Gnar - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
49.8%
Pick Rate
1.6%

Gnarvs Heimerdinger

CFighterTank
Patch26.7
Matches508,082
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedApr 11, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Gnar vs Heimerdinger is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.7. Gnar wins with a 55.6% win rate (+11.1%) over Heimerdinger based on 9 games. Heimerdinger 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 Heimerdinger 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.

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Heimerdinger - 55.6% win rateHeimerdinger(55.6%)
Gnar - 55.6% win rate in this matchup
Gnar
55.6% WR
VS
Heimerdinger vs Gnar matchup - 44.4% win rate
Heimerdinger
44.4% WR

Who Wins the Gnar vs Heimerdinger Matchup?

Gnar wins the Gnar vs Heimerdinger matchup
Winner
Gnar
Matches: 9
55.6%
Win Rate
44.4%
7.0
CS / min
6.1
775
DMG / min
983
13,887
Gold / game
13,009
258
Heal / min
107
1,252
DMG Mitigated / min
467
1.2
CC / min
0.8
33.3%
Early Game WR
66.7%
66.7%
Late Game WR
33.3%

Gnar vs Heimerdinger Matchup Summary

The Gnar vs Heimerdinger matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 9 recent matches analyzed, Gnar wins with a 55.6% win rate compared to Heimerdinger's 44.4%, giving Gnar a 11.1 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Heimerdinger controls the early laning stage, but Gnar outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Heimerdinger 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 sustain, where Gnar leads by 937 HP/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Gnar players can confidently pick into Heimerdinger and play aggressively from level 1. Look to establish lane dominance early through favorable trades and zone Heimerdinger 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 Heimerdinger Laning Phase Breakdown

Gnar wins the laning phase against Heimerdinger in League of Legends

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

Farming
7.0Gnar
6.1Heimerdinger
Gnar significantly out-farms Heimerdinger by 0.8 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. Heimerdinger players should prioritize wave management techniques like freezing near tower and using abilities efficiently to minimize the deficit.
Damage
775Gnar
983Heimerdinger
Heimerdinger heavily out-damages Gnar by 209 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 Heimerdinger's sustained damage advantage take over.
Economy
13,887Gnar
13,009Heimerdinger
Gnar generates a commanding 878 more gold per game than Heimerdinger. This substantial economic advantage means Gnar consistently reaches key item breakpoints earlier, creating a compounding lead that grows throughout the game. Heimerdinger should focus on cost-effective item choices and avoid unnecessary deaths to prevent falling further behind.
Utility
1.2Gnar
0.8Heimerdinger
Gnar provides 0.3 seconds more crowd control per minute than Heimerdinger, 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
1,510Gnar
573Heimerdinger
Gnar vastly out-sustains Heimerdinger, healing and mitigating 937 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Gnar can absorb significant punishment and remain in lane while Heimerdinger is forced to recall. Building grievous wounds early is essential for Heimerdinger, and focusing on burst trade patterns rather than sustained fights is critical.

Best Gnar Build Against Heimerdinger

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

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Heimerdinger
66.7%
+33.3% advantage
Gnar early game win rateGnar33.3%
Heimerdinger early game win rateHeimerdinger66.7%
Late Game
Gnar
66.7%
+33.3% advantage
Gnar late game win rateGnar66.7%
Heimerdinger late game win rateHeimerdinger33.3%

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

Gnar is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 66.7% win rate — 33.3 points above Heimerdinger. Extended games heavily favor Gnar, whose kit and scaling make them a dominant force in team fights and objective control.

This matchup features a dramatic power shift: Heimerdinger must aggressively press their early advantage and close out the game before Gnar reaches their scaling breakpoints. If Gnar survives the laning phase without falling too far behind, the matchup flips in their favor. Dragon and Rift Herald control are pivotal — the team that secures early objectives can snowball or buy time to scale.

Best Gnar Runes Against Heimerdinger

Resolve rune tree - Gnar primary runes vs HeimerdingerResolve
Grasp of the Undying - best Gnar rune vs HeimerdingerDemolish - best Gnar rune vs HeimerdingerSecond Wind - best Gnar rune vs HeimerdingerOvergrowth - best Gnar rune vs Heimerdinger
Precision rune tree - Gnar secondary runes vs HeimerdingerPrecision
Triumph - best Gnar rune vs HeimerdingerLast Stand - best Gnar rune vs Heimerdinger
100.0% WR

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


Gnar matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.7. 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 26.7
Opponent
Win Rate
Matches
CS/min
DMG/min
Gold/game
Early WR
Late WR
62.71%1186.894112,44766.7%59.7%
40.00%756.484711,64138.9%41.0%
49.15%596.269411,53043.5%52.8%
46.55%586.481111,26837.9%55.2%
47.92%486.395611,30355.2%36.8%
40.00%456.490411,98953.3%33.3%
43.59%396.569211,22847.1%40.9%
48.72%396.28869,76944.4%58.3%
59.46%376.995111,43352.6%66.7%
50.00%366.480211,70762.5%40.0%
58.33%366.597612,43658.8%57.9%
52.94%346.376512,02537.5%66.7%
45.16%316.178211,56750.0%42.1%
41.94%316.31,02212,17940.0%42.9%
43.33%306.476811,18718.2%57.9%
60.00%306.71,07212,34150.0%68.8%
41.38%296.195912,93425.0%47.6%
60.71%286.91,26811,86061.1%60.0%
61.54%266.292212,76950.0%75.0%
36.00%256.787311,34535.7%36.4%
41.67%246.676912,03644.4%40.0%
30.43%236.584411,60227.3%33.3%
34.78%236.783712,49516.7%41.2%
65.22%236.599212,52075.0%60.0%
59.09%226.169010,88358.3%60.0%
40.91%226.776211,29788.9%7.7%
31.82%226.363411,06130.0%33.3%
61.90%217.184211,13858.3%66.7%
57.14%216.674111,32450.0%66.7%
50.00%206.082111,58940.0%60.0%
33.33%186.872812,43316.7%41.7%
72.22%187.086611,97363.6%85.7%
44.44%186.384611,20933.3%55.6%
64.71%176.887110,74080.0%42.9%
70.59%176.31,07712,31685.7%60.0%
47.06%176.58389,64150.0%40.0%
62.50%166.581812,29766.7%60.0%
68.75%165.983514,39740.0%81.8%
60.00%156.184413,53080.0%50.0%
57.14%146.479710,88671.4%42.9%
25.00%125.973010,91133.3%16.7%
50.00%127.488310,30971.4%20.0%
58.33%127.08079,10755.6%66.7%
75.00%126.31,08212,62966.7%83.3%
63.64%116.51,04911,021100.0%20.0%
50.00%103.989013,54366.7%42.9%
55.56%97.077513,88733.3%66.7%
77.78%96.16239,887100.0%60.0%
62.50%86.51,07110,50580.0%33.3%
50.00%86.91,07810,85240.0%66.7%
37.50%85.383010,73050.0%25.0%
71.43%76.260110,433100.0%33.3%
28.57%75.977011,3110.0%50.0%
71.43%76.41,01613,66575.0%66.7%
16.67%65.363710,5590.0%33.3%
66.67%65.994914,315100.0%60.0%
50.00%67.377610,64750.0%50.0%
0.00%53.261310,8680.0%0.0%
60.00%54.158710,58366.7%50.0%
20.00%57.59158,77125.0%0.0%
40.00%57.173010,5420.0%50.0%
80.00%55.561213,926100.0%75.0%

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Gnar vs Heimerdinger - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Gnar do against Heimerdinger in League of Legends?

Gnar wins the Gnar vs Heimerdinger matchup with a 55.6% win rate compared to Heimerdinger's 44.4%, a 11.1 percentage point difference. This data is based on 9 recent ranked games in patch 26.7.

How does Gnar do against Heimerdinger in the early game?

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

How does Gnar do against Heimerdinger in the late game?

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

Gnar wins the matchup against Heimerdinger with a 55.6% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.7. The 11.1 percentage point advantage means Gnar is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 9 games analyzed.

What is the best Gnar build against Heimerdinger?

The best Gnar build against Heimerdinger includes Randuin's Omen, Trinity Force, Black Cleaver with Mercury's Treads. 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 Heimerdinger?

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

Does Gnar counter Heimerdinger?

Yes, Gnar has a favorable matchup against Heimerdinger with a 55.6% win rate. Gnar strongly counters Heimerdinger in lane based on current patch 26.7 data.

How do I play Gnar against Heimerdinger?

When playing Gnar against Heimerdinger, leverage your statistical advantages by trading aggressively during favorable windows. Play safe early and scale into your power spikes where you outperform Heimerdinger. Build the recommended items and runes for this specific matchup for the best results.