Gwen - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
49.0%
Pick Rate
2.4%

Gwenvs Syndra

DFighter
Patch26.14
Matches226,800
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedJul 21, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Gwen vs Syndra is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.14. Syndra wins with a 57.1% win rate (+14.3%) over Gwen based on 7 games. Syndra 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 Syndra 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 - 42.9% win rate in this matchup
Gwen
42.9% WR
VS
Syndra vs Gwen matchup - 57.1% win rate
Syndra
57.1% WR

Who Wins the Gwen vs Syndra Matchup?

Syndra wins the Gwen vs Syndra matchup
Winner
Syndra
Matches: 7
42.9%
Win Rate
57.1%
6.6
CS / min
6.9
859
DMG / min
1,176
16,667
Gold / game
15,801
250
Heal / min
69
698
DMG Mitigated / min
327
0.2
CC / min
1.5
0.0%
Early Game WR
100.0%
50.0%
Late Game WR
50.0%

Gwen vs Syndra Matchup Summary

The Gwen vs Syndra matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 7 recent matches analyzed, Syndra wins with a 57.1% win rate compared to Gwen's 42.9%, giving Syndra a 14.3 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Syndra controls the early laning stage, but Gwen outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Syndra 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 Syndra leads by 1.3s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Syndra 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 Syndra 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 Syndra Laning Phase Breakdown

Syndra wins the laning phase against Gwen in League of Legends

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

Farming
6.6Gwen
6.9Syndra
Gwen and Syndra 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
859Gwen
1,176Syndra
Syndra heavily out-damages Gwen by 317 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 Syndra's sustained damage advantage take over.
Economy
16,667Gwen
15,801Syndra
Gwen generates a commanding 866 more gold per game than Syndra. This substantial economic advantage means Gwen consistently reaches key item breakpoints earlier, creating a compounding lead that grows throughout the game. Syndra should focus on cost-effective item choices and avoid unnecessary deaths to prevent falling further behind.
Utility
0.2Gwen
1.5Syndra
Syndra brings significantly more crowd control than Gwen, with 1.3 more seconds of CC per minute. This large utility gap makes Syndra 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
948Gwen
396Syndra
Gwen vastly out-sustains Syndra, healing and mitigating 553 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Gwen can absorb significant punishment and remain in lane while Syndra is forced to recall. Building grievous wounds early is essential for Syndra, and focusing on burst trade patterns rather than sustained fights is critical.

Best Gwen Build Against Syndra

Spellslinger's Shoes is the optimal boots choice against Syndra, providing the mobility and stats Gwen needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Gwen against Syndra are Shadowflame, Lich Bane and Rabadon's Deathcap. 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 Syndra. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Gwen vs Syndra matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Syndra
100.0%
+100.0% advantage
Gwen early game win rateGwen0.0%
Syndra early game win rateSyndra100.0%
Late Game
Gwen
50.0%
+0.0% advantage
Gwen late game win rateGwen50.0%
Syndra late game win rateSyndra50.0%

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

The power dynamics shift as the game progresses — Syndra 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 Syndra

Inspiration rune tree - Gwen primary runes vs SyndraInspiration
First Strike - best Gwen rune vs SyndraCash Back - best Gwen rune vs SyndraBiscuit Delivery - best Gwen rune vs SyndraJack Of All Trades - best Gwen rune vs Syndra
Sorcery rune tree - Gwen secondary runes vs SyndraSorcery
Gathering Storm - best Gwen rune vs SyndraAbsolute Focus - best Gwen rune vs Syndra
100.0% WR

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


Gwen matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.14. 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 26.14
Opponent
Win Rate
Matches
CS/min
DMG/min
Gold/game
Early WR
Late WR
61.11%366.51,28110,42950.0%72.2%
46.67%306.196112,14844.4%47.6%
48.28%296.690712,36542.9%53.3%
50.00%266.082910,86038.5%61.5%
40.00%256.07269,91040.0%40.0%
45.83%244.679212,34427.3%61.5%
58.33%246.581011,99254.5%61.5%
56.52%236.293414,07242.9%62.5%
36.84%196.693112,60328.6%41.7%
47.37%195.694110,88666.7%30.0%
61.11%186.485011,31640.0%87.5%
22.22%187.01,05015,00850.0%8.3%
77.78%186.41,42614,931100.0%73.3%
58.82%176.21,14212,60550.0%63.6%
50.00%166.889314,20133.3%60.0%
25.00%163.97529,84733.3%14.3%
80.00%155.31,07615,389100.0%72.7%
26.67%155.877611,60240.0%20.0%
33.33%155.789611,13633.3%33.3%
26.67%155.165311,66740.0%20.0%
46.67%156.594913,27633.3%55.6%
40.00%156.483413,43425.0%45.5%
40.00%155.676212,53533.3%41.7%
71.43%141.788314,60550.0%80.0%
50.00%143.794312,07442.9%57.1%
28.57%145.779611,10440.0%22.2%
42.86%146.280112,65540.0%44.4%
64.29%146.478210,87740.0%77.8%
38.46%136.492713,80525.0%44.4%
41.67%126.293211,56660.0%28.6%
33.33%122.977613,01925.0%37.5%
66.67%124.06078,05280.0%0.0%
54.55%116.588012,29475.0%42.9%
72.73%116.398113,489100.0%66.7%
18.18%116.987112,2320.0%28.6%
63.64%111.768211,66560.0%66.7%
60.00%106.473311,25666.7%50.0%
40.00%106.81,02516,96525.0%50.0%
70.00%106.184013,873100.0%62.5%
30.00%105.577910,71433.3%25.0%
50.00%106.064310,38250.0%50.0%
44.44%96.11,09712,2830.0%50.0%
66.67%95.785815,062100.0%57.1%
22.22%95.669914,319100.0%12.5%
44.44%93.863810,91360.0%25.0%
55.56%96.97169,52266.7%33.3%
55.56%96.36988,06950.0%66.7%
55.56%97.395214,30450.0%60.0%
44.44%97.01,02012,47860.0%25.0%
50.00%87.41,10316,66133.3%60.0%
37.50%86.376212,314100.0%28.6%
37.50%86.775012,93333.3%40.0%
50.00%86.996514,06025.0%75.0%
62.50%86.093411,46266.7%60.0%
75.00%86.989813,45075.0%75.0%
28.57%71.188414,77150.0%20.0%
57.14%76.876512,07766.7%50.0%
28.57%76.394212,86050.0%20.0%
42.86%76.81,16812,64733.3%50.0%
42.86%76.685916,6670.0%50.0%
42.86%71.360113,36250.0%40.0%
50.00%65.91,00415,90250.0%50.0%
50.00%65.57178,7660.0%100.0%
33.33%61.08688,99120.0%100.0%
66.67%66.473410,72250.0%75.0%
50.00%65.51,00612,818100.0%40.0%
16.67%62.368214,150100.0%0.0%
66.67%67.395714,68250.0%75.0%
50.00%64.46319,48333.3%66.7%
50.00%67.592611,21833.3%66.7%
50.00%61.370112,86650.0%50.0%
50.00%66.31,0909,2130.0%100.0%
66.67%66.86589,47166.7%66.7%
83.33%65.185712,3560.0%100.0%
20.00%57.595014,1260.0%25.0%
40.00%50.993715,7690.0%50.0%
40.00%56.51,0479,31033.3%50.0%
40.00%57.081813,11150.0%33.3%
40.00%52.295914,934100.0%25.0%
80.00%53.571113,14350.0%100.0%

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Gwen vs Syndra - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Gwen do against Syndra in League of Legends?

Syndra wins the Gwen vs Syndra matchup with a 57.1% win rate compared to Gwen's 42.9%, a 14.3 percentage point difference. This data is based on 7 recent ranked games in patch 26.14.

How does Gwen do against Syndra in the early game?

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

How does Gwen do against Syndra in the late game?

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

Syndra wins the matchup against Gwen with a 57.1% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.14. The 14.3 percentage point advantage means Syndra is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 7 games analyzed.

What is the best Gwen build against Syndra?

The best Gwen build against Syndra includes Shadowflame, Lich Bane, Rabadon's Deathcap with Spellslinger's Shoes. 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 Syndra?

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

Does Gwen counter Syndra?

No, Gwen struggles against Syndra with only a 42.9% win rate. Syndra has the advantage in this matchup. Gwen players should focus on safe farming and avoiding extended trades to minimize Syndra's lead.

How do I play Gwen against Syndra?

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