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Gwen

Slayer · Top · Jungle · Mid

Gwen counters, build & runes

Gwen, The Hallowed Seamstress, is a slayer mostly played in Top, Jungle and Mid. In Top it has a 50.4% win rate in patch 16.20 and sits in tier A. It excels at tank shredding, sustained damage and split pushing and is strongest in the late game.

Patch 16.20 · SoloQ

TopTop62%JungleJungle24%MidMid14%
ATier
50.4%Win rate
2.5%Pick rate
3.4%Ban rate
#30Rank · Top
43,974Games

Gwen Top most played build

Runes55% of games · 49.9% WR

PrecisionConqueror
Presence of MindLegend: AlacrityLast Stand
Resolve
Bone PlatingUnflinching

Conqueror · Presence of Mind · Legend: Alacrity · Last Stand
Bone Plating · Unflinching

Summoner spells50.9% WR

FlashFlashIgniteIgnite

Skill order61% of games · 54.7% WR

QEW

Levels 1 to 3: Q · E · W

Starting items84% of games · 50.7% WR

Doran's RingDoran's RingHealth PotionHealth Potion

Core build29% of games · 59.8% WR

Dusk and DawnDusk and DawnShadowflameShadowflameRabadon's DeathcapRabadon's Deathcap

Boots38% of games · 52.7% WR

Sorcerer's ShoesSorcerer's Shoes
CTier
50.5%Win rate
0.9%Pick rate
3.3%Ban rate
#44Rank · Jungle
16,882Games

Gwen Jungle most played build

Runes46% of games · 50.4% WR

PrecisionConqueror
TriumphLegend: AlacrityLast Stand
Inspiration
Magical FootwearCosmic Insight

Conqueror · Triumph · Legend: Alacrity · Last Stand
Magical Footwear · Cosmic Insight

Summoner spells50.9% WR

GhostGhostSmiteSmite

Skill order64% of games · 60.3% WR

QEW

Levels 1 to 3: Q · E · W

Starting items34% of games · 51.4% WR

Scorchclaw PupScorchclaw Pup

Core build42% of games · 57.3% WR

Dusk and DawnDusk and DawnShadowflameShadowflameRabadon's DeathcapRabadon's Deathcap

Boots59% of games · 51.5% WR

Sorcerer's ShoesSorcerer's Shoes

Jungle path

Starting on redBlueGrompWolvesRaptorsRedKrugs

Starting on blueBlueGrompWolvesRaptorsRedKrugs

ATier
53.0%Win rate
0.5%Pick rate
3.2%Ban rate
#29Rank · Mid
9,944Games

Gwen Mid most played build

Runes55% of games · 52.7% WR

InspirationFirst Strike
Cash BackBiscuit DeliveryJack Of All Trades
Sorcery
Absolute FocusGathering Storm

First Strike · Cash Back · Biscuit Delivery · Jack Of All Trades
Absolute Focus · Gathering Storm

Summoner spells52.3% WR

GhostGhostTeleportTeleport

Skill order57% of games · 61.8% WR

QEW

Levels 1 to 3: Q · E · W

Starting items55% of games · 53.3% WR

Doran's RingDoran's RingHealth PotionHealth Potion

Core build41% of games · 60.6% WR

Dusk and DawnDusk and DawnShadowflameShadowflameRabadon's DeathcapRabadon's Deathcap

Boots83% of games · 54.2% WR

Sorcerer's ShoesSorcerer's Shoes

Champion profile

  • Burst damage2
  • Sustained damage4
  • Durability2
  • Crowd control1
  • Mobility3
  • Engage0
  • Peel0
  • Poke1

0 to 5 attributes from HeroCoach's Fuente 1 profile, rated from the champion kit and Emerald+ stats.

Power curve

Early
Mid
Late

Game plan

Split pushing

Excels at

  • Split pushing
  • 1v1 duels
  • Tank shredding

Struggles against

  • teamfights

Frequently asked questions

Who counters Gwen in Top?

In patch 16.20, the hardest lane opponents for Gwen in Top are Singed (43.0%), Kayle (43.5%) and Gragas (43.8%). In brackets, Gwen's win rate in that matchup.

Who is Gwen strong against?

In Top, Gwen wins most often against Tahm Kench (58.0%), Dr. Mundo (57.2%) and Yorick (55.5%).

What is the best Gwen build in Top?

The core Gwen build in Top is Dusk and Dawn, Shadowflame and Rabadon's Deathcap. Keystone: Conqueror, with Resolve as the secondary tree. Skill order: Q > E > W.

Is Gwen good in patch 16.20?

It is tier A in Top (rank 30), with a 50.4% win rate, 2.5% pick rate and 3.4% ban rate in SoloQ.

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Global SoloQ stats for patch 16.20. Updated October 17, 2026.