Gwen - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
48.2%
Pick Rate
1.9%

Gwenvs Illaoi

FFighter
Patch26.11
Matches776,441
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedJun 8, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Gwen vs Illaoi is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.11. Gwen wins with a 56.3% win rate (+12.5%) over Illaoi based on 48 games. Gwen 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 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 - 56.3% win rate in this matchup
Gwen
56.3% WR
VS
Illaoi vs Gwen matchup - 43.8% win rate
Illaoi
43.8% WR

Who Wins the Gwen vs Illaoi Matchup?

Gwen wins the Gwen vs Illaoi matchup
Winner
Gwen
Matches: 48
56.3%
Win Rate
43.8%
6.1
CS / min
6.7
947
DMG / min
979
12,741
Gold / game
12,372
357
Heal / min
398
1,068
DMG Mitigated / min
1,365
0.3
CC / min
0.2
55.6%
Early Game WR
44.4%
56.7%
Late Game WR
43.3%

Gwen vs Illaoi Matchup Summary

The Gwen vs Illaoi matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 48 recent matches analyzed, Gwen wins with a 56.3% win rate compared to Illaoi's 43.8%, giving Gwen a 12.5 percentage point advantage. Gwen dominates at every stage — from early laning through late game team fights. This consistent advantage makes it difficult for Illaoi players to find favorable windows, so team-dependent strategies and avoiding solo confrontations are essential. The most significant statistical gap is in sustain, where Illaoi leads by 338 HP/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Gwen players can confidently pick into Illaoi and play aggressively from level 1. Look to establish lane dominance early through favorable trades and zone Illaoi 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 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 3 out of 5 key stat categories. Illaoi holds advantages in farming, damage and sustain, making them the stronger laner in this matchup.

Farming
6.1Gwen
6.7Illaoi
Illaoi edges out Gwen by 0.6 CS per minute — a moderate farming advantage that adds up to roughly 9 CS over a 15-minute laning phase. This translates to earlier component purchases and slightly faster power spikes for Illaoi.
Damage
947Gwen
979Illaoi
Illaoi deals 32 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
12,741Gwen
12,372Illaoi
Gwen earns 369 more gold per game than Illaoi, 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
0.2Illaoi
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
1,424Gwen
1,762Illaoi
Illaoi vastly out-sustains Gwen, healing and mitigating 338 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

Gluttonous Greaves 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 Riftmaker, Nashor's Tooth and Dusk and Dawn. This combination gives Gwen an effective balance of damage, survivability, and utility for the matchup. This build performs exceptionally well, achieving a 60.0% win rate across 5 games — well above average and making it the top item path against 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
Gwen
55.6%
+11.1% advantage
Gwen early game win rateGwen55.6%
Illaoi early game win rateIllaoi44.4%
Late Game
Gwen
56.7%
+13.3% advantage
Gwen late game win rateGwen56.7%
Illaoi late game win rateIllaoi43.3%

Gwen dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 55.6% win rate — a 11.1 percentage point lead over Illaoi. This lopsided early game means Gwen 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 56.7% win rate — 13.3 points above Illaoi. Extended games heavily favor Gwen, whose kit and scaling make them a dominant force in team fights and objective control.

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

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
58.8% WR

Running Precision primary with Resolve secondary allows Gwen to press their advantage against Illaoi, amplifying the strengths that make this a favorable matchup.


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 Illaoi - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Gwen do against Illaoi in League of Legends?

Gwen wins the Gwen vs Illaoi matchup with a 56.3% win rate compared to Illaoi's 43.8%, a 12.5 percentage point difference. This data is based on 48 recent ranked games in patch 26.11.

How does Gwen do against Illaoi in the early game?

In the early game, Gwen has the advantage against Illaoi with a 55.6% win rate versus 44.4%. 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 Illaoi in the late game?

In the late game, Gwen takes over the Gwen vs Illaoi matchup with a 56.7% win rate compared to 43.3%. Gwen scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Gwen vs Illaoi matchup?

Gwen wins the matchup against Illaoi with a 56.3% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.11. The 12.5 percentage point advantage means Gwen is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 48 games analyzed.

What is the best Gwen build against Illaoi?

The best Gwen build against Illaoi includes Riftmaker, Nashor's Tooth, Dusk and Dawn with Gluttonous Greaves. This build achieves a 60.0% 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 58.8% win rate in the Gwen vs Illaoi matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.

Does Gwen counter Illaoi?

Yes, Gwen has a favorable matchup against Illaoi with a 56.3% win rate. Gwen strongly counters Illaoi in lane based on current patch 26.11 data.

How do I play Gwen against Illaoi?

When playing Gwen against Illaoi, 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.