Patch: 26.18
Patch: 26.18
Tier Tier 3
Win Rate 50.2%
Win Rate Change
-0.0%
Pick rate 0.5%
Ban rate 2.0%
Matches 7,080
Emerald+ Emerald+ Builds
Patch: 26.18
Runes
Precision
Domination
Sorcery
Inspiration
Resolve
Press the Attack
Lethal Tempo
Fleet Footwork
Conqueror
Absorb Life
Triumph
Presence of Mind
Legend: Alacrity
Legend: Haste
Legend: Bloodline
Coup de Grace
Cut Down
Last Stand
Domination
Sorcery
Inspiration
Resolve
Hextech Flashtraption
Magical Footwear
Cash Back
Triple Tonic
Time Warp Tonic
Biscuit Delivery
Cosmic Insight
Approach Velocity
Jack Of All Trades
Adaptive Force
Attack Speed
Ability Haste
Adaptive Force
Move Speed
Scaling Health
Health
Tenacity & Slow Resist
Scaling Health
Summoner Spells
Items
Starting Items
Scorchclaw Pup
Build Order
Blasting Wand
Dagger
Sheen
Kindlegem
Dusk and Dawn
Boots
Sorcerer's Shoes
Needlessly Large Rod
Hextech Alternator
Shadowflame
Completed Items
Dusk and Dawn
Sorcerer's Shoes
Shadowflame
Void Staff
Rabadon's Deathcap
Zhonya's Hourglass
Situational Items
Nashor's Tooth
Malignance
Riftmaker
Mejai's Soulstealer
Stormsurge
Banshee's Veil
Morellonomicon

Ability Max Order

68%

1,061 games

Q
E
W
1
Q
2
E
3
Q
4
W
5
Q
6
R
7
Q
8
E
9
Q
10
E
11
R
12
E
13
E
14
W
15
W
16
R
17
W
18
W
Damage Breakdown
11%
72% AP
16%

Gwen Jungle Build Guide

Gwen Jungle is B Tier with a 50.2% win rate, 0.5% pick rate, and 2.0% ban rate across 7,080 Emerald+ matches in the World region on Patch 26.18.

The recommended core item build is Dusk and Dawn → Sorcerer's Shoes → Shadowflame. Conqueror is the recommended primary rune keystone. Zac is one of the more difficult matchups.

Review Gwen counters, synergies, and abilities for more matchup and champion details.

Key Insights

  • Each snip at the center of
    Snip Snip!Q
    and all
    NeedleworkR
    's also apply
    A Thousand CutsP
    .
  • Gwen gains bonus Armor and MR during
    Hallowed MistW
    .
  • Gwen's first auto within
    Skip 'n SlashE
    's duration refunds a portion of its cooldown.
  • Skip 'n SlashE
    resets Gwen's auto attack.
  • NeedleworkR
    can only be recast after landing an auto or an ability.

Strengths

  • Can ignore engage and pick tools with
    Hallowed MistW
    to safely enter fights.
  • Excels in extended fights.
  • Excels with items that boost her ability power, sustain, and magic penetration.
  • Has very low cooldowns on
    Snip Snip!Q
    and
    Skip 'n SlashE
    , allowing for outplays.
  • A Thousand CutsP
    offers high sustain over the course of fights.

Weaknesses

  • Hallowed MistW
    has a longer cooldown of 22 seconds at rank 1. Once used, she can be punished.
  • Struggles when attempting to escape since
    Skip 'n SlashE
    and
    NeedleworkR
    require Gwen to fight to fully utilize them.
  • Using
    NeedleworkR
    too early or not using it to heal in teamfights significantly hinders her presence.
  • Very reliant on gold and levels.
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