Gnar - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
48.8%
Pick Rate
1.6%

Gnarvs Anivia

DFighterTank
Patch26.7
Matches949,984
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedApr 19, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Gnar vs Anivia is a very close matchup in LoL patch 26.7. Gnar wins with a 50.0% win rate (+0.0%) over Anivia based on 6 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.

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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Anivia - 50.0% win rateAnivia(50.0%)
Gnar - 50.0% win rate in this matchup
Gnar
50.0% WR
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Anivia vs Gnar matchup - 50.0% win rate
Anivia
50.0% WR

Who Wins the Gnar vs Anivia Matchup?

Gnar wins the Gnar vs Anivia matchup
Winner
Gnar
Matches: 6
50.0%
Win Rate
50.0%
7.3
CS / min
6.2
776
DMG / min
595
10,647
Gold / game
9,450
202
Heal / min
181
749
DMG Mitigated / min
497
1.0
CC / min
1.6
50.0%
Early Game WR
50.0%
50.0%
Late Game WR
50.0%

Gnar vs Anivia Matchup Summary

The Gnar vs Anivia matchup is essentially a coin-flip matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 6 recent matches analyzed, Gnar wins with a 50.0% win rate compared to Anivia's 50.0%, giving Gnar a 0.0 percentage point advantage. Gnar holds a slight edge in both the early and late game, but the margins are thin enough that individual skill and jungle attention will often determine the outcome. Anivia can still find windows through outplays and team coordination. The most significant statistical gap is in crowd control, where Anivia leads by 0.6s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Gnar has a statistical edge, but the margin is close enough that respecting Anivia's strengths is important. Trade when cooldowns are favorable, track the enemy jungler, and build toward your strongest item spikes to convert the slight advantage into a decisive lead. 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

Gnar wins the laning phase against Anivia in League of Legends

Gnar is favored during the laning phase against Anivia, winning 4 out of 5 key stat categories. Gnar holds advantages in farming, damage, gold income and sustain, making them the stronger laner in this matchup.

Farming
7.3Gnar
6.2Anivia
Gnar significantly out-farms Anivia by 1.0 CS per minute, accumulating an estimated 16 CS lead by mid game. This substantial farming gap gives Gnar a major gold advantage and earlier item completions. Anivia players should prioritize wave management techniques like freezing near tower and using abilities efficiently to minimize the deficit.
Damage
776Gnar
595Anivia
Gnar heavily out-damages Anivia by 181 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
10,647Gnar
9,450Anivia
Gnar generates a commanding 1,197 more gold per game than Anivia. This substantial economic advantage means Gnar consistently reaches key item breakpoints earlier, creating a compounding lead that grows throughout the game. Anivia should focus on cost-effective item choices and avoid unnecessary deaths to prevent falling further behind.
Utility
1.0Gnar
1.6Anivia
Anivia provides 0.6 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
951Gnar
678Anivia
Gnar vastly out-sustains Anivia, healing and mitigating 273 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 Death's Dance, Maw of Malmortius 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
50.0%
+0.0% advantage
Gnar early game win rateGnar50.0%
Anivia early game win rateAnivia50.0%
Late Game
Gnar
50.0%
+0.0% advantage
Gnar late game win rateGnar50.0%
Anivia late game win rateAnivia50.0%

The early game (first 15 minutes) is a toss-up between Gnar and Anivia, with Gnar holding a razor-thin 50.0% win rate edge (+0.0%). Individual skill and jungle proximity will matter more than champion advantage in the early laning phase.

Late game (25+ minutes) is equally balanced, with Gnar at 50.0% win rate — only 0.0 points ahead of Anivia. Team fight execution and macro play determine the winner at this stage, not champion matchup advantage.

This matchup is remarkably even at every stage of the game. Neither Gnar nor Anivia has a phase-specific advantage, making this a pure skill matchup where individual mechanics, decision-making, and team coordination determine the outcome.

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
60.0% WR

The Precision primary with Resolve secondary combination helps Gnar maximize their potential in this closely contested matchup, providing the right mix of offensive and defensive tools to edge out Anivia.


Gnar matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.7. 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 26.7
Opponent
Win Rate
Matches
CS/min
DMG/min
Gold/game
Early WR
Late WR
62.71%1186.894112,44766.7%59.7%
40.00%756.484711,64138.9%41.0%
49.15%596.269411,53043.5%52.8%
46.55%586.481111,26837.9%55.2%
47.92%486.395611,30355.2%36.8%
40.00%456.490411,98953.3%33.3%
43.59%396.569211,22847.1%40.9%
48.72%396.28869,76944.4%58.3%
59.46%376.995111,43352.6%66.7%
50.00%366.480211,70762.5%40.0%
58.33%366.597612,43658.8%57.9%
52.94%346.376512,02537.5%66.7%
45.16%316.178211,56750.0%42.1%
41.94%316.31,02212,17940.0%42.9%
43.33%306.476811,18718.2%57.9%
60.00%306.71,07212,34150.0%68.8%
41.38%296.195912,93425.0%47.6%
60.71%286.91,26811,86061.1%60.0%
61.54%266.292212,76950.0%75.0%
36.00%256.787311,34535.7%36.4%
41.67%246.676912,03644.4%40.0%
30.43%236.584411,60227.3%33.3%
34.78%236.783712,49516.7%41.2%
65.22%236.599212,52075.0%60.0%
59.09%226.169010,88358.3%60.0%
40.91%226.776211,29788.9%7.7%
31.82%226.363411,06130.0%33.3%
61.90%217.184211,13858.3%66.7%
57.14%216.674111,32450.0%66.7%
50.00%206.082111,58940.0%60.0%
33.33%186.872812,43316.7%41.7%
72.22%187.086611,97363.6%85.7%
44.44%186.384611,20933.3%55.6%
64.71%176.887110,74080.0%42.9%
70.59%176.31,07712,31685.7%60.0%
47.06%176.58389,64150.0%40.0%
62.50%166.581812,29766.7%60.0%
68.75%165.983514,39740.0%81.8%
60.00%156.184413,53080.0%50.0%
57.14%146.479710,88671.4%42.9%
25.00%125.973010,91133.3%16.7%
50.00%127.488310,30971.4%20.0%
58.33%127.08079,10755.6%66.7%
75.00%126.31,08212,62966.7%83.3%
63.64%116.51,04911,021100.0%20.0%
50.00%103.989013,54366.7%42.9%
55.56%97.077513,88733.3%66.7%
77.78%96.16239,887100.0%60.0%
62.50%86.51,07110,50580.0%33.3%
50.00%86.91,07810,85240.0%66.7%
37.50%85.383010,73050.0%25.0%
71.43%76.260110,433100.0%33.3%
28.57%75.977011,3110.0%50.0%
71.43%76.41,01613,66575.0%66.7%
16.67%65.363710,5590.0%33.3%
66.67%65.994914,315100.0%60.0%
50.00%67.377610,64750.0%50.0%
0.00%53.261310,8680.0%0.0%
60.00%54.158710,58366.7%50.0%
20.00%57.59158,77125.0%0.0%
40.00%57.173010,5420.0%50.0%
80.00%55.561213,926100.0%75.0%

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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 50.0% win rate compared to Anivia's 50.0%, a 0.0 percentage point difference. This data is based on 6 recent ranked games in patch 26.7.

How does Gnar do against Anivia in the early game?

In the early game, Gnar has the advantage against Anivia with a 50.0% win rate versus 50.0%. 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 50.0% win rate compared to 50.0%. 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 50.0% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.7. The 0.0 percentage point advantage means Gnar is slightly favored in this lane matchup based on 6 games analyzed.

What is the best Gnar build against Anivia?

The best Gnar build against Anivia includes Death's Dance, Maw of Malmortius, 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 60.0% 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 50.0% win rate. Gnar slightly edges out Anivia in lane based on current patch 26.7 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.