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Gwen vs Vladimir

Updated Jun 3, 2026

Overview

Gwen should focus on scaling through extended trades and item spikes while denying Vladimir a passive farming lane.
Maintain medium lane pressure by stacking (Q) and using (W) to block Vladimir's retaliation, aiming for side-lane control and teamfight impact.

Trading pattern

Initiate trades only when (Q) is stacked and (W) can block Vladimir's main retaliation.
Use (E) to control spacing and commit to extended fights where Gwen's scaling damage outperforms Vladimir's short trades.
Punish Vladimir when he wastes (W) or uses empowered (Q) by extending trades inside (W) and applying (R) slows.

Danger windows

Be cautious when Vladimir's empowered (Q) is ready; avoid extended trades during this short burst window.
Respect (W) untargetability cooldown; avoid committing when (W) is available to prevent being disengaged.
Exercise caution during Vladimir's level 6 (R) window as his burst and teamfight threat increases significantly.

Early game

Use early waves to safely stack (Q) without committing before it's ready.
Avoid short burst trades before (Q) is stacked and (W) is available to block (Q) poke and (W) untargetability.
Prioritize wave control to prevent Vladimir from freely farming and sustaining with (Q).

Power spikes

At level 6, use (R) after stacking (Q) to turn extended trades into kills by slowing and chasing Vladimir.
After completing the first AP item, pressure Vladimir more confidently while tracking his (W) cooldown.
Respect Vladimir's level 6 (R) and mid-game AP spikes by holding (W) for his burst windows and punishing cooldowns.

Win conditions

Reach item spikes and stack (Q) before committing to extended trades where Gwen's damage and healing excel.
Use (W) strategically to negate Vladimir's retaliation and secure side-lane pressure or front-to-back skirmishes.
Exploit Vladimir's cooldowns on (W) and empowered (Q) to force fights favorable to Gwen's sustained damage and chase with (R).