AP fighter Gwen excels at both split pushing and team fighting, capable of dismantling tanks and carries through sustained damage and self-healing. Here's how to master the Hallowed Seamstress.

Core Abilities

Level 1: E (Skip 'n Slash) - Grants dash mobility, attack speed, and bonus range Level 2: Q (Snip Snip!) - Main damage source and wave clear Level 3: W (Hallowed Mist) - Defensive zone against ranged attacks

Ability Priority R > Q > E > W

Q is maxed first for damage scaling, followed by E for increased mobility. W is maxed last as its utility remains strong with a single point.

Basic Combo

1. Stack Q fully
2. Dash with E
3. Land fully charged Q
4. Use W to either:
   • Trade with increased resistances
   • Safely disengage
5. Follow up with auto-attacks when advantageous

Ultimate Usage

• Don't use immediately at full health
• Activate after taking initial damage
• Each cast increases damage and healing
• Final cast provides massive healing when hitting multiple targets

Trading Pattern

• Use E's extended range for safe trades
• Land fully charged Q after E dash
• Position W strategically against ranged opponents
• Extend trades when you can win all-ins
• Chain abilities for sustained damage

Core Items

• Start with Doran's Ring + Health Potions
• Rush Riftmaker for sustained damage
• Build Nashor's Tooth for attack speed
• Add defensive AP items based on matchup

Gwen's strength lies in her ability to weave abilities with auto-attacks while maintaining position through E and W. Success requires managing cooldowns and understanding when to extend trades versus when to disengage.

Remember that your survivability scales with AP, making AP items generally preferable to pure tank items. Focus on items that provide both offensive and defensive stats to maximize Gwen's potential.

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