Gwen - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
47.9%
Pick Rate
1.8%

Gwenvs Azir

FFighter
Patch26.10
Matches788,689
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedMay 18, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Gwen vs Azir is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.10. Gwen wins with a 60.0% win rate (+20.0%) over Azir based on 5 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.

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.

Compare against an opponent
Azir - 60.0% win rateAzir(60.0%)
Gwen - 60.0% win rate in this matchup
Gwen
60.0% WR
VS
Azir vs Gwen matchup - 40.0% win rate
Azir
40.0% WR

Who Wins the Gwen vs Azir Matchup?

Gwen wins the Gwen vs Azir matchup
Winner
Gwen
Matches: 5
60.0%
Win Rate
40.0%
5.4
CS / min
6.4
1,135
DMG / min
1,085
15,425
Gold / game
12,991
417
Heal / min
118
843
DMG Mitigated / min
559
0.3
CC / min
0.5
50.0%
Early Game WR
50.0%
66.7%
Late Game WR
33.3%

Gwen vs Azir Matchup Summary

The Gwen vs Azir matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 5 recent matches analyzed, Gwen wins with a 60.0% win rate compared to Azir's 40.0%, giving Gwen a 20.0 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 sustain, where Gwen leads by 582 HP/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

Gwen wins the laning phase against Azir in League of Legends

Gwen is favored during the laning phase against Azir, winning 3 out of 5 key stat categories. Gwen holds advantages in damage, gold income and sustain, making them the stronger laner in this matchup.

Farming
5.4Gwen
6.4Azir
Azir significantly out-farms Gwen by 1.0 CS per minute, accumulating an estimated 15 CS lead by mid game. This substantial farming gap gives Azir a major gold advantage and earlier item completions. Gwen players should prioritize wave management techniques like freezing near tower and using abilities efficiently to minimize the deficit.
Damage
1,135Gwen
1,085Azir
Gwen deals 50 more champion damage per minute than Azir. While noticeable in extended trades, this gap can be offset by Azir choosing favorable fight windows, such as engaging when Gwen's key abilities are on cooldown or trading immediately after dodging a skillshot.
Economy
15,425Gwen
12,991Azir
Gwen generates a commanding 2,435 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
0.3Gwen
0.5Azir
Both Gwen and Azir provide similar amounts of crowd control (0.2s/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
1,259Gwen
677Azir
Gwen vastly out-sustains Azir, healing and mitigating 582 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

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 Malignance. This combination gives Gwen an effective balance of damage, survivability, and utility for the matchup. This build performs exceptionally well, achieving a 100.0% win rate across 1 games — well above average and making it the top item path against 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

Early Game
Gwen
50.0%
+0.0% advantage
Gwen early game win rateGwen50.0%
Azir early game win rateAzir50.0%
Late Game
Gwen
66.7%
+33.3% advantage
Gwen late game win rateGwen66.7%
Azir late game win rateAzir33.3%

The early game (first 15 minutes) is a toss-up between Gwen and Azir, with Gwen holding a razor-thin 50.0% win rate edge (+0.0%). Individual skill and jungle proximity will matter more than champion advantage in the early laning phase.

Gwen is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 66.7% win rate — 33.3 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 rune tree - Gwen primary runes vs AzirInspiration
First Strike - best Gwen rune vs AzirCash Back - best Gwen rune vs AzirBiscuit Delivery - best Gwen rune vs AzirJack Of All Trades - best Gwen rune vs Azir
Sorcery rune tree - Gwen secondary runes vs AzirSorcery
Gathering Storm - best Gwen rune vs AzirAbsolute Focus - best Gwen rune vs Azir
100.0% 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 26.10. 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.

Gwen matchup win rates and stats in League of Legends patch 26.10
Opponent
Win Rate
Matches
CS/min
DMG/min
Gold/game
Early WR
Late WR
52.04%986.266112,00448.6%54.1%
48.68%766.185511,09942.9%55.9%
54.67%756.685712,71054.2%54.9%
43.84%736.190811,47350.0%36.4%
54.79%736.81,29011,90563.3%48.8%
53.52%716.380311,20748.3%57.1%
57.35%686.91,11112,25550.0%63.9%
50.79%636.383711,89663.0%41.7%
40.68%596.985011,60037.0%43.8%
51.72%586.287510,95550.0%53.3%
61.40%576.889612,41645.5%71.4%
58.93%565.81,04712,89854.2%62.5%
49.06%536.575111,65745.0%51.5%
56.86%512.076612,05547.6%63.3%
49.02%516.080412,64845.8%51.9%
41.67%486.690311,80742.3%40.9%
41.67%486.374811,03430.8%54.5%
44.68%472.682012,05245.0%44.4%
53.19%476.593211,96350.0%56.5%
45.45%445.188312,27135.3%51.9%
48.72%396.368410,58754.5%41.2%
39.47%382.573513,53725.0%50.0%
56.76%372.166812,44757.1%56.5%
52.78%366.397912,19741.7%58.3%
58.33%367.073211,79068.8%50.0%
54.55%336.676510,73150.0%61.5%
39.39%336.279410,38638.1%41.7%
40.63%321.176412,56943.8%37.5%
41.94%316.379112,11133.3%53.9%
30.00%306.485811,31329.4%30.8%
50.00%306.285312,16733.3%61.1%
40.00%306.17329,97929.4%53.9%
48.28%291.698714,41130.8%62.5%
31.03%296.97549,38226.7%35.7%
50.00%281.659411,93450.0%50.0%
57.14%286.378911,58546.1%66.7%
44.44%276.41,12511,21436.4%50.0%
44.44%274.877512,61655.6%38.9%
40.74%276.01,01813,28654.5%31.3%
37.04%272.878013,51233.3%38.1%
48.15%271.569713,07935.7%61.5%
40.74%276.589110,49333.3%50.0%
44.44%276.387610,40844.4%44.4%
60.00%257.183112,56950.0%77.8%
54.17%246.163411,85275.0%43.8%
25.00%246.787811,08636.4%15.4%
45.83%242.772111,71927.3%61.5%
41.67%244.395714,51666.7%33.3%
54.17%245.978211,27858.3%50.0%
56.52%234.075212,15266.7%45.5%
60.87%236.985811,61661.5%60.0%
45.45%226.585012,18122.2%61.5%
61.90%211.465512,64750.0%72.7%
47.62%216.486311,04746.1%50.0%
42.86%216.577911,31233.3%55.6%
65.00%204.089314,99180.0%60.0%
50.00%203.787711,84827.3%77.8%
52.63%191.772112,32237.5%63.6%
55.56%184.682312,69744.4%66.7%
47.06%176.770011,96262.5%33.3%
52.94%171.477013,66960.0%50.0%
35.29%174.979713,22628.6%40.0%
35.29%176.167110,33930.0%42.9%
52.94%172.392215,49850.0%54.5%
75.00%161.777212,71483.3%70.0%
37.50%167.074414,26733.3%40.0%
56.25%162.983912,81355.6%57.1%
33.33%151.278812,43433.3%33.3%
60.00%150.978213,45575.0%42.9%
69.23%131.481512,32350.0%100.0%
69.23%132.784012,51050.0%77.8%
41.67%121.890512,94133.3%50.0%
50.00%121.567214,1590.0%60.0%
25.00%126.067311,78725.0%25.0%
36.36%114.788412,14033.3%40.0%
54.55%115.583313,173100.0%28.6%
45.45%115.780212,18225.0%57.1%
36.36%112.565513,19250.0%20.0%
63.64%116.681110,43162.5%66.7%
40.00%106.775511,00520.0%60.0%
70.00%106.675912,28166.7%71.4%
55.56%95.968111,805100.0%50.0%
77.78%92.465812,236100.0%66.7%
44.44%91.066011,65050.0%33.3%
55.56%94.66519,44271.4%0.0%
55.56%91.590514,46033.3%66.7%
55.56%97.071212,54350.0%66.7%
12.50%82.767511,41616.7%0.0%
87.50%86.784211,847100.0%80.0%
62.50%86.770311,70866.7%60.0%
50.00%81.971213,58066.7%40.0%
75.00%82.91,02815,178100.0%71.4%
0.00%76.187812,9140.0%0.0%
57.14%74.585311,86966.7%0.0%
28.57%71.673114,04850.0%0.0%
57.14%74.388112,86433.3%75.0%
33.33%66.557111,0440.0%66.7%
50.00%68.11,13614,2370.0%75.0%
0.00%66.979611,1710.0%0.0%
66.67%66.170012,19866.7%66.7%
66.67%66.71,05013,38366.7%66.7%
33.33%66.565612,11750.0%25.0%
66.67%65.996313,4100.0%80.0%
40.00%56.777512,22550.0%0.0%
60.00%54.55939,95533.3%100.0%
60.00%55.41,13515,42550.0%66.7%
20.00%56.01,13414,4700.0%25.0%

Get the MetaBot Desktop App

Level up your gameplay with real-time overlays, automatic game detection, and instant stats — all on your desktop.

In-game overlaysAuto game detectionMulti-game supportPersonal dashboard
Download NowFree download
🔍

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.

Report an Issue

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 60.0% win rate compared to Azir's 40.0%, a 20.0 percentage point difference. This data is based on 5 recent ranked games in patch 26.10.

How does Gwen do against Azir in the early game?

In the early game, Gwen has the advantage against Azir with a 50.0% win rate versus 50.0%. 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 66.7% win rate compared to 33.3%. 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 60.0% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.10. The 20.0 percentage point advantage means Gwen is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 5 games analyzed.

What is the best Gwen build against Azir?

The best Gwen build against Azir includes Shadowflame, Void Staff, Malignance with Spellslinger's Shoes. This build achieves a 100.0% 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 100.0% 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 60.0% win rate. Gwen strongly counters Azir in lane based on current patch 26.10 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.