Hecarim - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
45.8%
Pick Rate
1.5%

Hecarimvs Gwen

FFighterTank
Patch26.7
Matches949,984
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedApr 21, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Hecarim vs Gwen is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.7. Hecarim wins with a 87.5% win rate (+75.0%) over Gwen based on 8 games. Hecarim holds the advantage in both the early and late game. Below you'll find the best Hecarim build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Hecarim vs Gwen matchup.

Hecarim Matchup Breakdown

Use the dropdown to select an opponent and see a detailed breakdown of how Hecarim 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 - 87.5% win rateGwen(87.5%)
Hecarim - 87.5% win rate in this matchup
Hecarim
87.5% WR
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Gwen vs Hecarim matchup - 12.5% win rate
Gwen
12.5% WR

Who Wins the Hecarim vs Gwen Matchup?

Hecarim wins the Hecarim vs Gwen matchup
Winner
Hecarim
Matches: 8
87.5%
Win Rate
12.5%
1.2
CS / min
1.3
806
DMG / min
885
14,213
Gold / game
12,867
715
Heal / min
475
1,188
DMG Mitigated / min
935
0.8
CC / min
0.5
100.0%
Early Game WR
0.0%
85.7%
Late Game WR
14.3%

Hecarim vs Gwen Matchup Summary

The Hecarim vs Gwen matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 8 recent matches analyzed, Hecarim wins with a 87.5% win rate compared to Gwen's 12.5%, giving Hecarim a 75.0 percentage point advantage. Hecarim dominates at every stage — from early laning through late game team fights. This consistent advantage makes it difficult for Gwen 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 Hecarim leads by 0.3s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Hecarim players can confidently pick into Gwen and play aggressively from level 1. Look to establish lane dominance early through favorable trades and zone Gwen away from CS whenever possible. Understanding these matchup dynamics is essential for champion select decisions and in-game strategy when facing this lane opponent.

Hecarim vs Gwen Laning Phase Breakdown

Hecarim wins the laning phase against Gwen in League of Legends

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

Farming
1.2Hecarim
1.3Gwen
Hecarim and Gwen 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
806Hecarim
885Gwen
Gwen deals 78 more champion damage per minute than Hecarim. While noticeable in extended trades, this gap can be offset by Hecarim choosing favorable fight windows, such as engaging when Gwen's key abilities are on cooldown or trading immediately after dodging a skillshot.
Economy
14,213Hecarim
12,867Gwen
Hecarim generates a commanding 1,346 more gold per game than Gwen. This substantial economic advantage means Hecarim consistently reaches key item breakpoints earlier, creating a compounding lead that grows throughout the game. Gwen should focus on cost-effective item choices and avoid unnecessary deaths to prevent falling further behind.
Utility
0.8Hecarim
0.5Gwen
Hecarim provides 0.3 seconds more crowd control per minute than Gwen, offering better gank setup potential and slightly more team fight utility. This CC advantage helps Hecarim coordinate with their jungler and control the pace of skirmishes.
Sustain
1,903Hecarim
1,411Gwen
Hecarim vastly out-sustains Gwen, healing and mitigating 493 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Hecarim 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 Hecarim Build Against Gwen

Ionian Boots of Lucidity is the optimal boots choice against Gwen, providing the mobility and stats Hecarim needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Hecarim against Gwen are Death's Dance, Spear of Shojin and Black Cleaver. This combination gives Hecarim an effective balance of damage, survivability, and utility for the matchup. This build performs exceptionally well, achieving a 100.0% win rate across 2 games — well above average and making it the top item path against Gwen. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Hecarim vs Gwen matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Hecarim
100.0%
+100.0% advantage
Hecarim early game win rateHecarim100.0%
Gwen early game win rateGwen0.0%
Late Game
Hecarim
85.7%
+71.4% advantage
Hecarim late game win rateHecarim85.7%
Gwen late game win rateGwen14.3%

Hecarim 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 Hecarim can dictate the pace of the lane from level 1, controlling trades, wave state, and river priority.

Hecarim is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 85.7% win rate — 71.4 points above Gwen. Extended games heavily favor Hecarim, whose kit and scaling make them a dominant force in team fights and objective control.

Hecarim holds the advantage at every stage of the game, making this a consistently favorable matchup from lane through late game team fights. Gwen players should look for outplays, team-dependent strategies, and picks rather than relying on scaling to win this matchup.

Best Hecarim Runes Against Gwen

Sorcery rune tree - Hecarim primary runes vs GwenSorcery
Phase Rush - best Hecarim rune vs GwenNimbus Cloak - best Hecarim rune vs GwenCelerity - best Hecarim rune vs GwenWaterwalking - best Hecarim rune vs Gwen
Precision rune tree - Hecarim secondary runes vs GwenPrecision
Triumph - best Hecarim rune vs GwenLegend: Haste - best Hecarim rune vs Gwen
100.0% WR

Running Sorcery primary with Precision secondary allows Hecarim to press their advantage against Gwen, amplifying the strengths that make this a favorable matchup.


Hecarim matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.7. The table below shows Hecarim'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 Hecarim build, runes, laning stats, and early vs late game analysis for that specific matchup.

Hecarim matchup win rates and stats in League of Legends patch 26.7
Opponent
Win Rate
Matches
CS/min
DMG/min
Gold/game
Early WR
Late WR
46.07%891.065412,65843.2%48.9%
52.63%761.168512,70658.1%45.5%
46.77%621.066012,98451.6%41.9%
44.07%591.174812,52144.4%43.5%
48.28%581.270713,54842.9%53.3%
47.37%571.172913,81755.6%43.6%
35.71%561.167911,75130.6%45.0%
52.73%551.173112,78551.6%54.2%
52.50%401.362212,55262.5%45.8%
57.14%351.066412,05573.3%45.0%
52.94%341.275713,82050.0%56.3%
45.45%331.178112,85138.9%53.3%
31.25%321.072913,20838.5%26.3%
45.16%311.280413,46753.3%37.5%
54.84%311.178712,85852.9%57.1%
46.67%301.074412,63860.0%33.3%
50.00%301.063913,03454.5%47.4%
34.48%291.277612,39536.8%30.0%
34.48%291.278014,33427.3%38.9%
62.07%291.263213,01969.2%56.3%
57.14%281.289413,45358.8%54.5%
51.85%271.374612,89941.7%60.0%
59.26%271.385014,19850.0%69.2%
32.00%251.168011,55637.5%22.2%
54.17%241.184413,74166.7%41.7%
52.17%231.160611,51253.9%50.0%
43.48%231.262912,05437.5%57.1%
72.73%221.182711,82578.6%62.5%
33.33%211.256711,91230.8%37.5%
35.00%201.274813,34655.6%18.2%
50.00%201.263512,04127.3%77.8%
52.63%191.481214,79642.9%58.3%
35.29%171.263012,01127.3%50.0%
43.75%161.173012,98471.4%22.2%
37.50%161.370913,46640.0%36.4%
50.00%161.381813,16462.5%37.5%
64.29%141.381314,81950.0%70.0%
53.85%131.589014,87833.3%71.4%
15.38%131.579914,48716.7%14.3%
46.15%131.072412,98733.3%75.0%
50.00%121.375311,81850.0%50.0%
50.00%121.377214,9830.0%60.0%
66.67%121.272312,98366.7%66.7%
27.27%111.171213,58866.7%12.5%
45.45%110.955810,17950.0%40.0%
54.55%111.069613,09075.0%42.9%
60.00%101.062512,87580.0%40.0%
55.56%91.060213,24880.0%25.0%
22.22%91.574814,2350.0%33.3%
50.00%81.263813,94866.7%40.0%
87.50%81.280614,213100.0%85.7%
42.86%71.162414,39950.0%40.0%
42.86%71.579211,9660.0%75.0%
42.86%71.146110,83325.0%66.7%
60.00%51.486616,594100.0%33.3%
100.00%51.075113,701100.0%100.0%
80.00%51.583811,586100.0%0.0%

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Hecarim vs Gwen - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Hecarim do against Gwen in League of Legends?

Hecarim wins the Hecarim vs Gwen matchup with a 87.5% win rate compared to Gwen's 12.5%, a 75.0 percentage point difference. This data is based on 8 recent ranked games in patch 26.7.

How does Hecarim do against Gwen in the early game?

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

How does Hecarim do against Gwen in the late game?

In the late game, Hecarim takes over the Hecarim vs Gwen matchup with a 85.7% win rate compared to 14.3%. Hecarim scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Hecarim vs Gwen matchup?

Hecarim wins the matchup against Gwen with a 87.5% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.7. The 75.0 percentage point advantage means Hecarim is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 8 games analyzed.

What is the best Hecarim build against Gwen?

The best Hecarim build against Gwen includes Death's Dance, Spear of Shojin, Black Cleaver with Ionian Boots of Lucidity. 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 Hecarim runes against Gwen?

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

Does Hecarim counter Gwen?

Yes, Hecarim has a favorable matchup against Gwen with a 87.5% win rate. Hecarim strongly counters Gwen in lane based on current patch 26.7 data.

How do I play Hecarim against Gwen?

When playing Hecarim against Gwen, 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.