Matchup of the Day

Gwen vs. Aatrox (top Lane)

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

Winrate: 58.3%Patch 15.19127 Matches

Matchup Win Rate

58.3%

Gold Diff @ 15

+199g

Gold Diff @ End

+1245g

Average KDA

6/6/4

Gwen Win Condition

Win trades by consistently dealing "free damage". Secure kills by successfully baiting out hisAatrox WW.

Aatrox Win Condition

Hard pushing the wave to become "unkillable".

General Strategy

Trade one Gwen QQ for one Q. Do not engage if you are low on cooldowns.

Trading Patterns

Bait out hisAatrox WW; once it is used, he is "as good as done".

Wave Management

You need to get a little push, otherwise Aatrox is unkillable. If you make a mistake, let the wave reset.

Build & Rune Breakdown

Gwen Build

Starting Items (76.5% WR)

ItemItem

Core Items (75.0% WR)

ItemItemItem

Optimal Runes (52.5% 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

"q"Q
>
eE
>
w"W"

Skill Order

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

Aatrox Build

Starting Items (33.3% WR)

ItemItemItem

Core Items (50.0% WR)

ItemItemItem

Optimal Runes (42.3% 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

"q"Q
>
eE
>
w"W"

Skill Order

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

Who wins this matchup?

Gwen
Aatrox

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Match Flow Visualization

Gwen

Combat Stats

Aatrox
6/6/4KDA5/6/5
37%Kill Participation36%
58%Win Rate42%

Damage Dealt @ 15 min

Gwen
7,745
Aatrox
6,997

Damage Dealt @ End

Gwen
25,620
Aatrox
20,280

Damage Taken @ End

Gwen
20,280
Aatrox
25,620