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

Gwenvs Warwick

DFighter
Patch26.11
Matches776,441
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedJun 5, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Gwen vs Warwick is a very close matchup in LoL patch 26.11. Gwen wins with a 50.0% win rate (+0.0%) over Warwick based on 40 games. Warwick 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 Warwick 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 - 50.0% win rate in this matchup
Gwen
50.0% WR
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Warwick vs Gwen matchup - 50.0% win rate
Warwick
50.0% WR

Who Wins the Gwen vs Warwick Matchup?

Gwen wins the Gwen vs Warwick matchup
Winner
Gwen
Matches: 40
50.0%
Win Rate
50.0%
3.5
CS / min
3.4
792
DMG / min
768
13,143
Gold / game
12,692
403
Heal / min
679
936
DMG Mitigated / min
1,278
0.3
CC / min
0.9
37.5%
Early Game WR
62.5%
58.3%
Late Game WR
41.7%

Gwen vs Warwick Matchup Summary

The Gwen vs Warwick matchup is essentially a coin-flip matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 40 recent matches analyzed, Gwen wins with a 50.0% win rate compared to Warwick's 50.0%, giving Gwen a 0.0 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Warwick controls the early laning stage, but Gwen outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Warwick 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 Warwick leads by 0.6s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Gwen has a statistical edge, but the margin is close enough that respecting Warwick's strengths is important. Trade when cooldowns are favorable, track the enemy jungler, and build toward your strongest item spikes to convert the slight advantage into a decisive lead. Understanding these matchup dynamics is essential for champion select decisions and in-game strategy when facing this lane opponent.

Gwen vs Warwick Laning Phase Breakdown

Gwen wins the laning phase against Warwick in League of Legends

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

Farming
3.5Gwen
3.4Warwick
Gwen and Warwick 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
792Gwen
768Warwick
Damage output is virtually even between Gwen and Warwick, with only 24 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
13,143Gwen
12,692Warwick
Gwen earns 452 more gold per game than Warwick, 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
0.9Warwick
Warwick provides 0.6 seconds more crowd control per minute than Gwen, offering better gank setup potential and slightly more team fight utility. This CC advantage helps Warwick coordinate with their jungler and control the pace of skirmishes.
Sustain
1,339Gwen
1,957Warwick
Warwick vastly out-sustains Gwen, healing and mitigating 618 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Warwick 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 Warwick

Sorcerer's Shoes is the optimal boots choice against Warwick, providing the mobility and stats Gwen needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Gwen against Warwick are Shadowflame, Rabadon's Deathcap and Dusk and Dawn. This combination gives Gwen an effective balance of damage, survivability, and utility for the matchup. This build has a 25.0% win rate across 4 games. While the overall matchup may be difficult, this item path gives Gwen the best chance to compete against Warwick. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Gwen vs Warwick matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Warwick
62.5%
+25.0% advantage
Gwen early game win rateGwen37.5%
Warwick early game win rateWarwick62.5%
Late Game
Gwen
58.3%
+16.7% advantage
Gwen late game win rateGwen58.3%
Warwick late game win rateWarwick41.7%

Warwick dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 62.5% win rate — a 25.0 percentage point lead over Gwen. This lopsided early game means Warwick 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 58.3% win rate — 16.7 points above Warwick. 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: Warwick 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 Warwick

Precision rune tree - Gwen primary runes vs WarwickPrecision
Conqueror - best Gwen rune vs WarwickTriumph - best Gwen rune vs WarwickLegend: Alacrity - best Gwen rune vs WarwickLast Stand - best Gwen rune vs Warwick
Inspiration rune tree - Gwen secondary runes vs WarwickInspiration
Cosmic Insight - best Gwen rune vs WarwickMagical Footwear - best Gwen rune vs Warwick
62.5% WR

The Precision primary with Inspiration secondary combination helps Gwen maximize their potential in this closely contested matchup, providing the right mix of offensive and defensive tools to edge out Warwick.


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 Warwick - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Gwen do against Warwick in League of Legends?

Gwen wins the Gwen vs Warwick matchup with a 50.0% win rate compared to Warwick's 50.0%, a 0.0 percentage point difference. This data is based on 40 recent ranked games in patch 26.11.

How does Gwen do against Warwick in the early game?

In the early game, Warwick has the advantage against Gwen with a 62.5% win rate versus 37.5%. Warwick players should look to press their lane advantage through aggressive trades and wave control during the first 15 minutes.

How does Gwen do against Warwick in the late game?

In the late game, Gwen takes over the Gwen vs Warwick matchup with a 58.3% win rate compared to 41.7%. Gwen scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Gwen vs Warwick matchup?

Gwen wins the matchup against Warwick with a 50.0% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.11. The 0.0 percentage point advantage means Gwen is slightly favored in this lane matchup based on 40 games analyzed.

What is the best Gwen build against Warwick?

The best Gwen build against Warwick includes Shadowflame, Rabadon's Deathcap, Dusk and Dawn with Sorcerer's Shoes. This build achieves a 25.0% 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 Warwick?

The best Gwen runes against Warwick use the Precision primary tree with Inspiration secondary. This rune setup achieves a 62.5% win rate in the Gwen vs Warwick matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.

Does Gwen counter Warwick?

Yes, Gwen has a favorable matchup against Warwick with a 50.0% win rate. Gwen slightly edges out Warwick in lane based on current patch 26.11 data.

How do I play Gwen against Warwick?

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