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Gwen vs Aurelion Sol

Updated Jun 3, 2026

Overview

Gwen must manage a scaling AP duel against Aurelion Sol's weak early game and strong late game teamfight presence.
Focus on medium lane pressure to deny Aurelion Sol a passive farming lane and force him to respect your extended trades.
This is a scale vs scale matchup where Gwen aims to outscale and dominate side-lane fights and teamfights.

Trading pattern

Stack (Q) through the wave, then use (E) to engage and (W) to block Aurelion Sol's poke during extended trades.
Avoid trading when (Q) is unstacked or (W) is down to prevent losing to his poke and waveclear.
Use (R) after setting up with stacked (Q) to slow and chase for kills in extended fights.

Danger windows

Be cautious before level 6 when your (Q) is not stacked and (W) is unavailable, as Aurelion Sol's poke can be more threatening.
Avoid extended fights when (W) is down to prevent being vulnerable to his ranged spells.
Watch for his upgraded ultimate and item spikes that increase his chase potential; avoid overcommitting during these windows.

Early game

Use early waves to stack (Q) safely and pressure Aurelion Sol before he accesses his full kit.
Avoid committing before (Q) is stacked to prevent losing short burst trades.
Punish Aurelion Sol's weak early game by forcing fast all-ins before level 6.

Power spikes

At level 6, use (R) to add slow and chase, turning extended trades into kill opportunities; punish Aurelion Sol if he disengages early.
After your two-item spike, pressure side lanes and teamfights where (W) can deny Aurelion Sol's ranged retaliation.
Respect Aurelion Sol's major spikes: his upgraded (R) at 75+ stacks and completion of Rylai's, which increase his chase and damage potential.

Win conditions

Win by reaching item and (Q) stack spikes to dominate extended side-lane fights and skirmishes.
Use (W) to negate Aurelion Sol's poke and force fights inside your mist where you excel.
Deny him safe scaling by pressuring early and punishing his weak early game to prevent him from reaching his late game power.