Matchup of the Day

Darius vs. Gwen (top Lane)

A detailed breakdown of the lane, from early game to late.

Winrate: 51.4%Patch 15.1970 Matches

Matchup Win Rate

51.4%

Gold Diff @ 15

+187g

Gold Diff @ End

-123g

Average KDA

7/6/4

Master Tier Analysis

Your Win Condition

Burst her down quickly.

General Strategy

Most Gwen players are unskilled ('morons'), but be cautious if she uses W (Hallowed Mist) intelligently. Prevent her from stacking her passive for Q on the wave. Use Ghost to move out of her Q snip area (reduces damage and healing). Use Flash intelligently to dodge her R/max Q. Triforce is highly recommended for burst damage to one-shot her.

Trading Patterns

Force the fight when she is in a weaker state (low Q stacks). If you commit, look for a quick combo (E-RWQ-Ult) to burst through her. Time your ultimate or final damage to land the instant her ultimate invulnerability ends. Do not stand still (Lethal Tempo is not recommended).

Wave Management

Their Win Condition

Utilizing R and fully stacked Q for massive burst damage and healing. Using W to avoid Darius's Qs and Es.

Build & Rune Breakdown

Darius Build

Starting Items (60.0% WR)

ItemItem

Core Items (100.0% WR)

ItemItemItem

Optimal Runes (46.9% WR)

Press the AttackLethal TempoFleet FootworkConqueror
Absorb LifeTriumphPresence of Mind
Legend: AlacrityLegend: HasteLegend: Bloodline
Coup de GraceCut DownLast Stand
Axiom ArcanistManaflow BandNimbus Cloak
TranscendenceCelerityAbsolute Focus
ScorchWaterwalkingGathering Storm

Skill Priority

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Skill Order

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

Gwen Build

Starting Items (50.0% WR)

ItemItemItem

Core Items (50.0% WR)

ItemItemItem

Optimal Runes (44.9% WR)

Press the AttackLethal TempoFleet FootworkConqueror
Absorb LifeTriumphPresence of Mind
Legend: AlacrityLegend: HasteLegend: Bloodline
Coup de GraceCut DownLast Stand
DemolishFont of LifeShield Bash
ConditioningSecond WindBone Plating
OvergrowthRevitalizeUnflinching

Skill Priority

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Skill Order

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

Who wins this matchup?

Darius
Gwen

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Match Flow Visualization

Darius

Combat Stats

Gwen
7/6/4KDA6/7/4
33%Kill Participation37%
51%Win Rate49%

Damage Dealt @ 15 min

Darius
6,641
Gwen
6,413

Damage Dealt @ End

Darius
20,266
Gwen
25,461

Damage Taken @ End

Darius
25,461
Gwen
20,266