Gnar - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
47.7%
Pick Rate
1.4%

Gnarvs Jhin

FFighterTank
Patch26.10
Matches1,120,787
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedMay 19, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Gnar vs Jhin is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.10. Jhin wins with a 60.0% win rate (+20.0%) over Gnar based on 5 games. Jhin 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 Jhin 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.

Compare against an opponent
Jhin - 40.0% win rateJhin(40.0%)
Gnar - 40.0% win rate in this matchup
Gnar
40.0% WR
VS
Jhin vs Gnar matchup - 60.0% win rate
Jhin
60.0% WR

Who Wins the Gnar vs Jhin Matchup?

Jhin wins the Gnar vs Jhin matchup
Winner
Jhin
Matches: 5
40.0%
Win Rate
60.0%
4.6
CS / min
5.8
729
DMG / min
904
11,893
Gold / game
14,698
188
Heal / min
201
975
DMG Mitigated / min
389
0.8
CC / min
0.9
0.0%
Early Game WR
100.0%
50.0%
Late Game WR
50.0%

Gnar vs Jhin Matchup Summary

The Gnar vs Jhin matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 5 recent matches analyzed, Jhin wins with a 60.0% win rate compared to Gnar's 40.0%, giving Jhin a 20.0 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Jhin controls the early laning stage, but Gnar outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Jhin 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 573 HP/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Jhin 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 Jhin 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 Jhin Laning Phase Breakdown

Jhin wins the laning phase against Gnar in League of Legends

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

Farming
4.6Gnar
5.8Jhin
Jhin significantly out-farms Gnar by 1.2 CS per minute, accumulating an estimated 18 CS lead by mid game. This substantial farming gap gives Jhin a major gold advantage and earlier item completions. Gnar players should prioritize wave management techniques like freezing near tower and using abilities efficiently to minimize the deficit.
Damage
729Gnar
904Jhin
Jhin heavily out-damages Gnar by 175 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 Jhin's sustained damage advantage take over.
Economy
11,893Gnar
14,698Jhin
Jhin generates a commanding 2,805 more gold per game than Gnar. This substantial economic advantage means Jhin 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
0.8Gnar
0.9Jhin
Both Gnar and Jhin provide similar amounts of crowd control (0.1s/min difference), meaning neither has a significant advantage in locking down opponents for ganks or team fights. Lane ganks are equally effective for both sides.
Sustain
1,163Gnar
590Jhin
Gnar vastly out-sustains Jhin, healing and mitigating 573 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Gnar can absorb significant punishment and remain in lane while Jhin is forced to recall. Building grievous wounds early is essential for Jhin, and focusing on burst trade patterns rather than sustained fights is critical.

Best Gnar Build Against Jhin

Mercury's Treads is the optimal boots choice against Jhin, providing the mobility and stats Gnar needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Gnar against Jhin are Blade of The Ruined King, Trinity Force and Black Cleaver. 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 Jhin matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Jhin
100.0%
+100.0% advantage
Gnar early game win rateGnar0.0%
Jhin early game win rateJhin100.0%
Late Game
Gnar
50.0%
+0.0% advantage
Gnar late game win rateGnar50.0%
Jhin late game win rateJhin50.0%

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

Late game (25+ minutes) is equally balanced, with Gnar at 50.0% win rate — only 0.0 points ahead of Jhin. Team fight execution and macro play determine the winner at this stage, not champion matchup advantage.

The power dynamics shift as the game progresses — Jhin has the edge early, but Gnar gradually takes over. However, the margins are slim enough that either champion can win at any stage with the right plays. Focus on taking advantages when you have them rather than waiting for a specific game phase.

Best Gnar Runes Against Jhin

Precision rune tree - Gnar primary runes vs JhinPrecision
Fleet Footwork - best Gnar rune vs JhinTriumph - best Gnar rune vs JhinLegend: Alacrity - best Gnar rune vs JhinLast Stand - best Gnar rune vs Jhin
Resolve rune tree - Gnar secondary runes vs JhinResolve
Bone Plating - best Gnar rune vs JhinOvergrowth - best Gnar rune vs Jhin
100.0% WR

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


Gnar matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.10. 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 26.10
Opponent
Win Rate
Matches
CS/min
DMG/min
Gold/game
Early WR
Late WR
45.07%1426.889611,19652.9%37.8%
45.59%1366.370311,99142.9%47.1%
47.46%1186.483711,01645.9%49.1%
45.16%936.665410,21743.5%46.8%
46.15%916.183010,91048.9%43.5%
45.83%726.188811,27840.7%48.9%
41.67%726.598511,68336.7%45.2%
54.93%716.190111,04652.9%56.8%
33.82%686.175910,78229.0%37.8%
56.25%646.41,09612,80050.0%59.5%
46.77%626.380011,20143.5%48.7%
53.33%606.786111,89852.0%54.3%
50.91%556.31,01411,66947.6%52.9%
51.85%546.41,20810,57140.0%66.7%
54.72%536.579511,96238.1%65.6%
46.15%526.087510,75756.0%37.0%
46.15%526.593211,51762.5%32.1%
56.86%516.282610,60744.4%70.8%
42.00%506.075010,95444.0%40.0%
58.00%506.592611,59759.1%57.1%
54.17%486.480812,13462.5%50.0%
46.81%476.188411,23750.0%44.4%
50.00%466.375511,49447.8%52.2%
36.96%466.01,03412,10156.3%26.7%
45.00%407.086113,00141.2%47.8%
55.00%406.590812,16653.9%55.6%
42.50%405.897511,87450.0%39.3%
38.89%366.180611,97744.4%37.0%
47.22%366.597012,32540.0%50.0%
48.57%356.171611,28947.1%50.0%
61.76%346.689211,40370.0%50.0%
63.64%336.189612,00246.1%75.0%
45.45%336.290412,27650.0%42.1%
43.75%326.073710,75644.4%42.9%
34.38%325.986312,03745.5%28.6%
54.84%316.477712,20744.4%59.1%
58.06%316.288310,60065.0%45.5%
53.57%286.771612,16841.7%62.5%
59.26%276.373312,86040.0%70.6%
55.56%276.584011,05453.3%58.3%
52.00%255.881812,36062.5%47.1%
66.67%245.384812,38666.7%66.7%
56.52%236.373312,39566.7%52.9%
43.48%236.487810,12421.4%77.8%
50.00%226.885310,74244.4%53.9%
42.11%196.381712,82842.9%41.7%
41.18%174.961710,42114.3%60.0%
68.75%166.897713,26975.0%62.5%
46.67%156.490412,06250.0%42.9%
64.29%146.170311,97960.0%66.7%
50.00%125.86909,79044.4%66.7%
50.00%126.463010,3520.0%66.7%
50.00%126.893913,53966.7%44.4%
40.00%105.268011,4750.0%57.1%
30.00%105.567911,60225.0%33.3%
20.00%106.656112,1270.0%33.3%
44.44%96.48198,84016.7%100.0%
33.33%96.55799,20425.0%100.0%
25.00%85.07299,0090.0%33.3%
25.00%84.296811,85750.0%16.7%
85.71%74.881112,650100.0%80.0%
14.29%76.376311,19650.0%0.0%
71.43%75.66839,66175.0%66.7%
71.43%76.563610,46275.0%66.7%
33.33%65.771011,8250.0%50.0%
83.33%66.477111,46975.0%100.0%
66.67%65.277412,199100.0%50.0%
33.33%66.06399,16750.0%0.0%
40.00%54.672911,8930.0%50.0%
20.00%55.765910,84333.3%0.0%
60.00%56.11,17911,85166.7%50.0%
80.00%56.91,12313,004100.0%0.0%
40.00%56.480712,899100.0%0.0%
40.00%56.498012,74850.0%33.3%
40.00%56.490911,52966.7%0.0%

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Gnar vs Jhin - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Gnar do against Jhin in League of Legends?

Jhin wins the Gnar vs Jhin matchup with a 60.0% win rate compared to Gnar's 40.0%, a 20.0 percentage point difference. This data is based on 5 recent ranked games in patch 26.10.

How does Gnar do against Jhin in the early game?

In the early game, Jhin has the advantage against Gnar with a 100.0% win rate versus 0.0%. Jhin players should look to press their lane advantage through aggressive trades and wave control during the first 15 minutes.

How does Gnar do against Jhin in the late game?

In the late game, Gnar takes over the Gnar vs Jhin matchup with a 50.0% win rate compared to 50.0%. Gnar scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Gnar vs Jhin matchup?

Jhin wins the matchup against Gnar with a 60.0% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.10. The 20.0 percentage point advantage means Jhin is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 5 games analyzed.

What is the best Gnar build against Jhin?

The best Gnar build against Jhin includes Blade of The Ruined King, Trinity Force, Black Cleaver with Mercury's Treads. Check the matchup breakdown above for the full item path and build order.

What are the best Gnar runes against Jhin?

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

Does Gnar counter Jhin?

No, Gnar struggles against Jhin with only a 40.0% win rate. Jhin has the advantage in this matchup. Gnar players should focus on safe farming and avoiding extended trades to minimize Jhin's lead.

How do I play Gnar against Jhin?

When playing Gnar against Jhin, play cautiously and avoid Jhin's power spikes. Focus on safe farming — you outscale Jhin in the late game. Use the matchup-specific build and runes above to optimize your chances.