- Win Rate
- 48.3%
- Pick Rate
- 1.7%
- Ban Rate
- 0.9%
Gnar Arena Build, Augments & Duos
- Patch
- 26.20
- Games
- 3,480
- Lane
- All Lanes
- Tier
- All Tiers
- Last Updated
- Oct 17, 2026 UTC
- Methodology
- Data Methodology
- Author
- Dakota Chinnick
Patch 26.20 Gnar arena mode stats show Gnar with a 13.4% win rate and a 3.67 average placement in arena mode. Discover Gnar's best duo partners, augments, and arena builds to dominate the meta.
Gnar Arena Performance
Gnar F TierCombat Stats
Discover the highest performing Arena augments for Gnar in League of Legends Patch 16.20. The strongest augment choices include Dual Wield, Goliath, Tank Engine, which provide significant advantages in 3v3v3v3v3v3 combat. When offered Prismatic augments, prioritize Dual Wield. For Gold augments, Tank Engine synergizes well with Gnar's kit. Use the rarity filters below to find the best Silver, Gold, and Prismatic augments for your Gnar Arena games.
Every 4th Attack deals additional magic damage on-hit.
When you Attack, fire a bolt that deals 40% damage and applies your on-hit effects at 40% effectiveness. Gain 15% total Attack Speed.
When you Attack, fire 5 bolts that each deal physical damage and applies your on-hit.
Gain the Lethal Tempo and Conqueror Keystone Runes.
Gain the Hail of Blades and Press the Attack Keystone Runes.
Gain increased size and percent bonus Health per takedown.
Gain a random Prismatic Augment.
Your Attacks apply an infinitely stacking Burn on-hit, dealing damage over time.
Requirement: Possess Heartsteel with 400+ stacks.Reward: Multiply your Heartsteel stacks by 3. Increase your Health Regeneration by 13% of your Heartsteel stacks.
Become large, gaining 15% Health and 10% Adaptive Force.
Your Attacks grant you 6 Move Speed on-hit. Gain Attack Speed equal to 10% of your Move Speed.
Gain an aura that continuously harvests permanent Cursed Power per enemy champion inside. Gain max Health based on your Cursed Power.
on-hit reduce the cooldown of your abilities by 1.3 seconds .
Every 3 attacks, your on-hit effects trigger a second time.
Gain 20% total Attack Speed. At 3.5 Attacks per second, deal additional magic damage on-hit.
Your Attacks deal additional physical damage equal to 4% of your max Health.
Gain 60% Attack Speed.
Gain 1000 Health, but you deal 10% less damage.
Attacking enemy champions grants permanent Cursed Power and deal additional magic damage based on your Cursed Power.
Find the best 3v3 teammate champions to pair with Gnar in League of Legends Arena mode. The strongest duo partner is Singed, achieving a 22.2% win rate and 3.2 average placement when paired together. Other high-synergy partners include Brand and Teemo, both offering improved placement rates compared to Gnar's solo average of 3.7. 5 champions boost Gnar's win rate above their baseline 13.4%. Compare win rates, top 2 rates, top 4 rates, and placement differences to find your ideal Arena duo composition.
Partner | Tier | Win Rate | WR Diff | Top 2 | Top 4 | Avg Place | Place Diff | Matches |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Singed | A Tier | 22.2% | +8.8% | 38.9% | 75.9% | 3.2 | +0.5 | 108 |
 Brand | D Tier | 15.4% | +2.0% | 36.5% | 73.1% | 3.2 | +0.4 | 104 |
 Teemo | C Tier | 15.8% | +2.4% | 28.9% | 79.0% | 3.4 | +0.3 | 76 |
 Karthus | D Tier | 15.0% | +1.6% | 37.5% | 67.5% | 3.4 | +0.3 | 80 |
 Sett | F Tier | 9.1% | -4.3% | 27.3% | 70.5% | 3.5 | +0.2 | 88 |
 Smolder | C Tier | 16.7% | +3.3% | 33.3% | 66.7% | 3.5 | +0.2 | 84 |
 Zed | D Tier | 13.2% | -0.2% | 31.6% | 71.0% | 3.5 | +0.2 | 76 |
 Volibear | F Tier | 11.6% | -1.8% | 27.9% | 65.1% | 3.5 | +0.1 | 86 |
 Tristana | D Tier | 13.3% | -0.1% | 24.4% | 73.3% | 3.6 | +0.1 | 90 |
 Swain | F Tier | 10.5% | -2.9% | 26.3% | 65.8% | 3.6 | +0.1 | 76 |
Optimize your Gnar Arena itemization with the highest win rate builds for Patch 16.20. The top-performing build features Black Hole Gauntlet, Reverberation, Overlord's Bloodmail as core items, achieving a 66.7% win rate and 1.5 average placement. Mercury's Treads is the recommended boots choice for this build. The top 3 builds average 22.2% win rate, significantly impacting your Arena success. Each build shows core items, situational options, win rate compared to Gnar's baseline, and top 4 placement rates to help you climb in Arena ranked.
Rank | Core Items | Situational | Boots | Tier | Win Rate | WR Diff | Top 2 | Top 4 | Avg Place | Matches |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |    |   |  | A Tier | 66.7% | +53.3% | 83.3% | 100.0% | 1.5 | 6 |
| 2 |   |   |  | D Tier | 0.0% | -13.4% | 42.9% | 71.4% | 3.6 | 7 |
| 3 |  | | | F Tier | 0.0% | -13.4% | 0.0% | 60.0% | 4.2 | 5 |
| 4 |  |  | | C Tier | 16.7% | +3.3% | 16.7% | 33.3% | 4.5 | 6 |
| 5 | |  | | F Tier | 0.0% | -13.4% | 0.0% | 60.0% | 4.8 | 5 |
Plan your Gnar Arena run
Arena Companion shows each champion's placement rates and stats, the best augments for them, a slot-by-slot augment planner, and the strongest duos and teams this patch.
- Placement rates & stats
- Augment slot planner
- Best duos & teams
Is Gnar Good in Arena Mode?
Gnar is currently rated as an F-tier champion in League of Legends Arena mode for Patch 16.20, making them a difficult champion to succeed with in the 3v3v3v3v3v3 format. With a 13.4% win rate (1st place finishes) and a 63.8% top 4 rate, Gnar faces some challenges in the current Arena meta.
Gnar Arena Performance Analysis
In Arena's unique 3v3v3v3v3v3 format, Gnar averages a 3.7 placement across 2,284 analyzed matches. This frontline tank playstyle enables absorbing substantial damage for the team.
The 28.1% top 2 rate indicates room for improvement in securing podium finishes. Players looking to climb Arena ranked should focus on optimal augment selection and trio synergies to maximize placement consistency.
Best Champions to Pair with Gnar
Duo composition is critical in Arena, and Gnar synergizes exceptionally well with Singed, achieving a combined 22.2% win rate and 3.2 average placement. This pairing improves Gnar's baseline performance by +8.8%.
Other strong duo partners include Brand (15.4% win rate) and Teemo (15.8% win rate). Consider coordinating with your duo partner to select complementary champions.
Gnar Augment Priority Guide
Augment selection can make or break your Arena run. For Gnar, the highest-performing augment is Dual Wield, which players select in 16.9% of games.
When offered Prismatic augments, prioritize Dual Wield for maximum impact. Gold augments like Tank Engine provide consistent value throughout the game. Use the augment tier list above to identify which augments to prioritize during each selection round.
Optimal Gnar Arena Build Path
The highest win rate build for Gnar in Arena features Black Hole Gauntlet, Reverberation, Overlord's Bloodmail as core items, achieving a 66.7% win rate. Mercury's Treads is the recommended boots choice, providing tenacity and magic resist for Arena fights.
Arena's accelerated gold income means reaching full build faster than Summoner's Rift. Focus on completing core items before branching into situational options. The builds listed above are sorted by average placement, helping you identify which item combinations lead to the highest finishes in the current patch.
Tips for Playing Gnar in Arena
Coordinate with your partner to cover Gnar's weaknesses. Pair with a damage dealer for balanced team composition.
Prioritize S-tier and A-tier augments when offered. Gnar's 63.8% top 4 rate can be improved significantly with optimal augment selection each round.
Use Gnar's durability to absorb damage and protect your partner. Control space and peel for your duo.
Final Verdict: Should You Play Gnar in Arena?
Gnar faces challenges in the current Arena meta but remains playable for dedicated mains. Success requires optimal augment selection, strong trio synergy with teammates like Singed, and mastery of Gnar's kit. Consider the builds and augments above to maximize your placement potential.
This data is updated regularly for Patch 16.20. Check back after each patch to see how balance changes affect Gnar's Arena performance. For the most accurate results, we analyze 2,284 matches to provide reliable statistics and recommendations.
Help us maintain accuracy! If you notice incorrect stats, missing data, or any issues, your feedback directly improves the quality of our data for the entire community.
Gnar Arena FAQ - Patch 16.20
Is Gnar good in Arena mode?
Gnar is currently a F-tier champion in Arena mode with a 13.4% win rate and 63.8% top 4 rate. While Gnar faces challenges in the meta, dedicated players can still find success with optimal builds and duo partners.
What is the best duo partner for Gnar in Arena?
The best duo partner for Gnar in Arena is Singed, achieving a 22.2% win rate and 3.2 average placement together. Other strong partners include Brand and Teemo.
What are the best augments for Gnar in Arena?
The highest-performing augment for Gnar is Dual Wield with a 16.9% pick rate. Prioritize Prismatic and Gold augments that synergize with Gnar's kit.
What is the best build for Gnar in Arena?
The highest win rate build for Gnar in Arena includes Black Hole Gauntlet, Reverberation, Overlord's Bloodmail as core items, achieving a 66.7% win rate. Mercury's Treads is the recommended boots choice. Arena's accelerated gold income allows you to complete builds faster than Summoner's Rift.
What is Gnar's win rate in Arena?
Gnar has a 13.4% win rate (1st place) in Arena mode for Patch 16.20. The top 2 rate is 28.1% and top 4 rate is 63.8%, with an average placement of 3.7 across 2,284 analyzed matches.
What tier is Gnar in Arena?
Gnar is rated as F-tier in Arena mode for Patch 16.20. Lower-tier champions face challenges but can still succeed with mastery and good trio synergy. Tiers are calculated based on win rate, top 4 rate, and average placement.
How do I play Gnar in Arena?
To play Gnar effectively in Arena: 1) Partner with Singed for best results. 2) Prioritize Dual Wield when offered. 3) Build Black Hole Gauntlet early for power spikes. 4) Absorb damage and protect your partner while controlling space.
What are Gnar's best and worst matchups in Arena?
Gnar's performance varies significantly based on duo partner selection. Pairing with Singed improves win rate to 22.2%. The key to success is choosing partners that complement Gnar's tanky playstyle and selecting augments that enhance your duo composition.