Trundle vs Gwen TOP Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

Trundle vs Gwen TOP Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Overview

Use Trundle's strength in extended melee fights to pressure Gwen and deny her safe scaling trades.
Force long trades inside to maximize healing and damage steal while avoiding Gwen's mist.
Prioritize splitpushing and side-lane pressure to leverage Trundle's dueling and tower-taking potential against Gwen's scaling.

Trading pattern

Engage trades inside to benefit from healing and attack speed, using to reduce Gwen's damage.
Place to trap Gwen or block her retreat, forcing extended fights where you excel.
Avoid committing when is active as it negates your damage and control; punish cooldowns on for trades.

Danger windows

Be cautious when Gwen has available, as it blocks your main damage and control, making trades unfavorable.
Avoid extended fights when Gwen has stacked and her ready, as her damage and chase peak.
Watch for Gwen's medium mobility and slow to prevent being kited or caught in bad positions.

Early game

Thin the wave early to force Gwen into short trades before she stacks for damage.
Avoid fighting Gwen inside her mist early; trade only when it's down or poorly timed.
Use pillar to cut off Gwen's escape or chase paths during early skirmishes.

Power spikes

At level 6, use on Gwen or any tanky frontliner to steal resistances and health, turning duels heavily in your favor.
After your first dueling item, force side-lane trades inside to pressure towers and punish Gwen's weaker early burst.
Respect Gwen's level 6 spike which adds slow and chase; avoid extended fights when her is active.

Win conditions

Force extended trades inside your to maximize healing, damage steal, and control with and .
Use on Gwen or other durable targets to reduce their tankiness and secure duels.
Leverage side-lane pressure and tower damage after winning trades to snowball your lead and control the map.