Gwen - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
48.7%
Pick Rate
2.0%

Gwenvs Fiddlesticks

DFighter
Patch26.11
Matches776,441
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedJun 6, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Gwen vs Fiddlesticks is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.11. Fiddlesticks wins with a 66.7% win rate (+33.3%) over Gwen based on 15 games. Gwen wins the early laning phase while Fiddlesticks scales better into the late game. Below you'll find the best Gwen build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Gwen vs Fiddlesticks 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 - 33.3% win rate in this matchup
Gwen
33.3% WR
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Fiddlesticks vs Gwen matchup - 66.7% win rate
Fiddlesticks
66.7% WR

Who Wins the Gwen vs Fiddlesticks Matchup?

Fiddlesticks wins the Gwen vs Fiddlesticks matchup
Winner
Fiddlesticks
Matches: 15
33.3%
Win Rate
66.7%
2.9
CS / min
2.5
894
DMG / min
895
13,166
Gold / game
12,043
499
Heal / min
503
1,020
DMG Mitigated / min
712
0.3
CC / min
1.8
60.0%
Early Game WR
40.0%
20.0%
Late Game WR
80.0%

Gwen vs Fiddlesticks Matchup Summary

The Gwen vs Fiddlesticks matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 15 recent matches analyzed, Fiddlesticks wins with a 66.7% win rate compared to Gwen's 33.3%, giving Fiddlesticks a 33.3 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Gwen controls the early laning stage, but Fiddlesticks outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Gwen needs to press advantages before Fiddlesticks reaches their power spikes, while Fiddlesticks should focus on safe farming and hitting key item breakpoints. The most significant statistical gap is in crowd control, where Fiddlesticks leads by 1.5s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Fiddlesticks 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 Fiddlesticks 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 Fiddlesticks Laning Phase Breakdown

Gwen wins the laning phase against Fiddlesticks in League of Legends

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

Farming
2.9Gwen
2.5Fiddlesticks
Gwen edges out Fiddlesticks 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 Gwen.
Damage
894Gwen
895Fiddlesticks
Damage output is virtually even between Gwen and Fiddlesticks, with only 1 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
13,166Gwen
12,043Fiddlesticks
Gwen generates a commanding 1,123 more gold per game than Fiddlesticks. This substantial economic advantage means Gwen consistently reaches key item breakpoints earlier, creating a compounding lead that grows throughout the game. Fiddlesticks should focus on cost-effective item choices and avoid unnecessary deaths to prevent falling further behind.
Utility
0.3Gwen
1.8Fiddlesticks
Fiddlesticks brings significantly more crowd control than Gwen, with 1.5 more seconds of CC per minute. This large utility gap makes Fiddlesticks far more valuable in setting up jungle ganks, controlling objectives, and locking down targets in team fights. Gwen should invest in tenacity and position carefully to avoid being chain-CC'd.
Sustain
1,519Gwen
1,215Fiddlesticks
Gwen vastly out-sustains Fiddlesticks, healing and mitigating 304 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Gwen can absorb significant punishment and remain in lane while Fiddlesticks is forced to recall. Building grievous wounds early is essential for Fiddlesticks, and focusing on burst trade patterns rather than sustained fights is critical.

Best Gwen Build Against Fiddlesticks

Gluttonous Greaves is the optimal boots choice against Fiddlesticks, providing the mobility and stats Gwen needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Gwen against Fiddlesticks are Shadowflame, Riftmaker and Void Staff. 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 Fiddlesticks matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Gwen
60.0%
+20.0% advantage
Gwen early game win rateGwen60.0%
Fiddlesticks early game win rateFiddlesticks40.0%
Late Game
Fiddlesticks
80.0%
+60.0% advantage
Gwen late game win rateGwen20.0%
Fiddlesticks late game win rateFiddlesticks80.0%

Gwen dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 60.0% win rate — a 20.0 percentage point lead over Fiddlesticks. This lopsided early game means Gwen can dictate the pace of the lane from level 1, controlling trades, wave state, and river priority.

Fiddlesticks is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 80.0% win rate — 60.0 points above Gwen. Extended games heavily favor Fiddlesticks, 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 Fiddlesticks reaches their scaling breakpoints. If Fiddlesticks 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 Fiddlesticks

Inspiration rune tree - Gwen primary runes vs FiddlesticksInspiration
First Strike - best Gwen rune vs FiddlesticksCash Back - best Gwen rune vs FiddlesticksTriple Tonic - best Gwen rune vs FiddlesticksCosmic Insight - best Gwen rune vs Fiddlesticks
Sorcery rune tree - Gwen secondary runes vs FiddlesticksSorcery
Absolute Focus - best Gwen rune vs FiddlesticksGathering Storm - best Gwen rune vs Fiddlesticks
100.0% WR

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


Gwen matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.11. 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 26.11
Opponent
Win Rate
Matches
CS/min
DMG/min
Gold/game
Early WR
Late WR
50.54%936.31,32111,43453.2%47.8%
52.75%915.981311,31552.2%53.3%
53.41%886.378912,84655.2%52.5%
51.16%866.496612,46951.3%51.1%
44.05%846.184312,14042.1%45.6%
35.80%816.485712,08933.3%37.3%
45.95%747.01,19813,79352.0%42.9%
34.25%735.672912,73026.3%37.0%
39.39%666.081511,89638.2%40.6%
44.62%655.883211,96148.1%42.1%
47.54%615.883712,39846.4%48.5%
44.83%586.783012,29022.7%58.3%
48.15%546.589710,66353.6%42.3%
56.25%486.194712,74155.6%56.7%
54.17%486.11,03111,33056.0%52.2%
32.61%462.170712,62038.1%28.0%
43.48%466.41,05413,11940.0%45.2%
55.56%451.281513,21943.5%68.2%
63.64%446.288712,94752.6%72.0%
50.00%403.579213,14337.5%58.3%
50.00%405.873812,12550.0%50.0%
47.50%405.976810,76738.1%57.9%
50.00%401.876512,66050.0%50.0%
58.97%393.178213,23262.5%56.5%
62.16%374.092014,18350.0%69.6%
59.46%376.491411,46847.4%72.2%
57.14%356.477111,87953.3%60.0%
37.14%355.81,05512,25621.4%47.6%
45.71%354.497312,69340.0%50.0%
54.55%336.882912,29673.3%38.9%
34.38%326.669911,76025.0%50.0%
37.50%326.399113,08741.7%35.0%
40.63%326.878712,26435.7%44.4%
32.26%316.475111,85544.4%27.3%
54.84%316.585313,85027.3%70.0%
56.67%306.281713,02553.9%58.8%
56.67%306.085710,96052.9%61.5%
51.72%296.383813,08041.7%58.8%
37.93%296.783612,93040.0%36.8%
41.38%291.167213,78233.3%45.0%
65.52%292.179113,90554.5%72.2%
39.29%285.692313,66122.2%47.4%
39.29%283.480412,72646.1%33.3%
44.44%276.571912,49037.5%47.4%
44.44%275.992212,31150.0%40.0%
34.62%266.076411,39038.5%30.8%
42.31%262.178014,68660.0%38.1%
57.69%265.378112,21850.0%64.3%
32.00%256.781611,79527.3%35.7%
64.00%256.580811,87276.9%50.0%
58.33%242.475513,82660.0%57.1%
34.78%235.987411,39438.5%30.0%
39.13%236.692011,96927.3%50.0%
40.91%226.077512,05411.1%61.5%
13.64%224.070911,93610.0%16.7%
45.00%202.674012,48250.0%37.5%
57.89%194.292011,66063.6%50.0%
42.11%196.391911,99354.5%25.0%
66.67%184.479813,50877.8%55.6%
77.78%186.684813,72475.0%78.6%
50.00%186.270012,11466.7%33.3%
44.44%181.781712,46814.3%63.6%
52.94%176.998015,35150.0%54.5%
17.65%171.372013,80920.0%16.7%
62.50%164.183315,51360.0%63.6%
56.25%166.68539,92758.3%50.0%
62.50%166.590013,77257.1%66.7%
53.33%157.01,04812,56666.7%33.3%
53.33%151.468913,09842.9%62.5%
66.67%156.791613,99766.7%66.7%
53.33%156.692414,64740.0%60.0%
73.33%156.599012,90366.7%77.8%
33.33%152.989413,16660.0%20.0%
64.29%147.296113,24980.0%25.0%
42.86%146.489811,82133.3%50.0%
61.54%131.174112,88250.0%66.7%
41.67%122.81,07314,66550.0%37.5%
25.00%124.998113,05120.0%28.6%
66.67%121.182011,13850.0%100.0%
75.00%124.581711,03577.8%66.7%
41.67%126.477411,95933.3%50.0%
41.67%121.573813,53142.9%40.0%
54.55%116.31,04713,55760.0%50.0%
36.36%110.964711,16950.0%20.0%
54.55%117.01,05517,13425.0%71.4%
45.45%111.489115,988100.0%33.3%
36.36%111.287213,12633.3%40.0%
72.73%112.076513,57780.0%66.7%
30.00%106.083010,22140.0%20.0%
50.00%106.81,05814,43150.0%50.0%
40.00%106.082013,0570.0%44.4%
60.00%105.886214,71650.0%62.5%
60.00%105.81,18715,51833.3%71.4%
44.44%96.579012,98025.0%60.0%
77.78%91.180513,36480.0%75.0%
55.56%97.01,05615,41150.0%57.1%
33.33%96.272311,87325.0%40.0%
77.78%92.698913,53266.7%83.3%
55.56%96.778713,54350.0%57.1%
66.67%95.282410,152100.0%25.0%
50.00%81.991915,66850.0%50.0%
62.50%85.558410,33575.0%50.0%
50.00%86.681413,26950.0%50.0%
87.50%86.589811,704100.0%50.0%
66.67%66.578913,805100.0%50.0%
66.67%61.863914,05550.0%75.0%
50.00%65.791916,4270.0%60.0%
66.67%66.380012,250100.0%33.3%
83.33%66.496317,3720.0%83.3%
33.33%67.06678,34433.3%33.3%
60.00%56.289514,18150.0%66.7%
60.00%54.696216,261100.0%50.0%
0.00%55.44919,8910.0%0.0%
100.00%52.073416,628100.0%100.0%
40.00%57.295415,73850.0%33.3%
0.00%50.96299,0160.0%0.0%

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Gwen vs Fiddlesticks - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Gwen do against Fiddlesticks in League of Legends?

Fiddlesticks wins the Gwen vs Fiddlesticks matchup with a 66.7% win rate compared to Gwen's 33.3%, a 33.3 percentage point difference. This data is based on 15 recent ranked games in patch 26.11.

How does Gwen do against Fiddlesticks in the early game?

In the early game, Gwen has the advantage against Fiddlesticks 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 Fiddlesticks in the late game?

In the late game, Fiddlesticks takes over the Gwen vs Fiddlesticks matchup with a 80.0% win rate compared to 20.0%. Fiddlesticks scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Gwen vs Fiddlesticks matchup?

Fiddlesticks wins the matchup against Gwen with a 66.7% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.11. The 33.3 percentage point advantage means Fiddlesticks is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 15 games analyzed.

What is the best Gwen build against Fiddlesticks?

The best Gwen build against Fiddlesticks includes Shadowflame, Riftmaker, Void Staff with Gluttonous Greaves. Check the matchup breakdown above for the full item path and build order.

What are the best Gwen runes against Fiddlesticks?

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

Does Gwen counter Fiddlesticks?

No, Gwen struggles against Fiddlesticks with only a 33.3% win rate. Fiddlesticks has the advantage in this matchup. Gwen players should focus on safe farming and avoiding extended trades to minimize Fiddlesticks's lead.

How do I play Gwen against Fiddlesticks?

When playing Gwen against Fiddlesticks, play cautiously and avoid Fiddlesticks's power spikes. Look for jungle assistance and team-dependent plays since Fiddlesticks has the statistical advantage at most stages. Use the matchup-specific build and runes above to optimize your chances.