Gwen - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
51.1%
Pick Rate
2.0%

Gwenvs Diana

AFighter
Patch26.7
Matches949,984
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedApr 21, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Gwen vs Diana is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.7. Diana wins with a 75.0% win rate (+50.0%) over Gwen based on 12 games. Diana wins the early laning phase while Gwen scales better into the late game. Below you'll find the best Gwen build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Gwen vs Diana 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
Diana - 25.0% win rateDiana(25.0%)
Gwen - 25.0% win rate in this matchup
Gwen
25.0% WR
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Diana vs Gwen matchup - 75.0% win rate
Diana
75.0% WR

Who Wins the Gwen vs Diana Matchup?

Diana wins the Gwen vs Diana matchup
Winner
Diana
Matches: 12
25.0%
Win Rate
75.0%
1.9
CS / min
1.9
743
DMG / min
714
10,989
Gold / game
12,010
377
Heal / min
282
726
DMG Mitigated / min
1,020
0.4
CC / min
0.3
12.5%
Early Game WR
87.5%
50.0%
Late Game WR
50.0%

Gwen vs Diana Matchup Summary

The Gwen vs Diana matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 12 recent matches analyzed, Diana wins with a 75.0% win rate compared to Gwen's 25.0%, giving Diana a 50.0 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Diana controls the early laning stage, but Gwen outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Diana needs to press advantages before Gwen reaches their power spikes, while Gwen should focus on safe farming and hitting key item breakpoints. The most significant statistical gap is in sustain, where Diana leads by 198 HP/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Diana has a strong advantage in this matchup. Gwen players should play defensively, prioritize safe farming under tower, and look for opportunities created by jungle pressure or Diana 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.

Gwen vs Diana Laning Phase Breakdown

Gwen wins the laning phase against Diana in League of Legends

Gwen is favored during the laning phase against Diana, winning 3 out of 5 key stat categories. Gwen holds advantages in farming, damage and crowd control, making them the stronger laner in this matchup.

Farming
1.9Gwen
1.9Diana
Gwen and Diana farm at nearly identical rates in this matchup, with only a 0.0 CS/min difference. Neither champion holds a meaningful farming advantage, so lane dominance will come from trading and jungle interaction rather than CS leads.
Damage
743Gwen
714Diana
Damage output is virtually even between Gwen and Diana, with only 30 DMG/min separating them. Fights in this matchup are decided more by ability timing and positioning than raw damage numbers, making mechanical skill the deciding factor in trades.
Economy
10,989Gwen
12,010Diana
Diana generates a commanding 1,021 more gold per game than Gwen. This substantial economic advantage means Diana consistently reaches key item breakpoints earlier, creating a compounding lead that grows throughout the game. Gwen should focus on cost-effective item choices and avoid unnecessary deaths to prevent falling further behind.
Utility
0.4Gwen
0.3Diana
Both Gwen and Diana provide similar amounts of crowd control (0.0s/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
1,103Gwen
1,301Diana
Diana vastly out-sustains Gwen, healing and mitigating 198 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Diana can absorb significant punishment and remain in lane while Gwen is forced to recall. Building grievous wounds early is essential for Gwen, and focusing on burst trade patterns rather than sustained fights is critical.

Best Gwen Build Against Diana

Mercury's Treads is the optimal boots choice against Diana, providing the mobility and stats Gwen needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Gwen against Diana are Shadowflame, Nashor's Tooth and Dusk and Dawn. 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 Diana. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Gwen vs Diana matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Diana
87.5%
+75.0% advantage
Gwen early game win rateGwen12.5%
Diana early game win rateDiana87.5%
Late Game
Gwen
50.0%
+0.0% advantage
Gwen late game win rateGwen50.0%
Diana late game win rateDiana50.0%

Diana dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 87.5% win rate — a 75.0 percentage point lead over Gwen. This lopsided early game means Diana can dictate the pace of the lane from level 1, controlling trades, wave state, and river priority.

Late game (25+ minutes) is equally balanced, with Gwen at 50.0% win rate — only 0.0 points ahead of Diana. Team fight execution and macro play determine the winner at this stage, not champion matchup advantage.

The power dynamics shift as the game progresses — Diana has the edge early, but Gwen gradually takes over. However, the margins are slim enough that either champion can win at any stage with the right plays. Focus on taking advantages when you have them rather than waiting for a specific game phase.

Best Gwen Runes Against Diana

Precision rune tree - Gwen primary runes vs DianaPrecision
Conqueror - best Gwen rune vs DianaTriumph - best Gwen rune vs DianaLegend: Alacrity - best Gwen rune vs DianaLast Stand - best Gwen rune vs Diana
Inspiration rune tree - Gwen secondary runes vs DianaInspiration
Cosmic Insight - best Gwen rune vs DianaMagical Footwear - best Gwen rune vs Diana
100.0% WR

The Precision and Inspiration rune setup gives Gwen the best tools to compete against Diana in this difficult matchup, compensating for the statistical disadvantages with optimal rune synergies.


Gwen matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.7. 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 26.7
Opponent
Win Rate
Matches
CS/min
DMG/min
Gold/game
Early WR
Late WR
44.21%956.586712,06040.5%46.5%
59.15%715.11,14312,10060.5%57.6%
59.09%666.197313,42873.1%50.0%
40.74%545.91,04611,80137.9%44.0%
48.08%526.090912,58741.4%56.5%
50.00%485.683612,11845.8%54.2%
42.55%476.91,17812,81836.8%46.4%
45.00%402.682413,40940.0%48.0%
47.37%387.093812,83143.8%50.0%
51.35%372.372713,30450.0%52.4%
34.29%356.787211,92850.0%23.8%
47.06%347.088711,83247.4%46.7%
38.24%341.165312,13535.0%42.9%
47.06%341.475613,39842.9%50.0%
60.61%335.585913,51353.9%65.0%
69.70%331.499914,92276.9%65.0%
53.13%326.375810,51350.0%57.1%
46.88%326.197412,82341.7%50.0%
28.13%321.672713,5296.3%50.0%
38.71%316.478612,82735.3%42.9%
50.00%306.291013,08245.5%52.6%
43.33%302.585013,59416.7%61.1%
50.00%306.492212,53972.7%36.8%
48.28%295.21,03512,26525.0%64.7%
60.71%286.481410,89383.3%43.8%
40.74%275.687912,25841.7%40.0%
38.46%265.487710,81233.3%42.9%
50.00%261.180712,93733.3%64.3%
40.00%254.871710,21330.8%50.0%
60.00%256.81,12112,47663.6%57.1%
58.33%246.376412,14055.6%60.0%
59.09%221.392214,69350.0%70.0%
36.36%221.480112,11945.5%27.3%
45.45%225.088413,67533.3%60.0%
42.86%212.569212,94070.0%18.2%
60.00%206.771411,34564.3%50.0%
50.00%206.596212,43033.3%63.6%
26.32%196.992514,53714.3%33.3%
47.37%196.984112,28341.7%57.1%
27.78%186.477611,89310.0%50.0%
55.56%186.974611,11666.7%44.4%
47.06%176.888011,65528.6%60.0%
18.75%166.482212,15628.6%11.1%
43.75%166.272911,94650.0%33.3%
46.67%153.291514,29237.5%57.1%
20.00%153.571812,37928.6%12.5%
26.67%156.165811,47022.2%33.3%
33.33%156.561010,57330.0%40.0%
57.14%146.899012,49016.7%87.5%
35.71%145.883612,82942.9%28.6%
71.43%145.178314,09083.3%62.5%
42.86%146.582912,93860.0%33.3%
35.71%145.877612,54328.6%42.9%
64.29%143.080914,100100.0%50.0%
61.54%136.069711,32771.4%50.0%
53.85%136.91,01512,15060.0%50.0%
33.33%124.883711,04740.0%28.6%
83.33%121.285615,833100.0%77.8%
25.00%121.974310,98912.5%50.0%
63.64%112.974211,04283.3%40.0%
72.73%113.41,06112,50866.7%80.0%
40.00%102.178311,83260.0%20.0%
22.22%94.071612,22025.0%20.0%
44.44%91.074013,1710.0%66.7%
77.78%97.11,06110,59175.0%100.0%
25.00%83.880310,68640.0%0.0%
12.50%81.388512,8670.0%14.3%
50.00%86.579417,0010.0%57.1%
37.50%81.560410,15233.3%50.0%
37.50%81.461310,48725.0%50.0%
62.50%86.61,07114,89066.7%60.0%
62.50%81.497115,62666.7%60.0%
57.14%71.296316,61850.0%60.0%
57.14%73.485911,53350.0%66.7%
42.86%74.898515,40050.0%33.3%
85.71%75.11,02510,28280.0%100.0%
85.71%71.078012,493100.0%75.0%
57.14%76.56689,12260.0%50.0%
66.67%63.270211,107100.0%50.0%
50.00%66.663413,29466.7%33.3%
66.67%61.21,06815,626100.0%60.0%
50.00%66.980112,78366.7%33.3%
33.33%61.670410,72025.0%50.0%
33.33%66.576311,60350.0%25.0%
20.00%55.967711,75050.0%0.0%
60.00%57.863811,53960.0%0.0%
40.00%50.863511,83050.0%33.3%
80.00%55.376413,261100.0%50.0%
80.00%56.978415,169100.0%75.0%
60.00%54.41,20814,69250.0%66.7%
80.00%56.61,04415,242100.0%75.0%

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Gwen vs Diana - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Gwen do against Diana in League of Legends?

Diana wins the Gwen vs Diana matchup with a 75.0% win rate compared to Gwen's 25.0%, a 50.0 percentage point difference. This data is based on 12 recent ranked games in patch 26.7.

How does Gwen do against Diana in the early game?

In the early game, Diana has the advantage against Gwen with a 87.5% win rate versus 12.5%. Diana players should look to press their lane advantage through aggressive trades and wave control during the first 15 minutes.

How does Gwen do against Diana in the late game?

In the late game, Gwen takes over the Gwen vs Diana matchup with a 50.0% win rate compared to 50.0%. Gwen scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Gwen vs Diana matchup?

Diana wins the matchup against Gwen with a 75.0% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.7. The 50.0 percentage point advantage means Diana is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 12 games analyzed.

What is the best Gwen build against Diana?

The best Gwen build against Diana includes Shadowflame, Nashor's Tooth, Dusk and Dawn with Mercury's Treads. 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 Diana?

The best Gwen runes against Diana use the Precision primary tree with Inspiration secondary. This rune setup achieves a 100.0% win rate in the Gwen vs Diana matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.

Does Gwen counter Diana?

No, Gwen struggles against Diana with only a 25.0% win rate. Diana has the advantage in this matchup. Gwen players should focus on safe farming and avoiding extended trades to minimize Diana's lead.

How do I play Gwen against Diana?

When playing Gwen against Diana, play cautiously and avoid Diana's power spikes. Focus on safe farming — you outscale Diana in the late game. Use the matchup-specific build and runes above to optimize your chances.