Gwen - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
46.7%
Pick Rate
1.8%

Gwenvs Qiyana

FFighter
Patch26.10
Matches595,409
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedMay 17, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Gwen vs Qiyana is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.10. Qiyana wins with a 60.0% win rate (+20.0%) over Gwen based on 5 games. Qiyana 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 Qiyana 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
Qiyana - 40.0% win rateQiyana(40.0%)
Gwen - 40.0% win rate in this matchup
Gwen
40.0% WR
VS
Qiyana vs Gwen matchup - 60.0% win rate
Qiyana
60.0% WR

Who Wins the Gwen vs Qiyana Matchup?

Qiyana wins the Gwen vs Qiyana matchup
Winner
Qiyana
Matches: 5
40.0%
Win Rate
60.0%
4.8
CS / min
4.6
838
DMG / min
841
10,607
Gold / game
11,839
339
Heal / min
334
853
DMG Mitigated / min
534
0.2
CC / min
0.6
33.3%
Early Game WR
66.7%
50.0%
Late Game WR
50.0%

Gwen vs Qiyana Matchup Summary

The Gwen vs Qiyana matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 5 recent matches analyzed, Qiyana wins with a 60.0% win rate compared to Gwen's 40.0%, giving Qiyana a 20.0 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Qiyana controls the early laning stage, but Gwen outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Qiyana 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 Qiyana leads by 0.4s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Qiyana 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 Qiyana 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 Qiyana Laning Phase Breakdown

Qiyana wins the laning phase against Gwen in League of Legends

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

Farming
4.8Gwen
4.6Qiyana
Gwen and Qiyana 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
838Gwen
841Qiyana
Damage output is virtually even between Gwen and Qiyana, with only 3 DMG/min separating them. Fights in this matchup are decided more by ability timing and positioning than raw damage numbers, making mechanical skill the deciding factor in trades.
Economy
10,607Gwen
11,839Qiyana
Qiyana generates a commanding 1,231 more gold per game than Gwen. This substantial economic advantage means Qiyana 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
0.2Gwen
0.6Qiyana
Qiyana provides 0.4 seconds more crowd control per minute than Gwen, offering better gank setup potential and slightly more team fight utility. This CC advantage helps Qiyana coordinate with their jungler and control the pace of skirmishes.
Sustain
1,192Gwen
868Qiyana
Gwen vastly out-sustains Qiyana, healing and mitigating 324 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Gwen can absorb significant punishment and remain in lane while Qiyana is forced to recall. Building grievous wounds early is essential for Qiyana, and focusing on burst trade patterns rather than sustained fights is critical.

Best Gwen Build Against Qiyana

Sorcerer's Shoes is the optimal boots choice against Qiyana, providing the mobility and stats Gwen needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Gwen against Qiyana are Shadowflame, Rabadon's Deathcap and Dusk and Dawn. 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 Qiyana matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Qiyana
66.7%
+33.3% advantage
Gwen early game win rateGwen33.3%
Qiyana early game win rateQiyana66.7%
Late Game
Gwen
50.0%
+0.0% advantage
Gwen late game win rateGwen50.0%
Qiyana late game win rateQiyana50.0%

Qiyana 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 Qiyana 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 Qiyana. Team fight execution and macro play determine the winner at this stage, not champion matchup advantage.

The power dynamics shift as the game progresses — Qiyana 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 Qiyana

Precision rune tree - Gwen primary runes vs QiyanaPrecision
Conqueror - best Gwen rune vs QiyanaPresence of Mind - best Gwen rune vs QiyanaLegend: Alacrity - best Gwen rune vs QiyanaLast Stand - best Gwen rune vs Qiyana
Resolve rune tree - Gwen secondary runes vs QiyanaResolve
Revitalize - best Gwen rune vs QiyanaBone Plating - best Gwen rune vs Qiyana
100.0% WR

The Precision and Resolve rune setup gives Gwen the best tools to compete against Qiyana 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
52.17%696.365311,98751.9%52.4%
43.33%606.187211,26950.0%35.7%
52.54%596.789213,17952.9%52.4%
58.93%566.81,26611,84464.0%54.8%
58.18%556.485011,27158.3%58.1%
58.49%536.81,14512,33354.2%62.1%
42.00%506.282511,29638.5%45.8%
53.06%496.486011,70968.2%40.7%
43.18%447.089512,49338.9%46.1%
60.47%436.991212,54637.5%74.1%
50.00%426.291210,73947.6%52.4%
47.62%426.775311,65243.8%50.0%
46.15%394.988412,34937.5%52.2%
44.74%386.081712,64347.1%42.9%
54.05%376.592612,02055.6%52.6%
64.86%376.11,12613,17562.5%66.7%
37.14%356.790311,86041.2%33.3%
41.18%342.583212,44938.5%42.9%
39.39%336.374310,94731.6%50.0%
57.58%331.876412,14127.3%72.7%
54.84%316.971311,44864.3%47.1%
50.00%306.193611,33436.4%57.9%
34.48%292.273413,37216.7%47.1%
46.43%286.16339,63958.8%27.3%
53.57%286.472710,45847.1%63.6%
40.00%256.481010,39340.0%40.0%
45.83%241.590313,71727.3%61.5%
62.50%242.269512,82362.5%62.5%
52.17%236.381312,89738.5%70.0%
54.55%221.554311,54158.3%50.0%
40.91%221.175211,28250.0%25.0%
33.33%216.484911,64025.0%44.4%
52.38%214.870611,73357.1%50.0%
61.90%216.976611,87253.9%75.0%
47.62%216.31,12511,23137.5%53.9%
57.14%216.374611,48450.0%63.6%
42.86%216.374510,30830.8%62.5%
42.86%212.683714,31950.0%41.2%
25.00%206.87118,50316.7%37.5%
50.00%206.260011,39871.4%38.5%
60.00%206.084511,72544.4%72.7%
65.00%205.982411,11863.6%66.7%
42.11%196.01,04512,79971.4%25.0%
47.37%191.570813,24122.2%70.0%
55.56%182.372211,82742.9%63.6%
66.67%187.185911,63463.6%71.4%
33.33%184.696914,19060.0%23.1%
33.33%186.592610,86740.0%25.0%
55.56%186.487812,96940.0%61.5%
44.44%186.48728,94042.9%50.0%
47.06%174.279213,25850.0%45.5%
70.59%171.567512,62557.1%80.0%
47.06%176.777711,55733.3%62.5%
43.75%166.487611,57044.4%42.9%
62.50%163.991212,48037.5%87.5%
20.00%156.394111,00328.6%12.5%
53.33%154.185914,97750.0%53.9%
60.00%152.491115,69360.0%60.0%
42.86%145.96029,32930.0%75.0%
64.29%144.983313,42257.1%71.4%
42.86%144.980713,49840.0%44.4%
64.29%141.669312,41550.0%75.0%
53.85%131.785514,27150.0%55.6%
41.67%126.971113,82940.0%42.9%
75.00%122.075512,15575.0%75.0%
45.45%111.667514,4180.0%55.6%
63.64%111.582213,25333.3%100.0%
50.00%101.993312,40840.0%60.0%
40.00%106.775511,00520.0%60.0%
66.67%96.771510,92980.0%50.0%
33.33%95.681212,8660.0%50.0%
33.33%91.285212,74033.3%33.3%
55.56%95.382813,474100.0%33.3%
77.78%90.871113,30280.0%75.0%
77.78%96.982212,840100.0%71.4%
12.50%82.767511,41616.7%0.0%
25.00%82.067813,36225.0%25.0%
87.50%82.669712,375100.0%80.0%
25.00%85.963711,2350.0%40.0%
50.00%82.691314,22125.0%75.0%
50.00%81.697014,06433.3%60.0%
28.57%74.694811,31925.0%33.3%
0.00%76.187812,9140.0%0.0%
57.14%74.770110,96180.0%0.0%
57.14%72.074612,97166.7%50.0%
57.14%71.365310,68250.0%66.7%
50.00%68.11,13614,2370.0%75.0%
0.00%66.979611,1710.0%0.0%
33.33%61.169211,09150.0%0.0%
100.00%66.772410,381100.0%100.0%
33.33%66.879813,3640.0%66.7%
83.33%63.71,15515,718100.0%80.0%
60.00%56.774613,29050.0%66.7%
40.00%56.777512,22550.0%0.0%
20.00%56.945110,3940.0%50.0%
80.00%55.766110,231100.0%75.0%
40.00%54.883810,60733.3%50.0%
20.00%51.676914,60750.0%0.0%
60.00%53.888812,15060.0%0.0%
100.00%56.51,06910,314100.0%100.0%
20.00%56.967211,87450.0%0.0%

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Gwen vs Qiyana - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Gwen do against Qiyana in League of Legends?

Qiyana wins the Gwen vs Qiyana matchup with a 60.0% win rate compared to Gwen's 40.0%, a 20.0 percentage point difference. This data is based on 5 recent ranked games in patch 26.10.

How does Gwen do against Qiyana in the early game?

In the early game, Qiyana has the advantage against Gwen with a 66.7% win rate versus 33.3%. Qiyana players should look to press their lane advantage through aggressive trades and wave control during the first 15 minutes.

How does Gwen do against Qiyana in the late game?

In the late game, Gwen takes over the Gwen vs Qiyana 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 Qiyana matchup?

Qiyana wins the matchup against Gwen with a 60.0% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.10. The 20.0 percentage point advantage means Qiyana is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 5 games analyzed.

What is the best Gwen build against Qiyana?

The best Gwen build against Qiyana includes Shadowflame, Rabadon's Deathcap, Dusk and Dawn with Sorcerer's Shoes. Check the matchup breakdown above for the full item path and build order.

What are the best Gwen runes against Qiyana?

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

Does Gwen counter Qiyana?

No, Gwen struggles against Qiyana with only a 40.0% win rate. Qiyana has the advantage in this matchup. Gwen players should focus on safe farming and avoiding extended trades to minimize Qiyana's lead.

How do I play Gwen against Qiyana?

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