Vladimir vs Gwen TOP Matchup Guide

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Overview

Prioritize farming with sustain to survive Gwen's poke and medium early pressure.
Avoid forced fights before empowered is ready to minimize damage taken.
Aim to outscale Gwen by preserving health and using effectively in grouped fights.

Use empowered for quick trades and save to negate Gwen's key damage or slows.
Punish Gwen when her is down by stepping forward for trades or wave pressure.
Avoid extended fights inside Gwen's mist zone where she gains defensive advantage.

Avoid extended trades when Gwen has stacked and slow active.
Do not engage or trade when your is down due to its long cooldown and health cost.
Disengage or wait out Gwen's mist before committing to trades or all-ins.

Level 6 unlocks for burst all-ins or defensive resets; use it decisively.
First completed AP item boosts your trade power; pressure waves confidently while tracking Gwen's defenses.
Respect Gwen's level 6 slow and chase; avoid prolonged fights inside her zone.

Survive early lane by using sustain and avoid forced fights to reach AP spikes.
Punish Gwen's cooldown with short empowered trades and wave control.
Leverage in grouped mid-to-late game fights to burst clustered enemies and secure wins.

Tactical tip

For Vladimir vs Gwen, read overview, trading pattern, and danger windows first for a fast Top lane check.