Gwen The Hallowed Seamstress
A former doll transformed and brought to life by magic, Gwen wields the very tools that once created her. She carries the weight of her maker's love with every step, taking nothing for granted. At her command is the Hallowed Mist, an ancient and protective magic that has blessed Gwen's scissors, needles, and sewing thread. So much is new to her, but Gwen remains joyfully determined to fight for the good that survives in a broken world.
A Thousand Cuts
Gwen's attacks deal bonus magic damage based on the targets health. She heals for a portion of the damage dealt to champions by this effect.
Snip Snip!
Gwen snips her scissors in a cone up to 6 times dealing magic damage. Gwen deals true damage to units in the center and applies her passive to them on each snip.
Cost:- 40
Cooldown:- 7/
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Range:- 450
Hallowed Mist
Gwen summons mist that protects her from enemies outside of it. She can only be targeted by enemies who enter the mist.
Cost:- 60
Cooldown:- 22/
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Range:- 0
Skip 'n Slash
Gwen dashes a short distance then gains Attack Speed, attack range, and magic damage
On-Hit for a few seconds. If she hits an enemy during that time, this Ability's cooldown is partially refunded.Cost:- 35
Cooldown:- 13/
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Range:- 400
Needlework
Gwen hurls a needle that slows enemies hit, deals magic damage, and applies A Thousand Cuts to champions hit.
This ability can be cast up to two more times, with each cast throwing additional needles and dealing more damage.Cost:- 100
Cooldown:- 120/
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Range:- 1200
- Fighter
Patch 26.1 Gwen Changes
Quick overview of Gwen's optimal setup in League of Legends. Gwen's top build includes Ionian Boots of Lucidity, Riftmaker, Nashor's Tooth, using Conqueror, Triumph, Legend: Alacrity for maximum effectiveness. Gwen performs well against Hecarim, LeeSin, Renekton but struggles against Teemo, Viego, Garen.
- Gwen's Top Build
- Gwen's Best Runes
- Gwen's Top Matchups
- Gwen's Counters
Gwen's base statistics in League of Legends. Gwen has 620 base health, 63 attack damage, 39 armor, and 32 magic resist. Understanding Gwen's stats is crucial for maximizing Gwen's effectiveness in lane and team fights. Compare Gwen's stats against other champions to see how Gwen ranks.
AP:0
AD:63(3 per level)
AS:0(2.25 per level)
Crit Chance:0%
Mana:330(40 per level)
Mana Regen:7(0.7 per level)
Health:620(115 per level)
Health Regen:9(0.9 per level)
Armor:39(4.9 per level)
MR:32(2.05 per level)
Speed:340
Attack Range:150(150 per level)
Gwen Early vs Late Game Performance's win rate varies throughout the game based on match duration. Gwen Early vs Late Game Performance peaks at 56.30% win rate in 50+ minute games, while performing lowest at 41.87% in 20 minute games. Understanding Gwen Early vs Late Game Performance's power spikes across game duration helps optimize your playstyle and decision-making.
Gwen's performance across key metrics in League of Legends. Early Game: 28.5%, Late Game: 76.7%, Objective Control: 85.8%, Supportive Strength: 48.0%, Creep Farming: 43.0%, Damage: 68.0%. These percentile rankings show how Gwen compares to other champions in each category.
Gwen exhibits a notable skill ceiling, with win rates increasing as player skill level rises across ranked tiers. Analysis of Gwen's performance shows a 8.0% win rate difference between Iron and Diamond tiers, indicating that Gwen rewards mechanical mastery and game knowledge. In lower tiers like Iron (45.7% win rate), players may struggle to execute Gwen's full potential due to the champion's technical demands. However, as players climb to higher tiers such as Diamond (53.7% win rate), Gwen's win rate improves significantly. This upward trend across ranks demonstrates that Gwen has a high skill ceiling and benefits greatly from experienced players who understand optimal ability usage, trading patterns, and macro decision-making. Players looking to master Gwen should focus on mechanical practice, studying high-level gameplay, and understanding matchup-specific strategies. The data across tiers (Iron (45.7%), Bronze (48.4%), Silver (51.4%), Gold (50.5%), Platinum (47.8%)) clearly shows that investing time to learn Gwen's intricacies pays dividends at higher levels of play, making Gwen an excellent choice for dedicated players seeking a rewarding champion to master.
When to Pick Gwen
Strengths
- Rewarding champion when mastered properly
- Strong matchups against Hecarim and Lee Sin
- Optimal rune setup achieves 73.3% win rate
- Consistent performance throughout all game phases
Weaknesses
- Struggles against Teemo (42.0% enemy WR)
- Requires safe laning to reach power spikes
- Below average win rate suggests high skill floor
- Can be punished by coordinated team play
Strategic Tips
Pick Gwen into favorable matchups like Hecarim where you can dominate lane and snowball your lead.
Use the optimal $Precision + $Resolve rune setup for a $73.3% win rate.
Learn your champion's key item and level power spikes to maximize fight potential.
Gwen Overview - Frequently Asked Questions
What tier is Gwen in League of Legends?
Gwen is currently C tier in League of Legends patch 26.1. Gwen ranks among the top champions in the current meta.
What is Gwen's win rate?
Gwen has a 49.8% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.1. This win rate is calculated across all ranks and reflects Gwen's overall performance in ranked games.
Which champions are similar to Gwen?
Champions similar to Gwen include Naafiri, Volibear, and Yone. These champions share similar playstyles, abilities, or roles as Gwen in League of Legends.
How does Gwen perform during different match durations?
Gwen's performance varies throughout the game. Early game strength, mid game power spikes, and late game scaling all contribute to Gwen's overall effectiveness. Check the match duration win rate chart to see Gwen's performance at different game lengths.