Gwenvs Malzahar
Gwen vs Malzahar is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.12. Gwen wins with a 70.0% win rate (+40.0%) over Malzahar based on 10 games. Malzahar 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 Malzahar 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.
Who Wins the Gwen vs Malzahar Matchup?
Gwen vs Malzahar Matchup Summary
The Gwen vs Malzahar matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 10 recent matches analyzed, Gwen wins with a 70.0% win rate compared to Malzahar's 30.0%, giving Gwen a 40.0 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Malzahar controls the early laning stage, but Gwen outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Malzahar 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 Malzahar leads by 1.7s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Gwen players can confidently pick into Malzahar and play aggressively from level 1. Look to establish lane dominance early through favorable trades and zone Malzahar 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 Malzahar Laning Phase Breakdown
Malzahar is favored during the laning phase against Gwen, winning 3 out of 5 key stat categories. Malzahar holds advantages in farming, damage and crowd control, making them the stronger laner in this matchup.
Best Gwen Build Against Malzahar
Chainlaced Crushers is the optimal boots choice against Malzahar, providing the mobility and stats Gwen needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Gwen against Malzahar are Malignance, Banshee's Veil and Lich Bane. This combination gives Gwen an effective balance of damage, survivability, and utility for the matchup. This build performs exceptionally well, achieving a 100.0% win rate across 1 games — well above average and making it the top item path against Malzahar. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Gwen vs Malzahar matchup.
Early Game vs Late Game
Gwen33.3%
Malzahar66.7%Gwen85.7%Malzahar14.3%Malzahar dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 66.7% win rate — a 33.3 percentage point lead over Gwen. This lopsided early game means Malzahar 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 85.7% win rate — 71.4 points above Malzahar. 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: Malzahar 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 Malzahar
Inspiration
Sorcery
Running Inspiration primary with Sorcery secondary allows Gwen to press their advantage against Malzahar, amplifying the strengths that make this a favorable matchup.
Gwen matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.12. 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.
Opponent | Win Rate | Matches | CS/min | DMG/min | Gold/game | Early WR | Late WR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 62.00% | 50 | 6.3 | 1,447 | 13,016 | 45.5% | 75.0% | |
| 45.83% | 48 | 6.9 | 836 | 12,103 | 39.1% | 52.0% | |
| 54.76% | 42 | 6.0 | 849 | 12,162 | 57.1% | 53.6% | |
| 52.50% | 40 | 6.3 | 943 | 12,120 | 47.1% | 56.5% | |
| 45.71% | 35 | 6.1 | 876 | 11,970 | 52.6% | 37.5% | |
| 50.00% | 32 | 6.2 | 850 | 10,105 | 55.0% | 41.7% | |
| 46.67% | 30 | 6.3 | 623 | 10,458 | 58.8% | 30.8% | |
| 40.00% | 30 | 5.1 | 713 | 10,716 | 29.4% | 53.9% | |
| 48.28% | 29 | 6.6 | 864 | 12,207 | 54.5% | 44.4% | |
| 39.29% | 28 | 6.4 | 761 | 11,338 | 43.8% | 33.3% | |
| 48.15% | 27 | 7.0 | 999 | 13,248 | 50.0% | 46.7% | |
| 74.07% | 27 | 7.0 | 1,149 | 14,110 | 70.0% | 76.5% | |
| 48.00% | 25 | 6.5 | 1,008 | 13,768 | 28.6% | 55.6% | |
| 56.00% | 25 | 5.6 | 731 | 11,892 | 50.0% | 58.8% | |
| 60.00% | 25 | 6.4 | 697 | 12,130 | 77.8% | 50.0% | |
| 66.67% | 24 | 6.2 | 986 | 11,443 | 66.7% | 66.7% | |
| 45.45% | 22 | 1.9 | 756 | 11,471 | 38.5% | 55.6% | |
| 36.36% | 22 | 2.7 | 650 | 12,002 | 40.0% | 33.3% | |
| 54.55% | 22 | 6.0 | 1,022 | 12,101 | 50.0% | 58.3% | |
| 60.00% | 20 | 6.8 | 916 | 11,660 | 66.7% | 54.5% | |
| 55.00% | 20 | 6.5 | 813 | 12,627 | 55.6% | 54.5% | |
| 38.89% | 18 | 1.6 | 766 | 13,550 | 20.0% | 46.1% | |
| 61.11% | 18 | 1.5 | 780 | 14,414 | 55.6% | 66.7% | |
| 44.44% | 18 | 6.3 | 824 | 12,816 | 57.1% | 36.4% | |
| 52.94% | 17 | 6.5 | 832 | 10,697 | 44.4% | 62.5% | |
| 47.06% | 17 | 2.0 | 713 | 13,603 | 28.6% | 60.0% | |
| 50.00% | 16 | 7.1 | 828 | 12,861 | 80.0% | 0.0% | |
| 37.50% | 16 | 6.9 | 912 | 12,188 | 33.3% | 42.9% | |
| 26.67% | 15 | 3.7 | 809 | 10,136 | 27.3% | 25.0% | |
| 53.33% | 15 | 6.1 | 1,012 | 11,436 | 85.7% | 25.0% | |
| 60.00% | 15 | 6.7 | 914 | 12,439 | 57.1% | 62.5% | |
| 35.71% | 14 | 6.3 | 801 | 11,239 | 44.4% | 20.0% | |
| 28.57% | 14 | 3.5 | 609 | 10,823 | 0.0% | 44.4% | |
| 46.15% | 13 | 4.0 | 672 | 9,691 | 33.3% | 75.0% | |
| 76.92% | 13 | 2.5 | 795 | 14,268 | 85.7% | 66.7% | |
| 38.46% | 13 | 3.7 | 766 | 12,026 | 25.0% | 60.0% | |
| 61.54% | 13 | 6.5 | 878 | 11,856 | 57.1% | 66.7% | |
| 76.92% | 13 | 6.0 | 765 | 11,146 | 77.8% | 75.0% | |
| 66.67% | 12 | 5.9 | 807 | 12,985 | 60.0% | 71.4% | |
| 58.33% | 12 | 1.5 | 890 | 15,649 | 0.0% | 77.8% | |
| 16.67% | 12 | 6.1 | 705 | 11,481 | 0.0% | 33.3% | |
| 33.33% | 12 | 7.3 | 820 | 12,557 | 40.0% | 28.6% | |
| 66.67% | 12 | 7.0 | 730 | 11,391 | 75.0% | 50.0% | |
| 41.67% | 12 | 3.5 | 791 | 12,119 | 37.5% | 50.0% | |
| 83.33% | 12 | 3.0 | 973 | 14,539 | 80.0% | 85.7% | |
| 27.27% | 11 | 1.1 | 747 | 14,213 | 25.0% | 28.6% | |
| 54.55% | 11 | 2.5 | 698 | 11,745 | 42.9% | 75.0% | |
| 54.55% | 11 | 6.8 | 856 | 12,284 | 33.3% | 62.5% | |
| 54.55% | 11 | 3.0 | 697 | 10,679 | 20.0% | 83.3% | |
| 27.27% | 11 | 1.5 | 647 | 11,867 | 28.6% | 25.0% | |
| 30.00% | 10 | 3.7 | 1,092 | 13,131 | 50.0% | 0.0% | |
| 30.00% | 10 | 6.3 | 791 | 9,186 | 20.0% | 40.0% | |
| 70.00% | 10 | 6.8 | 805 | 14,404 | 33.3% | 85.7% | |
| 40.00% | 10 | 1.1 | 695 | 11,608 | 40.0% | 40.0% | |
| 60.00% | 10 | 6.0 | 934 | 12,490 | 66.7% | 57.1% | |
| 70.00% | 10 | 6.2 | 879 | 13,510 | 75.0% | 66.7% | |
| 66.67% | 9 | 3.6 | 799 | 12,355 | 66.7% | 66.7% | |
| 62.50% | 8 | 6.5 | 516 | 11,298 | 25.0% | 100.0% | |
| 37.50% | 8 | 5.7 | 673 | 9,533 | 66.7% | 20.0% | |
| 57.14% | 7 | 6.8 | 1,021 | 11,917 | 33.3% | 75.0% | |
| 42.86% | 7 | 6.5 | 703 | 12,751 | 0.0% | 60.0% | |
| 28.57% | 7 | 1.7 | 679 | 13,309 | 0.0% | 33.3% | |
| 42.86% | 7 | 6.7 | 659 | 11,696 | 25.0% | 66.7% | |
| 71.43% | 7 | 5.7 | 860 | 11,122 | 75.0% | 66.7% | |
| 42.86% | 7 | 7.2 | 966 | 15,402 | 50.0% | 40.0% | |
| 57.14% | 7 | 6.5 | 827 | 14,180 | 50.0% | 60.0% | |
| 71.43% | 7 | 6.2 | 706 | 7,598 | 60.0% | 100.0% | |
| 50.00% | 6 | 6.0 | 1,034 | 15,306 | 50.0% | 50.0% | |
| 83.33% | 6 | 2.3 | 830 | 12,388 | 100.0% | 66.7% | |
| 66.67% | 6 | 4.0 | 921 | 13,163 | 100.0% | 50.0% | |
| 16.67% | 6 | 0.8 | 595 | 11,246 | 0.0% | 50.0% | |
| 66.67% | 6 | 1.2 | 650 | 14,521 | 100.0% | 60.0% | |
| 20.00% | 5 | 1.4 | 753 | 10,625 | 0.0% | 33.3% | |
| 60.00% | 5 | 1.6 | 566 | 12,142 | 50.0% | 100.0% | |
| 20.00% | 5 | 5.7 | 396 | 9,898 | 0.0% | 50.0% | |
| 60.00% | 5 | 6.8 | 617 | 12,182 | 66.7% | 50.0% | |
| 40.00% | 5 | 5.2 | 559 | 9,738 | 50.0% | 0.0% | |
| 60.00% | 5 | 6.5 | 787 | 12,346 | 0.0% | 75.0% | |
| 0.00% | 5 | 0.8 | 729 | 8,468 | 0.0% | 0.0% | |
| 20.00% | 5 | 1.1 | 1,014 | 15,970 | 50.0% | 0.0% | |
| 40.00% | 5 | 5.7 | 820 | 12,831 | 0.0% | 50.0% | |
| 0.00% | 5 | 2.5 | 727 | 8,542 | 0.0% | 0.0% | |
| 80.00% | 5 | 5.7 | 778 | 12,486 | 0.0% | 100.0% | |
| 80.00% | 5 | 3.1 | 879 | 13,459 | 100.0% | 50.0% | |
| 40.00% | 5 | 6.6 | 788 | 12,144 | 33.3% | 50.0% | |
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Gwen vs Malzahar - Frequently Asked Questions
How does Gwen do against Malzahar in League of Legends?
Gwen wins the Gwen vs Malzahar matchup with a 70.0% win rate compared to Malzahar's 30.0%, a 40.0 percentage point difference. This data is based on 10 recent ranked games in patch 26.12.
How does Gwen do against Malzahar in the early game?
In the early game, Malzahar has the advantage against Gwen with a 66.7% win rate versus 33.3%. Malzahar players should look to press their lane advantage through aggressive trades and wave control during the first 15 minutes.
How does Gwen do against Malzahar in the late game?
In the late game, Gwen takes over the Gwen vs Malzahar matchup with a 85.7% win rate compared to 14.3%. Gwen scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.
Who wins the Gwen vs Malzahar matchup?
Gwen wins the matchup against Malzahar with a 70.0% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.12. The 40.0 percentage point advantage means Gwen is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 10 games analyzed.
What is the best Gwen build against Malzahar?
The best Gwen build against Malzahar includes Malignance, Banshee's Veil, Lich Bane with Chainlaced Crushers. This build achieves a 100.0% 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 Malzahar?
The best Gwen runes against Malzahar use the Inspiration primary tree with Sorcery secondary. This rune setup achieves a 100.0% win rate in the Gwen vs Malzahar matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.
Does Gwen counter Malzahar?
Yes, Gwen has a favorable matchup against Malzahar with a 70.0% win rate. Gwen strongly counters Malzahar in lane based on current patch 26.12 data.
How do I play Gwen against Malzahar?
When playing Gwen against Malzahar, leverage your statistical advantages by trading aggressively during favorable windows. Play safe early and scale into your power spikes where you outperform Malzahar. Build the recommended items and runes for this specific matchup for the best results.