Gwen - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
49.0%
Pick Rate
2.4%

Gwenvs Diana

DFighter
Patch26.14
Matches226,800
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedJul 21, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Gwen vs Diana is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.14. Gwen wins with a 66.7% win rate (+33.3%) over Diana based on 12 games. Gwen wins the early laning phase while Diana 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.

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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 - 66.7% win rate in this matchup
Gwen
66.7% WR
VS
Diana vs Gwen matchup - 33.3% win rate
Diana
33.3% WR

Who Wins the Gwen vs Diana Matchup?

Gwen wins the Gwen vs Diana matchup
Winner
Gwen
Matches: 12
66.7%
Win Rate
33.3%
4.0
CS / min
3.8
607
DMG / min
685
8,052
Gold / game
7,692
287
Heal / min
180
614
DMG Mitigated / min
829
0.3
CC / min
0.3
80.0%
Early Game WR
20.0%
0.0%
Late Game WR
100.0%

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, Gwen wins with a 66.7% win rate compared to Diana's 33.3%, giving Gwen a 33.3 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Gwen controls the early laning stage, but Diana outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Gwen needs to press advantages before Diana reaches their power spikes, while Diana should focus on safe farming and hitting key item breakpoints. The most significant statistical gap is in damage output, where Diana leads by 78 DMG/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Gwen players can confidently pick into Diana and play aggressively from level 1. Look to establish lane dominance early through favorable trades and zone Diana 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 Diana Laning Phase Breakdown

Diana wins the laning phase against Gwen in League of Legends

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

Farming
4.0Gwen
3.8Diana
Gwen and Diana farm at nearly identical rates in this matchup, with only a 0.2 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
607Gwen
685Diana
Diana deals 78 more champion damage per minute than Gwen. While noticeable in extended trades, this gap can be offset by Gwen choosing favorable fight windows, such as engaging when Diana's key abilities are on cooldown or trading immediately after dodging a skillshot.
Economy
8,052Gwen
7,692Diana
Gwen earns 360 more gold per game than Diana, equivalent to roughly one additional component item. This economic edge comes from a combination of better farming, kill participation, and objective control, giving Gwen slightly faster item completions.
Utility
0.3Gwen
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
901Gwen
1,009Diana
Diana heals and mitigates 108 more damage per minute than Gwen, providing moderate extra durability. This sustain edge allows Diana to stay in lane longer between recalls and gradually win extended wars of attrition. Consider building early grievous wounds if playing Gwen.

Best Gwen Build Against Diana

Sorcerer's Shoes 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, Void Staff and Rabadon's Deathcap. This combination gives Gwen an effective balance of damage, survivability, and utility for the matchup. 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
Gwen
80.0%
+60.0% advantage
Gwen early game win rateGwen80.0%
Diana early game win rateDiana20.0%
Late Game
Diana
100.0%
+100.0% advantage
Gwen late game win rateGwen0.0%
Diana late game win rateDiana100.0%

Gwen dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 80.0% win rate — a 60.0 percentage point lead over Diana. This lopsided early game means Gwen can dictate the pace of the lane from level 1, controlling trades, wave state, and river priority.

Diana is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 100.0% win rate — 100.0 points above Gwen. Extended games heavily favor Diana, whose kit and scaling make them a dominant force in team fights and objective control.

This matchup features a dramatic power shift: Gwen must aggressively press their early advantage and close out the game before Diana reaches their scaling breakpoints. If Diana survives the laning phase without falling too far behind, the matchup flips in their favor. Dragon and Rift Herald control are pivotal — the team that secures early objectives can snowball or buy time to scale.

Best Gwen Runes Against Diana

Inspiration rune tree - Gwen primary runes vs DianaInspiration
First Strike - best Gwen rune vs DianaCash Back - best Gwen rune vs DianaTriple Tonic - best Gwen rune vs DianaJack Of All Trades - best Gwen rune vs Diana
Sorcery rune tree - Gwen secondary runes vs DianaSorcery
Gathering Storm - best Gwen rune vs DianaAbsolute Focus - best Gwen rune vs Diana
100.0% WR

Running Inspiration primary with Sorcery secondary allows Gwen to press their advantage against Diana, amplifying the strengths that make this a favorable matchup.


Gwen matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.14. 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 26.14
Opponent
Win Rate
Matches
CS/min
DMG/min
Gold/game
Early WR
Late WR
61.11%366.51,28110,42950.0%72.2%
46.67%306.196112,14844.4%47.6%
48.28%296.690712,36542.9%53.3%
50.00%266.082910,86038.5%61.5%
40.00%256.07269,91040.0%40.0%
45.83%244.679212,34427.3%61.5%
58.33%246.581011,99254.5%61.5%
56.52%236.293414,07242.9%62.5%
36.84%196.693112,60328.6%41.7%
47.37%195.694110,88666.7%30.0%
61.11%186.485011,31640.0%87.5%
22.22%187.01,05015,00850.0%8.3%
77.78%186.41,42614,931100.0%73.3%
58.82%176.21,14212,60550.0%63.6%
50.00%166.889314,20133.3%60.0%
25.00%163.97529,84733.3%14.3%
80.00%155.31,07615,389100.0%72.7%
26.67%155.877611,60240.0%20.0%
33.33%155.789611,13633.3%33.3%
26.67%155.165311,66740.0%20.0%
46.67%156.594913,27633.3%55.6%
40.00%156.483413,43425.0%45.5%
40.00%155.676212,53533.3%41.7%
71.43%141.788314,60550.0%80.0%
50.00%143.794312,07442.9%57.1%
28.57%145.779611,10440.0%22.2%
42.86%146.280112,65540.0%44.4%
64.29%146.478210,87740.0%77.8%
38.46%136.492713,80525.0%44.4%
41.67%126.293211,56660.0%28.6%
33.33%122.977613,01925.0%37.5%
66.67%124.06078,05280.0%0.0%
54.55%116.588012,29475.0%42.9%
72.73%116.398113,489100.0%66.7%
18.18%116.987112,2320.0%28.6%
63.64%111.768211,66560.0%66.7%
60.00%106.473311,25666.7%50.0%
40.00%106.81,02516,96525.0%50.0%
70.00%106.184013,873100.0%62.5%
30.00%105.577910,71433.3%25.0%
50.00%106.064310,38250.0%50.0%
44.44%96.11,09712,2830.0%50.0%
66.67%95.785815,062100.0%57.1%
22.22%95.669914,319100.0%12.5%
44.44%93.863810,91360.0%25.0%
55.56%96.97169,52266.7%33.3%
55.56%96.36988,06950.0%66.7%
55.56%97.395214,30450.0%60.0%
44.44%97.01,02012,47860.0%25.0%
50.00%87.41,10316,66133.3%60.0%
37.50%86.376212,314100.0%28.6%
37.50%86.775012,93333.3%40.0%
50.00%86.996514,06025.0%75.0%
62.50%86.093411,46266.7%60.0%
75.00%86.989813,45075.0%75.0%
28.57%71.188414,77150.0%20.0%
57.14%76.876512,07766.7%50.0%
28.57%76.394212,86050.0%20.0%
42.86%76.81,16812,64733.3%50.0%
42.86%76.685916,6670.0%50.0%
42.86%71.360113,36250.0%40.0%
50.00%65.91,00415,90250.0%50.0%
50.00%65.57178,7660.0%100.0%
33.33%61.08688,99120.0%100.0%
66.67%66.473410,72250.0%75.0%
50.00%65.51,00612,818100.0%40.0%
16.67%62.368214,150100.0%0.0%
66.67%67.395714,68250.0%75.0%
50.00%64.46319,48333.3%66.7%
50.00%67.592611,21833.3%66.7%
50.00%61.370112,86650.0%50.0%
50.00%66.31,0909,2130.0%100.0%
66.67%66.86589,47166.7%66.7%
83.33%65.185712,3560.0%100.0%
20.00%57.595014,1260.0%25.0%
40.00%50.993715,7690.0%50.0%
40.00%56.51,0479,31033.3%50.0%
40.00%57.081813,11150.0%33.3%
40.00%52.295914,934100.0%25.0%
80.00%53.571113,14350.0%100.0%

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Gwen vs Diana - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Gwen do against Diana in League of Legends?

Gwen wins the Gwen vs Diana matchup with a 66.7% win rate compared to Diana's 33.3%, a 33.3 percentage point difference. This data is based on 12 recent ranked games in patch 26.14.

How does Gwen do against Diana in the early game?

In the early game, Gwen has the advantage against Diana with a 80.0% win rate versus 20.0%. 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 Diana in the late game?

In the late game, Diana takes over the Gwen vs Diana matchup with a 100.0% win rate compared to 0.0%. Diana scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Gwen vs Diana matchup?

Gwen wins the matchup against Diana with a 66.7% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.14. The 33.3 percentage point advantage means Gwen 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, Void Staff, Rabadon's Deathcap with Sorcerer's Shoes. 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 Inspiration primary tree with Sorcery 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?

Yes, Gwen has a favorable matchup against Diana with a 66.7% win rate. Gwen strongly counters Diana in lane based on current patch 26.14 data.

How do I play Gwen against Diana?

When playing Gwen against Diana, 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.