Aatroxvs Gnar
Aatrox vs Gnar is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.13. Aatrox wins with a 71.4% win rate (+42.9%) over Gnar based on 14 games. Aatrox holds the advantage in both the early and late game. Below you'll find the best Aatrox build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Aatrox vs Gnar matchup.
Aatrox Matchup Breakdown
Use the dropdown to select an opponent and see a detailed breakdown of how Aatrox performs against them. You'll get head-to-head win rates, laning stats, the best build and runes for the matchup, and early vs late game analysis — all based on real ranked data.
Who Wins the Aatrox vs Gnar Matchup?
Aatrox vs Gnar Matchup Summary
The Aatrox vs Gnar matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 14 recent matches analyzed, Aatrox wins with a 71.4% win rate compared to Gnar's 28.6%, giving Aatrox a 42.9 percentage point advantage. Aatrox dominates at every stage — from early laning through late game team fights. This consistent advantage makes it difficult for Gnar players to find favorable windows, so team-dependent strategies and avoiding solo confrontations are essential. The most significant statistical gap is in sustain, where Aatrox leads by 901 HP/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Aatrox players can confidently pick into Gnar and play aggressively from level 1. Look to establish lane dominance early through favorable trades and zone Gnar away from CS whenever possible. Understanding these matchup dynamics is essential for champion select decisions and in-game strategy when facing this lane opponent.
Aatrox vs Gnar Laning Phase Breakdown
Aatrox is favored during the laning phase against Gnar, winning 3 out of 5 key stat categories. Aatrox holds advantages in damage, gold income and sustain, making them the stronger laner in this matchup.
Best Aatrox Build Against Gnar
Plated Steelcaps is the optimal boots choice against Gnar, providing the mobility and stats Aatrox needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Aatrox against Gnar are Sundered Sky, Death's Dance and Spear of Shojin. This combination gives Aatrox an effective balance of damage, survivability, and utility for the matchup. This build performs exceptionally well, achieving a 75.0% win rate across 4 games — well above average and making it the top item path against Gnar. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Aatrox vs Gnar matchup.
Early Game vs Late Game
Aatrox87.5%
Gnar12.5%Aatrox50.0%Gnar50.0%Aatrox dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 87.5% win rate — a 75.0 percentage point lead over Gnar. This lopsided early game means Aatrox can dictate the pace of the lane from level 1, controlling trades, wave state, and river priority.
Late game (25+ minutes) is equally balanced, with Aatrox at 50.0% win rate — only 0.0 points ahead of Gnar. Team fight execution and macro play determine the winner at this stage, not champion matchup advantage.
Aatrox holds the advantage at every stage of the game, making this a consistently favorable matchup from lane through late game team fights. Gnar players should look for outplays, team-dependent strategies, and picks rather than relying on scaling to win this matchup.
Best Aatrox Runes Against Gnar
Precision
Resolve
Running Precision primary with Resolve secondary allows Aatrox to press their advantage against Gnar, amplifying the strengths that make this a favorable matchup.
Aatrox matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.13. The table below shows Aatrox's win rate, gold difference, and performance stats against every champion in the current meta. Click any champion name to see a detailed head-to-head breakdown including the best Aatrox build, runes, laning stats, and early vs late game analysis for that specific matchup.
Opponent | Win Rate | Matches | CS/min | DMG/min | Gold/game | Early WR | Late WR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 45.07% | 71 | 6.4 | 777 | 11,067 | 57.6% | 34.2% | |
| 60.34% | 58 | 6.2 | 793 | 11,565 | 64.0% | 57.6% | |
| 49.06% | 53 | 5.9 | 794 | 10,418 | 53.6% | 44.0% | |
| 58.00% | 50 | 6.1 | 890 | 11,474 | 59.1% | 57.1% | |
| 45.65% | 46 | 6.0 | 909 | 10,977 | 39.1% | 52.2% | |
| 50.00% | 40 | 6.0 | 780 | 10,779 | 47.4% | 52.4% | |
| 57.58% | 33 | 6.1 | 979 | 11,991 | 68.8% | 47.1% | |
| 51.52% | 33 | 4.1 | 782 | 13,347 | 66.7% | 48.1% | |
| 58.62% | 29 | 5.9 | 1,149 | 10,923 | 56.3% | 61.5% | |
| 65.52% | 29 | 6.5 | 870 | 11,950 | 56.3% | 76.9% | |
| 57.14% | 28 | 6.5 | 794 | 11,827 | 44.4% | 63.2% | |
| 40.74% | 27 | 6.7 | 903 | 11,344 | 46.7% | 33.3% | |
| 37.04% | 27 | 5.5 | 800 | 11,452 | 50.0% | 23.1% | |
| 56.00% | 25 | 6.1 | 776 | 11,524 | 54.5% | 57.1% | |
| 69.57% | 23 | 6.1 | 948 | 12,161 | 72.7% | 66.7% | |
| 72.73% | 22 | 5.6 | 946 | 12,816 | 66.7% | 80.0% | |
| 57.14% | 21 | 6.3 | 1,048 | 13,647 | 62.5% | 53.9% | |
| 47.62% | 21 | 6.3 | 935 | 12,657 | 57.1% | 42.9% | |
| 50.00% | 20 | 6.1 | 920 | 10,902 | 33.3% | 63.6% | |
| 65.00% | 20 | 6.7 | 1,008 | 12,265 | 54.5% | 77.8% | |
| 36.84% | 19 | 5.9 | 744 | 10,480 | 50.0% | 14.3% | |
| 36.84% | 19 | 6.4 | 912 | 11,233 | 40.0% | 33.3% | |
| 52.63% | 19 | 4.5 | 782 | 11,976 | 36.4% | 75.0% | |
| 43.75% | 16 | 4.6 | 840 | 11,063 | 28.6% | 55.6% | |
| 62.50% | 16 | 5.9 | 852 | 12,025 | 66.7% | 60.0% | |
| 56.25% | 16 | 2.4 | 714 | 10,961 | 72.7% | 20.0% | |
| 60.00% | 15 | 6.5 | 1,008 | 11,369 | 57.1% | 62.5% | |
| 53.33% | 15 | 6.5 | 777 | 12,451 | 33.3% | 66.7% | |
| 73.33% | 15 | 5.9 | 988 | 10,959 | 75.0% | 71.4% | |
| 46.67% | 15 | 6.0 | 878 | 12,052 | 50.0% | 44.4% | |
| 46.67% | 15 | 3.1 | 718 | 11,240 | 37.5% | 57.1% | |
| 60.00% | 15 | 4.8 | 787 | 11,809 | 42.9% | 75.0% | |
| 71.43% | 14 | 6.5 | 976 | 12,460 | 87.5% | 50.0% | |
| 35.71% | 14 | 6.3 | 676 | 9,983 | 37.5% | 33.3% | |
| 50.00% | 14 | 6.3 | 836 | 11,908 | 33.3% | 62.5% | |
| 57.14% | 14 | 4.8 | 940 | 12,820 | 50.0% | 62.5% | |
| 35.71% | 14 | 6.2 | 940 | 10,756 | 44.4% | 20.0% | |
| 53.85% | 13 | 5.8 | 1,136 | 12,545 | 66.7% | 50.0% | |
| 38.46% | 13 | 6.7 | 952 | 10,578 | 44.4% | 25.0% | |
| 69.23% | 13 | 6.0 | 799 | 10,749 | 62.5% | 80.0% | |
| 46.15% | 13 | 0.9 | 685 | 12,146 | 37.5% | 60.0% | |
| 38.46% | 13 | 6.4 | 921 | 13,033 | 40.0% | 37.5% | |
| 50.00% | 12 | 1.8 | 770 | 13,232 | 33.3% | 55.6% | |
| 54.55% | 11 | 5.6 | 962 | 12,102 | 80.0% | 33.3% | |
| 54.55% | 11 | 0.9 | 953 | 15,760 | 66.7% | 50.0% | |
| 54.55% | 11 | 4.9 | 690 | 10,244 | 40.0% | 66.7% | |
| 36.36% | 11 | 3.5 | 784 | 12,282 | 50.0% | 20.0% | |
| 63.64% | 11 | 6.0 | 1,027 | 11,654 | 57.1% | 75.0% | |
| 60.00% | 10 | 4.0 | 740 | 13,131 | 50.0% | 66.7% | |
| 50.00% | 10 | 1.4 | 897 | 11,228 | 50.0% | 50.0% | |
| 40.00% | 10 | 1.2 | 932 | 13,870 | 50.0% | 37.5% | |
| 70.00% | 10 | 2.0 | 807 | 12,904 | 60.0% | 80.0% | |
| 70.00% | 10 | 2.2 | 858 | 13,197 | 83.3% | 50.0% | |
| 50.00% | 10 | 2.5 | 712 | 13,684 | 0.0% | 55.6% | |
| 20.00% | 10 | 0.8 | 945 | 14,737 | 25.0% | 16.7% | |
| 55.56% | 9 | 2.2 | 812 | 14,728 | 50.0% | 57.1% | |
| 55.56% | 9 | 1.3 | 956 | 14,237 | 50.0% | 57.1% | |
| 50.00% | 8 | 6.5 | 926 | 12,631 | 100.0% | 20.0% | |
| 50.00% | 8 | 5.9 | 1,204 | 12,572 | 60.0% | 33.3% | |
| 37.50% | 8 | 6.3 | 1,052 | 12,516 | 25.0% | 50.0% | |
| 62.50% | 8 | 3.0 | 881 | 12,363 | 0.0% | 83.3% | |
| 71.43% | 7 | 6.8 | 776 | 12,014 | 60.0% | 100.0% | |
| 71.43% | 7 | 2.9 | 884 | 12,033 | 50.0% | 100.0% | |
| 66.67% | 6 | 4.0 | 1,060 | 15,459 | 100.0% | 50.0% | |
| 0.00% | 6 | 5.9 | 748 | 8,786 | 0.0% | 0.0% | |
| 83.33% | 6 | 3.5 | 762 | 16,238 | 0.0% | 83.3% | |
| 33.33% | 6 | 6.7 | 923 | 13,990 | 33.3% | 33.3% | |
| 80.00% | 5 | 1.6 | 1,056 | 16,083 | 100.0% | 75.0% | |
| 60.00% | 5 | 1.1 | 833 | 14,962 | 100.0% | 50.0% | |
| 60.00% | 5 | 3.6 | 833 | 13,849 | 100.0% | 50.0% | |
| 20.00% | 5 | 4.8 | 843 | 12,576 | 0.0% | 33.3% | |
| 60.00% | 5 | 0.6 | 724 | 16,251 | 0.0% | 75.0% | |
| 40.00% | 5 | 0.5 | 652 | 8,220 | 66.7% | 0.0% | |
| 80.00% | 5 | 6.1 | 1,069 | 10,515 | 75.0% | 100.0% | |
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Aatrox vs Gnar - Frequently Asked Questions
How does Aatrox do against Gnar in League of Legends?
Aatrox wins the Aatrox vs Gnar matchup with a 71.4% win rate compared to Gnar's 28.6%, a 42.9 percentage point difference. This data is based on 14 recent ranked games in patch 26.13.
How does Aatrox do against Gnar in the early game?
In the early game, Aatrox has the advantage against Gnar with a 87.5% win rate versus 12.5%. Aatrox players should look to press their lane advantage through aggressive trades and wave control during the first 15 minutes.
How does Aatrox do against Gnar in the late game?
In the late game, Aatrox takes over the Aatrox vs Gnar matchup with a 50.0% win rate compared to 50.0%. Aatrox scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.
Who wins the Aatrox vs Gnar matchup?
Aatrox wins the matchup against Gnar with a 71.4% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.13. The 42.9 percentage point advantage means Aatrox is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 14 games analyzed.
What is the best Aatrox build against Gnar?
The best Aatrox build against Gnar includes Sundered Sky, Death's Dance, Spear of Shojin with Plated Steelcaps. This build achieves a 75.0% win rate in the matchup. Check the matchup breakdown above for the full item path and build order.
What are the best Aatrox runes against Gnar?
The best Aatrox runes against Gnar use the Precision primary tree with Resolve secondary. This rune setup achieves a 100.0% win rate in the Aatrox vs Gnar matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.
Does Aatrox counter Gnar?
Yes, Aatrox has a favorable matchup against Gnar with a 71.4% win rate. Aatrox strongly counters Gnar in lane based on current patch 26.13 data.
How do I play Aatrox against Gnar?
When playing Aatrox against Gnar, leverage your statistical advantages by trading aggressively during favorable windows. You have early game priority — look for kills and zone control before first recall. Build the recommended items and runes for this specific matchup for the best results.