Matchup of the Day

Gwen vs. Garen (top Lane)

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

Winrate: 42.7%Patch 15.19110 Matches

Matchup Win Rate

42.7%

Gold Diff @ 15

-105g

Gold Diff @ End

-491g

Average KDA

5/6/4

Master Tier Analysis

Your Win Condition

-Get priority Level 1 and hit level 2 first -Build a lead pre-6 before Garen spikes with Berserkers -Constantly poking Garen when he last hits with Q > E

General Strategy

You can buffer your Q before Garen's Silence lands. Garen wins mid-game but you outscale him in the side lane and in teamfghts. Matchup is alot harder if Garen is full damage and has Phase Rush

Trading Patterns

Constantly harass Garen with stacked Q's whenever he farms especially pre 6 right from level 1. You are much stronger than him in short trades because you can easily kite him with range/mobility advantage. Keep chipping away at his health before you go for the all-in

Wave Management

Level 1, usually Push in 3/4 waves and go for a cheater recall, then try to keep the wave on your side, setting up a freeze after you've built a lead in this lane

Their Win Condition

-Garen wants to play safe until he buys Berserker Greaves and hits level 6 -Garen is looking for all-in fights when Gwen is below 70 percent hp with Q > E > R> Ignite -Garen is waiting for Gwen to blunder

Build & Rune Breakdown

Gwen Build

Starting Items (45.1% WR)

ItemItem

Core Items (40.0% WR)

ItemItemItem

Optimal Runes (43.2% 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
E
1
8
10
12
13
R
6
11
16

Garen Build

Starting Items (58.1% WR)

ItemItem

Core Items (22.2% WR)

ItemItemItem

Optimal Runes (54.7% 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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e>
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Skill Order

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

Who wins this matchup?

Gwen
Garen

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Match Flow Visualization

Gwen

Combat Stats

Garen
5/6/4KDA6/5/4
32%Kill Participation35%
43%Win Rate57%

Damage Dealt @ 15 min

Gwen
7,023
Garen
6,092

Damage Dealt @ End

Gwen
22,670
Garen
20,766

Damage Taken @ End

Gwen
20,766
Garen
22,670