Warwick excels at early dueling and punishing low-health targets, so prioritize fights around weakened enemy lanes and river control.
Use Warwick's sustain and fear to contest Scuttle Crabs and force Gragas into unfavorable fights, denying him tempo and objective access.
Jungle Plan
Prioritize pathing through volatile lanes where you can track low-health targets with (W) and force fights.
Fight for river control and first Scuttle when nearby lanes can move first, using your sustain to outlast Gragas in duels.
Counter-gank aggressively when Gragas commits to ganks, using your suppression (R) to lock down targets and swing objectives like dragon or Herald.
Danger windows
Respect (E) stun and (R) displacement when approaching river fights or invading; avoid isolated 1v1s when these are available.
Avoid forced smite fights early if Gragas's key cooldowns are up, as his burst and disengage can outplay you.
Be cautious during low-health clears or when your (E) is on cooldown, as you become vulnerable to counter-invades or burst damage.
Early game
Start with a healthy clear path that allows early level 3 power spike to pressure Scuttle and nearby camps.
Contest first Scuttle when your lanes have priority to leverage Warwick's strong early dueling and sustain.
Avoid extended fights if Gragas has (E) and (R) available, as his burst and displacement can punish overcommitment.
Power spikes
Level 3 unlocks your full kit; use (E) to absorb burst and (Q) to sustain in extended duels, forcing Gragas into short trades.
Level 6 grants (R) suppression, enabling picks and all-ins from range; use it after baiting movement to secure kills.
First dueling or tank item spikes increase your durability and damage in fights, allowing you to contest objectives more effectively.
Win conditions
Convert early dueling advantage into vision and control around dragon and Rift Herald to secure objectives.
Use (W) to track and punish low-health enemies, enabling picks that open up map pressure and counter-jungle opportunities.
Leverage your sustain and suppression to force extended fights where Gragas's burst and short trades are less effective, snowballing your teamfight impact.
Tip: For Warwick vs Gragas, read overview, trading pattern, and danger windows first for a fast Jungle lane check.
