Gwen Top performs well against K'Sante (53.9% win rate) based on 983 games. This matchup works well for Gwen players.
View detailed statistics below: items, runes, and counter builds for Gwen Top vs K'Sante Top in patch 15.15 (25.15), including win rates and pick rates. With proper study, this can improve your chances of victory up to 60.7% in this matchup.
Current meta showdown: Gwen (4.0% pick rate, 19th most popular out of 62 Top champions) versus K'Sante (4.4%, 13th place). These two top lane titans clash constantly, making matchup mastery a decisive factor in your climb. Even tiers, uneven results: Both champions sit at C-tier, but Gwen claims a meaningful 53.9% vs 46.1% advantage. Gwen's kit synergizes better in this specific head-to-head matchup. Optimize for consistency: Conqueror paired with Presence of Mind (63.8% win rate, 19.8% popularity) provides the stats you need, while the item sequence Nashor's Tooth > Riftmaker > Rabadon's Deathcap with Plated Steelcaps delivers 60.7% win rate against K'Sante.
Win through macro: Gwen takes the matchup (53.91%) despite falling behind in CS (6.32 vs 6.77/min). Your victories come through roaming, team fighting, and map pressure rather than 1v1 lane dominance. Complete superiority: Gwen dominates both win rate (53.9%) and damage output (896 vs 776/min, 2nd among Top). The 120 damage/min difference creates massive snowball potential. Intriguing anomaly: Gwen wins the matchup (53.9%) despite a lower KDA (1.60 vs 2.10). This suggests you win through macro influence and clutch plays in key moments rather than consistent individual performance.
Gwen Top | Versus | K'Sante Top |
---|---|---|
C | Tier | C |
53.9% | Matchup Winrate | 46.1% |
48.77% | Role Winrate | 47.28% |
#51 | Winrate Rank | #58 |
4.0% | Pickrate | 4.4% |
1.6 | Average KDA | 2.1 |
426 | Gold per Minute | 367 |
6.32 | CS/Min | 6.77 |
0.27 | Wards per Minute | 0.31 |
896 | Damage per Minute | 776 |
The Gwen versus K'Sante matchup in the top lane is favorable with proper positioning. Use your statistical advantage and prevent the opponent from realizing their potential.
The magic damage that Gwen deals remains relevant in the late game. Look for opportunities to initiate or counter-initiate. K'Sante deals mainly physical damage (83.86%), additional items against this damage type may be required against snowballing or aggressive play.
Consider the farming superiority demonstrated by K'Sante, ranking 27th (versus 40th for Gwen) in farming efficiency among champions in this role. This means the opponent can build gold advantages more quickly. Meanwhile, their higher KDA (2.1 versus 1.6) suggests they participate more effectively in team fights.
Despite the statistical advantage in the matchup, overconfidence can be the main mistake. It is important for the Gwen player to maintain constant pressure on K'Sante, not allowing the opponent to safely scale up, and actively use the advantage gained to help their team.
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