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

Gwenvs Hecarim

AFighter
Patch26.7
Matches949,984
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedApr 20, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Gwen vs Hecarim is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.7. Hecarim wins with a 87.5% win rate (+75.0%) over Gwen based on 8 games. Hecarim 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 Hecarim 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
Hecarim - 12.5% win rateHecarim(12.5%)
Gwen - 12.5% win rate in this matchup
Gwen
12.5% WR
VS
Hecarim vs Gwen matchup - 87.5% win rate
Hecarim
87.5% WR

Who Wins the Gwen vs Hecarim Matchup?

Hecarim wins the Gwen vs Hecarim matchup
Winner
Hecarim
Matches: 8
12.5%
Win Rate
87.5%
1.3
CS / min
1.2
885
DMG / min
806
12,867
Gold / game
14,213
475
Heal / min
715
935
DMG Mitigated / min
1,188
0.5
CC / min
0.8
0.0%
Early Game WR
100.0%
14.3%
Late Game WR
85.7%

Gwen vs Hecarim Matchup Summary

The Gwen vs Hecarim matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 8 recent matches analyzed, Hecarim wins with a 87.5% win rate compared to Gwen's 12.5%, giving Hecarim a 75.0 percentage point advantage. Hecarim dominates at every stage — from early laning through late game team fights. This consistent advantage makes it difficult for Gwen 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 Hecarim leads by 0.3s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Hecarim 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 Hecarim 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 Hecarim Laning Phase Breakdown

Hecarim wins the laning phase against Gwen in League of Legends

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

Farming
1.3Gwen
1.2Hecarim
Gwen and Hecarim 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
885Gwen
806Hecarim
Gwen deals 78 more champion damage per minute than Hecarim. While noticeable in extended trades, this gap can be offset by Hecarim choosing favorable fight windows, such as engaging when Gwen's key abilities are on cooldown or trading immediately after dodging a skillshot.
Economy
12,867Gwen
14,213Hecarim
Hecarim generates a commanding 1,346 more gold per game than Gwen. This substantial economic advantage means Hecarim 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
0.5Gwen
0.8Hecarim
Hecarim provides 0.3 seconds more crowd control per minute than Gwen, offering better gank setup potential and slightly more team fight utility. This CC advantage helps Hecarim coordinate with their jungler and control the pace of skirmishes.
Sustain
1,411Gwen
1,903Hecarim
Hecarim vastly out-sustains Gwen, healing and mitigating 493 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Hecarim 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 Hecarim

Plated Steelcaps is the optimal boots choice against Hecarim, providing the mobility and stats Gwen needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Gwen against Hecarim are Shadowflame, Zhonya's Hourglass and Nashor's Tooth. 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 Hecarim matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Hecarim
100.0%
+100.0% advantage
Gwen early game win rateGwen0.0%
Hecarim early game win rateHecarim100.0%
Late Game
Hecarim
85.7%
+71.4% advantage
Gwen late game win rateGwen14.3%
Hecarim late game win rateHecarim85.7%

Hecarim dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 100.0% win rate — a 100.0 percentage point lead over Gwen. This lopsided early game means Hecarim can dictate the pace of the lane from level 1, controlling trades, wave state, and river priority.

Hecarim is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 85.7% win rate — 71.4 points above Gwen. Extended games heavily favor Hecarim, whose kit and scaling make them a dominant force in team fights and objective control.

Hecarim holds the advantage at every stage of the game, making this a consistently favorable matchup from lane through late game team fights. Gwen players should look for outplays, team-dependent strategies, and picks rather than relying on scaling to win this matchup.

Best Gwen Runes Against Hecarim

Precision rune tree - Gwen primary runes vs HecarimPrecision
Conqueror - best Gwen rune vs HecarimTriumph - best Gwen rune vs HecarimLegend: Alacrity - best Gwen rune vs HecarimLast Stand - best Gwen rune vs Hecarim
Inspiration rune tree - Gwen secondary runes vs HecarimInspiration
Cash Back - best Gwen rune vs HecarimTriple Tonic - best Gwen rune vs Hecarim
100.0% WR

The Precision and Inspiration rune setup gives Gwen the best tools to compete against Hecarim 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 Hecarim - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Gwen do against Hecarim in League of Legends?

Hecarim wins the Gwen vs Hecarim matchup with a 87.5% win rate compared to Gwen's 12.5%, a 75.0 percentage point difference. This data is based on 8 recent ranked games in patch 26.7.

How does Gwen do against Hecarim in the early game?

In the early game, Hecarim has the advantage against Gwen with a 100.0% win rate versus 0.0%. Hecarim players should look to press their lane advantage through aggressive trades and wave control during the first 15 minutes.

How does Gwen do against Hecarim in the late game?

In the late game, Hecarim takes over the Gwen vs Hecarim matchup with a 85.7% win rate compared to 14.3%. Hecarim scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Gwen vs Hecarim matchup?

Hecarim wins the matchup against Gwen with a 87.5% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.7. The 75.0 percentage point advantage means Hecarim is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 8 games analyzed.

What is the best Gwen build against Hecarim?

The best Gwen build against Hecarim includes Shadowflame, Zhonya's Hourglass, Nashor's Tooth with Plated Steelcaps. Check the matchup breakdown above for the full item path and build order.

What are the best Gwen runes against Hecarim?

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

Does Gwen counter Hecarim?

No, Gwen struggles against Hecarim with only a 12.5% win rate. Hecarim has the advantage in this matchup. Gwen players should focus on safe farming and avoiding extended trades to minimize Hecarim's lead.

How do I play Gwen against Hecarim?

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