- Win Rate
- 48.5%
- Pick Rate
- 1.7%
- Ban Rate
- 0.9%
Gnar Top Counters & Lane Matchups
- Patch
- 26.20
- Games
- 3,348
- Lane
- Top
- Tier
- All Tiers
- Last Updated
- Oct 17, 2026 UTC
- Methodology
- Data Methodology
- Author
- Dakota Chinnick
Every Top lane opponent Gnar faced in Patch 26.20, ranked: Illaoi (61.4% win rate against Gnar) and Malphite (55.1%) are the hardest. See gold, CS and XP at 15 for all 40 matchups, find the best counter from your own champion pool, and learn how to play against Gnar.
- Hardest counter
- Illaoiwins 61.4%
- Next hardest
- Malphitewins 55.1%
- Biggest lane bully
- Irelia+1,313 gold at 15
- Easiest matchup
- Renektonyou win 57.1%
- Top lanes won at 15
- 49.7%
Who Counters Gnar Top (Patch 26.20)
40 lane opponents · 2,736 gamesThe hardest Top matchups for Gnar are Illaoi (61.4% win rate against Gnar), Malphite (55.1%) and Sett (54.8%). Irelia is the biggest lane bully, finishing 15 minutes 1,313 gold ahead of Gnar on average. Across the 40 matchups with lane data, Gnar is clearly ahead in gold at 15 against 8 and clearly behind against 8. The easiest lane is Renekton: Gnar wins 57.1%.
| Opponent | Their win rate | Gold @15 | CS @15 | XP @15 | Verdict | Games |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Illaoi | 61.4% | +511 | +14.8 | +307 | Leans their wayWins lane | 70 |
 Gwen | 63.4% | −485 | −9.5 | −747 | Leans their wayLoses lane | 41 |
 Malphite | 55.1% | +593 | +2.5 | +763 | Leans their wayWins lane | 167 |
 Sett | 54.8% | −311 | −14.5 | −363 | Leans their wayLoses lane | 155 |
 Gangplank | 56.1% | +295 | +2.4 | −146 | Leans their way | 98 |
 Olaf | 61.1% | −211 | −5.8 | −662 | Leans their way | 36 |
 Yasuo | 56.3% | +577 | +15.2 | +242 | Leans their wayWins lane | 71 |
 Aatrox | 55.0% | +208 | +1.3 | +141 | Leans their way | 80 |
 Ornn | 56.7% | −323 | −12.8 | −109 | Leans their way | 60 |
 Darius | 52.5% | −149 | −3.3 | −460 | Leans their way | 120 |
 Yone | 52.5% | +162 | +5.3 | +129 | Leans their way | 118 |
 Teemo | 52.7% | −65 | −0.0 | −371 | Leans their way | 112 |
 Fiora | 56.1% | +134 | +0.0 | −178 | Leans their way | 57 |
 Mordekaiser | 51.3% | +70 | −3.9 | +240 | Even | 117 |
 Irelia | 53.1% | +1,313 | +29.2 | +648 | Leans their wayWins lane | 81 |
 Yorick | 52.4% | +915 | +19.2 | +455 | Leans their wayWins lane | 84 |
 Jayce | 56.1% | +624 | +8.7 | +189 | Leans their wayWins lane | 41 |
 Sion | 57.6% | −69 | −1.9 | −22 | Leans their way | 33 |
 Nasus | 50.5% | −418 | −12.4 | −303 | Loses lane | 91 |
 Jax | 51.3% | −368 | −12.3 | −496 | Even | 76 |
 Garen | 48.7% | −348 | −8.9 | −421 | Loses lane | 115 |
 Urgot | 51.7% | +32 | −8.1 | −56 | Even | 60 |
 Cho'Gath | 50.7% | −138 | −7.3 | +13 | Even | 67 |
 Volibear | 47.4% | −422 | −14.7 | −456 | Leans your wayLoses lane | 116 |
 Tahm Kench | 52.0% | −70 | −9.2 | +50 | Leans their way | 50 |
 Kennen | 54.1% | +67 | −6.4 | +251 | Leans their way | 37 |
 Dr. Mundo | 52.4% | −112 | −2.1 | +178 | Leans their way | 42 |
 Shen | 51.0% | −1,165 | −30.2 | −885 | Loses lane | 49 |
 Tryndamere | 51.4% | +740 | +8.5 | +392 | Wins lane | 37 |
 Heimerdinger | 50.0% | +399 | +9.9 | +398 | Even | 38 |
 Camille | 46.3% | −267 | −11.3 | −498 | Leans your way | 54 |
 Trundle | 47.2% | −739 | −14.7 | −1,214 | Leans your wayLoses lane | 36 |
 K'Sante | 45.5% | −247 | −6.9 | −183 | Leans your way | 44 |
 Renekton | 42.9% | +552 | +2.7 | +569 | Leans your wayWins lane | 63 |
 Gragas | 45.9% | −339 | −7.1 | −95 | Leans your way | 37 |
 Riven | 45.5% | +107 | −2.3 | +33 | Leans your way | 33 |
 Akali | 41.9% | +172 | +1.6 | +224 | Leans your way | 43 |
 Zaahen | 41.2% | −591 | −16.6 | −611 | Leans your wayLoses lane | 34 |
 Kled | 39.4% | +186 | −7.9 | +120 | Leans your way | 33 |
 Pantheon | 35.0% | −222 | −8.9 | −516 | Leans your way | 40 |
Ranked solo and flex games where both champions played the same lane this patch. Win rate shown is the OPPONENT's. Lists rank by the 95% range of each win rate, so a handful of games cannot top the list; gold, CS and XP are the opponent's lead at 15:00.
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| Pick | Win rate vs Gnar | Gold @15 | Games |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. Illaoi | 61.4% | +511 | 70 |
| 2. Gwen | 63.4% | −485 | 41 |
| 3. Malphite | 55.1% | +593 | 167 |
| 4. Sett | 54.8% | −311 | 155 |
| 5. Gangplank | 56.1% | +295 | 98 |
Gnar Lane Gold at 15 Minutes
Gnar's gold lead or deficit at 15:00 against the twelve most common Top opponents. Right of the line, Gnar is ahead; left, the opponent is.
From a champion selection perspective, the strongest Gnar counters are Illaoi, Malphite, Sett, and Gangplank. These champions either out-trade Gnar in lane, have abilities that negate Gnar's core mechanics, or scale better into team fights. Illaoi in particular exploits Gnar's weaknesses by providing consistent pressure while being difficult to punish.
Beyond item builds and counter picks, successful counter play against Gnar involves understanding Gnar's power spikes and cooldown windows. Engage on Gnar when key abilities are on cooldown, and coordinate with your team to focus Gnar in team fights before Gnar can output maximum damage. Vision control is also crucial when playing against Gnar to avoid getting caught out of position. By combining proper defensive itemization with smart champion selection and strategic gameplay, you can effectively neutralize Gnar's impact and secure victory.
When to Counter Gnar - Game Phase Strategy
Gnar may look for extended trades. Avoid long fights and kite with slows. Short trades favor you against sustained damage.
Gnar becomes increasingly tanky mid game. Focus on kiting and percent health damage. Avoid fighting in choke points.
Gnar is very durable late game. Use armor penetration or anti-tank items. Focus squishier targets first if Gnar is too tanky.
Tips for Playing Against Gnar
- Pick Illaoi or similar champions with kits that exploit Gnar's weaknesses
- Build Plated Steelcaps or Seeker's Armguard early to reduce Gnar's damage in lane
- Track Gnar's cooldowns and engage when key abilities are unavailable
- Ward Gnar's common roam paths and ping missing immediately
- Coordinate with your jungler to gank Gnar during vulnerable windows
- Avoid extended trades where Gnar can stack sustained damage
- Kite Gnar with slows and crowd control
Riot's tips for playing against Gnar
- Gnar can't gain Rage for 15 seconds after he turns from big to little. Use this chance to engage on his team.
- Gnar's animations and resource bar change as he gets closer to transforming.
- Gnar's ultimate stuns if he hits you into a wall. Be careful when fighting him near one.
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What Gnar Is Good Against
The Top opponents Gnar beats most reliably this patch — the picks to look for when Gnar is your champion.
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Gnar Counters FAQ - Patch 26.20
Who counters Gnar?
In the Top lane this patch, the strongest counters to Gnar are Illaoi (61.4% over 70 games), Malphite (55.1% over 167 games), Sett (54.8% over 155 games), Gangplank (56.1% over 98 games), Yasuo (56.3% over 71 games).
What is Gnar's hardest matchup?
Illaoi. Gnar wins only 38.6% of 70 lane games against Illaoi and sits at −511 gold at 15 minutes.
What is Gnar good against?
Gnar's best Top matchups this patch are Renekton (57.1%), Volibear (52.6%), Garen (51.3%).
Who beats Gnar in lane?
Measured by gold at 15 minutes, Gnar's toughest lanes are Irelia (+1,313 gold ahead), Yorick (+915 gold ahead), Tryndamere (+740 gold ahead).
Is Gnar a lane bully?
Not really. Gnar Top finishes 15 minutes within 2 gold of the lane opponent on average and is ahead in 50% of games.