Gnar - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
47.7%
Pick Rate
1.4%

Gnarvs Fiddlesticks

FFighterTank
Patch26.10
Matches1,120,787
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedMay 19, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Gnar vs Fiddlesticks is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.10. Fiddlesticks wins with a 66.7% win rate (+33.3%) over Gnar based on 6 games. Gnar wins the early laning phase while Fiddlesticks scales better into the late game. Below you'll find the best Gnar build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Gnar vs Fiddlesticks 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
Fiddlesticks - 33.3% win rateFiddlesticks(33.3%)
Gnar - 33.3% win rate in this matchup
Gnar
33.3% WR
VS
Fiddlesticks vs Gnar matchup - 66.7% win rate
Fiddlesticks
66.7% WR

Who Wins the Gnar vs Fiddlesticks Matchup?

Fiddlesticks wins the Gnar vs Fiddlesticks matchup
Winner
Fiddlesticks
Matches: 6
33.3%
Win Rate
66.7%
6.0
CS / min
5.5
639
DMG / min
956
9,167
Gold / game
10,654
144
Heal / min
382
755
DMG Mitigated / min
644
0.9
CC / min
2.1
50.0%
Early Game WR
50.0%
0.0%
Late Game WR
100.0%

Gnar vs Fiddlesticks Matchup Summary

The Gnar vs Fiddlesticks matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 6 recent matches analyzed, Fiddlesticks wins with a 66.7% win rate compared to Gnar's 33.3%, giving Fiddlesticks a 33.3 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Gnar controls the early laning stage, but Fiddlesticks outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Gnar needs to press advantages before Fiddlesticks reaches their power spikes, while Fiddlesticks should focus on safe farming and hitting key item breakpoints. The most significant statistical gap is in crowd control, where Fiddlesticks leads by 1.2s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Fiddlesticks 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 Fiddlesticks 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 Fiddlesticks Laning Phase Breakdown

Fiddlesticks wins the laning phase against Gnar in League of Legends

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

Farming
6.0Gnar
5.5Fiddlesticks
Gnar edges out Fiddlesticks by 0.5 CS per minute — a moderate farming advantage that adds up to roughly 8 CS over a 15-minute laning phase. This translates to earlier component purchases and slightly faster power spikes for Gnar.
Damage
639Gnar
956Fiddlesticks
Fiddlesticks heavily out-damages Gnar by 317 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 Fiddlesticks's sustained damage advantage take over.
Economy
9,167Gnar
10,654Fiddlesticks
Fiddlesticks generates a commanding 1,488 more gold per game than Gnar. This substantial economic advantage means Fiddlesticks consistently reaches key item breakpoints earlier, creating a compounding lead that grows throughout the game. Gnar should focus on cost-effective item choices and avoid unnecessary deaths to prevent falling further behind.
Utility
0.9Gnar
2.1Fiddlesticks
Fiddlesticks brings significantly more crowd control than Gnar, with 1.2 more seconds of CC per minute. This large utility gap makes Fiddlesticks far more valuable in setting up jungle ganks, controlling objectives, and locking down targets in team fights. Gnar should invest in tenacity and position carefully to avoid being chain-CC'd.
Sustain
899Gnar
1,027Fiddlesticks
Fiddlesticks heals and mitigates 128 more damage per minute than Gnar, providing moderate extra durability. This sustain edge allows Fiddlesticks 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 Fiddlesticks

Mercury's Treads is the optimal boots choice against Fiddlesticks, providing the mobility and stats Gnar needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Gnar against Fiddlesticks are Blade of The Ruined King, Trinity Force and Thornmail. 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 Fiddlesticks matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Gnar
50.0%
+0.0% advantage
Gnar early game win rateGnar50.0%
Fiddlesticks early game win rateFiddlesticks50.0%
Late Game
Fiddlesticks
100.0%
+100.0% advantage
Gnar late game win rateGnar0.0%
Fiddlesticks late game win rateFiddlesticks100.0%

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

Fiddlesticks is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 100.0% win rate — 100.0 points above Gnar. Extended games heavily favor Fiddlesticks, whose kit and scaling make them a dominant force in team fights and objective control.

The power dynamics shift as the game progresses — Gnar has the edge early, but Fiddlesticks gradually takes over. However, the margins are slim enough that either champion can win at any stage with the right plays. Focus on taking advantages when you have them rather than waiting for a specific game phase.

Best Gnar Runes Against Fiddlesticks

Resolve rune tree - Gnar primary runes vs FiddlesticksResolve
Grasp of the Undying - best Gnar rune vs FiddlesticksFont of Life - best Gnar rune vs FiddlesticksBone Plating - best Gnar rune vs FiddlesticksOvergrowth - best Gnar rune vs Fiddlesticks
Domination rune tree - Gnar secondary runes vs FiddlesticksDomination
Sudden Impact - best Gnar rune vs FiddlesticksRelentless Hunter - best Gnar rune vs Fiddlesticks
100.0% WR

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


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
45.07%1426.889611,19652.9%37.8%
45.59%1366.370311,99142.9%47.1%
47.46%1186.483711,01645.9%49.1%
45.16%936.665410,21743.5%46.8%
46.15%916.183010,91048.9%43.5%
45.83%726.188811,27840.7%48.9%
41.67%726.598511,68336.7%45.2%
54.93%716.190111,04652.9%56.8%
33.82%686.175910,78229.0%37.8%
56.25%646.41,09612,80050.0%59.5%
46.77%626.380011,20143.5%48.7%
53.33%606.786111,89852.0%54.3%
50.91%556.31,01411,66947.6%52.9%
51.85%546.41,20810,57140.0%66.7%
54.72%536.579511,96238.1%65.6%
46.15%526.087510,75756.0%37.0%
46.15%526.593211,51762.5%32.1%
56.86%516.282610,60744.4%70.8%
42.00%506.075010,95444.0%40.0%
58.00%506.592611,59759.1%57.1%
54.17%486.480812,13462.5%50.0%
46.81%476.188411,23750.0%44.4%
50.00%466.375511,49447.8%52.2%
36.96%466.01,03412,10156.3%26.7%
45.00%407.086113,00141.2%47.8%
55.00%406.590812,16653.9%55.6%
42.50%405.897511,87450.0%39.3%
38.89%366.180611,97744.4%37.0%
47.22%366.597012,32540.0%50.0%
48.57%356.171611,28947.1%50.0%
61.76%346.689211,40370.0%50.0%
63.64%336.189612,00246.1%75.0%
45.45%336.290412,27650.0%42.1%
43.75%326.073710,75644.4%42.9%
34.38%325.986312,03745.5%28.6%
54.84%316.477712,20744.4%59.1%
58.06%316.288310,60065.0%45.5%
53.57%286.771612,16841.7%62.5%
59.26%276.373312,86040.0%70.6%
55.56%276.584011,05453.3%58.3%
52.00%255.881812,36062.5%47.1%
66.67%245.384812,38666.7%66.7%
56.52%236.373312,39566.7%52.9%
43.48%236.487810,12421.4%77.8%
50.00%226.885310,74244.4%53.9%
42.11%196.381712,82842.9%41.7%
41.18%174.961710,42114.3%60.0%
68.75%166.897713,26975.0%62.5%
46.67%156.490412,06250.0%42.9%
64.29%146.170311,97960.0%66.7%
50.00%125.86909,79044.4%66.7%
50.00%126.463010,3520.0%66.7%
50.00%126.893913,53966.7%44.4%
40.00%105.268011,4750.0%57.1%
30.00%105.567911,60225.0%33.3%
20.00%106.656112,1270.0%33.3%
44.44%96.48198,84016.7%100.0%
33.33%96.55799,20425.0%100.0%
25.00%85.07299,0090.0%33.3%
25.00%84.296811,85750.0%16.7%
85.71%74.881112,650100.0%80.0%
14.29%76.376311,19650.0%0.0%
71.43%75.66839,66175.0%66.7%
71.43%76.563610,46275.0%66.7%
33.33%65.771011,8250.0%50.0%
83.33%66.477111,46975.0%100.0%
66.67%65.277412,199100.0%50.0%
33.33%66.06399,16750.0%0.0%
40.00%54.672911,8930.0%50.0%
20.00%55.765910,84333.3%0.0%
60.00%56.11,17911,85166.7%50.0%
80.00%56.91,12313,004100.0%0.0%
40.00%56.480712,899100.0%0.0%
40.00%56.498012,74850.0%33.3%
40.00%56.490911,52966.7%0.0%

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Gnar vs Fiddlesticks - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Gnar do against Fiddlesticks in League of Legends?

Fiddlesticks wins the Gnar vs Fiddlesticks matchup with a 66.7% win rate compared to Gnar's 33.3%, a 33.3 percentage point difference. This data is based on 6 recent ranked games in patch 26.10.

How does Gnar do against Fiddlesticks in the early game?

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

In the late game, Fiddlesticks takes over the Gnar vs Fiddlesticks matchup with a 100.0% win rate compared to 0.0%. Fiddlesticks scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Gnar vs Fiddlesticks matchup?

Fiddlesticks wins the matchup against Gnar with a 66.7% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.10. The 33.3 percentage point advantage means Fiddlesticks is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 6 games analyzed.

What is the best Gnar build against Fiddlesticks?

The best Gnar build against Fiddlesticks includes Blade of The Ruined King, Trinity Force, Thornmail with Mercury's Treads. Check the matchup breakdown above for the full item path and build order.

What are the best Gnar runes against Fiddlesticks?

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

Does Gnar counter Fiddlesticks?

No, Gnar struggles against Fiddlesticks with only a 33.3% win rate. Fiddlesticks has the advantage in this matchup. Gnar players should focus on safe farming and avoiding extended trades to minimize Fiddlesticks's lead.

How do I play Gnar against Fiddlesticks?

When playing Gnar against Fiddlesticks, play cautiously and avoid Fiddlesticks's power spikes. Look for jungle assistance and team-dependent plays since Fiddlesticks has the statistical advantage at most stages. Use the matchup-specific build and runes above to optimize your chances.