Gwen vs Renekton TOP Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Gwen vs Renekton

Updated Jun 3, 2026

Overview

Prioritize scaling by stacking (Q) and using (W) to negate Renekton's burst and short trades.
Avoid giving Renekton early lane pressure and short burst trades by respecting his fury and empowered (W).
This is a snowball vs scale matchup; Gwen must survive early and reach item spikes for extended fights.

Trading pattern

Trade only when (Q) is stacked and (W) is ready to block Renekton's retaliation.
Use (E) to control spacing and avoid his empowered (W) stun, then commit to extended trades where Gwen's damage excels.
Punish Renekton after he uses both (E) casts forward or wastes his fury on unsuccessful trades.

Danger windows

Be cautious when Renekton has high fury with empowered (W) and both (E) dashes available for burst trades.
Avoid extended fights when (W) is down as Gwen is vulnerable to Renekton's short burst.
Watch for Renekton's level 6 all-in with (R); disengage if low health or wave pressure is unfavorable.

Early game

Focus on farming safely and stacking (Q) without committing before level 6.
Use (W) defensively to block Renekton's empowered (W) stun and burst trades.
Avoid extended trades before (Q) is stacked and (W) is available to mitigate Renekton's early aggression.

Power spikes

At level 6, use (R) to slow and chase Renekton after stacking (Q) and baiting his cooldowns.
Respect Renekton's level 3 spike when he has full combo and fury for empowered trades; avoid trading without (W) up.
Gwen's two-item spike greatly strengthens extended fights; pressure side lanes and force fights inside (W) to deny Renekton's burst.

Win conditions

Reach item spikes and stack (Q) before committing to extended fights where Gwen's damage outlasts Renekton.
Use (W) to negate Renekton's burst and force fights inside the mist, then chase with (R) and (E).
Pressure side lanes and join teamfights where (W) protects against outside damage, leveraging Gwen's scaling AP damage.