | 688 | 12,691 | 12.5% | 33.3% | |
| 33.33% | 15 | 5.8 | 797 | 12,242 | 33.3% | 33.3% | |
| 28.57% | 14 | 3.0 | 778 | 12,328 | 14.3% | 42.9% | |
| 50.00% | 14 | 1.8 | 571 | 11,609 | 37.5% | 66.7% | |
| 71.43% | 14 | 6.7 | 917 | 14,965 | 60.0% | 77.8% | |
| 46.15% | 13 | 7.4 | 839 | 14,162 | 28.6% | 66.7% | |
| 38.46% | 13 | 1.6 | 815 | 11,987 | 25.0% | 60.0% | |
| 61.54% | 13 | 6.9 | 937 | 14,435 | 42.9% | 83.3% | |
| 76.92% | 13 | 2.5 | 956 | 12,979 | 71.4% | 83.3% | |
| 30.77% | 13 | 2.6 | 729 | 13,342 | 50.0% | 14.3% | |
| 33.33% | 12 | 6.3 | 807 | 12,669 | 33.3% | 33.3% | |
| 41.67% | 12 | 1.5 | 1,038 | 13,946 | 40.0% | 42.9% | |
| 54.55% | 11 | 6.2 | 1,035 | 15,775 | 0.0% | 54.5% | |
| 63.64% | 11 | 1.7 | 994 | 15,540 | 50.0% | 66.7% | |
| 54.55% | 11 | 6.9 | 904 | 17,611 | 0.0% | 54.5% | |
| 54.55% | 11 | 6.3 | 771 | 12,583 | 50.0% | 60.0% | |
| 45.45% | 11 | 6.0 | 890 | 12,013 | 42.9% | 50.0% | |
| 50.00% | 10 | 6.1 | 785 | 14,735 | 60.0% | 40.0% | |
| 50.00% | 10 | 6.1 | 792 | 13,146 | 80.0% | 20.0% | |
| 55.56% | 9 | 4.7 | 926 | 12,337 | 60.0% | 50.0% | |
| 55.56% | 9 | 1.8 | 967 | 13,976 | 75.0% | 40.0% | |
| 55.56% | 9 | 6.2 | 810 | 14,706 | 66.7% | 50.0% | |
| 75.00% | 8 | 6.9 | 1,032 | 16,206 | 80.0% | 66.7% | |
| 37.50% | 8 | 1.5 | 671 | 10,968 | 33.3% | 50.0% | |
| 50.00% | 8 | 7.0 | 739 | 14,569 | 75.0% | 25.0% | |
| 42.86% | 7 | 6.5 | 999 | 16,071 | 50.0% | 33.3% | |
| 42.86% | 7 | 1.3 | 629 | 11,780 | 33.3% | 100.0% | |
| 16.67% | 6 | 7.6 | 978 | 14,229 | 25.0% | 0.0% | |
| 66.67% | 6 | 6.6 | 771 | 14,747 | 100.0% | 60.0% | |
| 66.67% | 6 | 4.6 | 932 | 13,673 | 100.0% | 50.0% | |
| 83.33% | 6 | 2.3 | 805 | 14,269 | 66.7% | 100.0% | |
| 66.67% | 6 | 7.0 | 730 | 14,381 | 50.0% | 75.0% | |
| 20.00% | 5 | 6.8 | 1,142 | 16,002 | 50.0% | 0.0% | |
| 80.00% | 5 | 7.0 | 538 | 13,685 | 66.7% | 100.0% | |
| 60.00% | 5 | 6.7 | 834 | 15,084 | 0.0% | 75.0% | |
| 40.00% | 5 | 4.9 | 1,044 | 11,620 | 66.7% | 0.0% | |
| 80.00% | 5 | 4.3 | 595 | 10,569 | 100.0% | 50.0% | |
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Gwen vs Azir - Frequently Asked Questions
How does Gwen do against Azir in League of Legends?
Gwen wins the Gwen vs Azir 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 Gwen do against Azir 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 Gwen do against Azir in the late game?
In the late game, Gwen takes over the Gwen vs Azir 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 Gwen vs Azir 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 Gwen build against Azir?
The best Gwen build against Azir includes Shadowflame, Void Staff, Lich Bane 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 Gwen runes against Azir?
The best Gwen runes against Azir use the Inspiration primary tree with Sorcery secondary. This rune setup achieves a 80.0% win rate in the Gwen vs Azir matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.
Does Gwen counter Azir?
Yes, Gwen has a favorable matchup against Azir with a 71.4% win rate. Gwen strongly counters Azir in lane based on current patch 26.16 data.
How do I play Gwen against Azir?
When playing Gwen against Azir, leverage your statistical advantages by trading aggressively during favorable windows. You have early game priority — look for kills and zone control before first recall. Build the recommended items and runes for this specific matchup for the best results.
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