Gnar - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
45.3%
Pick Rate
1.9%

Gnarvs Anivia

FFighterTank
Patch26.14
Matches491,560
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedJul 21, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Gnar vs Anivia is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.14. Gnar wins with a 61.5% win rate (+23.1%) over Anivia based on 13 games. Gnar holds the advantage in both the early and late game. Below you'll find the best Gnar build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Gnar vs Anivia matchup.

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Gnar Matchup Breakdown

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

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Gnar - 61.5% win rate in this matchup
Gnar
61.5% WR
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Anivia vs Gnar matchup - 38.5% win rate
Anivia
38.5% WR

Who Wins the Gnar vs Anivia Matchup?

Gnar wins the Gnar vs Anivia matchup
Winner
Gnar
Matches: 13
61.5%
Win Rate
38.5%
5.8
CS / min
6.6
894
DMG / min
751
11,467
Gold / game
12,049
262
Heal / min
219
1,114
DMG Mitigated / min
717
1.1
CC / min
1.6
66.7%
Early Game WR
33.3%
60.0%
Late Game WR
40.0%

Gnar vs Anivia Matchup Summary

The Gnar vs Anivia matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 13 recent matches analyzed, Gnar wins with a 61.5% win rate compared to Anivia's 38.5%, giving Gnar a 23.1 percentage point advantage. Gnar dominates at every stage — from early laning through late game team fights. This consistent advantage makes it difficult for Anivia players to find favorable windows, so team-dependent strategies and avoiding solo confrontations are essential. The most significant statistical gap is in sustain, where Gnar leads by 440 HP/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Gnar players can confidently pick into Anivia and play aggressively from level 1. Look to establish lane dominance early through favorable trades and zone Anivia away from CS whenever possible. Understanding these matchup dynamics is essential for champion select decisions and in-game strategy when facing this lane opponent.

Gnar vs Anivia Laning Phase Breakdown

Anivia wins the laning phase against Gnar in League of Legends

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

Farming
5.8Gnar
6.6Anivia
Anivia significantly out-farms Gnar by 0.8 CS per minute, accumulating an estimated 12 CS lead by mid game. This substantial farming gap gives Anivia a major gold advantage and earlier item completions. Gnar players should prioritize wave management techniques like freezing near tower and using abilities efficiently to minimize the deficit.
Damage
894Gnar
751Anivia
Gnar heavily out-damages Anivia by 143 DMG/min, dominating both short trades and all-in fights. Anivia should avoid extended combat and instead focus on burst trade patterns — short engages followed by immediate disengagement — to avoid letting Gnar's sustained damage advantage take over.
Economy
11,467Gnar
12,049Anivia
Anivia earns 582 more gold per game than Gnar, equivalent to roughly one additional component item. This economic edge comes from a combination of better farming, kill participation, and objective control, giving Anivia slightly faster item completions.
Utility
1.1Gnar
1.6Anivia
Anivia provides 0.4 seconds more crowd control per minute than Gnar, offering better gank setup potential and slightly more team fight utility. This CC advantage helps Anivia coordinate with their jungler and control the pace of skirmishes.
Sustain
1,377Gnar
937Anivia
Gnar vastly out-sustains Anivia, healing and mitigating 440 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Gnar can absorb significant punishment and remain in lane while Anivia is forced to recall. Building grievous wounds early is essential for Anivia, and focusing on burst trade patterns rather than sustained fights is critical.

Best Gnar Build Against Anivia

Mercury's Treads is the optimal boots choice against Anivia, providing the mobility and stats Gnar needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Gnar against Anivia are Randuin's Omen, Wit's End and Trinity Force. This combination gives Gnar an effective balance of damage, survivability, and utility for the matchup. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Gnar vs Anivia matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Gnar
66.7%
+33.3% advantage
Gnar early game win rateGnar66.7%
Anivia early game win rateAnivia33.3%
Late Game
Gnar
60.0%
+20.0% advantage
Gnar late game win rateGnar60.0%
Anivia late game win rateAnivia40.0%

Gnar dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 66.7% win rate — a 33.3 percentage point lead over Anivia. This lopsided early game means Gnar can dictate the pace of the lane from level 1, controlling trades, wave state, and river priority.

Gnar is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 60.0% win rate — 20.0 points above Anivia. Extended games heavily favor Gnar, whose kit and scaling make them a dominant force in team fights and objective control.

Gnar holds the advantage at every stage of the game, making this a consistently favorable matchup from lane through late game team fights. Anivia players should look for outplays, team-dependent strategies, and picks rather than relying on scaling to win this matchup.

Best Gnar Runes Against Anivia

Precision rune tree - Gnar primary runes vs AniviaPrecision
Fleet Footwork - best Gnar rune vs AniviaTriumph - best Gnar rune vs AniviaLegend: Alacrity - best Gnar rune vs AniviaLast Stand - best Gnar rune vs Anivia
Resolve rune tree - Gnar secondary runes vs AniviaResolve
Bone Plating - best Gnar rune vs AniviaOvergrowth - best Gnar rune vs Anivia
50.0% WR

Running Precision primary with Resolve secondary allows Gnar to press their advantage against Anivia, amplifying the strengths that make this a favorable matchup.


Gnar matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.14. The table below shows Gnar'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 Gnar build, runes, laning stats, and early vs late game analysis for that specific matchup.

Gnar matchup win rates and stats in League of Legends patch 26.14
Opponent
Win Rate
Matches
CS/min
DMG/min
Gold/game
Early WR
Late WR
49.47%955.991411,19647.1%50.8%
47.44%786.793411,24050.0%45.5%
51.39%726.195712,13140.9%56.0%
38.89%726.388412,32545.8%35.4%
49.25%676.165510,96150.0%48.9%
45.90%616.269611,60938.1%50.0%
35.19%546.286810,92345.0%29.4%
41.18%516.278710,46327.3%51.7%
36.36%446.575510,88815.4%45.2%
52.38%426.277110,49940.0%63.6%
56.10%416.077010,33145.0%66.7%
43.59%396.51,18010,10842.9%44.4%
39.47%385.988011,67442.9%37.5%
29.73%376.394510,49920.0%36.4%
43.24%376.069011,12625.0%57.1%
45.71%355.677511,59841.7%47.8%
50.00%346.18369,45047.4%53.3%
38.24%346.271110,62137.5%38.9%
42.42%336.01,03710,30735.7%47.4%
42.42%336.485111,94750.0%39.1%
53.13%325.985211,52953.9%52.6%
37.50%326.07939,83550.0%27.8%
41.94%316.180510,76657.1%29.4%
60.71%286.699112,92877.8%52.6%
53.57%286.31,05012,08062.5%50.0%
48.15%276.177011,23046.1%50.0%
48.15%276.374811,69640.0%52.9%
50.00%265.796710,39550.0%50.0%
46.15%266.061210,70344.4%47.1%
36.00%256.190510,40145.5%28.6%
37.50%246.995412,99242.9%35.3%
37.50%246.379212,17614.3%47.1%
54.55%226.584511,62080.0%33.3%
50.00%225.672912,38766.7%43.8%
42.86%215.985110,83945.5%40.0%
47.62%216.389810,98737.5%53.9%
35.00%206.470210,75237.5%33.3%
38.89%186.588511,14537.5%40.0%
38.89%186.47759,59640.0%37.5%
38.89%185.76448,97257.1%27.3%
43.75%166.08218,67414.3%66.7%
33.33%156.28029,00633.3%33.3%
33.33%156.576410,68633.3%33.3%
57.14%145.784711,01440.0%66.7%
46.15%135.971311,99560.0%37.5%
61.54%135.889411,46766.7%60.0%
50.00%126.176613,2130.0%50.0%
40.00%106.295612,76333.3%42.9%
44.44%96.07128,94550.0%33.3%
55.56%95.77179,37366.7%33.3%
50.00%86.452011,16140.0%66.7%
37.50%86.586310,33033.3%40.0%
25.00%86.27699,90840.0%0.0%
33.33%66.577213,4270.0%40.0%
66.67%66.265713,405100.0%60.0%
83.33%67.096713,241100.0%75.0%
33.33%66.390711,97933.3%33.3%
50.00%65.378212,9390.0%75.0%
33.33%66.197914,6110.0%40.0%
33.33%65.473411,4610.0%66.7%
16.67%65.979612,6670.0%25.0%
60.00%54.271810,64850.0%66.7%
60.00%55.780312,41966.7%50.0%

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Gnar vs Anivia - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Gnar do against Anivia in League of Legends?

Gnar wins the Gnar vs Anivia matchup with a 61.5% win rate compared to Anivia's 38.5%, a 23.1 percentage point difference. This data is based on 13 recent ranked games in patch 26.14.

How does Gnar do against Anivia in the early game?

In the early game, Gnar has the advantage against Anivia with a 66.7% win rate versus 33.3%. Gnar players should look to press their lane advantage through aggressive trades and wave control during the first 15 minutes.

How does Gnar do against Anivia in the late game?

In the late game, Gnar takes over the Gnar vs Anivia matchup with a 60.0% win rate compared to 40.0%. Gnar scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Gnar vs Anivia matchup?

Gnar wins the matchup against Anivia with a 61.5% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.14. The 23.1 percentage point advantage means Gnar is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 13 games analyzed.

What is the best Gnar build against Anivia?

The best Gnar build against Anivia includes Randuin's Omen, Wit's End, Trinity Force with Mercury's Treads. Check the matchup breakdown above for the full item path and build order.

What are the best Gnar runes against Anivia?

The best Gnar runes against Anivia use the Precision primary tree with Resolve secondary. This rune setup achieves a 50.0% win rate in the Gnar vs Anivia matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.

Does Gnar counter Anivia?

Yes, Gnar has a favorable matchup against Anivia with a 61.5% win rate. Gnar strongly counters Anivia in lane based on current patch 26.14 data.

How do I play Gnar against Anivia?

When playing Gnar against Anivia, 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.