Gnar - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
47.6%
Pick Rate
1.8%

Gnarvs Jayce

FFighterTank
Patch26.14
Matches134,440
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedJul 18, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Gnar vs Jayce is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.14. Jayce wins with a 100.0% win rate (+100.0%) over Gnar based on 5 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.

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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 - 0.0% win rate in this matchup
Gnar
0.0% WR
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Jayce vs Gnar matchup - 100.0% win rate
Jayce
100.0% WR

Who Wins the Gnar vs Jayce Matchup?

Jayce wins the Gnar vs Jayce matchup
Winner
Jayce
Matches: 5
0.0%
Win Rate
100.0%
6.5
CS / min
7.3
673
DMG / min
964
8,666
Gold / game
9,693
210
Heal / min
102
943
DMG Mitigated / min
596
0.9
CC / min
0.5
0.0%
Early Game WR
100.0%
0.0%
Late Game WR
100.0%

Gnar vs Jayce Matchup Summary

The Gnar vs Jayce matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 5 recent matches analyzed, Jayce wins with a 100.0% win rate compared to Gnar's 0.0%, giving Jayce a 100.0 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 0.4s 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
6.5Gnar
7.3Jayce
Jayce edges out Gnar by 0.7 CS per minute — a moderate farming advantage that adds up to roughly 11 CS over a 15-minute laning phase. This translates to earlier component purchases and slightly faster power spikes for Jayce.
Damage
673Gnar
964Jayce
Jayce heavily out-damages Gnar by 291 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
8,666Gnar
9,693Jayce
Jayce generates a commanding 1,027 more gold per game than Gnar. This substantial economic advantage means Jayce consistently reaches key item breakpoints earlier, creating a compounding lead that grows throughout the game. Gnar should focus on cost-effective item choices and avoid unnecessary deaths to prevent falling further behind.
Utility
0.9Gnar
0.5Jayce
Gnar provides 0.4 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
1,153Gnar
699Jayce
Gnar vastly out-sustains Jayce, healing and mitigating 454 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 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 Jayce matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Jayce
100.0%
+100.0% advantage
Gnar early game win rateGnar0.0%
Jayce early game win rateJayce100.0%
Late Game
Jayce
100.0%
+100.0% advantage
Gnar late game win rateGnar0.0%
Jayce late game win rateJayce100.0%

Jayce dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 100.0% win rate — a 100.0 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 100.0% win rate — 100.0 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

Precision rune tree - Gnar primary runes vs JaycePrecision
Fleet Footwork - best Gnar rune vs JayceTriumph - best Gnar rune vs JayceLegend: Alacrity - best Gnar rune vs JayceLast Stand - best Gnar rune vs Jayce
Resolve rune tree - Gnar secondary runes vs JayceResolve
Bone Plating - best Gnar rune vs JayceOvergrowth - best Gnar rune vs Jayce
0.0% WR

The Precision and Resolve 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 26.14. 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
59.09%225.785910,73244.4%69.2%
31.82%226.18889,79246.1%11.1%
50.00%206.185211,08550.0%50.0%
47.37%196.385210,85928.6%58.3%
57.89%196.21,03613,08866.7%56.3%
38.89%186.167111,92333.3%40.0%
64.71%176.270110,70742.9%80.0%
52.94%177.082710,36444.4%62.5%
68.75%166.372411,56675.0%66.7%
35.71%146.089511,12740.0%33.3%
27.27%116.498211,58825.0%28.6%
36.36%116.274912,45325.0%42.9%
50.00%106.37719,90960.0%40.0%
50.00%105.78538,06550.0%50.0%
20.00%105.779211,489100.0%11.1%
66.67%96.26949,88966.7%66.7%
33.33%96.286311,3400.0%42.9%
62.50%85.64717,47760.0%66.7%
50.00%87.01,37910,41540.0%66.7%
12.50%85.859911,1260.0%16.7%
28.57%76.094911,0660.0%40.0%
28.57%76.71,07814,059100.0%16.7%
33.33%65.47179,86233.3%33.3%
16.67%65.07229,46025.0%0.0%
16.67%66.053610,9700.0%20.0%
66.67%65.682213,637100.0%50.0%
50.00%66.488110,68950.0%50.0%
33.33%66.790713,76850.0%25.0%
50.00%65.868411,37766.7%33.3%
33.33%66.570411,5370.0%50.0%
83.33%67.081411,354100.0%50.0%
66.67%66.671112,7490.0%80.0%
50.00%66.31,23713,5550.0%60.0%
16.67%66.27488,22433.3%0.0%
50.00%65.47308,080100.0%25.0%
66.67%66.375311,657100.0%60.0%
80.00%56.07938,828100.0%66.7%
40.00%55.87709,89533.3%50.0%
0.00%56.56738,6660.0%0.0%
40.00%55.71,0778,31950.0%33.3%
40.00%55.872313,9650.0%50.0%

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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 100.0% win rate compared to Gnar's 0.0%, a 100.0 percentage point difference. This data is based on 5 recent ranked games in patch 26.14.

How does Gnar do against Jayce in the early game?

In the early game, Jayce has the advantage against Gnar with a 100.0% win rate versus 0.0%. 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 100.0% win rate compared to 0.0%. 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 100.0% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.14. The 100.0 percentage point advantage means Jayce is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 5 games analyzed.

What is the best Gnar build against Jayce?

The best Gnar build against Jayce includes Randuin's Omen, Wit's End, Trinity Force with Plated Steelcaps. 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 Precision primary tree with Resolve secondary. This rune setup achieves a 0.0% 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 0.0% 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.