Gwen - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
49.2%
Pick Rate
2.3%

Gwenvs Illaoi

DFighter
Patch26.14
Matches491,560
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedJul 23, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Gwen vs Illaoi is a moderate matchup in LoL patch 26.14. Illaoi wins with a 51.6% win rate (+3.2%) over Gwen based on 31 games. Illaoi 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 Illaoi 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 - 48.4% win rate in this matchup
Gwen
48.4% WR
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Illaoi vs Gwen matchup - 51.6% win rate
Illaoi
51.6% WR

Who Wins the Gwen vs Illaoi Matchup?

Illaoi wins the Gwen vs Illaoi matchup
Winner
Illaoi
Matches: 31
48.4%
Win Rate
51.6%
5.9
CS / min
6.8
922
DMG / min
1,001
10,935
Gold / game
11,420
315
Heal / min
385
977
DMG Mitigated / min
1,241
0.2
CC / min
0.3
43.8%
Early Game WR
56.3%
53.3%
Late Game WR
46.7%

Gwen vs Illaoi Matchup Summary

The Gwen vs Illaoi matchup is a moderate matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 31 recent matches analyzed, Illaoi wins with a 51.6% win rate compared to Gwen's 48.4%, giving Illaoi a 3.2 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Illaoi controls the early laning stage, but Gwen outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Illaoi 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 Illaoi leads by 333 HP/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. While Illaoi is slightly favored, Gwen can absolutely win this lane through smart trading patterns and wave management. Focus on playing around your cooldowns, conceding CS only when necessary, and capitalizing on Illaoi's mistakes. Understanding these matchup dynamics is essential for champion select decisions and in-game strategy when facing this lane opponent.

Gwen vs Illaoi Laning Phase Breakdown

Illaoi wins the laning phase against Gwen in League of Legends

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

Farming
5.9Gwen
6.8Illaoi
Illaoi significantly out-farms Gwen by 0.8 CS per minute, accumulating an estimated 13 CS lead by mid game. This substantial farming gap gives Illaoi 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
922Gwen
1,001Illaoi
Illaoi deals 79 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 Illaoi's key abilities are on cooldown or trading immediately after dodging a skillshot.
Economy
10,935Gwen
11,420Illaoi
Illaoi earns 486 more gold per game than Gwen, equivalent to roughly one additional component item. This economic edge comes from a combination of better farming, kill participation, and objective control, giving Illaoi slightly faster item completions.
Utility
0.2Gwen
0.3Illaoi
Both Gwen and Illaoi 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
1,293Gwen
1,625Illaoi
Illaoi vastly out-sustains Gwen, healing and mitigating 333 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Illaoi 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 Illaoi

Plated Steelcaps is the optimal boots choice against Illaoi, providing the mobility and stats Gwen needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Gwen against Illaoi are Shadowflame, Riftmaker and Nashor's Tooth. 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 4 games, proving it to be a reliable item path when facing Illaoi. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Gwen vs Illaoi matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Illaoi
56.3%
+12.5% advantage
Gwen early game win rateGwen43.8%
Illaoi early game win rateIllaoi56.3%
Late Game
Gwen
53.3%
+6.7% advantage
Gwen late game win rateGwen53.3%
Illaoi late game win rateIllaoi46.7%

Illaoi dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 56.3% win rate — a 12.5 percentage point lead over Gwen. This lopsided early game means Illaoi can dictate the pace of the lane from level 1, controlling trades, wave state, and river priority.

Gwen is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 53.3% win rate — 6.7 points above Illaoi. Extended games heavily favor Gwen, whose kit and scaling make them a dominant force in team fights and objective control.

This matchup features a dramatic power shift: Illaoi must aggressively press their early advantage and close out the game before Gwen reaches their scaling breakpoints. If Gwen 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 Illaoi

Precision rune tree - Gwen primary runes vs IllaoiPrecision
Conqueror - best Gwen rune vs IllaoiPresence of Mind - best Gwen rune vs IllaoiLegend: Alacrity - best Gwen rune vs IllaoiLast Stand - best Gwen rune vs Illaoi
Resolve rune tree - Gwen secondary runes vs IllaoiResolve
Bone Plating - best Gwen rune vs IllaoiUnflinching - best Gwen rune vs Illaoi
42.9% WR

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


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
55.41%746.61,23111,85050.0%60.0%
58.82%686.482311,79044.8%69.2%
46.97%666.083510,96541.4%51.4%
42.86%636.189811,46647.8%40.0%
44.90%495.876511,02042.9%46.4%
45.65%465.095611,29355.6%39.3%
47.73%446.589011,72645.5%50.0%
52.27%446.386811,34450.0%54.5%
46.51%436.386713,03643.8%48.1%
50.00%425.179812,72831.6%65.2%
47.50%406.695612,07046.7%48.0%
56.41%396.31,23613,53236.4%64.3%
48.65%375.873912,52246.1%50.0%
38.89%365.775611,56140.0%38.1%
38.89%365.882311,88142.9%36.4%
54.55%336.272112,83060.0%52.2%
30.30%336.891114,82550.0%21.7%
64.52%315.41,01213,80053.9%72.2%
48.39%315.992210,93543.8%53.3%
67.74%311.477711,82962.5%73.3%
51.61%316.798612,37660.0%43.8%
50.00%306.11,17013,74355.6%47.6%
48.28%293.991912,16935.7%60.0%
42.86%284.176211,46757.1%28.6%
57.14%286.394811,80650.0%61.1%
46.43%286.887413,28541.7%50.0%
32.14%282.772911,79018.2%41.2%
44.44%276.088011,04446.1%42.9%
55.56%276.485311,64641.7%66.7%
33.33%276.379111,97718.2%43.8%
53.85%266.169111,54353.3%54.5%
65.38%264.790612,19668.8%60.0%
40.00%256.381413,05240.0%40.0%
52.00%255.875512,62257.1%50.0%
29.17%245.780210,38525.0%31.3%
37.50%246.296610,44526.7%55.6%
50.00%246.01,06211,60950.0%50.0%
52.17%236.691511,95370.0%38.5%
60.87%236.194312,26150.0%64.7%
65.22%236.288911,76350.0%76.9%
63.64%226.195413,11157.1%66.7%
40.91%226.268312,80750.0%35.7%
47.62%213.571112,72855.6%41.7%
47.62%215.890211,57250.0%45.5%
61.90%211.490513,85855.6%66.7%
47.62%216.796713,20342.9%50.0%
50.00%201.695814,75660.0%46.7%
50.00%202.575910,24346.1%57.1%
52.63%195.976512,61920.0%64.3%
61.11%181.473112,76442.9%72.7%
50.00%185.595011,95144.4%55.6%
66.67%187.188714,46775.0%60.0%
61.11%186.083111,32462.5%60.0%
47.06%176.278212,15544.4%50.0%
62.50%167.170911,29066.7%57.1%
43.75%165.37789,88712.5%75.0%
68.75%166.695413,00657.1%77.8%
40.00%156.794714,71328.6%50.0%
42.86%146.895413,17928.6%57.1%
28.57%146.887413,24916.7%37.5%
21.43%146.496613,38125.0%20.0%
57.14%146.681611,32350.0%66.7%
53.85%136.37528,43155.6%50.0%
38.46%137.295714,86433.3%42.9%
41.67%126.783313,438100.0%30.0%
50.00%126.297411,29920.0%71.4%
50.00%126.191513,40275.0%37.5%
41.67%126.884813,10320.0%57.1%
33.33%126.488212,31540.0%28.6%
63.64%113.81,18715,41250.0%66.7%
36.36%112.162113,659100.0%12.5%
72.73%112.373113,45150.0%85.7%
45.45%117.083013,05250.0%42.9%
60.00%106.885914,68350.0%66.7%
30.00%106.11,05712,55525.0%33.3%
22.22%90.96619,19214.3%50.0%
44.44%92.382413,24440.0%50.0%
55.56%95.17079,76550.0%66.7%
44.44%91.488815,89350.0%42.9%
55.56%96.91,05816,06833.3%66.7%
44.44%95.580513,81750.0%40.0%
44.44%97.290310,18325.0%60.0%
44.44%91.260212,55450.0%40.0%
25.00%81.597313,2000.0%40.0%
62.50%86.381011,79633.3%80.0%
50.00%81.955311,87066.7%40.0%
62.50%86.096713,086100.0%50.0%
12.50%85.983812,7770.0%14.3%
42.86%71.393914,46450.0%40.0%
42.86%71.61,06915,13933.3%50.0%
71.43%71.383614,21875.0%66.7%
71.43%76.51,13616,112100.0%60.0%
71.43%76.190013,525100.0%60.0%
42.86%75.36118,46850.0%33.3%
33.33%62.196615,9770.0%66.7%
33.33%65.763010,01325.0%50.0%
16.67%66.988312,3390.0%25.0%
100.00%63.782114,188100.0%100.0%
33.33%66.482415,7840.0%33.3%
50.00%61.255113,67966.7%33.3%
20.00%52.964311,3230.0%33.3%
40.00%56.368513,32350.0%33.3%
20.00%57.183713,5500.0%33.3%
80.00%51.149312,138100.0%66.7%
60.00%56.055510,90450.0%66.7%
60.00%51.686712,28833.3%100.0%
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Gwen vs Illaoi - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Gwen do against Illaoi in League of Legends?

Illaoi wins the Gwen vs Illaoi matchup with a 51.6% win rate compared to Gwen's 48.4%, a 3.2 percentage point difference. This data is based on 31 recent ranked games in patch 26.14.

How does Gwen do against Illaoi in the early game?

In the early game, Illaoi has the advantage against Gwen with a 56.3% win rate versus 43.8%. Illaoi players should look to press their lane advantage through aggressive trades and wave control during the first 15 minutes.

How does Gwen do against Illaoi in the late game?

In the late game, Gwen takes over the Gwen vs Illaoi matchup with a 53.3% win rate compared to 46.7%. Gwen scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Gwen vs Illaoi matchup?

Illaoi wins the matchup against Gwen with a 51.6% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.14. The 3.2 percentage point advantage means Illaoi is moderately favored in this lane matchup based on 31 games analyzed.

What is the best Gwen build against Illaoi?

The best Gwen build against Illaoi includes Shadowflame, Riftmaker, Nashor's Tooth with Plated Steelcaps. 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 Illaoi?

The best Gwen runes against Illaoi use the Precision primary tree with Resolve secondary. This rune setup achieves a 42.9% win rate in the Gwen vs Illaoi matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.

Does Gwen counter Illaoi?

No, Gwen struggles against Illaoi with only a 48.4% win rate. Illaoi has the advantage in this matchup. Gwen players should focus on safe farming and avoiding extended trades to minimize Illaoi's lead.

How do I play Gwen against Illaoi?

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