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Gwen vs Tryndamere

Updated Jun 3, 2026

Overview

Gwen is a scaling AP duelist who must manage extended trades to outscale Tryndamere's burst and sustain damage.
Prioritize controlling the lane to avoid giving Tryndamere easy Fury buildup and all-in windows.

Trading pattern

Engage only after stacking (Q) and when (W) is available to block retaliation.
Punish Tryndamere when he uses (E) forward by kiting and extending the trade inside your mist.
Avoid short burst trades before your (Q) is stacked or (W) is down to prevent getting out-traded.

Danger windows

Be cautious when Tryndamere has high Fury and (E) available to gap close and extend trades.
Avoid fighting without (W) active, as Tryndamere can punish your vulnerability with burst or slows.
Respect the duration of (R) death denial; disengage or reset until it expires.

Early game

Stack (Q) safely on minions before committing to trades to maximize damage and healing.
Use (E) to maintain spacing and avoid (E) engage when his Fury is high.
Hold (W) to block Tryndamere's main retaliation spells or autos during his all-in attempts.

Power spikes

Use level 6 (R) to add slow and chase, turning extended trades into kills after stacking (Q).
Respect Tryndamere's level 6 (R) death denial by disengaging or forcing decisive fights during its downtime.
Leverage your two-item AP spike to pressure side lanes and force fights where (W) denies his ranged retaliation.

Win conditions

Reach your AP item spikes and stack (Q) before committing to extended fights to outscale Tryndamere.
Use (W) to deny his retaliation and force fights inside your mist where you have defensive advantage.
Pressure side lanes and join teamfights where your scaling damage and protective (W) can carry fights.