Gnar - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
47.2%
Pick Rate
1.5%

Gnarvs Fiddlesticks

FFighterTank
Patch26.13
Matches265,623
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedJul 8, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Gnar vs Fiddlesticks is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.13. Fiddlesticks wins with a 60.0% win rate (+20.0%) over Gnar based on 5 games. Fiddlesticks 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 Fiddlesticks 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 - 40.0% win rate in this matchup
Gnar
40.0% WR
VS
Fiddlesticks vs Gnar matchup - 60.0% win rate
Fiddlesticks
60.0% WR

Who Wins the Gnar vs Fiddlesticks Matchup?

Fiddlesticks wins the Gnar vs Fiddlesticks matchup
Winner
Fiddlesticks
Matches: 5
40.0%
Win Rate
60.0%
6.8
CS / min
5.9
930
DMG / min
880
11,972
Gold / game
10,383
211
Heal / min
426
1,062
DMG Mitigated / min
1,104
1.7
CC / min
2.6
33.3%
Early Game WR
66.7%
50.0%
Late Game WR
50.0%

Gnar vs Fiddlesticks Matchup Summary

The Gnar vs Fiddlesticks matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 5 recent matches analyzed, Fiddlesticks wins with a 60.0% win rate compared to Gnar's 40.0%, giving Fiddlesticks a 20.0 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Fiddlesticks controls the early laning stage, but Gnar outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Fiddlesticks 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 Fiddlesticks leads by 0.9s 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

Gnar wins the laning phase against Fiddlesticks in League of Legends

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

Farming
6.8Gnar
5.9Fiddlesticks
Gnar significantly out-farms Fiddlesticks by 0.9 CS per minute, accumulating an estimated 14 CS lead by mid game. This substantial farming gap gives Gnar a major gold advantage and earlier item completions. Fiddlesticks players should prioritize wave management techniques like freezing near tower and using abilities efficiently to minimize the deficit.
Damage
930Gnar
880Fiddlesticks
Gnar deals 49 more champion damage per minute than Fiddlesticks. While noticeable in extended trades, this gap can be offset by Fiddlesticks choosing favorable fight windows, such as engaging when Gnar's key abilities are on cooldown or trading immediately after dodging a skillshot.
Economy
11,972Gnar
10,383Fiddlesticks
Gnar generates a commanding 1,590 more gold per game than Fiddlesticks. This substantial economic advantage means Gnar consistently reaches key item breakpoints earlier, creating a compounding lead that grows throughout the game. Fiddlesticks should focus on cost-effective item choices and avoid unnecessary deaths to prevent falling further behind.
Utility
1.7Gnar
2.6Fiddlesticks
Fiddlesticks brings significantly more crowd control than Gnar, with 0.9 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
1,273Gnar
1,529Fiddlesticks
Fiddlesticks vastly out-sustains Gnar, healing and mitigating 257 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Fiddlesticks can absorb significant punishment and remain in lane while Gnar is forced to recall. Building grievous wounds early is essential for Gnar, and focusing on burst trade patterns rather than sustained fights is critical.

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 Wit's End, Trinity Force and Sterak's Gage. 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
Fiddlesticks
66.7%
+33.3% advantage
Gnar early game win rateGnar33.3%
Fiddlesticks early game win rateFiddlesticks66.7%
Late Game
Gnar
50.0%
+0.0% advantage
Gnar late game win rateGnar50.0%
Fiddlesticks late game win rateFiddlesticks50.0%

Fiddlesticks dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 66.7% win rate — a 33.3 percentage point lead over Gnar. This lopsided early game means Fiddlesticks 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 Fiddlesticks. Team fight execution and macro play determine the winner at this stage, not champion matchup advantage.

The power dynamics shift as the game progresses — Fiddlesticks has the edge early, but Gnar 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

Precision rune tree - Gnar primary runes vs FiddlesticksPrecision
Fleet Footwork - best Gnar rune vs FiddlesticksAbsorb Life - best Gnar rune vs FiddlesticksLegend: Alacrity - best Gnar rune vs FiddlesticksCut Down - best Gnar rune vs Fiddlesticks
Resolve rune tree - Gnar secondary runes vs FiddlesticksResolve
Bone Plating - best Gnar rune vs FiddlesticksUnflinching - best Gnar rune vs Fiddlesticks
100.0% WR

The Precision and Resolve 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 26.13. 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 26.13
Opponent
Win Rate
Matches
CS/min
DMG/min
Gold/game
Early WR
Late WR
56.10%416.794812,98278.6%44.4%
36.67%306.095912,34136.4%36.8%
48.15%276.667212,18440.0%52.9%
45.83%246.579010,47254.5%38.5%
33.33%216.462710,25944.4%25.0%
33.33%216.472210,54720.0%45.5%
35.00%206.178312,19630.0%40.0%
44.44%185.776410,72255.6%33.3%
50.00%186.898411,95028.6%63.6%
38.89%186.379011,30130.0%50.0%
58.82%176.287010,54550.0%71.4%
64.71%175.889613,008100.0%60.0%
50.00%166.61,10411,16350.0%50.0%
56.25%166.51,31512,94233.3%70.0%
28.57%146.178411,97920.0%33.3%
28.57%146.879411,03212.5%50.0%
61.54%136.984912,79083.3%42.9%
66.67%125.91,00512,72266.7%66.7%
50.00%126.18769,12742.9%60.0%
33.33%126.494210,57240.0%28.6%
33.33%126.495612,35120.0%42.9%
54.55%116.179012,77375.0%42.9%
45.45%116.09509,84366.7%20.0%
45.45%116.975910,75766.7%37.5%
54.55%115.41,04312,66950.0%55.6%
54.55%116.392310,72333.3%80.0%
40.00%107.01,03413,16166.7%28.6%
66.67%96.276111,20566.7%66.7%
55.56%95.863410,42866.7%50.0%
55.56%96.088113,18333.3%66.7%
75.00%86.689811,72966.7%80.0%
37.50%86.256610,68050.0%25.0%
25.00%86.38849,72116.7%50.0%
42.86%75.987510,31125.0%66.7%
57.14%76.574011,35480.0%0.0%
71.43%76.577510,91175.0%66.7%
28.57%75.670010,69125.0%33.3%
42.86%77.198412,389100.0%20.0%
66.67%67.367912,02233.3%100.0%
50.00%66.18008,91560.0%0.0%
66.67%65.286711,76066.7%66.7%
80.00%56.671111,40450.0%100.0%
60.00%56.590513,998100.0%33.3%
40.00%56.893011,97233.3%50.0%
25.00%46.573812,8540.0%33.3%

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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 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 26.13.

How does Gnar do against Fiddlesticks in the early game?

In the early game, Fiddlesticks has the advantage against Gnar with a 66.7% win rate versus 33.3%. Fiddlesticks 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, Gnar takes over the Gnar vs Fiddlesticks 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 Fiddlesticks matchup?

Fiddlesticks wins the matchup against Gnar with a 60.0% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.13. The 20.0 percentage point advantage means Fiddlesticks is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 5 games analyzed.

What is the best Gnar build against Fiddlesticks?

The best Gnar build against Fiddlesticks includes Wit's End, Trinity Force, Sterak's Gage 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 Precision primary tree with Resolve 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 40.0% 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. Focus on safe farming — you outscale Fiddlesticks in the late game. Use the matchup-specific build and runes above to optimize your chances.