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Gwen

The Hallowed Seamstress

About Gwen

Gwen, The Hallowed Seamstress, is a powerful assassin, fighter, and skirmisher champion in League of Legends who is mostly played in jungle and toplane of Summoner's Rift. First released on April 15, 2021 during Patch 11.8, Gwen has become known for their melee playstyle and magical damage output.

With 6 unique skins available, Gwen offers plenty of customization options for players who enjoy this champion. Gwen has a decent collection of skins to choose from, giving players plenty of options to switch up their look.

As a champion who uses Mana as their resource, Gwen brings a unique set of abilities to League of Legends that makes them a great champ for any team comp.

Gameplay style

Gwen is primarily played as an assassin/fighter/skirmisher, leveraging their melee combat style to dominate in jungle and toplane. Since their release in Patch 11.8, players have come up with a bunch of different strategies and builds to maximize Gwen's potential.

As a magical-focused champion who uses Mana to cast their abilities, Gwen requires players to carefully manage their resources while positioning effectively to deal maximum damage. The champion's design makes them particularly effective against squishy targets like ADCs and mages, allowing for quick kills in fights.

Gwen's story

A former doll transformed and brought to life by magic, Gwen wields the very tools that once created her. She carries the weight of her maker's love with every step, taking nothing for granted. At her command is the Hallowed Mist, an ancient and protective magic that has blessed Gwen's scissors, needles, and sewing thread. So much is new to her, but Gwen remains joyfully determined to fight for the good that survives in a broken world.

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Official Champion Spotlight

See Gwen's abilities and gameplay in the official League of Legends Champion Spotlight.

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Learning Gwen

Whether you're just picking up Gwen or improving your skills, understanding the strengths and weaknesses of this assassin, fighter, and skirmisher champion is crucial.

Champion strengths

  • High burst damage potential
  • Good balance of damage and durability
  • High solo kill potential
  • Strong dueling potential

Champion weaknesses

  • Vulnerable to crowd control
  • Can be kited by ranged champions
  • Relatively squishy in team fights
  • May struggle against true tanks

Gwen currently costs 2400 BE or 880 RP, making them reasonably priced for players building a champion pool. Players looking to master Gwen should spend time learning their unique mechanics and optimal build paths for different matchups.

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