Gnar - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
48.8%
Pick Rate
1.6%

Gnarvs K'Sante

DFighterTank
Patch26.7
Matches949,984
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedApr 20, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Gnar vs K'Sante is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.7. Gnar wins with a 72.2% win rate (+44.4%) over K'Sante based on 18 games. Gnar 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 K'Sante 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
K'Sante - 72.2% win rateK'Sante(72.2%)
Gnar - 72.2% win rate in this matchup
Gnar
72.2% WR
VS
K'Sante vs Gnar matchup - 27.8% win rate
K'Sante
27.8% WR

Who Wins the Gnar vs K'Sante Matchup?

Gnar wins the Gnar vs K'Sante matchup
Winner
Gnar
Matches: 18
72.2%
Win Rate
27.8%
7.0
CS / min
6.4
866
DMG / min
617
11,973
Gold / game
10,403
217
Heal / min
241
927
DMG Mitigated / min
2,070
1.5
CC / min
1.2
63.6%
Early Game WR
36.4%
85.7%
Late Game WR
14.3%

Gnar vs K'Sante Matchup Summary

The Gnar vs K'Sante matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 18 recent matches analyzed, Gnar wins with a 72.2% win rate compared to K'Sante's 27.8%, giving Gnar a 44.4 percentage point advantage. Gnar dominates at every stage — from early laning through late game team fights. This consistent advantage makes it difficult for K'Sante players to find favorable windows, so team-dependent strategies and avoiding solo confrontations are essential. The most significant statistical gap is in sustain, where K'Sante leads by 1,167 HP/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Gnar players can confidently pick into K'Sante and play aggressively from level 1. Look to establish lane dominance early through favorable trades and zone K'Sante 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 K'Sante Laning Phase Breakdown

Gnar wins the laning phase against K'Sante in League of Legends

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

Farming
7.0Gnar
6.4K'Sante
Gnar edges out K'Sante 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 Gnar.
Damage
866Gnar
617K'Sante
Gnar heavily out-damages K'Sante by 249 DMG/min, dominating both short trades and all-in fights. K'Sante should avoid extended combat and instead focus on burst trade patterns — short engages followed by immediate disengagement — to avoid letting Gnar's sustained damage advantage take over.
Economy
11,973Gnar
10,403K'Sante
Gnar generates a commanding 1,569 more gold per game than K'Sante. This substantial economic advantage means Gnar consistently reaches key item breakpoints earlier, creating a compounding lead that grows throughout the game. K'Sante should focus on cost-effective item choices and avoid unnecessary deaths to prevent falling further behind.
Utility
1.5Gnar
1.2K'Sante
Gnar provides 0.3 seconds more crowd control per minute than K'Sante, 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
1,144Gnar
2,311K'Sante
K'Sante vastly out-sustains Gnar, healing and mitigating 1,167 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means K'Sante can absorb significant punishment and remain in lane while Gnar is forced to recall. Building grievous wounds early is essential for Gnar, and focusing on burst trade patterns rather than sustained fights is critical.

Best Gnar Build Against K'Sante

Plated Steelcaps is the optimal boots choice against K'Sante, providing the mobility and stats Gnar needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Gnar against K'Sante 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 3 games — well above average and making it the top item path against K'Sante. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Gnar vs K'Sante matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Gnar
63.6%
+27.3% advantage
Gnar early game win rateGnar63.6%
K'Sante early game win rateK'Sante36.4%
Late Game
Gnar
85.7%
+71.4% advantage
Gnar late game win rateGnar85.7%
K'Sante late game win rateK'Sante14.3%

Gnar dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 63.6% win rate — a 27.3 percentage point lead over K'Sante. This lopsided early game means Gnar 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 85.7% win rate — 71.4 points above K'Sante. Extended games heavily favor Gnar, whose kit and scaling make them a dominant force in team fights and objective control.

Gnar holds the advantage at every stage of the game, making this a consistently favorable matchup from lane through late game team fights. K'Sante players should look for outplays, team-dependent strategies, and picks rather than relying on scaling to win this matchup.

Best Gnar Runes Against K'Sante

Resolve rune tree - Gnar primary runes vs K'SanteResolve
Grasp of the Undying - best Gnar rune vs K'SanteDemolish - best Gnar rune vs K'SanteBone Plating - best Gnar rune vs K'SanteOvergrowth - best Gnar rune vs K'Sante
Precision rune tree - Gnar secondary runes vs K'SantePrecision
Legend: Alacrity - best Gnar rune vs K'SanteTriumph - best Gnar rune vs K'Sante
80.0% WR

Running Resolve primary with Precision secondary allows Gnar to press their advantage against K'Sante, 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 K'Sante - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Gnar do against K'Sante in League of Legends?

Gnar wins the Gnar vs K'Sante matchup with a 72.2% win rate compared to K'Sante's 27.8%, a 44.4 percentage point difference. This data is based on 18 recent ranked games in patch 26.7.

How does Gnar do against K'Sante in the early game?

In the early game, Gnar has the advantage against K'Sante with a 63.6% win rate versus 36.4%. Gnar players should look to press their lane advantage through aggressive trades and wave control during the first 15 minutes.

How does Gnar do against K'Sante in the late game?

In the late game, Gnar takes over the Gnar vs K'Sante matchup with a 85.7% win rate compared to 14.3%. Gnar scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Gnar vs K'Sante matchup?

Gnar wins the matchup against K'Sante with a 72.2% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.7. The 44.4 percentage point advantage means Gnar is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 18 games analyzed.

What is the best Gnar build against K'Sante?

The best Gnar build against K'Sante includes Randuin's Omen, Trinity Force, Black Cleaver with Plated Steelcaps. 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 K'Sante?

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

Does Gnar counter K'Sante?

Yes, Gnar has a favorable matchup against K'Sante with a 72.2% win rate. Gnar strongly counters K'Sante in lane based on current patch 26.7 data.

How do I play Gnar against K'Sante?

When playing Gnar against K'Sante, leverage your statistical advantages by trading aggressively during favorable windows. You have early game priority — look for kills and zone control before first recall. Build the recommended items and runes for this specific matchup for the best results.