Gnarvs Irelia
Gnar vs Irelia is a moderate matchup in LoL patch 26.14. Gnar wins with a 52.4% win rate (+4.8%) over Irelia based on 42 games. Irelia 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 Irelia 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.
Who Wins the Gnar vs Irelia Matchup?
Gnar vs Irelia Matchup Summary
The Gnar vs Irelia matchup is a moderate matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 42 recent matches analyzed, Gnar wins with a 52.4% win rate compared to Irelia's 47.6%, giving Gnar a 4.8 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Irelia controls the early laning stage, but Gnar outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Irelia 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 Gnar leads by 0.6s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Gnar has a statistical edge, but the margin is close enough that respecting Irelia's strengths is important. Trade when cooldowns are favorable, track the enemy jungler, and build toward your strongest item spikes to convert the slight advantage into a decisive lead. Understanding these matchup dynamics is essential for champion select decisions and in-game strategy when facing this lane opponent.
Gnar vs Irelia Laning Phase Breakdown
Irelia is favored during the laning phase against Gnar, winning 4 out of 5 key stat categories. Irelia holds advantages in farming, damage, gold income and sustain, making them the stronger laner in this matchup.
Best Gnar Build Against Irelia
Plated Steelcaps is the optimal boots choice against Irelia, providing the mobility and stats Gnar needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Gnar against Irelia 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 66.7% win rate across 3 games — well above average and making it the top item path against Irelia. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Gnar vs Irelia matchup.
Early Game vs Late Game
Gnar40.0%
Irelia60.0%Gnar63.6%Irelia36.4%Irelia dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 60.0% win rate — a 20.0 percentage point lead over Gnar. This lopsided early game means Irelia 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 63.6% win rate — 27.3 points above Irelia. 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: Irelia 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 Irelia
Precision
Resolve
Running Precision primary with Resolve secondary allows Gnar to press their advantage against Irelia, amplifying the strengths that make this a favorable matchup.
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.
Opponent | Win Rate | Matches | CS/min | DMG/min | Gold/game | Early WR | Late WR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 49.47% | 95 | 5.9 | 914 | 11,196 | 47.1% | 50.8% | |
| 47.44% | 78 | 6.7 | 934 | 11,240 | 50.0% | 45.5% | |
| 51.39% | 72 | 6.1 | 957 | 12,131 | 40.9% | 56.0% | |
| 38.89% | 72 | 6.3 | 884 | 12,325 | 45.8% | 35.4% | |
| 49.25% | 67 | 6.1 | 655 | 10,961 | 50.0% | 48.9% | |
| 45.90% | 61 | 6.2 | 696 | 11,609 | 38.1% | 50.0% | |
| 35.19% | 54 | 6.2 | 868 | 10,923 | 45.0% | 29.4% | |
| 41.18% | 51 | 6.2 | 787 | 10,463 | 27.3% | 51.7% | |
| 36.36% | 44 | 6.5 | 755 | 10,888 | 15.4% | 45.2% | |
| 52.38% | 42 | 6.2 | 771 | 10,499 | 40.0% | 63.6% | |
| 56.10% | 41 | 6.0 | 770 | 10,331 | 45.0% | 66.7% | |
| 43.59% | 39 | 6.5 | 1,180 | 10,108 | 42.9% | 44.4% | |
| 39.47% | 38 | 5.9 | 880 | 11,674 | 42.9% | 37.5% | |
| 29.73% | 37 | 6.3 | 945 | 10,499 | 20.0% | 36.4% | |
| 43.24% | 37 | 6.0 | 690 | 11,126 | 25.0% | 57.1% | |
| 45.71% | 35 | 5.6 | 775 | 11,598 | 41.7% | 47.8% | |
| 50.00% | 34 | 6.1 | 836 | 9,450 | 47.4% | 53.3% | |
| 38.24% | 34 | 6.2 | 711 | 10,621 | 37.5% | 38.9% | |
| 42.42% | 33 | 6.0 | 1,037 | 10,307 | 35.7% | 47.4% | |
| 42.42% | 33 | 6.4 | 851 | 11,947 | 50.0% | 39.1% | |
| 53.13% | 32 | 5.9 | 852 | 11,529 | 53.9% | 52.6% | |
| 37.50% | 32 | 6.0 | 793 | 9,835 | 50.0% | 27.8% | |
| 41.94% | 31 | 6.1 | 805 | 10,766 | 57.1% | 29.4% | |
| 60.71% | 28 | 6.6 | 991 | 12,928 | 77.8% | 52.6% | |
| 53.57% | 28 | 6.3 | 1,050 | 12,080 | 62.5% | 50.0% | |
| 48.15% | 27 | 6.1 | 770 | 11,230 | 46.1% | 50.0% | |
| 48.15% | 27 | 6.3 | 748 | 11,696 | 40.0% | 52.9% | |
| 50.00% | 26 | 5.7 | 967 | 10,395 | 50.0% | 50.0% | |
| 46.15% | 26 | 6.0 | 612 | 10,703 | 44.4% | 47.1% | |
| 36.00% | 25 | 6.1 | 905 | 10,401 | 45.5% | 28.6% | |
| 37.50% | 24 | 6.9 | 954 | 12,992 | 42.9% | 35.3% | |
| 37.50% | 24 | 6.3 | 792 | 12,176 | 14.3% | 47.1% | |
| 54.55% | 22 | 6.5 | 845 | 11,620 | 80.0% | 33.3% | |
| 50.00% | 22 | 5.6 | 729 | 12,387 | 66.7% | 43.8% | |
| 42.86% | 21 | 5.9 | 851 | 10,839 | 45.5% | 40.0% | |
| 47.62% | 21 | 6.3 | 898 | 10,987 | 37.5% | 53.9% | |
| 35.00% | 20 | 6.4 | 702 | 10,752 | 37.5% | 33.3% | |
| 38.89% | 18 | 6.5 | 885 | 11,145 | 37.5% | 40.0% | |
| 38.89% | 18 | 6.4 | 775 | 9,596 | 40.0% | 37.5% | |
| 38.89% | 18 | 5.7 | 644 | 8,972 | 57.1% | 27.3% | |
| 43.75% | 16 | 6.0 | 821 | 8,674 | 14.3% | 66.7% | |
| 33.33% | 15 | 6.2 | 802 | 9,006 | 33.3% | 33.3% | |
| 33.33% | 15 | 6.5 | 764 | 10,686 | 33.3% | 33.3% | |
| 57.14% | 14 | 5.7 | 847 | 11,014 | 40.0% | 66.7% | |
| 46.15% | 13 | 5.9 | 713 | 11,995 | 60.0% | 37.5% | |
| 61.54% | 13 | 5.8 | 894 | 11,467 | 66.7% | 60.0% | |
| 50.00% | 12 | 6.1 | 766 | 13,213 | 0.0% | 50.0% | |
| 40.00% | 10 | 6.2 | 956 | 12,763 | 33.3% | 42.9% | |
| 44.44% | 9 | 6.0 | 712 | 8,945 | 50.0% | 33.3% | |
| 55.56% | 9 | 5.7 | 717 | 9,373 | 66.7% | 33.3% | |
| 50.00% | 8 | 6.4 | 520 | 11,161 | 40.0% | 66.7% | |
| 37.50% | 8 | 6.5 | 863 | 10,330 | 33.3% | 40.0% | |
| 25.00% | 8 | 6.2 | 769 | 9,908 | 40.0% | 0.0% | |
| 33.33% | 6 | 6.5 | 772 | 13,427 | 0.0% | 40.0% | |
| 66.67% | 6 | 6.2 | 657 | 13,405 | 100.0% | 60.0% | |
| 83.33% | 6 | 7.0 | 967 | 13,241 | 100.0% | 75.0% | |
| 33.33% | 6 | 6.3 | 907 | 11,979 | 33.3% | 33.3% | |
| 50.00% | 6 | 5.3 | 782 | 12,939 | 0.0% | 75.0% | |
| 33.33% | 6 | 6.1 | 979 | 14,611 | 0.0% | 40.0% | |
| 33.33% | 6 | 5.4 | 734 | 11,461 | 0.0% | 66.7% | |
| 16.67% | 6 | 5.9 | 796 | 12,667 | 0.0% | 25.0% | |
| 60.00% | 5 | 4.2 | 718 | 10,648 | 50.0% | 66.7% | |
| 60.00% | 5 | 5.7 | 803 | 12,419 | 66.7% | 50.0% | |
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Gnar vs Irelia - Frequently Asked Questions
How does Gnar do against Irelia in League of Legends?
Gnar wins the Gnar vs Irelia matchup with a 52.4% win rate compared to Irelia's 47.6%, a 4.8 percentage point difference. This data is based on 42 recent ranked games in patch 26.14.
How does Gnar do against Irelia in the early game?
In the early game, Irelia has the advantage against Gnar with a 60.0% win rate versus 40.0%. Irelia players should look to press their lane advantage through aggressive trades and wave control during the first 15 minutes.
How does Gnar do against Irelia in the late game?
In the late game, Gnar takes over the Gnar vs Irelia matchup with a 63.6% win rate compared to 36.4%. Gnar scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.
Who wins the Gnar vs Irelia matchup?
Gnar wins the matchup against Irelia with a 52.4% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.14. The 4.8 percentage point advantage means Gnar is moderately favored in this lane matchup based on 42 games analyzed.
What is the best Gnar build against Irelia?
The best Gnar build against Irelia includes Trinity Force, Black Cleaver, Sterak's Gage with Plated Steelcaps. This build achieves a 66.7% 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 Irelia?
The best Gnar runes against Irelia use the Precision primary tree with Resolve secondary. This rune setup achieves a 44.4% win rate in the Gnar vs Irelia matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.
Does Gnar counter Irelia?
Yes, Gnar has a favorable matchup against Irelia with a 52.4% win rate. Gnar has a solid advantage over Irelia in lane based on current patch 26.14 data.
How do I play Gnar against Irelia?
When playing Gnar against Irelia, leverage your statistical advantages by trading aggressively during favorable windows. Play safe early and scale into your power spikes where you outperform Irelia. Build the recommended items and runes for this specific matchup for the best results.