Garen vs Gwen
Top Lane Matchup
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Who Wins
- You dominate levels 1-3 with Q-E trades since your silence prevents her combo execution and your spin damage is higher than her basic attack DPS.
- At level 6, the matchup shifts in her favor as her R provides both burst and mobility while your R requires her to be low, and she can kite you effectively in extended fights.
How to Trade
- Your best trading pattern is Q into immediate E spin, then back off before she can retaliate with her full combo in W zone.
- You must commit to short, decisive trades rather than extended fights, as her sustained damage and W immunity will out-trade your spin duration.
Wave Control
- You should hard push waves early to deny her farm and force her to use abilities on minions rather than trading with you.
- Focus on building item advantages through CS leads and roaming opportunities, as extended laning phases favor her scaling and sustained damage output.
Mistakes to Avoid
- Never chase Gwen through her W zone for extended trades, as the damage immunity and magic resistance make your E significantly less effective.
- Avoid using Q for gap closing when she has E available, as she can dash away and kite you, leaving you vulnerable with no silence available for the next trade window.
Created on 11/28/2025
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