Aurora - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
49.4%
Pick Rate
1.9%

Auroravs Gnar

DMageAssassin
Patch26.7
Matches949,984
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedApr 22, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Aurora vs Gnar is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.7. Aurora wins with a 71.4% win rate (+42.9%) over Gnar based on 7 games. Aurora holds the advantage in both the early and late game. Below you'll find the best Aurora build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Aurora vs Gnar matchup.

Aurora Matchup Breakdown

Use the dropdown to select an opponent and see a detailed breakdown of how Aurora 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.

Compare against an opponent
Gnar - 71.4% win rateGnar(71.4%)
Aurora - 71.4% win rate in this matchup
Aurora
71.4% WR
VS
Gnar vs Aurora matchup - 28.6% win rate
Gnar
28.6% WR

Who Wins the Aurora vs Gnar Matchup?

Aurora wins the Aurora vs Gnar matchup
Winner
Aurora
Matches: 7
71.4%
Win Rate
28.6%
6.1
CS / min
5.9
944
DMG / min
770
11,344
Gold / game
11,311
170
Heal / min
187
438
DMG Mitigated / min
1,149
0.3
CC / min
1.2
100.0%
Early Game WR
0.0%
50.0%
Late Game WR
50.0%

Aurora vs Gnar Matchup Summary

The Aurora vs Gnar matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 7 recent matches analyzed, Aurora wins with a 71.4% win rate compared to Gnar's 28.6%, giving Aurora a 42.9 percentage point advantage. Aurora 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 crowd control, where Gnar leads by 0.9s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Aurora 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.

Aurora vs Gnar Laning Phase Breakdown

Aurora wins the laning phase against Gnar in League of Legends

Aurora is favored during the laning phase against Gnar, winning 3 out of 5 key stat categories. Aurora holds advantages in farming, damage and gold income, making them the stronger laner in this matchup.

Farming
6.1Aurora
5.9Gnar
Aurora and Gnar farm at nearly identical rates in this matchup, with only a 0.2 CS/min difference. Neither champion holds a meaningful farming advantage, so lane dominance will come from trading and jungle interaction rather than CS leads.
Damage
944Aurora
770Gnar
Aurora heavily out-damages Gnar by 174 DMG/min, dominating both short trades and all-in fights. Gnar should avoid extended combat and instead focus on burst trade patterns — short engages followed by immediate disengagement — to avoid letting Aurora's sustained damage advantage take over.
Economy
11,344Aurora
11,311Gnar
Aurora and Gnar generate nearly equal gold per game, with just a 33 gold difference. Neither champion has a clear economic advantage, so gold leads will depend on individual play quality, kill participation, and objective contributions.
Utility
0.3Aurora
1.2Gnar
Gnar brings significantly more crowd control than Aurora, with 0.9 more seconds of CC per minute. This large utility gap makes Gnar far more valuable in setting up jungle ganks, controlling objectives, and locking down targets in team fights. Aurora should invest in tenacity and position carefully to avoid being chain-CC'd.
Sustain
608Aurora
1,336Gnar
Gnar vastly out-sustains Aurora, healing and mitigating 728 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Gnar can absorb significant punishment and remain in lane while Aurora is forced to recall. Building grievous wounds early is essential for Aurora, and focusing on burst trade patterns rather than sustained fights is critical.

Best Aurora Build Against Gnar

Sorcerer's Shoes is the optimal boots choice against Gnar, providing the mobility and stats Aurora needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Aurora against Gnar are Liandry's Torment, Shadowflame and Rabadon's Deathcap. This combination gives Aurora an effective balance of damage, survivability, and utility for the matchup. This build performs exceptionally well, achieving a 100.0% win rate across 1 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 Aurora vs Gnar matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Aurora
100.0%
+100.0% advantage
Aurora early game win rateAurora100.0%
Gnar early game win rateGnar0.0%
Late Game
Aurora
50.0%
+0.0% advantage
Aurora late game win rateAurora50.0%
Gnar late game win rateGnar50.0%

Aurora dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 100.0% win rate — a 100.0 percentage point lead over Gnar. This lopsided early game means Aurora 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 Aurora 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.

Aurora 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 Aurora Runes Against Gnar

Sorcery rune tree - Aurora primary runes vs GnarSorcery
Arcane Comet - best Aurora rune vs GnarManaflow Band - best Aurora rune vs GnarAbsolute Focus - best Aurora rune vs GnarScorch - best Aurora rune vs Gnar
Domination rune tree - Aurora secondary runes vs GnarDomination
Sudden Impact - best Aurora rune vs GnarUltimate Hunter - best Aurora rune vs Gnar
100.0% WR

Running Sorcery primary with Domination secondary allows Aurora to press their advantage against Gnar, amplifying the strengths that make this a favorable matchup.


Aurora matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.7. The table below shows Aurora'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 Aurora build, runes, laning stats, and early vs late game analysis for that specific matchup.

Aurora matchup win rates and stats in League of Legends patch 26.7
Opponent
Win Rate
Matches
CS/min
DMG/min
Gold/game
Early WR
Late WR
42.39%926.792311,84436.8%46.3%
59.49%796.290211,34750.0%67.4%
44.59%746.795411,83740.0%48.7%
37.31%676.684511,76437.9%36.8%
56.60%536.496711,70966.7%48.3%
46.15%526.377111,44640.0%51.9%
59.18%496.590412,37465.4%52.2%
45.83%486.31,00712,29847.6%44.4%
55.32%476.31,03012,57654.5%56.0%
54.35%466.796212,12564.7%48.3%
48.72%395.899212,03343.8%52.2%
43.59%396.21,00511,70233.3%55.6%
51.35%376.697412,50335.3%65.0%
44.12%346.71,01912,04453.3%36.8%
45.45%336.796011,97741.2%50.0%
54.84%316.397012,45666.7%50.0%
41.94%316.684111,96835.3%50.0%
58.62%296.587511,31253.9%62.5%
46.43%286.894112,00950.0%43.8%
53.57%286.390511,19741.7%62.5%
62.96%276.396912,46636.4%81.3%
59.26%276.389411,03750.0%69.2%
51.85%276.083611,55150.0%53.3%
69.23%266.590410,85281.8%60.0%
56.00%256.581111,62850.0%60.0%
40.00%255.887811,58937.5%41.2%
40.00%256.61,10612,03061.5%16.7%
56.52%236.393413,10570.0%46.1%
50.00%226.788111,59258.3%40.0%
54.55%226.194512,08937.5%64.3%
52.38%216.197714,52550.0%52.9%
47.62%216.277911,77333.3%53.3%
40.00%206.092811,57444.4%36.4%
40.00%206.41,04612,41628.6%46.1%
55.00%206.497012,56840.0%60.0%
55.00%206.51,03311,05466.7%45.5%
41.18%176.41,03411,78625.0%55.6%
82.35%177.289111,21270.0%100.0%
25.00%166.890310,63220.0%33.3%
40.00%156.796911,32828.6%50.0%
35.71%146.61,1029,83928.6%42.9%
30.77%135.887410,25033.3%28.6%
38.46%136.193811,45166.7%30.0%
38.46%136.91,40613,58925.0%44.4%
30.77%136.81,04412,5880.0%50.0%
50.00%126.897212,39466.7%33.3%
83.33%125.394411,69975.0%87.5%
33.33%126.596613,72725.0%37.5%
33.33%126.689910,69640.0%28.6%
66.67%126.41,01713,204100.0%50.0%
45.45%117.186910,78250.0%40.0%
54.55%116.21,01412,16566.7%50.0%
63.64%117.17219,66575.0%33.3%
63.64%116.590613,01033.3%75.0%
45.45%115.687011,18250.0%42.9%
54.55%116.492711,72150.0%57.1%
54.55%116.489912,42480.0%33.3%
27.27%116.07669,59328.6%25.0%
80.00%106.01,03313,44075.0%83.3%
70.00%106.67838,21783.3%50.0%
50.00%107.41,00212,79933.3%57.1%
40.00%105.984011,30933.3%42.9%
66.67%96.91,00513,72350.0%71.4%
25.00%86.31,18211,92633.3%20.0%
37.50%86.494111,30733.3%50.0%
50.00%86.897611,61650.0%50.0%
71.43%76.485111,493100.0%50.0%
14.29%76.878410,5930.0%33.3%
71.43%76.194411,344100.0%50.0%
42.86%73.07469,45875.0%0.0%
16.67%66.31,00211,3350.0%20.0%
50.00%66.590711,73550.0%50.0%
66.67%66.51,15812,678100.0%60.0%
50.00%66.484210,84033.3%66.7%
83.33%66.41,13612,45150.0%100.0%
40.00%56.895511,81125.0%100.0%
60.00%56.31,08413,552100.0%50.0%
40.00%56.388712,41333.3%50.0%
20.00%55.81,05010,11425.0%0.0%

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Aurora vs Gnar - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Aurora do against Gnar in League of Legends?

Aurora wins the Aurora 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 7 recent ranked games in patch 26.7.

How does Aurora do against Gnar in the early game?

In the early game, Aurora has the advantage against Gnar with a 100.0% win rate versus 0.0%. Aurora players should look to press their lane advantage through aggressive trades and wave control during the first 15 minutes.

How does Aurora do against Gnar in the late game?

In the late game, Aurora takes over the Aurora vs Gnar matchup with a 50.0% win rate compared to 50.0%. Aurora scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Aurora vs Gnar matchup?

Aurora wins the matchup against Gnar with a 71.4% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.7. The 42.9 percentage point advantage means Aurora is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 7 games analyzed.

What is the best Aurora build against Gnar?

The best Aurora build against Gnar includes Liandry's Torment, Shadowflame, Rabadon's Deathcap with Sorcerer's Shoes. This build achieves a 100.0% win rate in the matchup. Check the matchup breakdown above for the full item path and build order.

What are the best Aurora runes against Gnar?

The best Aurora runes against Gnar use the Sorcery primary tree with Domination secondary. This rune setup achieves a 100.0% win rate in the Aurora vs Gnar matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.

Does Aurora counter Gnar?

Yes, Aurora has a favorable matchup against Gnar with a 71.4% win rate. Aurora strongly counters Gnar in lane based on current patch 26.7 data.

How do I play Aurora against Gnar?

When playing Aurora 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.