Sett vs Gwen Matchup Guide

Sett

Sett

Top Lane Juggernaut

The Boss — bruiser with displacement, grit shield, and true-damage Haymaker center

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Gwen

Gwen

Top Lane Duelist

Magic-damage duelist who hides behind Hallowed Mist between trades and punishes overextension with Snip Snip's true-damage center and a Skip 'n Slash attack-speed spike

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Champ Select Cheat Sheet — Sett vs Gwen

Runes
ConquerorConquerorGain stacks of adaptive force when attacking enemy champions. After reaching 12 stacks, heal for a portion of damage you deal to champions. keystone, per Geishu's Gwen row, with TriumphTriumphTakedowns restore 5% of your missing health and grant an additional 20 gold. and Legend: AlacrityLegend: AlacrityTakedowns on enemies grant permanent Attack Speed. trailing it and Last StandLast StandDeal more damage to champions while you are low on health. closing out Precision.
Secondary: Resolve carries Second WindSecond WindAfter taking damage from an enemy champion heal back some missing health over time. and Shield BashShield BashWhenever you gain a shield, your next basic attack against a champion deals bonus adaptive damage.; take the flat-health shard here instead of the usual scaling pick, matching Geishu's row for this lane specifically.
Summoners
FlashFlashTeleports you a short distance toward your cursor. + IgniteIgniteDeals true damage over time to target enemy champion and reduces healing effects on them for the duration.
Core Build
Take Mercury's Treads first since every point of her damage is magic. Stridebreaker keeps pace through Skip 'n Slash, Black Cleaver and Overlord's Bloodmail take the middle two slots, Sterak's Gage and Spear of Shojin close the set.
Trade Pattern
AA > E > AA > QQ
Base trade once the level-2 race is won; add Ignite if she's already under 50% HP.
Danger Levels
Respect Gwen at levels 3, 6

Matchup Dynamics

How This Matchup Works

Geishu rates this lane Medium. Win the level-1 walk-up or the level-2 trade race, and every point of magic damage she lands comes back through Grit as a true-damage cone. Hallowed MistW – Hallowed MistGwen summons mist that protects her from enemies outside of it. She can only be targeted by enemies who enter the mist. is her only defensive tool; flashFlashTeleports you a short distance toward your cursor. inside the circle with her and Haymaker's center still connects. Cash the kill at 50% HP with the sheet's line: E, two Knuckle DownQ – Knuckle DownSett's next two attacks deal additional damage based off of the target's max health. Sett also gains Move Speed while moving towards enemy champions. autos, IgniteIgniteDeals true damage over time to target enemy champion and reduces healing effects on them for the duration., then the cone.

Early Game (1-5)

Skill Matchup - 1-6: Both trade patterns are execution-locked; win the walk-up or the level-2 race, bank her magic damage as Grit, and flashFlashTeleports you a short distance toward your cursor. into Hallowed MistW – Hallowed MistGwen summons mist that protects her from enemies outside of it. She can only be targeted by enemies who enter the mist. if she answers the 50% execute line with her shield.

Mid Game (6-11)

Skill Matchup - 7-18: StridebreakerStridebreaker40 Attack Damage25% Attack Speed450 HealthCleaveAttacks deal physical damage to nearby enemies.Breaking ShockwaveDeal physical damage and Slow nearby enemies by 35%.Gain 35% decaying Move Speed per ch... and Black CleaverBlack CleaverDealing physical damage to enemy champions reduces their Armor race her RiftmakerRiftmaker70 Ability Power350 Health15 Ability HasteVoid CorruptionFor each second in combat with enemy champions, deal 2% bonus damage, up to 8%. and Zhonya's; fight on FacebreakerE – FacebreakerSett pulls in all enemies on opposite sides of him, dealing damage and stunning them. If enemies were only on one side, they are slowed instead of stunned. cooldown and read the animation tell before she commits Skip 'n SlashE – Skip 'n SlashGwen dashes a short distance then gains Attack Speed, attack range, and magic damage On-Hit for a few seconds. If she hits an enemy during that time, this Ability's cooldown is partially refunded..

Late Game (12+)

Skill Matchup - 19-35: She scales through Rabadon's or ShadowflameShadowflame110 Ability Power15 Magic PenetrationCinderbloomMagic and true damage Critically Strike enemies below 40% Health, dealing 20% increased damage. and hunts an isolated target inside Mist; group fights, spend Grit through the clump, and keep Blade of the Ruined KingBlade of The Ruined KingDeals damage based on target's Health, can steal Move Speed in mind if the 1v1 has to carry.

Key Interactions

  • E - FacebreakerE – FacebreakerSett pulls in all enemies on opposite sides of him, dealing damage and stunning them. If enemies were only on one side, they are slowed instead of stunned. punishes the level-1 walk-up: If she opens aggressive, hold every auto until she's forced past range, then grab the retreat and keep swinging; Geishu logs this exact line as a won trade.
  • W - HaymakerW – HaymakerSett passively stores damage he takes as Grit. On cast, Sett expends all stored Grit to gain a shield and punch an area, dealing true damage in the center and physical damage on the sides. banks her magic damage: A Thousand CutsP – A Thousand CutsGwen's attacks deal bonus magic damage based on the targets health. She heals for a portion of the damage dealt to champions by this effect. and Snip Snip!Q – Snip Snip!Gwen snips her scissors in a cone up to 6 times dealing magic damage. Gwen deals true damage to units in the center and applies her passive to them on each snip. both deal magic damage. Whatever lands banks as Grit, and Haymaker's center pays it back as true damage — just cash it before the bar empties at four seconds.
  • FlashFlashTeleports you a short distance toward your cursor. inside Hallowed MistW – Hallowed MistGwen summons mist that protects her from enemies outside of it. She can only be targeted by enemies who enter the mist.: Her circle blocks every cast from outside it. FlashFlashTeleports you a short distance toward your cursor. into the mist alongside her and Haymaker's center still connects, since the mist only protects her from attackers standing outside its edge.
  • R - The Show StopperR – The Show StopperSett carries an enemy champion through the air and slams them into the ground, dealing damage and slowing all enemies near where they land. cuts off her dash: Skip 'n SlashE – Skip 'n SlashGwen dashes a short distance then gains Attack Speed, attack range, and magic damage On-Hit for a few seconds. If she hits an enemy during that time, this Ability's cooldown is partially refunded. telegraphs before it fires; suppress her mid-dash or the moment she commits, and the follow-up attack-speed window never opens.

Sett

Strengths

  • Wins the level-1 walk-up if she opens aggressive, and wins the level-2 race outright per Geishu's line
  • Haymaker's center punishes every point of magic damage she lands, banked as Grit
  • FlashFlashTeleports you a short distance toward your cursor. turns her own defensive tool against her - stepping inside Hallowed MistW – Hallowed MistGwen summons mist that protects her from enemies outside of it. She can only be targeted by enemies who enter the mist. exposes her to the full cone

Weaknesses

  • No dash of his own; a Gwen who lands Skip 'n SlashE – Skip 'n SlashGwen dashes a short distance then gains Attack Speed, attack range, and magic damage On-Hit for a few seconds. If she hits an enemy during that time, this Ability's cooldown is partially refunded. and leaves before Grit decays gives nothing back
  • HaymakerW – HaymakerSett passively stores damage he takes as Grit. On cast, Sett expends all stored Grit to gain a shield and punch an area, dealing true damage in the center and physical damage on the sides. wasted on an empty tank if thrown on cooldown instead of after banking damage
  • Late-game dueling needs Blade of the Ruined KingBlade of The Ruined KingDeals damage based on target's Health, can steal Move Speed, and buying it costs teamfight utility elsewhere in the build

Gwen

Strengths

  • Hallowed MistW – Hallowed MistGwen summons mist that protects her from enemies outside of it. She can only be targeted by enemies who enter the mist. denies every ranged answer while it's up; only stepping inside touches her
  • Snip Snip!'s true-damage center reapplies her passive on top of the cut itself
  • RiftmakerRiftmaker70 Ability Power350 Health15 Ability HasteVoid CorruptionFor each second in combat with enemy champions, deal 2% bonus damage, up to 8%. into Rabadon's or ShadowflameShadowflame110 Ability Power15 Magic PenetrationCinderbloomMagic and true damage Critically Strike enemies below 40% Health, dealing 20% increased damage. lets her scale past a lane she loses

Weaknesses

  • With Mist down, nothing stops the true-damage cone or the grab, and her early stats can't survive full auto range
  • Skip 'n SlashE – Skip 'n SlashGwen dashes a short distance then gains Attack Speed, attack range, and magic damage On-Hit for a few seconds. If she hits an enemy during that time, this Ability's cooldown is partially refunded. telegraphs its dash before it fires, so a committed engage can be read and punished
  • Popping Mist as an opener instead of the answer to a specific threat throws away her only defensive tool for the rest of the fight

Power Curve Comparison EXPERIMENTAL

Power Curve Visualization

Win Conditions

Sett's Win Condition

  • Punish the level-1 walk-up and win the level-2 race: auto, FacebreakerE – FacebreakerSett pulls in all enemies on opposite sides of him, dealing damage and stunning them. If enemies were only on one side, they are slowed instead of stunned., auto, both Knuckle DownQ – Knuckle DownSett's next two attacks deal additional damage based off of the target's max health. Sett also gains Move Speed while moving towards enemy champions. hits, plain autos, IgniteIgniteDeals true damage over time to target enemy champion and reduces healing effects on them for the duration. under half health
  • Bank her magic damage as Grit and cash the center cone at 50%; flashFlashTeleports you a short distance toward your cursor. into Hallowed MistW – Hallowed MistGwen summons mist that protects her from enemies outside of it. She can only be targeted by enemies who enter the mist. the moment she ducks into it
  • Build Mercury's TreadsMercury's TreadsIncreases Move Speed and reduces duration of disabling effects first against an all-magic kit, then StridebreakerStridebreaker40 Attack Damage25% Attack Speed450 HealthCleaveAttacks deal physical damage to nearby enemies.Breaking ShockwaveDeal physical damage and Slow nearby enemies by 35%.Gain 35% decaying Move Speed per ch... to stay attached through her dash

Gwen's Win Condition

  • Poke with Snip Snip!Q – Snip Snip!Gwen snips her scissors in a cone up to 6 times dealing magic damage. Gwen deals true damage to units in the center and applies her passive to them on each snip. near max range before six; hold the all-in until Skip 'n SlashE – Skip 'n SlashGwen dashes a short distance then gains Attack Speed, attack range, and magic damage On-Hit for a few seconds. If she hits an enemy during that time, this Ability's cooldown is partially refunded. is off cooldown
  • Save Hallowed MistW – Hallowed MistGwen summons mist that protects her from enemies outside of it. She can only be targeted by enemies who enter the mist. for the true-damage cone or the grab, never as the opener
  • Rush RiftmakerRiftmaker70 Ability Power350 Health15 Ability HasteVoid CorruptionFor each second in combat with enemy champions, deal 2% bonus damage, up to 8%., or Nashor's ToothNashor's ToothIncreases Attack Speed, Ability Power, and Cooldown Reduction in a lower-CC lane, and look to isolate a squishy once ahead

Laning Phase Guide

Level/Phase Sett Gwen
Level 1 Match her opener. If she walks up swinging, hold every auto until she's pushed past range, grab the retreat with FacebreakerE – FacebreakerSett pulls in all enemies on opposite sides of him, dealing damage and stunning them. If enemies were only on one side, they are slowed instead of stunned., and keep punching - Geishu logs this exact line as a won trade. No Hallowed MistW – Hallowed MistGwen summons mist that protects her from enemies outside of it. She can only be targeted by enemies who enter the mist. yet at rank one; an aggressive walk-up here is a bet that Sett won't punish it, and the sheet says that bet loses.
Level 2 Race her to two. Winning it opens auto, FacebreakerE – FacebreakerSett pulls in all enemies on opposite sides of him, dealing damage and stunning them. If enemies were only on one side, they are slowed instead of stunned., auto, both Knuckle DownQ – Knuckle DownSett's next two attacks deal additional damage based off of the target's max health. Sett also gains Move Speed while moving towards enemy champions. hits, plain autos to close, with IgniteIgniteDeals true damage over time to target enemy champion and reduces healing effects on them for the duration. added once she drops under half health. Looks to poke near max range with Snip Snip!Q – Snip Snip!Gwen snips her scissors in a cone up to 6 times dealing magic damage. Gwen deals true damage to units in the center and applies her passive to them on each snip. and hold the all-in until Skip 'n SlashE – Skip 'n SlashGwen dashes a short distance then gains Attack Speed, attack range, and magic damage On-Hit for a few seconds. If she hits an enemy during that time, this Ability's cooldown is partially refunded. comes off cooldown rather than opening with it.
Level 3 All three basics are live; the level-two pattern still wins, so keep it short and cash Grit before it has a chance to decay. Full combo online too, but the sheet's own trade lines already assume she loses this exchange without her ultimate to lean on.
Level 4-5 Don't force anything extended here. The Grit shield lapses once four seconds pass with no hit landed, so quick taps that connect often keep it topped up better than one long fight would. Sits on poke and wave pressure, waiting on level six rather than committing to anything extended.
Level 6 Ultimates unlock. The 50% execute runs E, two Knuckle DownQ – Knuckle DownSett's next two attacks deal additional damage based off of the target's max health. Sett also gains Move Speed while moving towards enemy champions. autos, IgniteIgniteDeals true damage over time to target enemy champion and reduces healing effects on them for the duration., then HaymakerW – HaymakerSett passively stores damage he takes as Grit. On cast, Sett expends all stored Grit to gain a shield and punch an area, dealing true damage in the center and physical damage on the sides.; if she answers with Hallowed MistW – Hallowed MistGwen summons mist that protects her from enemies outside of it. She can only be targeted by enemies who enter the mist., flashFlashTeleports you a short distance toward your cursor. into the circle so the center still lands. NeedleworkR – NeedleworkGwen hurls a needle that slows enemies hit, deals magic damage, and applies A Thousand Cuts to champions hit. adds poke, zone, and an execute option, but the stronger habit is saving Hallowed MistW – Hallowed MistGwen summons mist that protects her from enemies outside of it. She can only be targeted by enemies who enter the mist. for the exact moment a grab or the true-damage cone is about to land.
Level 7-8 StridebreakerStridebreaker40 Attack Damage25% Attack Speed450 HealthCleaveAttacks deal physical damage to nearby enemies.Breaking ShockwaveDeal physical damage and Slow nearby enemies by 35%.Gain 35% decaying Move Speed per ch... finishes the stick package; keep the auto, FacebreakerE – FacebreakerSett pulls in all enemies on opposite sides of him, dealing damage and stunning them. If enemies were only on one side, they are slowed instead of stunned., auto, Knuckle DownQ – Knuckle DownSett's next two attacks deal additional damage based off of the target's max health. Sett also gains Move Speed while moving towards enemy champions. loop on cooldown while her second item timer trails yours. RiftmakerRiftmaker70 Ability Power350 Health15 Ability HasteVoid CorruptionFor each second in combat with enemy champions, deal 2% bonus damage, up to 8%., or Nashor's ToothNashor's ToothIncreases Attack Speed, Ability Power, and Cooldown Reduction in a lower-CC lane, into bootsBootsSlightly increases Move Speed is the expected core, with Zhonya's next as the safety valve against a landed suplex.
Level 9 Knuckle DownQ – Knuckle DownSett's next two attacks deal additional damage based off of the target's max health. Sett also gains Move Speed while moving towards enemy champions. finishes maxing; every short trade carries more weight from here into the item-race stretch. Full points into her preferred pattern; wave pressure and poke are the main lever left if the duel is still even.

Power Spikes

Level Spikes

Sett Gwen
Level Description Level Description
2 Minor FacebreakerE – FacebreakerSett pulls in all enemies on opposite sides of him, dealing damage and stunning them. If enemies were only on one side, they are slowed instead of stunned. and Knuckle DownQ – Knuckle DownSett's next two attacks deal additional damage based off of the target's max health. Sett also gains Move Speed while moving towards enemy champions. both live; the auto-grab-auto-double-punch line wins the level-2 race 3 Major Full combo online; the poke-then-dash pattern starts pressuring the wave
6 Major The Show StopperR – The Show StopperSett carries an enemy champion through the air and slams them into the ground, dealing damage and slowing all enemies near where they land. adds the flashFlashTeleports you a short distance toward your cursor.-into-Mist finisher on top of the 50% execute line 6 Major NeedleworkR – NeedleworkGwen hurls a needle that slows enemies hit, deals magic damage, and applies A Thousand Cuts to champions hit. adds a ranged execute and zoning tool on top of Hallowed MistW – Hallowed MistGwen summons mist that protects her from enemies outside of it. She can only be targeted by enemies who enter the mist.
9 Major Max rank on Knuckle DownQ – Knuckle DownSett's next two attacks deal additional damage based off of the target's max health. Sett also gains Move Speed while moving towards enemy champions. now; short pokes against her start hitting harder heading into the item race

Item Spikes

Sett Gwen
Item Description Item Description
Mercury's TreadsMercury's TreadsIncreases Move Speed and reduces duration of disabling effects Tenacity and magic resist against a kit that never deals physical RiftmakerRiftmaker70 Ability Power350 Health15 Ability HasteVoid CorruptionFor each second in combat with enemy champions, deal 2% bonus damage, up to 8%. First-back spike; empowered auto and omnivamp carry the mid-lane scaling plan
StridebreakerStridebreaker40 Attack Damage25% Attack Speed450 HealthCleaveAttacks deal physical damage to nearby enemies.Breaking ShockwaveDeal physical damage and Slow nearby enemies by 35%.Gain 35% decaying Move Speed per ch... Active slow keeps her inside FacebreakerE – FacebreakerSett pulls in all enemies on opposite sides of him, dealing damage and stunning them. If enemies were only on one side, they are slowed instead of stunned. range after Skip 'n SlashE – Skip 'n SlashGwen dashes a short distance then gains Attack Speed, attack range, and magic damage On-Hit for a few seconds. If she hits an enemy during that time, this Ability's cooldown is partially refunded. is spent Zhonya's HourglassZhonya's HourglassActivate to become invincible but unable to take actions Safety valve the moment a suplex or a grab actually lands
Black CleaverBlack CleaverDealing physical damage to enemy champions reduces their Armor Piles up quickly here; the constant short exchanges against her keep feeding it stacks. ShadowflameShadowflame110 Ability Power15 Magic PenetrationCinderbloomMagic and true damage Critically Strike enemies below 40% Health, dealing 20% increased damage. Closer against a squishier lane; Rabadon's instead if the game runs long
Overlord's BloodmailOverlord's Bloodmail30 Attack Damage550 HealthTyrannyGain 2.5% of your bonus Health as Attack Damage. RetributionGain up to 12% increased Attack Damage based on your percent missing Health. Fourth on Autolykus's current build; bonus health while Grit keeps recycling
Sterak's GageSterak's GageShields against large bursts of damage Tenacity and the shield time well against her follow-up magic burst

Best Build for Sett

Starting Items

Core Items

Take Mercury's TreadsMercury's TreadsIncreases Move Speed and reduces duration of disabling effects first since every point of her damage is magic. StridebreakerStridebreaker40 Attack Damage25% Attack Speed450 HealthCleaveAttacks deal physical damage to nearby enemies.Breaking ShockwaveDeal physical damage and Slow nearby enemies by 35%.Gain 35% decaying Move Speed per ch... keeps pace through Skip 'n SlashE – Skip 'n SlashGwen dashes a short distance then gains Attack Speed, attack range, and magic damage On-Hit for a few seconds. If she hits an enemy during that time, this Ability's cooldown is partially refunded., Black CleaverBlack CleaverDealing physical damage to enemy champions reduces their Armor and Overlord's BloodmailOverlord's Bloodmail30 Attack Damage550 HealthTyrannyGain 2.5% of your bonus Health as Attack Damage. RetributionGain up to 12% increased Attack Damage based on your percent missing Health. take the middle two slots, Sterak's GageSterak's GageShields against large bursts of damage and Spear of ShojinSpear of ShojinReduce damage taken from champions by a flat amount. Attack while near multiple enemy champions to increase this amount for a short time. close the set.

Runes

Primary: ConquerorConquerorGain stacks of adaptive force when attacking enemy champions. After reaching 12 stacks, heal for a portion of damage you deal to champions. keystone, per Geishu's Gwen row, with TriumphTriumphTakedowns restore 5% of your missing health and grant an additional 20 gold. and Legend: AlacrityLegend: AlacrityTakedowns on enemies grant permanent Attack Speed. trailing it and Last StandLast StandDeal more damage to champions while you are low on health. closing out Precision.

Secondary: Resolve carries Second WindSecond WindAfter taking damage from an enemy champion heal back some missing health over time. and Shield BashShield BashWhenever you gain a shield, your next basic attack against a champion deals bonus adaptive damage.; take the flat-health shard here instead of the usual scaling pick, matching Geishu's row for this lane specifically.

Summoner Spells

FlashFlashTeleports you a short distance toward your cursor. + IgniteIgniteDeals true damage over time to target enemy champion and reduces healing effects on them for the duration.

Priority Build Path

1
Mercury's Treads

Tenacity and magic resist against a kit that hits magic top to bottom

2
Stridebreaker

The active slow holds her in grab range once Skip 'n SlashE – Skip 'n SlashGwen dashes a short distance then gains Attack Speed, attack range, and magic damage On-Hit for a few seconds. If she hits an enemy during that time, this Ability's cooldown is partially refunded. is spent

3
Black Cleaver

Every short trade her Snip Snip!Q – Snip Snip!Gwen snips her scissors in a cone up to 6 times dealing magic damage. Gwen deals true damage to units in the center and applies her passive to them on each snip. poke forces adds another stack of armor shred.

4
Overlord's Bloodmail

Fourth on the current build; adds health and proc damage while Grit recycles

5
Sterak's Gage

Covers the follow-up burst once FacebreakerE – FacebreakerSett pulls in all enemies on opposite sides of him, dealing damage and stunning them. If enemies were only on one side, they are slowed instead of stunned. and HaymakerW – HaymakerSett passively stores damage he takes as Grit. On cast, Sett expends all stored Grit to gain a shield and punch an area, dealing true damage in the center and physical damage on the sides. are both spent

6
Spear of Shojin

Closes the six; the haste cycles FacebreakerE – FacebreakerSett pulls in all enemies on opposite sides of him, dealing damage and stunning them. If enemies were only on one side, they are slowed instead of stunned. back faster for the next window

Situational Adjustments

  • Blade of the Ruined KingBlade of The Ruined KingDeals damage based on target's Health, can steal Move Speed: the fight goes long and she out-scales the lane; the Blade path swaps it in second and trades away some teamfight bulk
  • HeartsteelHeartsteelRestores Health on kill or assist: RiftmakerRiftmaker70 Ability Power350 Health15 Ability HasteVoid CorruptionFor each second in combat with enemy champions, deal 2% bonus damage, up to 8%. and Rabadon's stretch this into a scaling war rather than a lane-decided game; take the Infinity route and stack it with Titanic HydraTitanic HydraDeals area of effect damage based on owner's health and Warmog's ArmorWarmog's ArmorGrants massive Health and Health Regen

Key Patterns

Lethal Combos

Sett Full Combo (Level 6+):

AA > E > AA > QQ > Ignite > AA > W

Geishu's 50%-HP kill line; if she ducks into Hallowed MistW – Hallowed MistGwen summons mist that protects her from enemies outside of it. She can only be targeted by enemies who enter the mist. before the cone lands, flashFlashTeleports you a short distance toward your cursor. into the mist with her so the center still connects.
Gwen Escape/Counter Combo:

R > Q > E > AA

Her all-in shape once Skip 'n SlashE – Skip 'n SlashGwen dashes a short distance then gains Attack Speed, attack range, and magic damage On-Hit for a few seconds. If she hits an enemy during that time, this Ability's cooldown is partially refunded. is up: NeedleworkR – NeedleworkGwen hurls a needle that slows enemies hit, deals magic damage, and applies A Thousand Cuts to champions hit. applies the passive and slows, Snip Snip's center reapplies it and hits true damage, the dash refunds partway on a landed hit.

Trading Combos

Sett Short Trade:

AA > E > AA > QQ

Base trade once the level-2 race is won; add IgniteIgniteDeals true damage over time to target enemy champion and reduces healing effects on them for the duration. if she's already under 50% HP.
Gwen Quick Trade:

Q > AA > E > AA

Pokes at range with the cone's center, then dashes in only once the attack-speed window is worth the exposure.

Lethal Thresholds

  • Sett Kill Range: Geishu's kill call starts around 50% HP: E, two Knuckle DownQ – Knuckle DownSett's next two attacks deal additional damage based off of the target's max health. Sett also gains Move Speed while moving towards enemy champions. autos, IgniteIgniteDeals true damage over time to target enemy champion and reduces healing effects on them for the duration., then the cone; flashFlashTeleports you a short distance toward your cursor. into Hallowed MistW – Hallowed MistGwen summons mist that protects her from enemies outside of it. She can only be targeted by enemies who enter the mist. if she pops it so the true damage still lands.
  • Gwen Kill Range: Without Hallowed MistW – Hallowed MistGwen summons mist that protects her from enemies outside of it. She can only be targeted by enemies who enter the mist. up, nothing stops the center cone or the grab, and her early stats can't survive a full trade at level one.
  • Critical Levels: 2 (Sett wins the auto-FacebreakerE – FacebreakerSett pulls in all enemies on opposite sides of him, dealing damage and stunning them. If enemies were only on one side, they are slowed instead of stunned.-auto-Knuckle DownQ – Knuckle DownSett's next two attacks deal additional damage based off of the target's max health. Sett also gains Move Speed while moving towards enemy champions. race) / 6 (both ultimates; flashFlashTeleports you a short distance toward your cursor.-into-Mist finishes the execute) / 9 (Knuckle DownQ – Knuckle DownSett's next two attacks deal additional damage based off of the target's max health. Sett also gains Move Speed while moving towards enemy champions. maxed for the trade loop)

Level by Level Game Plan

Level Primary Goal Lane Position Trading Opportunities Kill Windows Setup Opportunities
1 Read her opener, punish the walk-up Hold the wave edge, outside free poke Full auto uptime if she engages; FacebreakerE – FacebreakerSett pulls in all enemies on opposite sides of him, dealing damage and stunning them. If enemies were only on one side, they are slowed instead of stunned. the retreat Low Watch which basic she takes first
2 Win the level-2 race Push for the level lead Auto, FacebreakerE – FacebreakerSett pulls in all enemies on opposite sides of him, dealing damage and stunning them. If enemies were only on one side, they are slowed instead of stunned., auto, both Knuckle DownQ – Knuckle DownSett's next two attacks deal additional damage based off of the target's max health. Sett also gains Move Speed while moving towards enemy champions. hits, autos to close Medium once she drops under half health Track her FlashFlashTeleports you a short distance toward your cursor. before the all-in
3 Full basic kit live Stay close enough for the both-sided grab Same auto-FacebreakerE – FacebreakerSett pulls in all enemies on opposite sides of him, dealing damage and stunning them. If enemies were only on one side, they are slowed instead of stunned.-auto-Knuckle DownQ – Knuckle DownSett's next two attacks deal additional damage based off of the target's max health. Sett also gains Move Speed while moving towards enemy champions. loop, banked Grit cashed on HaymakerW – HaymakerSett passively stores damage he takes as Grit. On cast, Sett expends all stored Grit to gain a shield and punch an area, dealing true damage in the center and physical damage on the sides. Medium Cash out before the four-second Grit window closes
4-5 Hold the trade loop, deny her poke Contest the wave rather than conceding it Short and out; nothing extended without banked Grit Low Watch for her jungler before extending
6 Land the 50% execute line Anywhere the flashFlashTeleports you a short distance toward your cursor.-into-Mist angle works E, two Knuckle DownQ – Knuckle DownSett's next two attacks deal additional damage based off of the target's max health. Sett also gains Move Speed while moving towards enemy champions. autos, IgniteIgniteDeals true damage over time to target enemy champion and reduces healing effects on them for the duration., then HaymakerW – HaymakerSett passively stores damage he takes as Grit. On cast, Sett expends all stored Grit to gain a shield and punch an area, dealing true damage in the center and physical damage on the sides.; flashFlashTeleports you a short distance toward your cursor. inside Hallowed MistW – Hallowed MistGwen summons mist that protects her from enemies outside of it. She can only be targeted by enemies who enter the mist. if she casts it High off the execute line IgniteIgniteDeals true damage over time to target enemy champion and reduces healing effects on them for the duration. ready before the stun lands
7-8 Finish StridebreakerStridebreaker40 Attack Damage25% Attack Speed450 HealthCleaveAttacks deal physical damage to nearby enemies.Breaking ShockwaveDeal physical damage and Slow nearby enemies by 35%.Gain 35% decaying Move Speed per ch..., keep the loop on cooldown Hold lane while her second item is unfinished FacebreakerE – FacebreakerSett pulls in all enemies on opposite sides of him, dealing damage and stunning them. If enemies were only on one side, they are slowed instead of stunned. on cooldown into short bursts Medium Track whether RiftmakerRiftmaker70 Ability Power350 Health15 Ability HasteVoid CorruptionFor each second in combat with enemy champions, deal 2% bonus damage, up to 8%. or Zhonya's completes first
9+ Knuckle DownQ – Knuckle DownSett's next two attacks deal additional damage based off of the target's max health. Sett also gains Move Speed while moving towards enemy champions. maxed, keep the trade weight up Shove when the loop is live Full pattern on any whiffed dash High if she over-commits Skip 'n SlashE – Skip 'n SlashGwen dashes a short distance then gains Attack Speed, attack range, and magic damage On-Hit for a few seconds. If she hits an enemy during that time, this Ability's cooldown is partially refunded. Watch the animation tell before she dashes
Mid Game (11-16) Skirmish wins, punish isolation attempts Side then collapse onto the loop's cooldown Bait the dash; suplex her off an ally before Mist covers the escape Pick windows off a read dash Ward the flank routes she uses to isolate targets
Late Game (16+) Teamfight around the suplex Frontline with peel duty Carry the flank threat backward, HaymakerW – HaymakerSett passively stores damage he takes as Grit. On cast, Sett expends all stored Grit to gain a shield and punch an area, dealing true damage in the center and physical damage on the sides. the clump Whenever she commits to a target alone Track Zhonya's before diving in

First Back Goals

Teamfight Tips

Aspect Sett Gwen
Primary Role Frontline and pick threat; find an isolated backline target with R rather than the frontliner, since her own plan is to solo a squishy once Mist covers the approach Flanker and split-pushing duelist; looks to isolate a backline target inside Hallowed MistW – Hallowed MistGwen summons mist that protects her from enemies outside of it. She can only be targeted by enemies who enter the mist. rather than join the initial clash
Target Priority Dashless carries R can reach
Whoever she's about to isolate
Gwen herself once Mist is down		 The softest target she can reach alone
Peels toward Sett only if forced into the main clash
Objective Control Force objective fights into narrow chokes so FacebreakerE – FacebreakerSett pulls in all enemies on opposite sides of him, dealing damage and stunning them. If enemies were only on one side, they are slowed instead of stunned. can catch bodies on both sides.
Drag skirmishes into tight spaces so Mist can't hide her escape route		 Waits at the edges for an isolated pick near the objective
Avoids contesting the scrum directly
Positioning Fight in tight corridors. FacebreakerE – FacebreakerSett pulls in all enemies on opposite sides of him, dealing damage and stunning them. If enemies were only on one side, they are slowed instead of stunned. lands as a full stun instead of a slow once Gwen's boxed in on both sides.
Keep the counter-engage ready for the moment she commits Skip 'n SlashE – Skip 'n SlashGwen dashes a short distance then gains Attack Speed, attack range, and magic damage On-Hit for a few seconds. If she hits an enemy during that time, this Ability's cooldown is partially refunded.		 Needs the wide space Mist creates for itself
Avoids grouping where a stray FacebreakerE – FacebreakerSett pulls in all enemies on opposite sides of him, dealing damage and stunning them. If enemies were only on one side, they are slowed instead of stunned. catches two targets at once
Other Tips The animation tell on Skip 'n SlashE – Skip 'n SlashGwen dashes a short distance then gains Attack Speed, attack range, and magic damage On-Hit for a few seconds. If she hits an enemy during that time, this Ability's cooldown is partially refunded. telegraphs her commit; grab her before she reaches range if she dashes in
The flashFlashTeleports you a short distance toward your cursor.-inside-Mist tech works in teamfights too - stepping inside her circle exposes her to the whole cone, not just to you		 Holds Mist for the true-damage cone or the grab specifically, not as an opening tool