Gwen - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
48.6%
Pick Rate
2.5%

Gwenvs Vladimir

FFighter
Patch26.12
Matches328,930
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedJun 24, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Gwen vs Vladimir is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.12. Gwen wins with a 57.1% win rate (+14.3%) over Vladimir based on 7 games. Vladimir 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 Vladimir 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.

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Gwen - 57.1% win rate in this matchup
Gwen
57.1% WR
VS
Vladimir vs Gwen matchup - 42.9% win rate
Vladimir
42.9% WR

Who Wins the Gwen vs Vladimir Matchup?

Gwen wins the Gwen vs Vladimir matchup
Winner
Gwen
Matches: 7
57.1%
Win Rate
42.9%
6.8
CS / min
7.6
1,021
DMG / min
820
11,917
Gold / game
10,370
288
Heal / min
866
692
DMG Mitigated / min
511
0.3
CC / min
0.2
33.3%
Early Game WR
66.7%
75.0%
Late Game WR
25.0%

Gwen vs Vladimir Matchup Summary

The Gwen vs Vladimir matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 7 recent matches analyzed, Gwen wins with a 57.1% win rate compared to Vladimir's 42.9%, giving Gwen a 14.3 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Vladimir controls the early laning stage, but Gwen outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Vladimir 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 Gwen leads by 0.1s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Gwen players can confidently pick into Vladimir and play aggressively from level 1. Look to establish lane dominance early through favorable trades and zone Vladimir 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 Vladimir Laning Phase Breakdown

Gwen wins the laning phase against Vladimir in League of Legends

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

Farming
6.8Gwen
7.6Vladimir
Vladimir edges out Gwen by 0.8 CS per minute — a moderate farming advantage that adds up to roughly 12 CS over a 15-minute laning phase. This translates to earlier component purchases and slightly faster power spikes for Vladimir.
Damage
1,021Gwen
820Vladimir
Gwen heavily out-damages Vladimir by 201 DMG/min, dominating both short trades and all-in fights. Vladimir should avoid extended combat and instead focus on burst trade patterns — short engages followed by immediate disengagement — to avoid letting Gwen's sustained damage advantage take over.
Economy
11,917Gwen
10,370Vladimir
Gwen generates a commanding 1,547 more gold per game than Vladimir. This substantial economic advantage means Gwen consistently reaches key item breakpoints earlier, creating a compounding lead that grows throughout the game. Vladimir should focus on cost-effective item choices and avoid unnecessary deaths to prevent falling further behind.
Utility
0.3Gwen
0.2Vladimir
Both Gwen and Vladimir 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
980Gwen
1,378Vladimir
Vladimir vastly out-sustains Gwen, healing and mitigating 398 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Vladimir 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 Vladimir

Spellslinger's Shoes is the optimal boots choice against Vladimir, providing the mobility and stats Gwen needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Gwen against Vladimir are Shadowflame, Malignance and Lich Bane. 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 Vladimir matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Vladimir
66.7%
+33.3% advantage
Gwen early game win rateGwen33.3%
Vladimir early game win rateVladimir66.7%
Late Game
Gwen
75.0%
+50.0% advantage
Gwen late game win rateGwen75.0%
Vladimir late game win rateVladimir25.0%

Vladimir 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 Vladimir 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 75.0% win rate — 50.0 points above Vladimir. 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: Vladimir 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 Vladimir

Inspiration rune tree - Gwen primary runes vs VladimirInspiration
First Strike - best Gwen rune vs VladimirCash Back - best Gwen rune vs VladimirBiscuit Delivery - best Gwen rune vs VladimirJack Of All Trades - best Gwen rune vs Vladimir
Sorcery rune tree - Gwen secondary runes vs VladimirSorcery
Gathering Storm - best Gwen rune vs VladimirAbsolute Focus - best Gwen rune vs Vladimir
100.0% WR

Running Inspiration primary with Sorcery secondary allows Gwen to press their advantage against Vladimir, 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.

Gwen matchup win rates and stats in League of Legends patch 26.12
Opponent
Win Rate
Matches
CS/min
DMG/min
Gold/game
Early WR
Late WR
62.00%506.31,44713,01645.5%75.0%
45.83%486.983612,10339.1%52.0%
54.76%426.084912,16257.1%53.6%
52.50%406.394312,12047.1%56.5%
45.71%356.187611,97052.6%37.5%
50.00%326.285010,10555.0%41.7%
46.67%306.362310,45858.8%30.8%
40.00%305.171310,71629.4%53.9%
48.28%296.686412,20754.5%44.4%
39.29%286.476111,33843.8%33.3%
48.15%277.099913,24850.0%46.7%
74.07%277.01,14914,11070.0%76.5%
48.00%256.51,00813,76828.6%55.6%
56.00%255.673111,89250.0%58.8%
60.00%256.469712,13077.8%50.0%
66.67%246.298611,44366.7%66.7%
45.45%221.975611,47138.5%55.6%
36.36%222.765012,00240.0%33.3%
54.55%226.01,02212,10150.0%58.3%
60.00%206.891611,66066.7%54.5%
55.00%206.581312,62755.6%54.5%
38.89%181.676613,55020.0%46.1%
61.11%181.578014,41455.6%66.7%
44.44%186.382412,81657.1%36.4%
52.94%176.583210,69744.4%62.5%
47.06%172.071313,60328.6%60.0%
50.00%167.182812,86180.0%0.0%
37.50%166.991212,18833.3%42.9%
26.67%153.780910,13627.3%25.0%
53.33%156.11,01211,43685.7%25.0%
60.00%156.791412,43957.1%62.5%
35.71%146.380111,23944.4%20.0%
28.57%143.560910,8230.0%44.4%
46.15%134.06729,69133.3%75.0%
76.92%132.579514,26885.7%66.7%
38.46%133.776612,02625.0%60.0%
61.54%136.587811,85657.1%66.7%
76.92%136.076511,14677.8%75.0%
66.67%125.980712,98560.0%71.4%
58.33%121.589015,6490.0%77.8%
16.67%126.170511,4810.0%33.3%
33.33%127.382012,55740.0%28.6%
66.67%127.073011,39175.0%50.0%
41.67%123.579112,11937.5%50.0%
83.33%123.097314,53980.0%85.7%
27.27%111.174714,21325.0%28.6%
54.55%112.569811,74542.9%75.0%
54.55%116.885612,28433.3%62.5%
54.55%113.069710,67920.0%83.3%
27.27%111.564711,86728.6%25.0%
30.00%103.71,09213,13150.0%0.0%
30.00%106.37919,18620.0%40.0%
70.00%106.880514,40433.3%85.7%
40.00%101.169511,60840.0%40.0%
60.00%106.093412,49066.7%57.1%
70.00%106.287913,51075.0%66.7%
66.67%93.679912,35566.7%66.7%
62.50%86.551611,29825.0%100.0%
37.50%85.76739,53366.7%20.0%
57.14%76.81,02111,91733.3%75.0%
42.86%76.570312,7510.0%60.0%
28.57%71.767913,3090.0%33.3%
42.86%76.765911,69625.0%66.7%
71.43%75.786011,12275.0%66.7%
42.86%77.296615,40250.0%40.0%
57.14%76.582714,18050.0%60.0%
71.43%76.27067,59860.0%100.0%
50.00%66.01,03415,30650.0%50.0%
83.33%62.383012,388100.0%66.7%
66.67%64.092113,163100.0%50.0%
16.67%60.859511,2460.0%50.0%
66.67%61.265014,521100.0%60.0%
20.00%51.475310,6250.0%33.3%
60.00%51.656612,14250.0%100.0%
20.00%55.73969,8980.0%50.0%
60.00%56.861712,18266.7%50.0%
40.00%55.25599,73850.0%0.0%
60.00%56.578712,3460.0%75.0%
0.00%50.87298,4680.0%0.0%
20.00%51.11,01415,97050.0%0.0%
40.00%55.782012,8310.0%50.0%
0.00%52.57278,5420.0%0.0%
80.00%55.777812,4860.0%100.0%
80.00%53.187913,459100.0%50.0%
40.00%56.678812,14433.3%50.0%

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Gwen vs Vladimir - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Gwen do against Vladimir in League of Legends?

Gwen wins the Gwen vs Vladimir matchup with a 57.1% win rate compared to Vladimir's 42.9%, a 14.3 percentage point difference. This data is based on 7 recent ranked games in patch 26.12.

How does Gwen do against Vladimir in the early game?

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

How does Gwen do against Vladimir in the late game?

In the late game, Gwen takes over the Gwen vs Vladimir matchup with a 75.0% win rate compared to 25.0%. Gwen scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Gwen vs Vladimir matchup?

Gwen wins the matchup against Vladimir with a 57.1% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.12. The 14.3 percentage point advantage means Gwen is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 7 games analyzed.

What is the best Gwen build against Vladimir?

The best Gwen build against Vladimir includes Shadowflame, Malignance, Lich Bane with Spellslinger's Shoes. Check the matchup breakdown above for the full item path and build order.

What are the best Gwen runes against Vladimir?

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

Does Gwen counter Vladimir?

Yes, Gwen has a favorable matchup against Vladimir with a 57.1% win rate. Gwen strongly counters Vladimir in lane based on current patch 26.12 data.

How do I play Gwen against Vladimir?

When playing Gwen against Vladimir, leverage your statistical advantages by trading aggressively during favorable windows. Play safe early and scale into your power spikes where you outperform Vladimir. Build the recommended items and runes for this specific matchup for the best results.