Warwick, League of Legends champion
Win Rate
0%
Pick Rate
0%
Ban Rate
7.3%

Warwick Top Counters & Lane Matchups

FighterTank
Patch
26.19
Matches
1,603,420
Lane
Top
Tier
All Tiers
Last Updated
Oct 8, 2026 UTC
Methodology
Data Methodology

The best Warwick counters in League of Legends patch 26.19 are . The best Warwick counter is {bestCounter}, with Warwick having only a % win rate in this matchup. Secondary patch 26.19 Warwick counter choices are . Below are the top Warwick counters and matchups alongside their win rates.

Biggest lane bully
Sett+572 gold at 15
Easiest matchup
Mordekaiseryou win 61.8%
Top lanes won at 15
50.2%

Who Counters Warwick Top (Patch 26.19)

10 lane opponents · 414 games

Sett is the biggest lane bully, finishing 15 minutes 572 gold ahead of Warwick on average. Across the 10 matchups with lane data, Warwick is clearly ahead in gold at 15 against 1 and clearly behind against 1. The easiest lane is Mordekaiser: Warwick wins 61.8%.

OpponentTheir win rateGold @15CS @15XP @15VerdictGames
Yorick65.6%+185+0.9−61Leans their way32
Sett56.5%+572+7.3+180Leans their wayWins lane46
Yone53.8%−440−3.5−530Leans their way39
Gangplank48.5%+328+1.9+75Even33
Renekton48.4%+572+13.0+669Even31
Tryndamere48.4%+52+8.3−206Even31
Garen44.4%+1−1.2−6Leans your way45
Darius42.9%+392+12.1+203Leans your way56
Mordekaiser38.2%−110+2.0+31Leans your way68
Fiora33.3%−917−12.4−1,055Leans your wayLoses lane33

Ranked solo and flex games where both champions played the same lane this patch. Win rate shown is the OPPONENT's. Lists rank by the 95% range of each win rate, so a handful of games cannot top the list; gold, CS and XP are the opponent's lead at 15:00.

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Strongest picks vs Warwick
PickWin rate vs WarwickGold @15Games
1. Yorick65.6%+18532
2. Sett56.5%+57246
3. Yone53.8%−44039
4. Gangplank48.5%+32833
5. Renekton48.4%+57231

Warwick Lane Gold at 15 Minutes

Warwick's gold lead or deficit at 15:00 against the twelve most common Top opponents. Right of the line, Warwick is ahead; left, the opponent is.

When facing Warwick in League of Legends, understanding Warwick's primary damage profile is essential for building effective counter strategies. Warwick deals primarily physical damage, which means prioritizing armor in your defensive itemization will significantly reduce Warwick's threat in fights. Top defensive items against Warwick include Plated Steelcaps, Frozen Heart, Randuin's Omen, and Thornmail. These items provide substantial armor stats that directly mitigate Warwick's damage output throughout all stages of the game.

Beyond item builds and counter picks, successful counter play against Warwick involves understanding Warwick's power spikes and cooldown windows. Engage on Warwick when key abilities are on cooldown, and coordinate with your team to focus Warwick in team fights before Warwick can output maximum damage. Vision control is also crucial when playing against Warwick to avoid getting caught out of position. By combining proper defensive itemization with smart champion selection and strategic gameplay, you can effectively neutralize Warwick's impact and secure victory.

When to Counter Warwick - Game Phase Strategy

EARLYEarly Game (Levels 1-6)

Warwick may look for extended trades. Avoid long fights and kite with slows. Short trades favor you against sustained damage.

MIDMid Game (Levels 7-13)

Warwick becomes increasingly tanky mid game. Focus on kiting and percent health damage. Avoid fighting in choke points.

LATELate Game (Levels 14-18)

Warwick is very durable late game. Use armor penetration or anti-tank items. Focus squishier targets first if Warwick is too tanky.

Tips for Playing Against Warwick

  • Pick a counter champion or similar champions with kits that exploit Warwick's weaknesses
  • Build Plated Steelcaps or Seeker's Armguard early to reduce Warwick's damage in lane
  • Track Warwick's cooldowns and engage when key abilities are unavailable
  • Ward Warwick's common roam paths and ping missing immediately
  • Coordinate with your jungler to gank Warwick during vulnerable windows
  • Avoid extended trades where Warwick can stack sustained damage
  • Kite Warwick with slows and crowd control

Riot's tips for playing against Warwick

  • Warwick's attacks heal him at low health. Save your disables to finish him off.
  • Warwick is empowered versus low health enemies. Manage your health to keep him at bay.
  • Warwick's ultimate cast range scales with his Move Speed.
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What Warwick Is Good Against

The Top opponents Warwick beats most reliably this patch — the picks to look for when Warwick is your champion.

OpponentTheir win rateGold @15CS @15XP @15VerdictGames
Mordekaiser38.2%−110+2.0+31Leans your way68
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Warwick Counters FAQ - Patch 26.19

What is Warwick good against?

Warwick's best Top matchups this patch are Mordekaiser (61.8%).

Who beats Warwick in lane?

Measured by gold at 15 minutes, Warwick's toughest lanes are Sett (+572 gold ahead).

Is Warwick a lane bully?

Not really. Warwick Top finishes 15 minutes within 2 gold of the lane opponent on average and is ahead in 50% of games.