Gnar - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
47.9%
Pick Rate
1.4%

Gnarvs Ekko

FFighterTank
Patch26.10
Matches2,222,046
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedMay 21, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Gnar vs Ekko is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.10. Gnar wins with a 60.0% win rate (+20.0%) over Ekko 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 Ekko 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
Ekko - 60.0% win rateEkko(60.0%)
Gnar - 60.0% win rate in this matchup
Gnar
60.0% WR
VS
Ekko vs Gnar matchup - 40.0% win rate
Ekko
40.0% WR

Who Wins the Gnar vs Ekko Matchup?

Gnar wins the Gnar vs Ekko matchup
Winner
Gnar
Matches: 5
60.0%
Win Rate
40.0%
5.4
CS / min
5.2
724
DMG / min
746
10,952
Gold / game
10,732
222
Heal / min
295
743
DMG Mitigated / min
798
1.0
CC / min
0.6
50.0%
Early Game WR
50.0%
66.7%
Late Game WR
33.3%

Gnar vs Ekko Matchup Summary

The Gnar vs Ekko 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 Ekko'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 Ekko 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 0.4s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Gnar players can confidently pick into Ekko and play aggressively from level 1. Look to establish lane dominance early through favorable trades and zone Ekko 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 Ekko Laning Phase Breakdown

Gnar wins the laning phase against Ekko in League of Legends

Gnar is favored during the laning phase against Ekko, 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
5.4Gnar
5.2Ekko
Gnar and Ekko 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
724Gnar
746Ekko
Damage output is virtually even between Gnar and Ekko, with only 21 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
10,952Gnar
10,732Ekko
Gnar and Ekko generate nearly equal gold per game, with just a 220 gold difference. Neither champion has a clear economic advantage, so gold leads will depend on individual play quality, kill participation, and objective contributions.
Utility
1.0Gnar
0.6Ekko
Gnar provides 0.4 seconds more crowd control per minute than Ekko, 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
965Gnar
1,093Ekko
Ekko heals and mitigates 129 more damage per minute than Gnar, providing moderate extra durability. This sustain edge allows Ekko 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 Ekko

Plated Steelcaps is the optimal boots choice against Ekko, providing the mobility and stats Gnar needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Gnar against Ekko are Trinity Force, Black Cleaver and Sterak's Gage. 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 Ekko. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Gnar vs Ekko matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Gnar
50.0%
+0.0% advantage
Gnar early game win rateGnar50.0%
Ekko early game win rateEkko50.0%
Late Game
Gnar
66.7%
+33.3% advantage
Gnar late game win rateGnar66.7%
Ekko late game win rateEkko33.3%

The early game (first 15 minutes) is a toss-up between Gnar and Ekko, 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.

Gnar is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 66.7% win rate — 33.3 points above Ekko. 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. Ekko players should look for outplays, team-dependent strategies, and picks rather than relying on scaling to win this matchup.

Best Gnar Runes Against Ekko

Precision rune tree - Gnar primary runes vs EkkoPrecision
Fleet Footwork - best Gnar rune vs EkkoTriumph - best Gnar rune vs EkkoLegend: Alacrity - best Gnar rune vs EkkoLast Stand - best Gnar rune vs Ekko
Resolve rune tree - Gnar secondary runes vs EkkoResolve
Bone Plating - best Gnar rune vs EkkoOvergrowth - best Gnar rune vs Ekko
100.0% WR

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


Gnar matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.10. 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 26.10
Opponent
Win Rate
Matches
CS/min
DMG/min
Gold/game
Early WR
Late WR
44.97%1496.789211,44452.2%38.8%
47.69%1306.270611,63254.9%43.0%
42.73%1106.378410,74843.4%42.1%
50.00%1046.181110,79451.0%49.1%
44.66%1036.265510,74745.2%44.3%
56.63%836.393511,52950.0%62.2%
46.38%696.088610,95441.4%50.0%
43.28%676.692711,33235.5%50.0%
52.31%656.41,27911,53053.3%51.4%
41.27%636.380311,53238.2%44.8%
43.55%626.589211,54253.9%36.1%
54.84%626.377812,18645.8%60.5%
49.09%556.477911,26434.8%59.4%
59.26%546.594812,27766.7%53.3%
46.30%546.186710,68635.7%57.7%
46.30%546.685412,29542.9%48.5%
50.00%526.289911,68455.0%46.9%
62.75%516.677711,50565.4%60.0%
45.10%516.51,06212,43938.5%47.4%
64.71%516.284411,25954.2%74.1%
48.00%506.283611,94655.6%43.8%
52.00%506.183712,25447.8%55.6%
50.00%506.298510,25655.6%43.5%
54.35%466.31,02911,41472.2%42.9%
51.11%456.385213,32850.0%51.5%
40.91%446.882112,62247.1%37.0%
62.79%436.383610,97652.6%70.8%
55.00%406.591711,66663.2%47.6%
51.35%376.585512,13645.5%53.9%
51.35%375.975311,29761.1%42.1%
45.95%376.064710,65050.0%42.1%
51.35%375.893711,42750.0%52.0%
52.78%366.277410,85860.9%38.5%
51.52%336.678611,89966.7%38.9%
66.67%336.183912,12486.7%50.0%
63.64%336.271713,36857.1%65.4%
41.94%315.982611,83046.1%38.9%
50.00%305.890212,42533.3%57.1%
34.48%296.290910,59442.9%26.7%
58.62%296.283711,52550.0%66.7%
35.71%286.870111,47731.3%41.7%
50.00%246.496011,12338.5%63.6%
34.78%236.17839,01053.3%0.0%
45.45%225.471111,52125.0%57.1%
52.38%216.281313,60357.1%50.0%
60.00%206.893112,03850.0%66.7%
50.00%205.871811,86250.0%50.0%
50.00%186.479012,69040.0%53.9%
37.50%165.95898,80522.2%57.1%
46.67%156.187711,42850.0%42.9%
50.00%146.284711,73157.1%42.9%
46.15%135.669210,35420.0%62.5%
75.00%125.970910,28883.3%66.7%
41.67%126.687312,134100.0%22.2%
25.00%125.752911,0320.0%37.5%
9.09%115.997710,5720.0%20.0%
60.00%106.086310,95940.0%80.0%
10.00%106.892212,9830.0%14.3%
12.50%85.05978,0810.0%25.0%
37.50%86.469710,41640.0%33.3%
71.43%76.082711,069100.0%60.0%
85.71%75.078811,410100.0%80.0%
28.57%76.51,00013,81550.0%20.0%
83.33%67.18308,38375.0%100.0%
16.67%66.160111,40650.0%0.0%
40.00%55.96309,60940.0%0.0%
20.00%53.47096,22025.0%0.0%
80.00%56.81,00413,712100.0%75.0%
20.00%56.982411,9350.0%33.3%
80.00%57.379012,895100.0%66.7%
60.00%57.173711,524100.0%33.3%
80.00%56.794613,362100.0%66.7%
60.00%56.25998,51975.0%0.0%
40.00%53.88328,38750.0%33.3%
60.00%55.472410,95250.0%66.7%
40.00%55.756310,84166.7%0.0%

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Gnar vs Ekko - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Gnar do against Ekko in League of Legends?

Gnar wins the Gnar vs Ekko matchup with a 60.0% win rate compared to Ekko's 40.0%, a 20.0 percentage point difference. This data is based on 5 recent ranked games in patch 26.10.

How does Gnar do against Ekko in the early game?

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

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

Gnar wins the matchup against Ekko with a 60.0% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.10. 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 Ekko?

The best Gnar build against Ekko includes Trinity Force, Black Cleaver, Sterak's Gage with Plated Steelcaps. 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 Ekko?

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

Does Gnar counter Ekko?

Yes, Gnar has a favorable matchup against Ekko with a 60.0% win rate. Gnar strongly counters Ekko in lane based on current patch 26.10 data.

How do I play Gnar against Ekko?

When playing Gnar against Ekko, 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.