Gragas vs Warwick TOP Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Gragas vs Warwick

Updated Jun 3, 2026

Overview

Control the lane with short trades using (Q) slow and (W) damage reduction to avoid extended fights.
Deny Warwick extended melee trades by punishing his commitment with (E) stun and using passive healing to reset.
This is a control vs snowball matchup where Gragas must prevent Warwick's sustained dueling and pick attempts.

Trading pattern

Start trades by zoning with (Q) slow, prep (W) before engaging, then use (E) to stun and burst quickly.
Hold (E) to interrupt Warwick's dash or suppress engage attempts, punishing his commitment.
Avoid extended trades after your burst cooldowns expire, as Warwick outlasts sustained fights.

Danger windows

Respect (E) fear timing as it reduces incoming damage and can disrupt your engage.
Beware of (R) suppression after level 6; hold (R) displacement to counter or disengage.
Avoid fighting when your (E) misses or passive healing is unavailable, as you lose both engage and sustain.

Early game

Use level 3 power spike to trade with full kit: poke with (Q), mitigate damage with (W), and punish overcommit with (E).
Avoid fighting Warwick when your passive is down or (E) is on cooldown to prevent losing extended trades.
Keep lane state controlled to prevent Warwick from using (R) suppression for easy all-ins before you hit 6.

Power spikes

Level 3: Use full kit for short trades; punish Warwick if he overextends without (E) ready.
Level 6: Use (R) displacement to isolate Warwick after baiting his suppression or to disengage his all-in.
First AP or tank item: Trade around your item strengths to maintain burst or durability, avoiding fights that require what you lack.

Win conditions

Control short trades using (Q) slow, (W) damage reduction, and (E) stun to punish Warwick's melee commitments.
Use (R) displacement smartly to isolate Warwick during his all-ins or to protect yourself from his suppression.
Deny Warwick extended fights to prevent his sustain from winning trades and force him into unfavorable skirmishes.