Best Gwen Top Counters

Low Elo data lists Yone Top, Yasuo Top, Tryndamere Top, Jax Top, Garen Top, Volibear Top, Jayce Top, Akali Top, Teemo Top, and Pantheon Top as the strongest counters for Gwen Top. Gwen Top is listed as favorable into Dr. Mundo Top, Tahm Kench Top, Sion Top, Malphite Top, Mordekaiser Top, Cho'Gath Top, Yorick Top, Camille Top, Shen Top, and Zaahen Top. The detailed info below lists each matchup with observed win rate, expected win rate delta, sample size, rank scope, and patch window.

Updated 2026-11-15. Data is current for LoL patch 26.22 (all regions, low elo and high elo).

Gwen Top matchup tips

  1. Gwen vs Mordekaiser Top - Gwen can sidestep the slow skillshots Mordekaiser needs to establish an extended trade, then punish with true damage from Snip Snip! (Q) and her health-scaling passive. Hallowed Mist (W) can also deny Realm of Death (R) when Mordekaiser casts from outside the mist.
  2. Gwen vs Garen Top - Use max-range Q poke and keep E to retreat when Garen runs in with Q; avoid dashing onto him unless the full trade can finish him, since his Q and E can turn an extended exchange.
  3. Gwen vs Malphite Top - Gwen's health-based magic damage and healing let her trade through Malphite's armor-focused defenses, then outscale him if she avoids his level-six burst. Her Hallowed Mist(W) also denies Malphite's targeted Q poke while she remains outside it.
  4. Gwen vs Yorick Top - Gwen's repeated Needlework casts and champion-hit healing make a straight all-in dangerous for Yorick. Current Yorick players describe chipping her with E, Walkers and Maiden instead, then using W to disengage when she commits her ultimate, which fits Gwen's +2.4pp edge in Low Elo.
  5. Gwen vs Jax Top - Jax can force the extended duel he wants with Leap Strike(Q) and Counter Strike(E), which also dodges Gwen's basic attacks. Gwen players advise saving Skip 'n Slash(E) to escape the Counter Strike rather than dashing into Jax, showing how much the lane depends on avoiding his engage.
  6. Gwen vs Teemo Top - Let Teemo push early and preserve health; wait for his blind to be used on a minion or block it with W before committing to an auto-heavy trade.

Top 10 Low Elo Gwen Top same-role counters

  1. Yone Top - Low Elo data: Gwen Top vs Yone Top, 45.8% observed win rate, -3.3 percentage points vs expected, 2,981 games, 3-patch window 26.20-26.22.
  2. Yasuo Top - Low Elo data: Gwen Top vs Yasuo Top, 46.1% observed win rate, -3.2 percentage points vs expected, 1,258 games, 3-patch window 26.20-26.22.
  3. Tryndamere Top - Low Elo data: Gwen Top vs Tryndamere Top, 45.2% observed win rate, -3.0 percentage points vs expected, 1,706 games, 3-patch window 26.20-26.22.
  4. Jax Top - Low Elo data: Gwen Top vs Jax Top, 47.3% observed win rate, -2.6 percentage points vs expected, 2,168 games, 3-patch window 26.20-26.22.
  5. Garen Top - Low Elo data: Gwen Top vs Garen Top, 44.9% observed win rate, -2.6 percentage points vs expected, 3,377 games, 3-patch window 26.20-26.22.
  6. Volibear Top - Low Elo data: Gwen Top vs Volibear Top, 46.0% observed win rate, -2.3 percentage points vs expected, 1,989 games, 3-patch window 26.20-26.22.
  7. Jayce Top - Low Elo data: Gwen Top vs Jayce Top, 49.2% observed win rate, -2.3 percentage points vs expected, 1,117 games, 3-patch window 26.20-26.22.
  8. Akali Top - Low Elo data: Gwen Top vs Akali Top, 47.5% observed win rate, -2.0 percentage points vs expected, 1,093 games, 3-patch window 26.20-26.22.
  9. Teemo Top - Low Elo data: Gwen Top vs Teemo Top, 45.7% observed win rate, -1.6 percentage points vs expected, 2,053 games, 3-patch window 26.20-26.22.
  10. Pantheon Top - Low Elo data: Gwen Top vs Pantheon Top, 47.5% observed win rate, -1.6 percentage points vs expected, 1,260 games, 3-patch window 26.20-26.22.

Top 10 Low Elo champions Gwen Top is good against

  1. Dr. Mundo Top - Low Elo data: Gwen Top vs Dr. Mundo Top, 53.4% observed win rate, +4.7 percentage points vs expected, 3,538 games, 3-patch window 26.20-26.22.
  2. Tahm Kench Top - Low Elo data: Gwen Top vs Tahm Kench Top, 53.2% observed win rate, +4.0 percentage points vs expected, 1,495 games, 3-patch window 26.20-26.22.
  3. Sion Top - Low Elo data: Gwen Top vs Sion Top, 50.6% observed win rate, +2.5 percentage points vs expected, 2,735 games, 3-patch window 26.20-26.22.
  4. Malphite Top - Low Elo data: Gwen Top vs Malphite Top, 50.3% observed win rate, +2.3 percentage points vs expected, 3,276 games, 3-patch window 26.20-26.22.
  5. Mordekaiser Top - Low Elo data: Gwen Top vs Mordekaiser Top, 49.5% observed win rate, +2.2 percentage points vs expected, 4,339 games, 3-patch window 26.20-26.22.
  6. Cho'Gath Top - Low Elo data: Gwen Top vs Cho'Gath Top, 50.5% observed win rate, +2.0 percentage points vs expected, 2,097 games, 3-patch window 26.20-26.22.
  7. Yorick Top - Low Elo data: Gwen Top vs Yorick Top, 50.4% observed win rate, +1.7 percentage points vs expected, 2,284 games, 3-patch window 26.20-26.22.
  8. Camille Top - Low Elo data: Gwen Top vs Camille Top, 52.7% observed win rate, +1.7 percentage points vs expected, 1,131 games, 3-patch window 26.20-26.22.
  9. Shen Top - Low Elo data: Gwen Top vs Shen Top, 50.4% observed win rate, +1.6 percentage points vs expected, 1,784 games, 3-patch window 26.20-26.22.
  10. Zaahen Top - Low Elo data: Gwen Top vs Zaahen Top, 51.7% observed win rate, +1.5 percentage points vs expected, 1,088 games, 3-patch window 26.20-26.22.

Top 10 Low Elo Gwen Top all-role counters

  1. Yone Top - Low Elo data: Gwen Top vs Yone Top, 45.8% observed win rate, -3.3 percentage points vs expected, 2,981 games, 3-patch window 26.20-26.22.
  2. Yasuo Top - Low Elo data: Gwen Top vs Yasuo Top, 46.1% observed win rate, -3.2 percentage points vs expected, 1,258 games, 3-patch window 26.20-26.22.
  3. Tryndamere Top - Low Elo data: Gwen Top vs Tryndamere Top, 45.2% observed win rate, -3.0 percentage points vs expected, 1,706 games, 3-patch window 26.20-26.22.
  4. Jax Top - Low Elo data: Gwen Top vs Jax Top, 47.3% observed win rate, -2.6 percentage points vs expected, 2,168 games, 3-patch window 26.20-26.22.
  5. Garen Top - Low Elo data: Gwen Top vs Garen Top, 44.9% observed win rate, -2.6 percentage points vs expected, 3,377 games, 3-patch window 26.20-26.22.
  6. Volibear Top - Low Elo data: Gwen Top vs Volibear Top, 46.0% observed win rate, -2.3 percentage points vs expected, 1,989 games, 3-patch window 26.20-26.22.
  7. Jayce Top - Low Elo data: Gwen Top vs Jayce Top, 49.2% observed win rate, -2.3 percentage points vs expected, 1,117 games, 3-patch window 26.20-26.22.
  8. Akali Top - Low Elo data: Gwen Top vs Akali Top, 47.5% observed win rate, -2.0 percentage points vs expected, 1,093 games, 3-patch window 26.20-26.22.
  9. Master Yi Jungle - Low Elo data: Gwen Top vs Master Yi Jungle, 45.2% observed win rate, -1.9 percentage points vs expected, 3,496 games, 3-patch window 26.20-26.22.
  10. Yone Mid - Low Elo data: Gwen Top vs Yone Mid, 45.4% observed win rate, -1.6 percentage points vs expected, 4,148 games, 3-patch window 26.20-26.22.

Top 10 Low Elo all-role champions Gwen Top is good against

  1. Dr. Mundo Top - Low Elo data: Gwen Top vs Dr. Mundo Top, 53.4% observed win rate, +4.7 percentage points vs expected, 3,538 games, 3-patch window 26.20-26.22.
  2. Tahm Kench Top - Low Elo data: Gwen Top vs Tahm Kench Top, 53.2% observed win rate, +4.0 percentage points vs expected, 1,495 games, 3-patch window 26.20-26.22.
  3. Sion Top - Low Elo data: Gwen Top vs Sion Top, 50.6% observed win rate, +2.5 percentage points vs expected, 2,735 games, 3-patch window 26.20-26.22.
  4. Malphite Top - Low Elo data: Gwen Top vs Malphite Top, 50.3% observed win rate, +2.3 percentage points vs expected, 3,276 games, 3-patch window 26.20-26.22.
  5. Cho'Gath Jungle - Low Elo data: Gwen Top vs Cho'Gath Jungle, 49.4% observed win rate, +2.2 percentage points vs expected, 4,061 games, 3-patch window 26.20-26.22.
  6. Mordekaiser Top - Low Elo data: Gwen Top vs Mordekaiser Top, 49.5% observed win rate, +2.2 percentage points vs expected, 4,339 games, 3-patch window 26.20-26.22.
  7. Sejuani Jungle - Low Elo data: Gwen Top vs Sejuani Jungle, 51.4% observed win rate, +2.1 percentage points vs expected, 1,137 games, 3-patch window 26.20-26.22.
  8. Cho'Gath Top - Low Elo data: Gwen Top vs Cho'Gath Top, 50.5% observed win rate, +2.0 percentage points vs expected, 2,097 games, 3-patch window 26.20-26.22.
  9. Yorick Top - Low Elo data: Gwen Top vs Yorick Top, 50.4% observed win rate, +1.7 percentage points vs expected, 2,284 games, 3-patch window 26.20-26.22.
  10. Camille Top - Low Elo data: Gwen Top vs Camille Top, 52.7% observed win rate, +1.7 percentage points vs expected, 1,131 games, 3-patch window 26.20-26.22.

Top 10 High Elo Gwen Top same-role counters

  1. Fiora Top - High Elo data: Gwen Top vs Fiora Top, 43.1% observed win rate, -5.3 percentage points vs expected, 1,446 games, 3-patch window 26.20-26.22.
  2. Tryndamere Top - High Elo data: Gwen Top vs Tryndamere Top, 46.3% observed win rate, -3.6 percentage points vs expected, 1,004 games, 3-patch window 26.20-26.22.
  3. Irelia Top - High Elo data: Gwen Top vs Irelia Top, 47.6% observed win rate, -3.1 percentage points vs expected, 1,073 games, 3-patch window 26.20-26.22.
  4. Yone Top - High Elo data: Gwen Top vs Yone Top, 48.4% observed win rate, -3.1 percentage points vs expected, 2,055 games, 3-patch window 26.20-26.22.
  5. Jayce Top - High Elo data: Gwen Top vs Jayce Top, 48.7% observed win rate, -2.9 percentage points vs expected, 1,290 games, 3-patch window 26.20-26.22.
  6. Sett Top - High Elo data: Gwen Top vs Sett Top, 48.0% observed win rate, -2.4 percentage points vs expected, 1,549 games, 3-patch window 26.20-26.22.
  7. Ambessa Top - High Elo data: Gwen Top vs Ambessa Top, 51.8% observed win rate, -1.7 percentage points vs expected, 1,358 games, 3-patch window 26.20-26.22.
  8. Garen Top - High Elo data: Gwen Top vs Garen Top, 49.4% observed win rate, -1.4 percentage points vs expected, 1,623 games, 3-patch window 26.20-26.22.
  9. K'Sante Top - High Elo data: Gwen Top vs K'Sante Top, 52.9% observed win rate, -0.8 percentage points vs expected, 2,284 games, 3-patch window 26.20-26.22.
  10. Volibear Top - High Elo data: Gwen Top vs Volibear Top, 51.5% observed win rate, -0.8 percentage points vs expected, 1,070 games, 3-patch window 26.20-26.22.

Top 10 High Elo champions Gwen Top is good against

  1. Dr. Mundo Top - High Elo data: Gwen Top vs Dr. Mundo Top, 58.8% observed win rate, +6.8 percentage points vs expected, 2,071 games, 3-patch window 26.20-26.22.
  2. Sion Top - High Elo data: Gwen Top vs Sion Top, 55.7% observed win rate, +4.6 percentage points vs expected, 2,253 games, 3-patch window 26.20-26.22.
  3. Cho'Gath Top - High Elo data: Gwen Top vs Cho'Gath Top, 53.9% observed win rate, +3.7 percentage points vs expected, 1,255 games, 3-patch window 26.20-26.22.
  4. Mordekaiser Top - High Elo data: Gwen Top vs Mordekaiser Top, 55.0% observed win rate, +3.5 percentage points vs expected, 1,577 games, 3-patch window 26.20-26.22.
  5. Malphite Top - High Elo data: Gwen Top vs Malphite Top, 53.4% observed win rate, +3.4 percentage points vs expected, 2,266 games, 3-patch window 26.20-26.22.
  6. Nasus Top - High Elo data: Gwen Top vs Nasus Top, 53.2% observed win rate, +2.5 percentage points vs expected, 1,149 games, 3-patch window 26.20-26.22.
  7. Camille Top - High Elo data: Gwen Top vs Camille Top, 53.1% observed win rate, +2.0 percentage points vs expected, 1,772 games, 3-patch window 26.20-26.22.
  8. Ornn Top - High Elo data: Gwen Top vs Ornn Top, 51.3% observed win rate, +1.8 percentage points vs expected, 2,517 games, 3-patch window 26.20-26.22.
  9. Shen Top - High Elo data: Gwen Top vs Shen Top, 51.7% observed win rate, +1.6 percentage points vs expected, 1,711 games, 3-patch window 26.20-26.22.
  10. Gangplank Top - High Elo data: Gwen Top vs Gangplank Top, 50.7% observed win rate, +1.1 percentage points vs expected, 1,809 games, 3-patch window 26.20-26.22.

Top 10 High Elo Gwen Top all-role counters

  1. Fiora Top - High Elo data: Gwen Top vs Fiora Top, 43.1% observed win rate, -5.3 percentage points vs expected, 1,446 games, 3-patch window 26.20-26.22.
  2. Tryndamere Top - High Elo data: Gwen Top vs Tryndamere Top, 46.3% observed win rate, -3.6 percentage points vs expected, 1,004 games, 3-patch window 26.20-26.22.
  3. Irelia Top - High Elo data: Gwen Top vs Irelia Top, 47.6% observed win rate, -3.1 percentage points vs expected, 1,073 games, 3-patch window 26.20-26.22.
  4. Yone Top - High Elo data: Gwen Top vs Yone Top, 48.4% observed win rate, -3.1 percentage points vs expected, 2,055 games, 3-patch window 26.20-26.22.
  5. Jayce Top - High Elo data: Gwen Top vs Jayce Top, 48.7% observed win rate, -2.9 percentage points vs expected, 1,290 games, 3-patch window 26.20-26.22.
  6. Sett Top - High Elo data: Gwen Top vs Sett Top, 48.0% observed win rate, -2.4 percentage points vs expected, 1,549 games, 3-patch window 26.20-26.22.
  7. Yasuo Mid - High Elo data: Gwen Top vs Yasuo Mid, 47.0% observed win rate, -2.3 percentage points vs expected, 2,425 games, 3-patch window 26.20-26.22.
  8. Katarina Mid - High Elo data: Gwen Top vs Katarina Mid, 45.3% observed win rate, -2.3 percentage points vs expected, 1,931 games, 3-patch window 26.20-26.22.
  9. Ambessa Top - High Elo data: Gwen Top vs Ambessa Top, 51.8% observed win rate, -1.7 percentage points vs expected, 1,358 games, 3-patch window 26.20-26.22.
  10. Leona Support - High Elo data: Gwen Top vs Leona Support, 46.2% observed win rate, -1.6 percentage points vs expected, 2,385 games, 3-patch window 26.20-26.22.

Top 10 High Elo all-role champions Gwen Top is good against

  1. Dr. Mundo Top - High Elo data: Gwen Top vs Dr. Mundo Top, 58.8% observed win rate, +6.8 percentage points vs expected, 2,071 games, 3-patch window 26.20-26.22.
  2. Sion Top - High Elo data: Gwen Top vs Sion Top, 55.7% observed win rate, +4.6 percentage points vs expected, 2,253 games, 3-patch window 26.20-26.22.
  3. Cho'Gath Top - High Elo data: Gwen Top vs Cho'Gath Top, 53.9% observed win rate, +3.7 percentage points vs expected, 1,255 games, 3-patch window 26.20-26.22.
  4. Mordekaiser Top - High Elo data: Gwen Top vs Mordekaiser Top, 55.0% observed win rate, +3.5 percentage points vs expected, 1,577 games, 3-patch window 26.20-26.22.
  5. Malphite Top - High Elo data: Gwen Top vs Malphite Top, 53.4% observed win rate, +3.4 percentage points vs expected, 2,266 games, 3-patch window 26.20-26.22.
  6. Nasus Top - High Elo data: Gwen Top vs Nasus Top, 53.2% observed win rate, +2.5 percentage points vs expected, 1,149 games, 3-patch window 26.20-26.22.
  7. Camille Top - High Elo data: Gwen Top vs Camille Top, 53.1% observed win rate, +2.0 percentage points vs expected, 1,772 games, 3-patch window 26.20-26.22.
  8. Ornn Top - High Elo data: Gwen Top vs Ornn Top, 51.3% observed win rate, +1.8 percentage points vs expected, 2,517 games, 3-patch window 26.20-26.22.
  9. Sylas Mid - High Elo data: Gwen Top vs Sylas Mid, 52.9% observed win rate, +1.7 percentage points vs expected, 2,237 games, 3-patch window 26.20-26.22.
  10. Lux Mid - High Elo data: Gwen Top vs Lux Mid, 54.9% observed win rate, +1.7 percentage points vs expected, 1,141 games, 3-patch window 26.20-26.22.

How these matchup statistics are calculated

Counter and synergy statistics use Ranked Solo/Duo games, exclude matches shorter than 600 seconds, and group results by patch window, region, rank scope, and champion role.

Pairwise pages use a rolling three-patch window and compare observed win rate with a log-odds expected win rate based on each champion's role-adjusted baseline; listed pairs require at least 1,000 games.

Read the full methodology for the model and guidance on interpreting these results.