Gwen - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
48.7%
Pick Rate
2.0%

Gwenvs Shyvana

DFighter
Patch26.11
Matches776,441
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedJun 6, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Gwen vs Shyvana is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.11. Gwen wins with a 58.3% win rate (+16.7%) over Shyvana based on 24 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 Shyvana 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.

Compare against an opponent
Gwen - 58.3% win rate in this matchup
Gwen
58.3% WR
VS
Shyvana vs Gwen matchup - 41.7% win rate
Shyvana
41.7% WR

Who Wins the Gwen vs Shyvana Matchup?

Gwen wins the Gwen vs Shyvana matchup
Winner
Gwen
Matches: 24
58.3%
Win Rate
41.7%
2.4
CS / min
2.5
755
DMG / min
862
13,826
Gold / game
13,426
462
Heal / min
395
955
DMG Mitigated / min
1,514
0.3
CC / min
0.4
60.0%
Early Game WR
40.0%
57.1%
Late Game WR
42.9%

Gwen vs Shyvana Matchup Summary

The Gwen vs Shyvana matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 24 recent matches analyzed, Gwen wins with a 58.3% win rate compared to Shyvana's 41.7%, giving Gwen a 16.7 percentage point advantage. Gwen dominates at every stage — from early laning through late game team fights. This consistent advantage makes it difficult for Shyvana players to find favorable windows, so team-dependent strategies and avoiding solo confrontations are essential. The most significant statistical gap is in crowd control, where Shyvana leads by 0.1s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Gwen players can confidently pick into Shyvana and play aggressively from level 1. Look to establish lane dominance early through favorable trades and zone Shyvana 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 Shyvana Laning Phase Breakdown

Shyvana wins the laning phase against Gwen in League of Legends

Shyvana is favored during the laning phase against Gwen, winning 4 out of 5 key stat categories. Shyvana holds advantages in farming, damage, crowd control and sustain, making them the stronger laner in this matchup.

Farming
2.4Gwen
2.5Shyvana
Gwen and Shyvana farm at nearly identical rates in this matchup, with only a 0.1 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
755Gwen
862Shyvana
Shyvana heavily out-damages Gwen by 108 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 Shyvana's sustained damage advantage take over.
Economy
13,826Gwen
13,426Shyvana
Gwen earns 400 more gold per game than Shyvana, 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
0.4Shyvana
Both Gwen and Shyvana provide similar amounts of crowd control (0.1s/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
1,417Gwen
1,909Shyvana
Shyvana vastly out-sustains Gwen, healing and mitigating 492 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Shyvana 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 Shyvana

Sorcerer's Shoes is the optimal boots choice against Shyvana, providing the mobility and stats Gwen needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Gwen against Shyvana are Shadowflame, Void Staff and Malignance. 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 Shyvana matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Gwen
60.0%
+20.0% advantage
Gwen early game win rateGwen60.0%
Shyvana early game win rateShyvana40.0%
Late Game
Gwen
57.1%
+14.3% advantage
Gwen late game win rateGwen57.1%
Shyvana late game win rateShyvana42.9%

Gwen dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 60.0% win rate — a 20.0 percentage point lead over Shyvana. 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 57.1% win rate — 14.3 points above Shyvana. 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. Shyvana players should look for outplays, team-dependent strategies, and picks rather than relying on scaling to win this matchup.

Best Gwen Runes Against Shyvana

Inspiration rune tree - Gwen primary runes vs ShyvanaInspiration
First Strike - best Gwen rune vs ShyvanaCash Back - best Gwen rune vs ShyvanaBiscuit Delivery - best Gwen rune vs ShyvanaJack Of All Trades - best Gwen rune vs Shyvana
Sorcery rune tree - Gwen secondary runes vs ShyvanaSorcery
Manaflow Band - best Gwen rune vs ShyvanaTranscendence - best Gwen rune vs Shyvana
100.0% WR

Running Inspiration primary with Sorcery secondary allows Gwen to press their advantage against Shyvana, 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 Shyvana - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Gwen do against Shyvana in League of Legends?

Gwen wins the Gwen vs Shyvana matchup with a 58.3% win rate compared to Shyvana's 41.7%, a 16.7 percentage point difference. This data is based on 24 recent ranked games in patch 26.11.

How does Gwen do against Shyvana in the early game?

In the early game, Gwen has the advantage against Shyvana with a 60.0% win rate versus 40.0%. 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 Shyvana in the late game?

In the late game, Gwen takes over the Gwen vs Shyvana matchup with a 57.1% win rate compared to 42.9%. Gwen scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Gwen vs Shyvana matchup?

Gwen wins the matchup against Shyvana with a 58.3% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.11. The 16.7 percentage point advantage means Gwen is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 24 games analyzed.

What is the best Gwen build against Shyvana?

The best Gwen build against Shyvana includes Shadowflame, Void Staff, Malignance with Sorcerer's Shoes. Check the matchup breakdown above for the full item path and build order.

What are the best Gwen runes against Shyvana?

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

Does Gwen counter Shyvana?

Yes, Gwen has a favorable matchup against Shyvana with a 58.3% win rate. Gwen strongly counters Shyvana in lane based on current patch 26.11 data.

How do I play Gwen against Shyvana?

When playing Gwen against Shyvana, 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.