Gwen - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
48.8%
Pick Rate
1.8%

Gwenvs Lissandra

DFighter
Patch26.10
Matches1,120,787
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedMay 19, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Gwen vs Lissandra is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.10. Lissandra wins with a 80.0% win rate (+60.0%) over Gwen based on 5 games. Lissandra 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 Lissandra 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
Lissandra - 20.0% win rateLissandra(20.0%)
Gwen - 20.0% win rate in this matchup
Gwen
20.0% WR
VS
Lissandra vs Gwen matchup - 80.0% win rate
Lissandra
80.0% WR

Who Wins the Gwen vs Lissandra Matchup?

Lissandra wins the Gwen vs Lissandra matchup
Winner
Lissandra
Matches: 5
20.0%
Win Rate
80.0%
8.1
CS / min
7.9
824
DMG / min
967
12,319
Gold / game
12,333
272
Heal / min
155
828
DMG Mitigated / min
372
0.2
CC / min
2.0
0.0%
Early Game WR
100.0%
50.0%
Late Game WR
50.0%

Gwen vs Lissandra Matchup Summary

The Gwen vs Lissandra matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 5 recent matches analyzed, Lissandra wins with a 80.0% win rate compared to Gwen's 20.0%, giving Lissandra a 60.0 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Lissandra controls the early laning stage, but Gwen outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Lissandra 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 crowd control, where Lissandra leads by 1.8s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Lissandra 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 Lissandra 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 Lissandra Laning Phase Breakdown

Lissandra wins the laning phase against Gwen in League of Legends

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

Farming
8.1Gwen
7.9Lissandra
Gwen and Lissandra 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
824Gwen
967Lissandra
Lissandra heavily out-damages Gwen by 143 DMG/min, dominating both short trades and all-in fights. Gwen should avoid extended combat and instead focus on burst trade patterns — short engages followed by immediate disengagement — to avoid letting Lissandra's sustained damage advantage take over.
Economy
12,319Gwen
12,333Lissandra
Gwen and Lissandra generate nearly equal gold per game, with just a 15 gold difference. Neither champion has a clear economic advantage, so gold leads will depend on individual play quality, kill participation, and objective contributions.
Utility
0.2Gwen
2.0Lissandra
Lissandra brings significantly more crowd control than Gwen, with 1.8 more seconds of CC per minute. This large utility gap makes Lissandra 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
1,100Gwen
527Lissandra
Gwen vastly out-sustains Lissandra, healing and mitigating 574 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Gwen can absorb significant punishment and remain in lane while Lissandra is forced to recall. Building grievous wounds early is essential for Lissandra, and focusing on burst trade patterns rather than sustained fights is critical.

Best Gwen Build Against Lissandra

Sorcerer's Shoes is the optimal boots choice against Lissandra, providing the mobility and stats Gwen needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Gwen against Lissandra are Shadowflame, Rabadon's Deathcap and Dusk and Dawn. 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 2 games, proving it to be a reliable item path when facing Lissandra. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Gwen vs Lissandra matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Lissandra
100.0%
+100.0% advantage
Gwen early game win rateGwen0.0%
Lissandra early game win rateLissandra100.0%
Late Game
Gwen
50.0%
+0.0% advantage
Gwen late game win rateGwen50.0%
Lissandra late game win rateLissandra50.0%

Lissandra 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 Lissandra can dictate the pace of the lane from level 1, controlling trades, wave state, and river priority.

Late game (25+ minutes) is equally balanced, with Gwen at 50.0% win rate — only 0.0 points ahead of Lissandra. Team fight execution and macro play determine the winner at this stage, not champion matchup advantage.

The power dynamics shift as the game progresses — Lissandra has the edge early, but Gwen gradually takes over. However, the margins are slim enough that either champion can win at any stage with the right plays. Focus on taking advantages when you have them rather than waiting for a specific game phase.

Best Gwen Runes Against Lissandra

Inspiration rune tree - Gwen primary runes vs LissandraInspiration
First Strike - best Gwen rune vs LissandraCash Back - best Gwen rune vs LissandraBiscuit Delivery - best Gwen rune vs LissandraJack Of All Trades - best Gwen rune vs Lissandra
Sorcery rune tree - Gwen secondary runes vs LissandraSorcery
Gathering Storm - best Gwen rune vs LissandraAbsolute Focus - best Gwen rune vs Lissandra
100.0% WR

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


Gwen matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.10. 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 26.10
Opponent
Win Rate
Matches
CS/min
DMG/min
Gold/game
Early WR
Late WR
48.62%1096.069111,90146.3%50.0%
59.05%1056.584112,59155.6%60.9%
48.98%986.180311,48638.5%55.9%
48.45%976.187011,44143.1%54.4%
47.87%946.51,25811,43658.5%39.6%
52.75%916.91,19013,11751.2%54.0%
45.35%866.190611,67148.9%41.5%
55.95%846.282312,01461.5%51.1%
53.25%776.691112,59254.5%52.3%
54.17%726.187310,98452.6%55.9%
39.13%696.787611,72133.3%42.9%
56.06%661.977512,30546.7%63.9%
56.92%655.91,09712,79053.6%59.5%
41.27%636.076912,40934.5%47.1%
35.48%626.273010,62627.3%44.8%
48.28%586.388211,87048.3%48.3%
57.14%566.478311,94159.1%55.9%
38.89%546.691711,92841.4%36.0%
44.44%544.983012,53628.6%54.5%
46.00%503.077811,83345.5%46.4%
53.19%476.41,01712,48755.0%51.9%
55.32%475.078012,48065.0%48.1%
41.30%466.267711,46939.1%43.5%
60.47%432.167412,62961.1%60.0%
47.62%426.479311,71431.6%60.9%
43.90%416.684810,83636.8%50.0%
58.54%411.490613,83442.1%72.7%
32.50%406.080910,70431.8%33.3%
47.50%402.675713,66350.0%45.5%
48.72%396.882012,04436.4%64.7%
51.28%391.763313,03550.0%52.4%
42.11%385.67089,98533.3%52.9%
48.65%376.285611,79737.5%57.1%
56.76%377.072712,41861.5%54.2%
48.65%376.092911,75238.5%54.2%
45.95%376.088910,68845.5%46.7%
41.67%366.283410,58834.8%53.9%
38.89%361.274012,78045.0%31.3%
35.29%343.994114,32757.1%29.6%
35.29%346.687111,76730.8%38.1%
47.06%346.486010,64130.0%71.4%
33.33%332.878512,92836.4%31.8%
54.55%336.175611,94350.0%57.9%
59.38%326.064412,07383.3%45.0%
58.06%316.674610,92356.3%60.0%
41.94%311.769312,73726.7%56.3%
43.33%306.41,07311,14442.9%43.8%
40.00%304.276611,40352.9%23.1%
44.83%293.372212,57420.0%57.9%
44.83%296.68789,89540.9%57.1%
39.29%286.374911,90233.3%46.1%
60.71%282.988613,52563.6%58.8%
46.43%286.478911,98745.5%47.1%
59.26%276.778510,93168.8%45.5%
59.26%271.664812,38750.0%66.7%
48.15%276.384012,14722.2%61.1%
46.15%264.588512,29530.8%61.5%
41.67%244.177812,51036.4%46.1%
58.33%241.771512,60441.7%75.0%
54.55%221.886614,32571.4%46.7%
65.00%201.376812,98555.6%72.7%
30.00%205.872310,81725.0%33.3%
70.00%201.189115,35085.7%61.5%
42.11%191.180912,47750.0%36.4%
63.16%192.178613,10533.3%76.9%
31.58%193.270713,13227.3%37.5%
38.89%187.273813,22033.3%44.4%
72.22%181.988314,600100.0%64.3%
47.06%175.183013,59240.0%50.0%
47.06%176.876912,14066.7%25.0%
64.71%175.675911,23788.9%37.5%
56.25%162.691714,96140.0%63.6%
33.33%156.176913,82733.3%33.3%
40.00%151.667211,81244.4%33.3%
57.14%141.474413,52450.0%60.0%
42.86%144.785412,84550.0%37.5%
57.14%143.288912,79262.5%50.0%
38.46%131.51,06014,65320.0%50.0%
61.54%137.078610,37055.6%75.0%
41.67%125.776411,88320.0%57.1%
50.00%122.573613,91366.7%33.3%
66.67%126.582612,92375.0%62.5%
58.33%126.688111,89640.0%71.4%
81.82%116.298013,660100.0%75.0%
45.45%116.081813,72366.7%37.5%
10.00%102.363210,20214.3%0.0%
60.00%106.572112,25160.0%60.0%
40.00%104.06239,60666.7%0.0%
55.56%95.863211,4160.0%83.3%
88.89%91.768912,676100.0%83.3%
55.56%94.594512,39060.0%50.0%
55.56%95.968111,805100.0%50.0%
66.67%96.965912,50160.0%75.0%
25.00%81.672312,72640.0%0.0%
0.00%86.584512,8980.0%0.0%
12.50%86.099013,5410.0%14.3%
62.50%81.491815,28966.7%60.0%
71.43%77.71,05016,1590.0%83.3%
42.86%75.097710,03750.0%33.3%
42.86%76.15078,92425.0%66.7%
57.14%75.81,02413,96766.7%50.0%
16.67%67.188513,4420.0%33.3%
50.00%67.383713,87350.0%50.0%
66.67%62.677612,66350.0%100.0%
50.00%65.56319,18433.3%66.7%
33.33%66.565612,11750.0%25.0%
66.67%66.392112,6580.0%80.0%
66.67%67.51,01714,39266.7%66.7%
50.00%61.580813,3540.0%75.0%
0.00%57.492512,8980.0%0.0%
60.00%54.498015,5010.0%75.0%
40.00%52.759311,1790.0%66.7%
20.00%58.182412,3190.0%50.0%
60.00%52.374614,890100.0%50.0%
80.00%55.51,16715,215100.0%66.7%

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Gwen vs Lissandra - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Gwen do against Lissandra in League of Legends?

Lissandra wins the Gwen vs Lissandra matchup with a 80.0% win rate compared to Gwen's 20.0%, a 60.0 percentage point difference. This data is based on 5 recent ranked games in patch 26.10.

How does Gwen do against Lissandra in the early game?

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

How does Gwen do against Lissandra in the late game?

In the late game, Gwen takes over the Gwen vs Lissandra matchup with a 50.0% win rate compared to 50.0%. Gwen scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Gwen vs Lissandra matchup?

Lissandra wins the matchup against Gwen with a 80.0% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.10. The 60.0 percentage point advantage means Lissandra is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 5 games analyzed.

What is the best Gwen build against Lissandra?

The best Gwen build against Lissandra includes Shadowflame, Rabadon's Deathcap, Dusk and Dawn with Sorcerer's Shoes. 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 Lissandra?

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

Does Gwen counter Lissandra?

No, Gwen struggles against Lissandra with only a 20.0% win rate. Lissandra has the advantage in this matchup. Gwen players should focus on safe farming and avoiding extended trades to minimize Lissandra's lead.

How do I play Gwen against Lissandra?

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