Pantheon vs Gwen TOP Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Pantheon vs Gwen

Updated Jun 3, 2026

Overview

Use Pantheon's early lane pressure and burst trades to deny Gwen a calm scaling lane.
Prioritize aggressive early trades and wave control to snowball before Gwen reaches her item spikes.

Trading pattern

Start trades with (W) stun, follow with empowered (Q) for burst, and use (E) to block Gwen's main retaliation.
Punish Gwen when her (W) mist is down by extending trades or crashing waves.
Avoid extended fights inside (W) zone where her damage and healing scale better.

Danger windows

Be cautious after using (W) as your engage becomes predictable and Gwen can counterattack.
Avoid trading when (E) is down since Gwen's burst can punish you during this vulnerability.
Watch for (R) after level 6 which can slow and extend fights, increasing kill threat if you overcommit.

Early game

Force level 2-3 trades using empowered (Q), (W), and (E) to build an early health lead.
Avoid wasting (W) into unfavorable wave states to maintain pressure and stun threat.
Crash waves after winning trades to create roam opportunities with (R).

Power spikes

Level 2-3: Use empowered (Q), (W), and (E) to force early lane dominance and build a health lead.
Level 6: Crash waves and use (R) to roam and impact other lanes, forcing Gwen to play safe.
Respect Gwen's level 6 (R) spike that enables extended fights with slows and chase potential; avoid prolonged trades post-6.

Win conditions

Use empowered trades and (W) stun early to deny Gwen scaling and control the lane.
Crash waves to create roam windows with (R) and snowball other lanes before Gwen reaches her item spikes.
Avoid extended fights inside (W) mist and disengage after blocking her main damage with (E) to maintain lane control.