Gnar - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
49.4%
Pick Rate
1.5%

Gnarvs Jayce

CFighterTank
Patch26.4
Matches1,089,240
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedFeb 28, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Gnar vs Jayce is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.4. Jayce wins with a 61.0% win rate (+22.0%) over Gnar based on 41 games. Jayce 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 Jayce 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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Jayce - 39.0% win rateJayce(39.0%)
Gnar - 39.0% win rate in this matchup
Gnar
39.0% WR
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Jayce vs Gnar matchup - 61.0% win rate
Jayce
61.0% WR

Who Wins the Gnar vs Jayce Matchup?

Jayce wins the Gnar vs Jayce matchup
Winner
Jayce
Matches: 41
39.0%
Win Rate
61.0%
6.4
CS / min
7.0
734
DMG / min
839
12,162
Gold / game
12,496
194
Heal / min
135
1,064
DMG Mitigated / min
740
1.1
CC / min
0.5
35.3%
Early Game WR
64.7%
41.7%
Late Game WR
58.3%

Gnar vs Jayce Matchup Summary

The Gnar vs Jayce matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 41 recent matches analyzed, Jayce wins with a 61.0% win rate compared to Gnar's 39.0%, giving Jayce a 22.0 percentage point advantage. Jayce 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 0.6s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Jayce 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 Jayce 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 Jayce Laning Phase Breakdown

Jayce wins the laning phase against Gnar in League of Legends

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

Farming
6.4Gnar
7.0Jayce
Jayce edges out Gnar by 0.6 CS per minute — a moderate farming advantage that adds up to roughly 9 CS over a 15-minute laning phase. This translates to earlier component purchases and slightly faster power spikes for Jayce.
Damage
734Gnar
839Jayce
Jayce heavily out-damages Gnar by 105 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 Jayce's sustained damage advantage take over.
Economy
12,162Gnar
12,496Jayce
Jayce earns 334 more gold per game than Gnar, equivalent to roughly one additional component item. This economic edge comes from a combination of better farming, kill participation, and objective control, giving Jayce slightly faster item completions.
Utility
1.1Gnar
0.5Jayce
Gnar provides 0.6 seconds more crowd control per minute than Jayce, 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
1,258Gnar
875Jayce
Gnar vastly out-sustains Jayce, healing and mitigating 382 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Gnar can absorb significant punishment and remain in lane while Jayce is forced to recall. Building grievous wounds early is essential for Jayce, and focusing on burst trade patterns rather than sustained fights is critical.

Best Gnar Build Against Jayce

Plated Steelcaps is the optimal boots choice against Jayce, providing the mobility and stats Gnar needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Gnar against Jayce are Wit's End, 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 66.7% win rate across 6 games — well above average and making it the top item path against Jayce. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Gnar vs Jayce matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Jayce
64.7%
+29.4% advantage
Gnar early game win rateGnar35.3%
Jayce early game win rateJayce64.7%
Late Game
Jayce
58.3%
+16.7% advantage
Gnar late game win rateGnar41.7%
Jayce late game win rateJayce58.3%

Jayce dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 64.7% win rate — a 29.4 percentage point lead over Gnar. This lopsided early game means Jayce can dictate the pace of the lane from level 1, controlling trades, wave state, and river priority.

Jayce is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 58.3% win rate — 16.7 points above Gnar. Extended games heavily favor Jayce, whose kit and scaling make them a dominant force in team fights and objective control.

Jayce 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 Jayce

Resolve rune tree - Gnar primary runes vs JayceResolve
Grasp of the Undying - best Gnar rune vs JayceDemolish - best Gnar rune vs JayceBone Plating - best Gnar rune vs JayceOvergrowth - best Gnar rune vs Jayce
Precision rune tree - Gnar secondary runes vs JaycePrecision
Legend: Alacrity - best Gnar rune vs JayceTriumph - best Gnar rune vs Jayce
80.0% WR

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


Gnar matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.4. 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 26.4
Opponent
Win Rate
Matches
CS/min
DMG/min
Gold/game
Early WR
Late WR
55.65%1246.891912,44059.6%52.2%
41.38%1166.371211,01539.7%43.1%
48.57%1056.599612,24346.1%50.0%
53.47%1026.183410,95559.1%49.1%
57.89%956.385811,82252.4%62.3%
48.39%946.476911,42242.9%52.9%
40.43%946.61,29312,35027.3%52.0%
55.17%876.787611,62164.3%46.7%
47.06%856.493911,50754.3%42.0%
60.24%836.81,01212,05655.0%65.1%
61.54%826.487411,37964.9%58.5%
56.25%806.896512,11048.6%62.8%
53.25%786.482911,96652.6%53.9%
40.00%756.265111,46836.7%42.2%
45.07%726.278611,40639.4%50.0%
51.43%706.587111,52360.0%42.9%
51.47%686.490711,97758.1%46.0%
45.45%676.372211,79538.5%50.0%
46.77%626.875912,15050.0%44.7%
37.70%617.089812,31244.4%32.4%
50.82%616.61,10613,13753.9%48.6%
46.67%606.471211,49650.0%42.9%
47.46%606.299212,35133.3%57.1%
40.68%596.283611,81529.6%50.0%
61.02%596.788212,04175.0%51.4%
50.88%576.389912,57354.2%48.5%
54.90%516.781011,75864.0%46.1%
53.06%496.479111,87858.3%48.0%
53.19%476.391212,31045.0%59.3%
52.27%456.274011,19744.4%64.7%
60.00%456.987212,87473.7%50.0%
40.91%446.982910,22752.0%26.3%
39.02%416.473412,16235.3%41.7%
55.00%406.51,02612,07861.1%50.0%
53.85%396.784412,05556.3%52.2%
47.37%386.11,06311,75738.9%55.0%
50.00%356.373311,10838.5%57.1%
38.71%326.287311,88826.7%50.0%
36.67%306.174411,61327.3%42.1%
48.28%296.074412,31557.1%45.5%
32.14%286.561810,48537.5%25.0%
30.77%276.786611,18326.7%36.4%
48.00%256.376611,61650.0%45.5%
54.17%246.767711,42533.3%75.0%
54.55%237.073911,60241.7%70.0%
21.74%236.386411,93928.6%18.8%
54.55%226.898812,33040.0%66.7%
54.55%226.283811,30558.3%50.0%
71.43%216.81,05812,11362.5%76.9%
42.11%196.884310,83445.5%37.5%
35.29%176.995613,35250.0%22.2%
47.06%176.574411,64460.0%28.6%
37.50%166.376512,38150.0%30.0%
66.67%156.392513,11780.0%60.0%
42.86%146.884612,51450.0%40.0%
38.46%136.574210,44625.0%60.0%
30.77%136.778512,01550.0%22.2%
44.44%96.595713,92650.0%42.9%
33.33%95.994211,34425.0%40.0%
62.50%86.865511,36575.0%50.0%
25.00%85.16829,80240.0%0.0%
71.43%76.069911,985100.0%50.0%
57.14%76.894112,9590.0%66.7%
57.14%76.273513,013100.0%25.0%
42.86%77.168011,68640.0%50.0%
66.67%66.075112,359100.0%60.0%
66.67%66.576511,9190.0%100.0%
40.00%65.875211,6000.0%66.7%
50.00%66.772212,00166.7%33.3%
33.33%66.159812,32050.0%25.0%
33.33%66.480512,2120.0%40.0%
66.67%65.21,07115,1470.0%66.7%
60.00%53.766610,04233.3%100.0%
20.00%53.15969,4830.0%25.0%
40.00%56.565213,2610.0%66.7%
0.00%55.770012,6560.0%0.0%
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Gnar vs Jayce - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Gnar do against Jayce in League of Legends?

Jayce wins the Gnar vs Jayce matchup with a 61.0% win rate compared to Gnar's 39.0%, a 22.0 percentage point difference. This data is based on 41 recent ranked games in patch 26.4.

How does Gnar do against Jayce in the early game?

In the early game, Jayce has the advantage against Gnar with a 64.7% win rate versus 35.3%. Jayce players should look to press their lane advantage through aggressive trades and wave control during the first 15 minutes.

How does Gnar do against Jayce in the late game?

In the late game, Jayce takes over the Gnar vs Jayce matchup with a 58.3% win rate compared to 41.7%. Jayce scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Gnar vs Jayce matchup?

Jayce wins the matchup against Gnar with a 61.0% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.4. The 22.0 percentage point advantage means Jayce is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 41 games analyzed.

What is the best Gnar build against Jayce?

The best Gnar build against Jayce includes Wit's End, Trinity Force, Black Cleaver 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 Jayce?

The best Gnar runes against Jayce use the Resolve primary tree with Precision secondary. This rune setup achieves a 80.0% win rate in the Gnar vs Jayce matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.

Does Gnar counter Jayce?

No, Gnar struggles against Jayce with only a 39.0% win rate. Jayce has the advantage in this matchup. Gnar players should focus on safe farming and avoiding extended trades to minimize Jayce's lead.

How do I play Gnar against Jayce?

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