Warwick - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
52.2%
Pick Rate
4.6%

Warwickvs Elise

SFighterTank
Patch26.11
Matches776,441
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedJun 4, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Warwick vs Elise is a moderate matchup in LoL patch 26.11. Elise wins with a 51.4% win rate (+2.7%) over Warwick based on 37 games. Warwick wins the early laning phase while Elise scales better into the late game. Below you'll find the best Warwick build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Warwick vs Elise matchup.

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Warwick Matchup Breakdown

Use the dropdown to select an opponent and see a detailed breakdown of how Warwick 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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Warwick - 48.6% win rate in this matchup
Warwick
48.6% WR
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Elise vs Warwick matchup - 51.4% win rate
Elise
51.4% WR

Who Wins the Warwick vs Elise Matchup?

Elise wins the Warwick vs Elise matchup
Winner
Elise
Matches: 37
48.6%
Win Rate
51.4%
1.0
CS / min
1.0
666
DMG / min
702
13,032
Gold / game
13,036
673
Heal / min
369
1,178
DMG Mitigated / min
520
1.0
CC / min
1.0
50.0%
Early Game WR
50.0%
47.6%
Late Game WR
52.4%

Warwick vs Elise Matchup Summary

The Warwick vs Elise matchup is a very close matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 37 recent matches analyzed, Elise wins with a 51.4% win rate compared to Warwick's 48.6%, giving Elise a 2.7 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Warwick controls the early laning stage, but Elise outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Warwick needs to press advantages before Elise reaches their power spikes, while Elise should focus on safe farming and hitting key item breakpoints. The most significant statistical gap is in sustain, where Warwick leads by 962 HP/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. While Elise is slightly favored, Warwick can absolutely win this lane through smart trading patterns and wave management. Focus on playing around your cooldowns, conceding CS only when necessary, and capitalizing on Elise's mistakes. Understanding these matchup dynamics is essential for champion select decisions and in-game strategy when facing this lane opponent.

Warwick vs Elise Laning Phase Breakdown

Elise wins the laning phase against Warwick in League of Legends

Elise is favored during the laning phase against Warwick, winning 4 out of 5 key stat categories. Elise holds advantages in farming, damage, gold income and crowd control, making them the stronger laner in this matchup.

Farming
1.0Warwick
1.0Elise
Warwick and Elise 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
666Warwick
702Elise
Elise deals 35 more champion damage per minute than Warwick. While noticeable in extended trades, this gap can be offset by Warwick choosing favorable fight windows, such as engaging when Elise's key abilities are on cooldown or trading immediately after dodging a skillshot.
Economy
13,032Warwick
13,036Elise
Warwick and Elise generate nearly equal gold per game, with just a 4 gold difference. Neither champion has a clear economic advantage, so gold leads will depend on individual play quality, kill participation, and objective contributions.
Utility
1.0Warwick
1.0Elise
Both Warwick and Elise provide similar amounts of crowd control (0.0s/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
1,851Warwick
888Elise
Warwick vastly out-sustains Elise, healing and mitigating 962 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Warwick can absorb significant punishment and remain in lane while Elise is forced to recall. Building grievous wounds early is essential for Elise, and focusing on burst trade patterns rather than sustained fights is critical.

Best Warwick Build Against Elise

Plated Steelcaps is the optimal boots choice against Elise, providing the mobility and stats Warwick needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Warwick against Elise are Stridebreaker, Blade of The Ruined King and Spirit Visage. This combination gives Warwick an effective balance of damage, survivability, and utility for the matchup. This build has a 33.3% win rate across 3 games. While the overall matchup may be difficult, this item path gives Warwick the best chance to compete against Elise. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Warwick vs Elise matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Warwick
50.0%
+0.0% advantage
Warwick early game win rateWarwick50.0%
Elise early game win rateElise50.0%
Late Game
Elise
52.4%
+4.8% advantage
Warwick late game win rateWarwick47.6%
Elise late game win rateElise52.4%

The early game (first 15 minutes) is a toss-up between Warwick and Elise, with Warwick holding a razor-thin 50.0% win rate edge (+0.0%). Individual skill and jungle proximity will matter more than champion advantage in the early laning phase.

In the late game (25+ minutes), Elise takes over with a 52.4% win rate, leading Warwick by 4.8 percentage points. Elise scales more effectively into team fights and objective contests.

The power dynamics shift as the game progresses — Warwick has the edge early, but Elise gradually takes over. However, the margins are slim enough that either champion can win at any stage with the right plays. Focus on taking advantages when you have them rather than waiting for a specific game phase.

Best Warwick Runes Against Elise

Precision rune tree - Warwick primary runes vs ElisePrecision
Press the Attack - best Warwick rune vs EliseTriumph - best Warwick rune vs EliseLegend: Bloodline - best Warwick rune vs EliseLast Stand - best Warwick rune vs Elise
Sorcery rune tree - Warwick secondary runes vs EliseSorcery
Celerity - best Warwick rune vs EliseWaterwalking - best Warwick rune vs Elise
100.0% WR

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


Warwick matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.11. The table below shows Warwick'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 Warwick build, runes, laning stats, and early vs late game analysis for that specific matchup.

Warwick 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
49.67%4531.063612,36454.6%45.5%
48.79%3301.068112,84957.7%43.5%
54.92%3150.962512,10959.2%51.2%
52.67%3001.069112,43553.7%52.0%
47.12%2781.169712,14746.0%48.0%
51.56%2561.064112,32254.2%49.3%
58.77%2281.061311,99261.3%56.4%
61.21%2141.167512,45863.6%59.1%
46.01%2131.157612,08247.6%44.5%
48.11%1851.571812,38850.6%45.8%
44.81%1831.064312,65341.9%46.8%
53.30%1821.062812,62461.4%48.2%
50.94%1591.066212,82256.9%46.8%
57.25%1382.064012,40253.6%59.8%
53.49%1291.867811,85256.5%50.8%
54.76%1261.165312,21360.0%50.0%
45.16%1241.163512,65042.9%46.7%
52.54%1181.165012,44458.5%47.7%
51.72%1160.962811,87850.0%53.5%
47.06%1021.165012,20850.0%44.6%
44.12%1021.064012,28747.8%41.1%
61.22%981.271113,06567.4%56.4%
49.48%971.067512,90041.2%54.0%
65.22%920.962312,25773.8%58.0%
57.14%911.262111,65059.6%54.5%
51.11%902.965210,89248.1%55.6%
45.98%870.966111,48834.9%56.8%
56.32%873.875612,72765.7%50.0%
55.81%861.065813,22962.9%51.0%
46.43%844.073011,33651.4%42.5%
48.19%831.063112,14548.6%47.8%
60.53%761.162812,47960.7%60.4%
45.83%723.462710,92747.2%44.4%
52.24%672.667611,51350.0%54.3%
56.06%663.397812,41558.6%54.0%
48.48%661.166312,24651.7%46.0%
53.85%651.162913,11846.1%59.0%
52.38%635.474111,43141.7%59.0%
61.90%631.371612,85965.4%59.5%
48.33%601.477812,31851.7%45.2%
64.91%572.368212,97468.2%62.9%
56.36%551.170512,87360.0%53.3%
40.74%543.172711,53536.0%44.8%
55.77%522.582112,12048.0%63.0%
45.10%511.268412,92254.2%37.0%
54.90%511.166211,98952.2%57.1%
53.06%495.681110,92243.3%68.4%
54.17%483.375212,36868.4%44.8%
47.83%463.274912,00247.8%47.8%
55.56%450.959211,30551.9%61.1%
59.09%444.893311,85856.0%63.2%
42.86%423.874811,48450.0%36.4%
42.86%422.067512,12335.7%46.4%
41.46%413.586812,75253.3%34.6%
50.00%403.476812,69262.5%41.7%
54.05%373.482811,90155.6%52.6%
43.24%371.377212,66450.0%38.1%
48.65%371.066613,03250.0%47.6%
55.56%365.286611,93050.0%60.0%
58.82%341.262212,89363.6%56.5%
43.75%321.061311,95853.3%35.3%
41.38%295.988712,33625.0%52.9%
50.00%282.859111,40946.7%53.9%
71.43%281.876314,22288.9%63.2%
44.44%271.981713,96530.0%52.9%
55.56%275.999312,09650.0%61.5%
59.26%276.094014,19137.5%68.4%
66.67%245.686410,95563.6%69.2%
45.83%245.770713,04766.7%38.9%
45.83%246.289613,40216.7%55.6%
61.90%213.376511,29558.3%66.7%
66.67%216.492612,85877.8%58.3%
50.00%205.582313,29157.1%46.1%
42.11%194.774111,97636.4%50.0%
36.84%195.31,02013,63942.9%33.3%
58.82%174.164812,29237.5%77.8%
62.50%163.074411,79328.6%88.9%
53.33%151.876614,58875.0%45.5%
66.67%156.577012,06166.7%66.7%
71.43%141.066313,83087.5%50.0%
57.14%141.15519,85271.4%42.9%
76.92%135.376413,01050.0%88.9%
30.77%131.98019,83412.5%60.0%
61.54%136.098510,49071.4%50.0%
58.33%125.275612,01533.3%66.7%
33.33%125.163411,43920.0%42.9%
83.33%125.383014,318100.0%80.0%
50.00%100.970512,46233.3%57.1%
60.00%100.763411,45442.9%100.0%
50.00%105.774012,08460.0%40.0%
50.00%102.771512,32840.0%60.0%
55.56%96.458411,22275.0%40.0%
44.44%95.576413,953100.0%37.5%
44.44%94.765711,96050.0%40.0%
62.50%80.747910,30750.0%75.0%
42.86%71.171512,94150.0%40.0%
66.67%65.270113,05566.7%66.7%
16.67%65.655611,08733.3%0.0%
83.33%63.977111,691100.0%75.0%
80.00%55.17009,83750.0%100.0%

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Warwick vs Elise - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Warwick do against Elise in League of Legends?

Elise wins the Warwick vs Elise matchup with a 51.4% win rate compared to Warwick's 48.6%, a 2.7 percentage point difference. This data is based on 37 recent ranked games in patch 26.11.

How does Warwick do against Elise in the early game?

In the early game, Warwick has the advantage against Elise with a 50.0% win rate versus 50.0%. Warwick players should look to press their lane advantage through aggressive trades and wave control during the first 15 minutes.

How does Warwick do against Elise in the late game?

In the late game, Elise takes over the Warwick vs Elise matchup with a 52.4% win rate compared to 47.6%. Elise scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Warwick vs Elise matchup?

Elise wins the matchup against Warwick with a 51.4% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.11. The 2.7 percentage point advantage means Elise is moderately favored in this lane matchup based on 37 games analyzed.

What is the best Warwick build against Elise?

The best Warwick build against Elise includes Stridebreaker, Blade of The Ruined King, Spirit Visage with Plated Steelcaps. This build achieves a 33.3% win rate in the matchup. Check the matchup breakdown above for the full item path and build order.

What are the best Warwick runes against Elise?

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

Does Warwick counter Elise?

No, Warwick struggles against Elise with only a 48.6% win rate. Elise has the advantage in this matchup. Warwick players should focus on safe farming and avoiding extended trades to minimize Elise's lead.

How do I play Warwick against Elise?

When playing Warwick against Elise, play cautiously and avoid Elise's power spikes. Look for jungle assistance and team-dependent plays since Elise has the statistical advantage at most stages. Use the matchup-specific build and runes above to optimize your chances.