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

Gnarvs Diana

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

Gnar vs Diana is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.14. Gnar wins with a 60.0% win rate (+20.0%) over Diana based on 5 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 Diana 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 - 60.0% win rate in this matchup
Gnar
60.0% WR
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Diana vs Gnar matchup - 40.0% win rate
Diana
40.0% WR

Who Wins the Gnar vs Diana Matchup?

Gnar wins the Gnar vs Diana matchup
Winner
Gnar
Matches: 5
60.0%
Win Rate
40.0%
5.7
CS / min
5.5
803
DMG / min
885
12,419
Gold / game
11,987
214
Heal / min
104
880
DMG Mitigated / min
1,108
1.1
CC / min
0.2
66.7%
Early Game WR
33.3%
50.0%
Late Game WR
50.0%

Gnar vs Diana Matchup Summary

The Gnar vs Diana matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 5 recent matches analyzed, Gnar wins with a 60.0% win rate compared to Diana's 40.0%, giving Gnar a 20.0 percentage point advantage. Gnar dominates at every stage — from early laning through late game team fights. This consistent advantage makes it difficult for Diana players to find favorable windows, so team-dependent strategies and avoiding solo confrontations are essential. The most significant statistical gap is in crowd control, where Gnar leads by 0.8s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Gnar players can confidently pick into Diana and play aggressively from level 1. Look to establish lane dominance early through favorable trades and zone Diana 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 Diana Laning Phase Breakdown

Gnar wins the laning phase against Diana in League of Legends

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

Farming
5.7Gnar
5.5Diana
Gnar and Diana farm at nearly identical rates in this matchup, with only a 0.2 CS/min difference. Neither champion holds a meaningful farming advantage, so lane dominance will come from trading and jungle interaction rather than CS leads.
Damage
803Gnar
885Diana
Diana heavily out-damages Gnar by 82 DMG/min, dominating both short trades and all-in fights. Gnar should avoid extended combat and instead focus on burst trade patterns — short engages followed by immediate disengagement — to avoid letting Diana's sustained damage advantage take over.
Economy
12,419Gnar
11,987Diana
Gnar earns 431 more gold per game than Diana, equivalent to roughly one additional component item. This economic edge comes from a combination of better farming, kill participation, and objective control, giving Gnar slightly faster item completions.
Utility
1.1Gnar
0.2Diana
Gnar brings significantly more crowd control than Diana, with 0.8 more seconds of CC per minute. This large utility gap makes Gnar far more valuable in setting up jungle ganks, controlling objectives, and locking down targets in team fights. Diana should invest in tenacity and position carefully to avoid being chain-CC'd.
Sustain
1,094Gnar
1,212Diana
Diana heals and mitigates 118 more damage per minute than Gnar, providing moderate extra durability. This sustain edge allows Diana to stay in lane longer between recalls and gradually win extended wars of attrition. Consider building early grievous wounds if playing Gnar.

Best Gnar Build Against Diana

Armored Advance is the optimal boots choice against Diana, providing the mobility and stats Gnar needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Gnar against Diana are Blade of The Ruined King, Heartsteel and Black Cleaver. 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 Diana. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Gnar vs Diana matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Gnar
66.7%
+33.3% advantage
Gnar early game win rateGnar66.7%
Diana early game win rateDiana33.3%
Late Game
Gnar
50.0%
+0.0% advantage
Gnar late game win rateGnar50.0%
Diana late game win rateDiana50.0%

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

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

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

Best Gnar Runes Against Diana

Resolve rune tree - Gnar primary runes vs DianaResolve
Grasp of the Undying - best Gnar rune vs DianaDemolish - best Gnar rune vs DianaBone Plating - best Gnar rune vs DianaOvergrowth - best Gnar rune vs Diana
Precision rune tree - Gnar secondary runes vs DianaPrecision
Legend: Alacrity - best Gnar rune vs DianaTriumph - best Gnar rune vs Diana
100.0% WR

Running Resolve primary with Precision secondary allows Gnar to press their advantage against Diana, 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 Diana - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Gnar do against Diana in League of Legends?

Gnar wins the Gnar vs Diana matchup with a 60.0% win rate compared to Diana's 40.0%, a 20.0 percentage point difference. This data is based on 5 recent ranked games in patch 26.14.

How does Gnar do against Diana in the early game?

In the early game, Gnar has the advantage against Diana 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 Diana in the late game?

In the late game, Gnar takes over the Gnar vs Diana 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 Diana matchup?

Gnar wins the matchup against Diana with a 60.0% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.14. The 20.0 percentage point advantage means Gnar is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 5 games analyzed.

What is the best Gnar build against Diana?

The best Gnar build against Diana includes Blade of The Ruined King, Heartsteel, Black Cleaver with Armored Advance. 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 Diana?

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

Does Gnar counter Diana?

Yes, Gnar has a favorable matchup against Diana with a 60.0% win rate. Gnar strongly counters Diana in lane based on current patch 26.14 data.

How do I play Gnar against Diana?

When playing Gnar against Diana, 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.