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Yone vs Gwen

Updated Jun 4, 2026

Overview

Yone must leverage his (E) + (Q) combo to force trades and avoid extended fights where Gwen's scaling AP damage dominates.
Prioritize denying Gwen a calm scaling lane by pressuring early and not allowing her to stack (Q) safely.
This matchup is a snowball vs scale scenario; Yone should snowball early to prevent Gwen from reaching her late-game power.

Trading pattern

Stack (Q) then use (E) and second (Q) to gap close and knock up, snapping back with (E) to avoid Gwen's retaliation.
Punish Gwen when (W) is down by forcing short burst trades before she can extend with (Q) stacks.
Avoid extended trades inside (W) mist zone where she negates outside damage and can chase with (R).

Danger windows

Be cautious when Gwen has stacked (Q) and (W) available, as she can punish melee trades heavily.
Avoid extended fights after Gwen hits level 6 with (R) ready, as her chase and slow can turn trades lethal.
Vulnerable after using (E) if position is bad; Gwen can exploit your predictable return location.

Early game

Play around level 3 power spike to unlock full (Q)-(W)-(E) combo for strong trades.
Use (E) + (Q) to engage trades with planned exits, avoiding extended fights where (W) and (R) shine.
Avoid committing before (Q) stacks are built on Gwen, and punish her if she wastes (W) prematurely.

Power spikes

Respect Gwen's level 6 (R) spike which adds slow and chase potential; avoid prolonged fights once she has it.
Use Yone's level 3 unlock of (Q)-(W)-(E) combo to pressure Gwen before she reaches major AP item spikes.
After first attack speed item and Blade of the Ruined King, increase pressure on Gwen with more confident trades and wave control.

Win conditions

Use (E) + (Q) combo to force trades and back off before Gwen can engage extended fights.
Deny Gwen the ability to stack (Q) safely by applying early pressure and punishing cooldowns like (W).
Snowball early with level 3 and first item spikes to prevent Gwen from scaling into a dominant duelist and teamfight threat.