MacroMind matchup data — real ranked games, not opinions
Gwen vs Anivia
What is Gwen's win rate vs Anivia?
In Mid, Gwen wins 52% against Anivia across 105 observed ranked games. This is an observed win rate shown with its sample size, not a prediction or a guaranteed counter.
By 15 minutes the median game has Gwen behind by 1 gold.
Does Gwen counter Anivia?
The numbers call it close: 52% for Gwen over 105 games, inside the noise band. Neither side counters the other on this sample — the lane swings on the spots below, so pick the side you play better and take the receipts with you.
How to beat Anivia as Gwen
When Gwen is 300 gold up at 10:00, this matchup runs 55% over 44 games; 300 down, it drops to 52% over 60.
| The spot | Win rate | Games |
|---|---|---|
| 300 gold up at 10:00 | 55% | 44 |
| 300 gold down at 10:00 | 52% | 60 |
| First blood | 64% | 47 |
| 0 deaths at 10:00 | 59% | 49 |
The median first death in this lane comes at 8:44; the level 6 spike lands around 5:27. Respect the all-in window until your spike is online.
What does Gwen build in Mid?
The most-finished Gwen core is Dusk and Dawn, Shadowflame, Rabadon's Deathcap: 59.9% across 773 games when all three got done. All matchups, patches 16.1-16.12.
Most games start Doran's Ring + Health Potion + Health Potion; the first finished item is usually Lich Bane (2,356 games).
Skill plan: Gwen players max Q first and take Q at level 1.