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Gwen vs Gragas

Updated Jun 3, 2026

Overview

Gwen should focus on scaling through extended trades and stacking (Q) to outlast Gragas's burst and sustain damage over time.
Maintain medium lane pressure by controlling fights inside (W) to negate Gragas's poke and disengage tools.
This is a scale-oriented matchup where Gwen aims to reach item spikes and leverage her sustained AP dueling strength.

Trading pattern

Engage trades only after stacking (Q) and with (W) available to absorb Gragas's retaliation.
Punish Gragas when he wastes (E) or (R) by extending fights inside (W) where his burst is less effective.
Use (R) after setting up with stacked (Q) to slow and chase, preventing Gragas from disengaging early.

Danger windows

Respect (E) stun and (R) displacement as high-threat windows to avoid being caught or knocked away.
Avoid extended fights when (W) is down as Gwen becomes vulnerable to Gragas's burst and disengage.
Be cautious of Gragas's short burst trades when his passive sustain and (W) are available, especially before Gwen stacks (Q).

Early game

Prioritize stacking (Q) on minions before engaging to maximize trade damage and healing.
Avoid committing before (W) is ready to block Gragas's short burst trades and poke.
Use (E) to control spacing and dodge (E) engage attempts, minimizing risk before level 6.

Power spikes

At level 6, use (R) to add slow and chase potential, turning extended trades into kills if Gragas cannot disengage.
Reach two-item AP spikes to strengthen sustained damage and durability, enabling Gwen to pressure side lanes and win duels.
Respect Gragas's level 6 (R) displacement and his first AP or tank item spikes by avoiding fights when his cooldowns are up.

Win conditions

Win by stacking (Q) and using (W) to negate Gragas's poke, then commit to extended fights with (E) and (R) to secure kills.
Pressure side lanes after reaching two-item AP spikes to leverage Gwen's scaling and force Gragas into unfavorable fights.
Use (W) to create safe zones in teamfights, maximizing Gwen's DPS while minimizing Gragas's disruptive abilities.