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Gwen vs Volibear

Updated Jun 3, 2026

Overview

Gwen should focus on scaling through extended trades and use (W) to negate Volibear's burst and repeated damage.
Maintain medium lane pressure while preventing Volibear from snowballing early with careful wave control and cooldown respect.
This is a snowball vs scale matchup; Gwen must survive early pressure and reach key AP item spikes to win.

Trading pattern

Stack (Q) fully before committing to extended trades and use (W) to block Volibear's retaliation spells.
Punish Volibear after he uses (Q) to engage or misses (E) by stepping forward for longer trades.
Use (R) after setting up with (Q) stacks to slow and chase Volibear in fights that stay inside (W).

Danger windows

Be cautious when (Q) is up as it can force melee contact and stun, enabling his follow-up damage.
Avoid fighting when (W) is down, as Gwen is vulnerable to Volibear's burst and repeat (W) healing trades.
Respect Volibear's level 6 dive potential under towers; avoid low-health tower defense alone when he has (R).

Early game

Avoid early all-ins before stacking (Q) as (Q) stun and (W) healing make early trades risky.
Use (E) to control spacing and dodge (Q) engage attempts.
Prioritize safe farming and stacking (Q) over short trades to minimize Volibear's early lane pressure.

Power spikes

Level 6 (R) is a major spike; use it to turn extended trades into kills by landing multiple slows and chasing effectively.
Two-item AP spikes greatly increase Gwen's damage and durability; pressure side lanes and force fights where (W) can block enemy spells.
Respect Volibear's level 6 (R) dive threat and his first bruiser/tank item that boosts his durability and sustain in trades.

Win conditions

Reach item spikes and stack (Q) before committing to extended fights where (W) and (R) maximize damage and survivability.
Use (W) to negate Volibear's key retaliation spells and force him into unfavorable trades.
Pressure side lanes and join teamfights where (W) protects Gwen from outside damage, enabling her to output sustained AP damage safely.