Gwen
Recommended Build
Most popular build path
Starting items
Core build
Standard
Anti AD
Anti CC
Anti Tank
DPS
Precision
Conqueror
Presence of Mind
Legend: Alacrity
Last Stand
Resolve
Unflinching
Bone Plating
Abilities
Passive, spells and ultimate
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.
| Level | Q | W | E | R |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 6.5s | 22s | 13s | – |
| 6 | 5s | 22s | 13s | 2m |
| 9 | 3.5s | 21s | 13s | 2m |
| 11 | 3.5s | 20s | 13s | 1m40 |
| 16 | 3.5s | 18s | 12s | 1m20 |
| 18 | 3.5s | 18s | 11s | 1m20 |
W (Hallowed Mist) makes you immune to everything coming from outside the zone — position it to block poke and ranged CC.
The center of your Q (Snip Snip!) deals % max HP true damage — make sure the center hits the champion, not just the edge.
Stack 4 autos or abilities before using Q for the maximum number of snips — more snips = more damage.
Your R has 3 activations with increasing slow — use all 3 to maximize damage and CC.
Playing as Gwen
Tips to maximize your impact
W (Hallowed Mist) makes you immune to everything coming from outside the zone — position it to block poke and ranged CC.
The center of your Q (Snip Snip!) deals % max HP true damage — make sure the center hits the champion, not just the edge.
Stack 4 autos or abilities before using Q for the maximum number of snips — more snips = more damage.
Your R has 3 activations with increasing slow — use all 3 to maximize damage and CC.
Playing against Gwen
How to counter and exploit weaknesses
Her W doesn't protect her from attacks inside the zone: step into her mist to fight her.
Gwen is weak in early game (levels 1-4) — punish her before she gets her stacks and first item.
Grievous Wounds reduces her Q sustain (true damage + heal), which is her main survivability.
She's better in 1v1s and split pushing — force teamfights where she's less effective.
Stats with Gwen
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Stats against Gwen
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Source: op.gg · Patch 16.9.1 · Apr 29, 2026
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