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Viktor vs Gwen

Updated Jun 4, 2026

Overview

Prioritize scaling through safe farming and item upgrades to control teamfights and lane space.
Maintain medium lane pressure to prevent Gwen from freely stacking (Q) and reaching her extended trade windows.
Adapt defensively to (W) zone control by positioning to avoid being locked into unfavorable trades.

Trading pattern

Trade primarily with (E) poke and (Q) shield, keeping (W) ready for disengage or to zone Gwen after her (W) expires.
Punish Gwen when her (W) is down by stepping forward for short trades before she can stack (Q).
Avoid extended trades inside (W) mist and respect her (R) slow during all-ins to prevent being locked down.

Danger windows

Be cautious when Gwen has stacked (Q) and (W) available, as she can force extended trades that favor her.
Avoid fighting inside (W) zone where she is untargetable and can negate your poke.
Respect (R) slow and chase during all-ins to prevent being caught without escape options.

Early game

Use level 3 powerspike to manage wave and poke without forcing extended trades.
Avoid committing when (W) is available, as it blocks your retaliation and enables her extended trades.
Focus on farming safely and using (E) and (Q) shield to poke and mitigate Gwen's damage early.

Power spikes

At level 6, use (R) for verified all-ins, picks, or defensive resets; respect (R) slow and chase potential.
After first completed mage item and ability evolution, increase pressure on waves and trades to punish Gwen pre-item.
Respect Gwen's level 6 (R) and two-item scaling spikes by avoiding extended fights inside her (W) and preparing to disengage.

Win conditions

Scale safely through farming and item evolution to outdamage Gwen in teamfights and control zones with (W) and (R).
Punish Gwen when her (W) is down by applying pressure with (E) poke and short trades.
Use wave control and cooldown tracking to deny Gwen stacking (Q) and force fights on your terms before her scaling spikes.