Gnar - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
49.4%
Pick Rate
1.5%

Gnarvs Aurelion Sol

CFighterTank
Patch26.4
Matches1,089,240
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedMar 3, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Gnar vs Aurelion Sol is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.4. Aurelion Sol wins with a 60.0% win rate (+20.0%) over Gnar based on 5 games. Aurelion Sol wins the early laning phase while Gnar scales better into the late game. Below you'll find the best Gnar build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Gnar vs Aurelion Sol 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.

Compare against an opponent
Aurelion Sol - 40.0% win rateAurelion Sol(40.0%)
Gnar - 40.0% win rate in this matchup
Gnar
40.0% WR
VS
Aurelion Sol vs Gnar matchup - 60.0% win rate
Aurelion Sol
60.0% WR

Who Wins the Gnar vs Aurelion Sol Matchup?

Aurelion Sol wins the Gnar vs Aurelion Sol matchup
Winner
Aurelion Sol
Matches: 5
40.0%
Win Rate
60.0%
6.5
CS / min
6.9
652
DMG / min
627
13,261
Gold / game
13,876
197
Heal / min
150
885
DMG Mitigated / min
483
0.9
CC / min
0.5
0.0%
Early Game WR
100.0%
66.7%
Late Game WR
33.3%

Gnar vs Aurelion Sol Matchup Summary

The Gnar vs Aurelion Sol matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 5 recent matches analyzed, Aurelion Sol wins with a 60.0% win rate compared to Gnar's 40.0%, giving Aurelion Sol a 20.0 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Aurelion Sol controls the early laning stage, but Gnar outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Aurelion Sol needs to press advantages before Gnar reaches their power spikes, while Gnar should focus on safe farming and hitting key item breakpoints. The most significant statistical gap is in crowd control, where Gnar leads by 0.4s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Aurelion Sol has a strong advantage in this matchup. Gnar players should play defensively, prioritize safe farming under tower, and look for opportunities created by jungle pressure or Aurelion Sol overextending. Avoid prolonged trades and wait for team fights where positioning and coordination matter more. Understanding these matchup dynamics is essential for champion select decisions and in-game strategy when facing this lane opponent.

Gnar vs Aurelion Sol Laning Phase Breakdown

Gnar wins the laning phase against Aurelion Sol in League of Legends

Gnar is favored during the laning phase against Aurelion Sol, winning 3 out of 5 key stat categories. Gnar holds advantages in damage, crowd control and sustain, making them the stronger laner in this matchup.

Farming
6.5Gnar
6.9Aurelion Sol
Aurelion Sol edges out Gnar by 0.4 CS per minute — a moderate farming advantage that adds up to roughly 5 CS over a 15-minute laning phase. This translates to earlier component purchases and slightly faster power spikes for Aurelion Sol.
Damage
652Gnar
627Aurelion Sol
Damage output is virtually even between Gnar and Aurelion Sol, with only 25 DMG/min separating them. Fights in this matchup are decided more by ability timing and positioning than raw damage numbers, making mechanical skill the deciding factor in trades.
Economy
13,261Gnar
13,876Aurelion Sol
Aurelion Sol earns 615 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 Aurelion Sol slightly faster item completions.
Utility
0.9Gnar
0.5Aurelion Sol
Gnar provides 0.4 seconds more crowd control per minute than Aurelion Sol, offering better gank setup potential and slightly more team fight utility. This CC advantage helps Gnar coordinate with their jungler and control the pace of skirmishes.
Sustain
1,082Gnar
633Aurelion Sol
Gnar vastly out-sustains Aurelion Sol, healing and mitigating 449 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Gnar can absorb significant punishment and remain in lane while Aurelion Sol is forced to recall. Building grievous wounds early is essential for Aurelion Sol, and focusing on burst trade patterns rather than sustained fights is critical.

Best Gnar Build Against Aurelion Sol

Mercury's Treads is the optimal boots choice against Aurelion Sol, providing the mobility and stats Gnar needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Gnar against Aurelion Sol 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. 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 Aurelion Sol. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Gnar vs Aurelion Sol matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Aurelion Sol
100.0%
+100.0% advantage
Gnar early game win rateGnar0.0%
Aurelion Sol early game win rateAurelion Sol100.0%
Late Game
Gnar
66.7%
+33.3% advantage
Gnar late game win rateGnar66.7%
Aurelion Sol late game win rateAurelion Sol33.3%

Aurelion Sol 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 Aurelion Sol 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 66.7% win rate — 33.3 points above Aurelion Sol. Extended games heavily favor Gnar, whose kit and scaling make them a dominant force in team fights and objective control.

This matchup features a dramatic power shift: Aurelion Sol must aggressively press their early advantage and close out the game before Gnar reaches their scaling breakpoints. If Gnar survives the laning phase without falling too far behind, the matchup flips in their favor. Dragon and Rift Herald control are pivotal — the team that secures early objectives can snowball or buy time to scale.

Best Gnar Runes Against Aurelion Sol

Precision rune tree - Gnar primary runes vs Aurelion SolPrecision
Fleet Footwork - best Gnar rune vs Aurelion SolTriumph - best Gnar rune vs Aurelion SolLegend: Alacrity - best Gnar rune vs Aurelion SolLast Stand - best Gnar rune vs Aurelion Sol
Resolve rune tree - Gnar secondary runes vs Aurelion SolResolve
Overgrowth - best Gnar rune vs Aurelion SolBone Plating - best Gnar rune vs Aurelion Sol
100.0% WR

The Precision and Resolve rune setup gives Gnar the best tools to compete against Aurelion Sol in this difficult matchup, compensating for the statistical disadvantages with optimal rune synergies.


Gnar matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.4. 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 26.4
Opponent
Win Rate
Matches
CS/min
DMG/min
Gold/game
Early WR
Late WR
55.65%1246.891912,44059.6%52.2%
41.38%1166.371211,01539.7%43.1%
48.57%1056.599612,24346.1%50.0%
53.47%1026.183410,95559.1%49.1%
57.89%956.385811,82252.4%62.3%
48.39%946.476911,42242.9%52.9%
40.43%946.61,29312,35027.3%52.0%
55.17%876.787611,62164.3%46.7%
47.06%856.493911,50754.3%42.0%
60.24%836.81,01212,05655.0%65.1%
61.54%826.487411,37964.9%58.5%
56.25%806.896512,11048.6%62.8%
53.25%786.482911,96652.6%53.9%
40.00%756.265111,46836.7%42.2%
45.07%726.278611,40639.4%50.0%
51.43%706.587111,52360.0%42.9%
51.47%686.490711,97758.1%46.0%
45.45%676.372211,79538.5%50.0%
46.77%626.875912,15050.0%44.7%
37.70%617.089812,31244.4%32.4%
50.82%616.61,10613,13753.9%48.6%
46.67%606.471211,49650.0%42.9%
47.46%606.299212,35133.3%57.1%
40.68%596.283611,81529.6%50.0%
61.02%596.788212,04175.0%51.4%
50.88%576.389912,57354.2%48.5%
54.90%516.781011,75864.0%46.1%
53.06%496.479111,87858.3%48.0%
53.19%476.391212,31045.0%59.3%
52.27%456.274011,19744.4%64.7%
60.00%456.987212,87473.7%50.0%
40.91%446.982910,22752.0%26.3%
39.02%416.473412,16235.3%41.7%
55.00%406.51,02612,07861.1%50.0%
53.85%396.784412,05556.3%52.2%
47.37%386.11,06311,75738.9%55.0%
50.00%356.373311,10838.5%57.1%
38.71%326.287311,88826.7%50.0%
36.67%306.174411,61327.3%42.1%
48.28%296.074412,31557.1%45.5%
32.14%286.561810,48537.5%25.0%
30.77%276.786611,18326.7%36.4%
48.00%256.376611,61650.0%45.5%
54.17%246.767711,42533.3%75.0%
54.55%237.073911,60241.7%70.0%
21.74%236.386411,93928.6%18.8%
54.55%226.898812,33040.0%66.7%
54.55%226.283811,30558.3%50.0%
71.43%216.81,05812,11362.5%76.9%
42.11%196.884310,83445.5%37.5%
35.29%176.995613,35250.0%22.2%
47.06%176.574411,64460.0%28.6%
37.50%166.376512,38150.0%30.0%
66.67%156.392513,11780.0%60.0%
42.86%146.884612,51450.0%40.0%
38.46%136.574210,44625.0%60.0%
30.77%136.778512,01550.0%22.2%
44.44%96.595713,92650.0%42.9%
33.33%95.994211,34425.0%40.0%
62.50%86.865511,36575.0%50.0%
25.00%85.16829,80240.0%0.0%
71.43%76.069911,985100.0%50.0%
57.14%76.894112,9590.0%66.7%
57.14%76.273513,013100.0%25.0%
42.86%77.168011,68640.0%50.0%
66.67%66.075112,359100.0%60.0%
66.67%66.576511,9190.0%100.0%
40.00%65.875211,6000.0%66.7%
50.00%66.772212,00166.7%33.3%
33.33%66.159812,32050.0%25.0%
33.33%66.480512,2120.0%40.0%
66.67%65.21,07115,1470.0%66.7%
60.00%53.766610,04233.3%100.0%
20.00%53.15969,4830.0%25.0%
40.00%56.565213,2610.0%66.7%
0.00%55.770012,6560.0%0.0%
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Gnar vs Aurelion Sol - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Gnar do against Aurelion Sol in League of Legends?

Aurelion Sol wins the Gnar vs Aurelion Sol matchup with a 60.0% win rate compared to Gnar's 40.0%, a 20.0 percentage point difference. This data is based on 5 recent ranked games in patch 26.4.

How does Gnar do against Aurelion Sol in the early game?

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

How does Gnar do against Aurelion Sol in the late game?

In the late game, Gnar takes over the Gnar vs Aurelion Sol matchup with a 66.7% win rate compared to 33.3%. Gnar scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Gnar vs Aurelion Sol matchup?

Aurelion Sol wins the matchup against Gnar with a 60.0% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.4. The 20.0 percentage point advantage means Aurelion Sol is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 5 games analyzed.

What is the best Gnar build against Aurelion Sol?

The best Gnar build against Aurelion Sol includes Randuin's Omen, Wit's End, Trinity Force with Mercury's Treads. 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 Gnar runes against Aurelion Sol?

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

Does Gnar counter Aurelion Sol?

No, Gnar struggles against Aurelion Sol with only a 40.0% win rate. Aurelion Sol has the advantage in this matchup. Gnar players should focus on safe farming and avoiding extended trades to minimize Aurelion Sol's lead.

How do I play Gnar against Aurelion Sol?

When playing Gnar against Aurelion Sol, play cautiously and avoid Aurelion Sol's power spikes. Focus on safe farming — you outscale Aurelion Sol in the late game. Use the matchup-specific build and runes above to optimize your chances.