Renekton vs Gwen TOP Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Renekton vs Gwen

Updated Jun 3, 2026

Overview

Renekton must leverage his early lane pressure and high agency to deny Gwen a calm scaling lane and prevent her from stacking (Q).
Prioritize controlling the wave and forcing short burst trades to disrupt Gwen's preferred extended fights and scaling.

Trading pattern

Trade explosively with high fury using (E) dash in, empowered (W) stun, (Q) heal, then exit with second (E) dash to avoid Gwen's extended damage.
Punish Gwen when her (W) untargetable zone is down by forcing quick trades before she can block your retaliation.
Avoid extended fights inside (W) mist where her scaling magic damage and healing dominate; reset trades if she commits to prolonging fights.

Danger windows

Gwen is most dangerous when (Q) is stacked and (W) is active, making extended trades lethal; avoid prolonged fights in this state.
Renekton is vulnerable after using both (E) dashes forward without an exit path; manage fury and dashes carefully to avoid punishment.
Post level 6, (R) slow and multi-cast chase can turn fights; respect this window by disengaging or forcing short trades.

Early game

Use level 1-3 to aggressively stack fury and execute quick (E)+(W) empowered trades before Gwen stacks (Q).
Avoid committing if low on fury or after using both (E) dashes forward without a clear exit to prevent Gwen's counterplay.
Maintain wave control to prevent Gwen from safely farming and stacking (Q) for extended trades.

Power spikes

Level 3 is a major spike: use full (Q)+(W)+(E) combo with high fury for burst trades before Gwen scales.
Level 6 (R) grants Renekton added health and damage to convert short trades into full all-ins; use it to force fights when Gwen is low.
Respect Gwen's level 6 (R) slow and chase; avoid extended fights once she gains this threat to prevent lethal damage.

Win conditions

Snowball early by stacking fury and winning quick (E)+(W) burst trades to deny Gwen scaling and item spikes.
Use level 6 (R) to turn lane pressure into decisive all-ins or tower dives when Gwen is weakened.
Maintain lane priority and wave control to prevent Gwen from safely stacking (Q) and reaching her late-game power spikes.