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Gwen vs Warwick

Updated Jun 3, 2026

Overview

Prioritize stacking (Q) before committing to trades to leverage Gwen's scaling AP damage against Warwick's sustain and early fighting strength.
Maintain medium lane pressure by using (W) to negate Warwick's retaliation spells and control extended fights inside the mist.
Focus on scaling through extended skirmishes and side-lane duels, as Warwick aims for early dueling and snowballing.

Trading pattern

Engage trades only when (Q) is fully stacked and (W) is available to block Warwick's counterattacks.
Punish (E) cooldown by initiating fights immediately after he uses his fear to reduce his damage mitigation.
Use (R) after setting up with stacked (Q) and (W) to slow and chase Warwick, forcing extended fights where Gwen excels.

Danger windows

Beware of (R) suppression after level 6; avoid fighting without (W) active to prevent being locked down.
Avoid extended trades when (E) is up, as it reduces damage taken and fears, disrupting your damage output.
Be cautious if (Q) is not stacked or (W) is down, as Warwick can punish with burst and sustain during these windows.

Early game

Use early waves to safely stack (Q) without overcommitting to avoid Warwick's strong level 3 dueling pattern.
Avoid extended trades before level 6 when (R) suppression and (E) fear make fighting riskier.
Use (E) to control spacing and dodge (Q) healing follow-up to minimize his sustain advantage.

Power spikes

At level 6, use (R) to add slow and chase potential, turning extended trades into kills if Warwick cannot disengage.
After reaching two AP items, pressure side lanes and teamfights where (W) can deny Warwick's outside damage and crowd control.
Respect Warwick's level 3 power spike with full kit; avoid extended trades before you have your (Q) stacks and (W) ready.

Win conditions

Reach key AP item spikes and stack (Q) fully before committing to extended fights to outscale Warwick's sustain.
Use (W) proactively to negate Warwick's retaliation spells and create safe zones for your damage output.
Leverage (R) slow and chase in side-lane duels and teamfights to keep Warwick within your damage range and secure kills.