Gnar - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
45.5%
Pick Rate
1.8%

Gnarvs Gwen

FFighterTank
Patch26.14
Matches226,800
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedJul 21, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Gnar vs Gwen is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.14. Gwen wins with a 62.5% win rate (+25.0%) over Gnar based on 8 games. Gwen 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 Gwen 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 - 37.5% win rate in this matchup
Gnar
37.5% WR
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Gwen vs Gnar matchup - 62.5% win rate
Gwen
62.5% WR

Who Wins the Gnar vs Gwen Matchup?

Gwen wins the Gnar vs Gwen matchup
Winner
Gwen
Matches: 8
37.5%
Win Rate
62.5%
6.8
CS / min
6.0
947
DMG / min
934
11,499
Gold / game
11,462
236
Heal / min
341
1,116
DMG Mitigated / min
1,145
1.3
CC / min
0.3
33.3%
Early Game WR
66.7%
40.0%
Late Game WR
60.0%

Gnar vs Gwen Matchup Summary

The Gnar vs Gwen matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 8 recent matches analyzed, Gwen wins with a 62.5% win rate compared to Gnar's 37.5%, giving Gwen a 25.0 percentage point advantage. Gwen dominates at every stage — from early laning through late game team fights. This consistent advantage makes it difficult for Gnar 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 1.1s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Gwen 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 Gwen 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 Gwen Laning Phase Breakdown

Gnar wins the laning phase against Gwen in League of Legends

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

Farming
6.8Gnar
6.0Gwen
Gnar significantly out-farms Gwen by 0.9 CS per minute, accumulating an estimated 13 CS lead by mid game. This substantial farming gap gives Gnar a major gold advantage and earlier item completions. Gwen players should prioritize wave management techniques like freezing near tower and using abilities efficiently to minimize the deficit.
Damage
947Gnar
934Gwen
Damage output is virtually even between Gnar and Gwen, with only 13 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
11,499Gnar
11,462Gwen
Gnar and Gwen generate nearly equal gold per game, with just a 37 gold difference. Neither champion has a clear economic advantage, so gold leads will depend on individual play quality, kill participation, and objective contributions.
Utility
1.3Gnar
0.3Gwen
Gnar brings significantly more crowd control than Gwen, with 1.1 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. Gwen should invest in tenacity and position carefully to avoid being chain-CC'd.
Sustain
1,352Gnar
1,486Gwen
Gwen heals and mitigates 134 more damage per minute than Gnar, providing moderate extra durability. This sustain edge allows Gwen 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 Gwen

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

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Gwen
66.7%
+33.3% advantage
Gnar early game win rateGnar33.3%
Gwen early game win rateGwen66.7%
Late Game
Gwen
60.0%
+20.0% advantage
Gnar late game win rateGnar40.0%
Gwen late game win rateGwen60.0%

Gwen 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 Gwen can dictate the pace of the lane from level 1, controlling trades, wave state, and river priority.

Gwen is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 60.0% win rate — 20.0 points above Gnar. Extended games heavily favor Gwen, whose kit and scaling make them a dominant force in team fights and objective control.

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

Best Gnar Runes Against Gwen

Precision rune tree - Gnar primary runes vs GwenPrecision
Fleet Footwork - best Gnar rune vs GwenTriumph - best Gnar rune vs GwenLegend: Alacrity - best Gnar rune vs GwenLast Stand - best Gnar rune vs Gwen
Resolve rune tree - Gnar secondary runes vs GwenResolve
Bone Plating - best Gnar rune vs GwenOvergrowth - best Gnar rune vs Gwen
50.0% WR

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


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
51.35%376.495311,58841.7%56.0%
54.29%355.990511,82941.7%60.9%
58.82%346.289610,59250.0%65.0%
44.12%346.388512,15136.4%47.8%
55.17%296.174011,70366.7%52.2%
50.00%286.565711,49550.0%50.0%
30.77%266.289010,05142.9%16.7%
56.52%236.271910,79440.0%69.2%
30.43%235.991611,35533.3%28.6%
47.62%216.274010,26836.4%60.0%
52.94%176.06778,76345.5%66.7%
50.00%166.08889,48844.4%57.1%
43.75%166.379710,88057.1%33.3%
33.33%156.496811,12328.6%37.5%
13.33%155.880311,07250.0%7.7%
53.33%155.687813,82675.0%45.5%
46.67%156.71,06712,69450.0%45.5%
33.33%156.71,1769,79925.0%42.9%
28.57%146.370211,06114.3%42.9%
21.43%145.963811,8100.0%25.0%
42.86%146.31,01912,66325.0%50.0%
30.77%136.771710,75733.3%28.6%
25.00%126.256110,61320.0%28.6%
50.00%126.694010,92780.0%28.6%
33.33%125.784610,5650.0%44.4%
50.00%126.473311,57733.3%55.6%
81.82%116.683112,270100.0%60.0%
50.00%105.377710,48740.0%60.0%
30.00%105.875112,42050.0%25.0%
40.00%106.080510,01960.0%20.0%
60.00%105.56048,57560.0%60.0%
50.00%106.372011,4430.0%71.4%
40.00%106.51,04110,49850.0%33.3%
50.00%106.885513,64733.3%57.1%
40.00%105.66617,90575.0%16.7%
55.56%96.071411,66875.0%40.0%
44.44%96.28419,13140.0%50.0%
25.00%86.28087,92820.0%33.3%
75.00%85.684312,11250.0%83.3%
37.50%86.894711,49933.3%40.0%
37.50%86.51,07413,899100.0%28.6%
12.50%85.781411,1660.0%25.0%
87.50%86.39579,748100.0%80.0%
42.86%75.87448,70450.0%33.3%
50.00%66.364811,5860.0%50.0%
16.67%66.27488,22433.3%0.0%
20.00%56.11,0197,9440.0%33.3%
60.00%56.393013,517100.0%50.0%

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Gnar vs Gwen - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Gnar do against Gwen in League of Legends?

Gwen wins the Gnar vs Gwen matchup with a 62.5% win rate compared to Gnar's 37.5%, a 25.0 percentage point difference. This data is based on 8 recent ranked games in patch 26.14.

How does Gnar do against Gwen in the early game?

In the early game, Gwen has the advantage against Gnar with a 66.7% win rate versus 33.3%. Gwen players should look to press their lane advantage through aggressive trades and wave control during the first 15 minutes.

How does Gnar do against Gwen in the late game?

In the late game, Gwen takes over the Gnar vs Gwen matchup with a 60.0% win rate compared to 40.0%. Gwen scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Gnar vs Gwen matchup?

Gwen wins the matchup against Gnar with a 62.5% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.14. The 25.0 percentage point advantage means Gwen is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 8 games analyzed.

What is the best Gnar build against Gwen?

The best Gnar build against Gwen includes Randuin's Omen, Wit's End, Trinity Force with Mercury's Treads. Check the matchup breakdown above for the full item path and build order.

What are the best Gnar runes against Gwen?

The best Gnar runes against Gwen use the Precision primary tree with Resolve secondary. This rune setup achieves a 50.0% win rate in the Gnar vs Gwen matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.

Does Gnar counter Gwen?

No, Gnar struggles against Gwen with only a 37.5% win rate. Gwen has the advantage in this matchup. Gnar players should focus on safe farming and avoiding extended trades to minimize Gwen's lead.

How do I play Gnar against Gwen?

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