GnarTFT Comps
Brawler
Elderwood
Sprykin
5 CostThe best Gnar team comp features Brawler , Greenfather , Inferno , Avatar , Old Growth , Emerald Aspect , Juggernaut , Bounty Seeker , and Executioner with a 98.03% win rate. The most popular Gnar comp uses Brawler , Elderwood , Greenfather , Inferno , Old Growth , Emerald Aspect , Juggernaut , Bounty Seeker , and Executioner and is picked 1.87% of the time in TFT Set 18.
Explore the best TFT team compositions featuring Gnar as a core unit in your lineup. Our analysis covers 9 viable team comps that include Gnar, with an average win rate of 71.94% across all compositions. The top performing Gnar comp achieves an impressive 88.55% win rate, built around Brawler, Invoker, Riftbeast traits, while alternative builds leverage Brawler, Invoker. This comprehensive table shows every competitive team composition using Gnar, sorted by win rate to help you find the strongest builds for climbing ranked. Each composition displays the complete champion lineup, optimal item builds for carry units, all active traits with breakpoints, and detailed performance statistics including average placement, win rate, first place rate, and pick rate. Toggle between 8 and 9 champion compositions using the filters above to match your preferred board state.
Avg Place 2.27 | Top 4 88.55% | First Place 35.14% | High Contested Risk | |||
Avg Place 2.48 | Top 4 87.16% | First Place 37.25% | High Contested Risk | |||
Avg Place 2.90 | Top 4 81.34% | First Place 22.81% | High Contested Risk | |||
Avg Place 3.10 | Top 4 80.28% | First Place 16.95% | High Contested Risk | |||
Avg Place 3.42 | Top 4 68.65% | First Place 19.25% | High Contested Risk | |||
Avg Place 3.77 | Top 4 65.34% | First Place 10.27% | High Contested Risk | |||
Avg Place 3.90 | Top 4 61.04% | First Place 10.20% | Moderate Contested Risk | |||
Avg Place 4.11 | Top 4 57.87% | First Place 11.38% | High Contested Risk | |||
Avg Place 4.17 | Top 4 57.27% | First Place 8.19% | Severe Contested Risk | |||
Gnar Comp Trait Synergies in TFT Set 18
Brawler
Defender
Spellweaver
Invoker
Riftbeast
VanguardPrimary Synergies
Gnar excels in compositions that leverage Brawler, Defender, Spellweaver synergies. The Brawler trait appears in 78% of Gnar comps with a 78.7% average win rate. Building around these core traits provides consistent performance and flexible itemization options throughout the game.
Supporting Traits
Supporting traits like Invoker, Riftbeast, Vanguard complement Gnar comps by providing additional utility and stat bonuses. These secondary synergies often activate naturally when building your core composition, adding defensive or offensive capabilities without requiring dedicated slots.
How to Play the Best Gnar Comp
Stage 2-3Early Game
Start your game by picking up Pebbles, Cinderling, Scuttlecrab. These 1-2 cost units form the foundation of this 88.5% win rate composition, providing early trait activations and board stability. Focus on building economy while collecting these pieces.
Stage 3-4Mid Game
Transition your board around Stage 3-4 by adding Krug. These 3-cost units are crucial for this composition's power spike and help complete key trait breakpoints. Level to 6-7 and stabilize your board.
Stage 4-5Late Game
Gnar is your late game addition. Complete this Brawler/Invoker/Riftbeast composition with Sentinel, Elder Dragon, Taric in the late game. These high-cost units are essential for the comp's 88.5% win rate. Level to 8-9 and prioritize 2-starring your carries.
ItemsBest in Slot Items for This Gnar Comp
For optimal Gnar itemization in this Brawler/Invoker/Riftbeast comp, prioritize equipping Pebbles with Blue Buff, Rabadon's Deathcap, Void Staff. Secondary item holders include Krug (Crownguard, Gargoyle Stoneplate, Warmogs Armor); Cinderling (Blue Buff, Infinity Edge, Last Whisper); Sentinel (Thief's Gloves); Elder Dragon (Infinity Edge, Last Whisper, Striker's Flail); Gnar (Thief's Gloves); Taric (Crownguard, Sunfire Cape, Warmogs Armor); Scuttlecrab (Brawler Emblem, Bramble Vest, Gargoyle Stoneplate). Focus on collecting the right components during carousel rounds and PvE stages to complete these Best in Slot (BiS) items for maximum damage output and survivability.
PriorityTop Components to Look for on Carousel
When playing this Gnar Brawler/Invoker/Riftbeast comp, prioritize Sparring Gloves, Chain Vest, Giant's Belt, Tear Of The Goddess during carousel rounds and PvE stages. Sparring Gloves is the most valuable component, appearing in 9 of the core items for this composition. Early carousel priority should focus on these key components to ensure you can complete your carry items by mid-game. If contested, look for completed items or flexible components that can pivot into multiple BiS options.
Pivot Suggestions
When playing Gnar in TFT Set 18, the Brawler/Invoker/Riftbeast composition with a 88.5% win rate is often the strongest choice. However, in competitive lobbies, other players may contest key units, making it difficult to 2-star your carries. Knowing when and how to pivot to alternative Gnar team comps is essential for maintaining a top 4 placement. Below are the best pivot compositions that share core units with the optimal Gnar build, allowing for a smooth transition without sacrificing too much board strength.
Pivot Option 1: Brawler/Invoker/Riftbeast
This Brawler/Invoker/Riftbeast composition shares 75% of its units with the best Gnar comp, achieving a 87.2% win rate. You'll need to sell Cinderling, Scuttlecrab from your board and replace them with Brambleback, Murkwolf. This pivot can be executed smoothly at any stage since you retain most of your board. This flexibility makes it an excellent backup plan when Gnar's primary composition is heavily contested in your lobby.
Pivot Option 2: Brawler/Invoker/Riftbeast
This Brawler/Invoker/Riftbeast composition shares 75% of its units with the best Gnar comp, achieving a 65.3% win rate. You'll need to sell Elder Dragon, Taric from your board and replace them with Brambleback, Murkwolf. This pivot can be executed smoothly at any stage since you retain most of your board. This flexibility makes it an excellent backup plan when Gnar's primary composition is heavily contested in your lobby.
When to Pivot Your Gnar TFT Comp
Recognizing when to pivot is just as important as knowing what to pivot to. Scout your lobby early and often - if you see 2 or more players building the same Gnar composition, consider transitioning to one of these alternative builds. The best time to pivot is typically during Stage 3-4, before you've fully committed your gold and items to the contested build. Remember that a completed pivot comp with 2-star units will almost always outperform a contested comp stuck at 1-star. Use these Gnar pivot strategies to adapt to your lobby and secure consistent top 4 finishes in TFT Set 18.
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Gnar Set 18 Comps - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the highest win rate Gnar team comp?
The highest win rate Gnar team comp features Alistar, Ezreal, Gnar, Ivern, Kennen, Maokai, Amumu, Draven, Lux, and Taric with a 98.03% win rate. This comp utilizes the Brawler, Greenfather, Inferno, Avatar, Old Growth, Emerald Aspect, Juggernaut, Bounty Seeker, and Executioner traits and is picked 0.28% of the time.
Which Gnar team comp is most popular?
The most popular Gnar team comp uses Alistar, Ezreal, Gnar, Ivern, Kennen, Maokai, Amumu, Draven, and Taric with a pick rate of 1.87%. This composition features the Brawler, Elderwood, Greenfather, Inferno, Old Growth, Emerald Aspect, Juggernaut, Bounty Seeker, and Executioner traits and has a 73.55% win rate.
Which Gnar TFT team comp has the highest first place rate?
The Gnar comp with the highest first place rate includes Alistar, Ezreal, Gnar, Ivern, Kennen, Maokai, Amumu, Draven, Lux, and Taric and achieves first place 72.86% of the time. This comp uses the Brawler, Greenfather, Inferno, Avatar, Old Growth, Emerald Aspect, Juggernaut, Bounty Seeker, and Executioner traits and has a 98.03% overall win rate.
Which Gnar comp has the best average placement?
The Gnar comp with the best average placement features Alistar, Ezreal, Gnar, Ivern, Kennen, Maokai, Amumu, Draven, Lux, and Taric with an average placement of 0.00. This team comp utilizes the Brawler, Greenfather, Inferno, Avatar, Old Growth, Emerald Aspect, Juggernaut, Bounty Seeker, and Executioner traits and maintains a 98.03% win rate.
What are the most common TFT traits used in Gnar TFT comps?
The most common traits found in Gnar comps are Brawler, Defender, Spellweaver, Blackthorn, and Emerald Aspect. These traits appear frequently across top-performing Gnar team compositions and provide strong synergies with Gnar's abilities and playstyle.