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How to Win Corki vs Gwen Counter MatchupCorki is in the b tier of champions

Corki vs Gwen

How to Beat Gwen as Corki in LoLCorki is in the b tier of champions
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How to Beat Gwen as Corki

based on 818 Corki vs Gwen matchups
Win Rate
52.9 %
K/D/A
2.44
Pick Rate
2 %

How We Analyze LoL Champion Counters

We at MOBA Champion analyze millions of recently ranked League rounds each and every week. In our database, Corki fought Gwen 818 times. Using so many games with Corki versus Gwen gives us a lot of confidence in our capacity to produce actionable stats and a recommended build to crush Gwen. This particular counter pairing is somewhat rare. Corki is forced to battle against Gwen in only 2.0% of his rounds.

Corki vs Gwen Matchup Summary

Corki has done a good job of countering Gwen. Normally, he wins a whopping 52.9% of the time the champions face one another in. In Corki against Gwen games, Corki’s team is 0.0% more expected to earn first blood. This implies that he probably will get first blood versus Gwen.

Best Corki vs Gwen Counter Build

Items

Starter Items

Time Target
Health PotionTear of the Goddess

Early Items

~5 Mins
Long SwordDagger

Core Corki Items

~22 Mins
MuramanaTrinity ForceEclipse

Optional Items

Infinity EdgeSpear of ShojinRapid FirecannonVoid Staff

Summoner Spells

summonerflash summoner spell D
summonerteleport summoner spell F

Skill Order

First skill for Corki to level upq
>
Second ability for Corki to level upe
>
Last skill for Corki to max outw

Runes

InspirationFirst StrikeMagical FootwearBiscuit DeliveryCosmic Insight
ResolveBone PlatingOvergrowth
Attack SpeedAdaptive ForceMagic Resist
Corki's passive ability p
Corki's q ability q
Corki's w ability w
Corki's e ability e
Corki's ultimate ability r
1
E
2
Q
3
W
4
Q
5
Q
6
R
7
Q
8
E
9
Q
10
E
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R
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E
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E
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W
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W
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R

Guide to Countering Gwen as Corki

Tips for Playing as Corki against Gwen

Valkyrie can be used defensively as well, so try using it for a quick escape.

Phosphorus Bomb can be used to reveal enemy units that might be hiding in a nearby patch of brush.

Corki can continue to attack while using Gatling Gun. Maximizing Gatling Gun is key to mastering Corki.

Advice to Win Against Gwen

Gwen must hit something to recast her Ultimate, try to evade her between casts.

Gwen needs to attack a few times to set up her damage, so try to get the jump on her.

Gwen's Hallowed Mist shroud will only follow her once, after that it will dissipate when she leaves.

Corki vs Gwen Counter Stats

Corki Image
Win Rate
52.9 %
VS
Win Rate
47.1 %
Gwen Image
6.9
< Kills >
6
5.7
< Deaths >
6
7
< Assists >
4.6
1.58
< Killing Sprees >
1.38
189
< Minions Killed >
166
0.11
< Dragons Killed >
0.3
0.44
< Inhibitors >
0.58
3,585
< Physical Damage >
2,957
21,436
< Magic Damage >
15,533
872
< True Damage >
3,711
25,895
< Damage Dealt >
22,202
21,341
< Damage Taken >
30,819
12,778
< Gold Earned >
12,197
2.1
< Towers >
2.65
0.03
< Baron Takedowns >
0.08
3,379
< Total Healing >
8,164
14,808
< Experience >
15,043
18
< Vision Score >
18
9
< Wards Placed >
8
197
< Time Dealing CC >
152

How to Counter Gwen with Corki in LoL

The stat comparisons shown here show several important Corki versus Gwen counter statistics that may help us grasp the differences between the pair. As an example, Corki’s KDA ratio ([kills + assists] / deaths) of NaN is better than Gwen’s ratio of NaN, indicating that Corki may be more central to his team's team fighting capability than Gwen..

Corki typically has a similar longest killing spree as his counter does. On average, he takes less damage than Gwen. This often reflects differing health capacities; however, it can also imply that the one champion has less agility and thus is not able to escape further harm when poked or engaged.

Differences between Corki and Gwen

Damage Types Compared

Corki
Gwen
Physical Damage
Magic Damage
True Damage

Champion Playstyles Compared

Corki
Gwen

Who is Better, Corki or Gwen?

Both LoL champions are great. Both champs have their pros and cons. In the game's current meta, Corki usually wins when playing against Gwen, with a 52.9% win rate. As a result, Corki makes a good counter to Gwen.

While Corki does have a higher win rate than Gwen, when they face off with one another, Corki also has a greater level of difficulty that makes him a more difficult character to pick up and master. You should be be fine when picking Corki into Gwen.

Furthermore, Corki also has only a small amount of utility and CC, a similar amount to Gwen. This makes her just as valuable during team fights, especially when fighting champions with a lot of burst damage.

While there isn't one best champion for every situation in League of Legends, in Corki vs Gwen matchups, Corki is the better champ with a noticably higher win rate, more champion depth, and a similar amount of utility to help out your team members during teamfights.

Corki is an above average counter to Gwen. You will do well by focussing your play on keeping up your gold income and taking out objectives. If you are able to do that, you should be able to stand on your own as Corki against Gwen.

Other Champion Matchups Against Corki

Corki Loses Against

SkarnerSkarner42.2% winrateDr. MundoDr. Mundo42.3% winrateLilliaLillia43.1% winrateFiddlesticksFiddlesticks43.6% winrate

Corki Wins Against

OlafOlaf54.8% winrateShyvanaShyvana54.6% winrateJarvan IVJarvan IV54.2% winrateYuumiYuumi53.6% winrate

Top Synergies by Role

KledKled+ 52.4% 464 GamesSejuaniSejuani+ 53.1% 377 GamesMaokaiMaokai+ 53.2% 1887 GamesTalonTalon+ 55.3% 358 Games

Additional Information for Corki Players

How We Calculated Our Corki vs Gwen Build and Stats

For this guide on countering Gwen as Corki, we analyzed 818 matchups from recent LoL games. We use rigorous data cleaning and processing methods to ensure that our counter stats are of the highest quality. You can rest assured that the recommended build to counter Gwen as Corki comes from real data and is not the fabrication of some random LoL player, as some other sites provide. You can use the filters at the top of the page to view the most relevant stats and items to your rank.

Other Useful Resources

Corki Build Gwen Build

Further Insights to Win this Matchup

If you would like to truly master Corki in order to counter Gwen during both the laning and mid / late game phases of League of Legends, you should continue reading to learn a few extra tips and tricks for this matchup. If you mind the build and suggestions displayed here, you will increase your win rate by a lot and be closer to League of Legends pro players.

Corki often racks up a similar amount of CS relative to Gwen. Champs who on average don't acquire many minion kills often don't need much CS to be valuable teammates, such as supports. These kinds of champions are capable of scaling well off of their skills, stats, and first items alone. Yet, champions with large amounts of CS, such as hyper-carries, often have to have a lot of items to be effective. In either case, try to surpass the numbers reported here to do well.

The best items to have in your Corki versus Gwen build include Muramana, Trinity Force, and Eclipse. When Corki bought at least these three items in his build, he performed a lot better when fighting Gwen than with most other typical builds. In fact, Corki had an average winrate of 52.9% when playing against Gwen with this build.

To have the highest chance of annihilating Gwen as Corki, Corki players should use the First Strike, Magical Footwear, Biscuit Delivery, Cosmic Insight, Bone Plating, and Overgrowth runes from the Inspiration and Resolve rune sets. Of all the rune builds players chose for Corki vs Gwen clashes, this sequence of runes yielded the greatest win rate. In fact, these runes averaged a 52.9% win rate overall.

By default, tips, stats, and builds on how to beat Gwen as Corki are presented for all ranked divisions combined. To narrow the stats and builds to a specific skill level, you should use the selection menu earlier on the page.