Win Rate
49.0%
Pick Rate
1.8%
Gnarvs Locke
Patch26.15
Matches1,741,960
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedAug 20, 2026 UTC
MethodologyData Methodology
AuthorDakota Chinnick
Gnar vs Locke is a very close matchup in LoL patch 26.15. Gnar wins with a 50.0% win rate (+0.0%) over Locke based on 8 games. Locke 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 Locke 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
50.0% WR
VS
Locke
50.0% WR
Who Wins the Gnar vs Locke Matchup?
Winner
Gnar
Matches: 8
50.0%
50.0%
6.4
5.2
748
575
11,429
9,959
160
348
993
603
1.1
0.4
40.0%
60.0%
66.7%
33.3%
Gnar vs Locke Matchup Summary
The Gnar vs Locke matchup is essentially a coin-flip matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 8 recent matches analyzed, Gnar wins with a 50.0% win rate compared to Locke's 50.0%, giving Gnar a 0.0 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Locke controls the early laning stage, but Gnar outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Locke 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 0.7s 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 Locke'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 Locke Laning Phase Breakdown
Gnar is favored during the laning phase against Locke, winning 5 out of 5 key stat categories. Gnar holds advantages in farming, damage, gold income, crowd control and sustain, making them the stronger laner in this matchup.
Farming
6.4Gnar
5.2Locke
Gnar significantly out-farms Locke by 1.2 CS per minute, accumulating an estimated 18 CS lead by mid game. This substantial farming gap gives Gnar a major gold advantage and earlier item completions. Locke players should prioritize wave management techniques like freezing near tower and using abilities efficiently to minimize the deficit.Damage
748Gnar
575Locke
Gnar heavily out-damages Locke by 173 DMG/min, dominating both short trades and all-in fights. Locke 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
11,429Gnar
9,959Locke
Gnar generates a commanding 1,470 more gold per game than Locke. This substantial economic advantage means Gnar consistently reaches key item breakpoints earlier, creating a compounding lead that grows throughout the game. Locke should focus on cost-effective item choices and avoid unnecessary deaths to prevent falling further behind.Utility
1.1Gnar
0.4Locke
Gnar provides 0.7 seconds more crowd control per minute than Locke, 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
1,152Gnar
951Locke
Gnar vastly out-sustains Locke, healing and mitigating 201 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Gnar can absorb significant punishment and remain in lane while Locke is forced to recall. Building grievous wounds early is essential for Locke, and focusing on burst trade patterns rather than sustained fights is critical.Best Gnar Build Against Locke
Boots
Core Items
Mercury's Treads is the optimal boots choice against Locke, providing the mobility and stats Gnar needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Gnar against Locke 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 Locke matchup.
Early Game vs Late Game
⚔
Early Game
Locke
60.0%
+20.0% advantage
Gnar40.0%
Locke60.0%♕
Late Game
Gnar
66.7%
+33.3% advantage
Gnar66.7%Locke33.3%Locke 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 Locke 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 66.7% win rate — 33.3 points above Locke. 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: Locke 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 Locke
Precision
Resolve
25.0% WR
The Precision primary with Resolve secondary combination helps Gnar maximize their potential in this closely contested matchup, providing the right mix of offensive and defensive tools to edge out Locke.
Gnar matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.15. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 50.54% | 93 | 6.2 | 850 | 11,662 | 56.3% | 44.4% | |
| 59.55% | 89 | 6.1 | 933 | 11,567 | 72.5% | 49.0% | |
| 43.37% | 83 | 6.2 | 787 | 10,998 | 42.9% | 43.9% | |
| 39.13% | 69 | 5.9 | 699 | 11,847 | 39.1% | 39.1% | |
| 47.06% | 68 | 5.8 | 739 | 10,628 | 38.7% | 54.0% | |
| 49.15% | 59 | 5.9 | 705 | 11,682 | 50.0% | 48.6% | |
| 53.45% | 58 | 6.2 | 978 | 12,555 | 54.2% | 52.9% | |
| 56.60% | 53 | 6.2 | 886 | 11,628 | 53.9% | 59.3% | |
| 72.73% | 44 | 6.2 | 858 | 11,093 | 65.2% | 81.0% | |
| 44.19% | 43 | 6.4 | 1,013 | 11,870 | 35.0% | 52.2% | |
| 51.22% | 41 | 6.1 | 891 | 11,843 | 56.3% | 48.0% | |
| 58.54% | 41 | 5.9 | 798 | 10,173 | 54.2% | 64.7% | |
| 53.85% | 39 | 5.8 | 896 | 12,832 | 46.7% | 58.3% | |
| 31.58% | 38 | 5.6 | 680 | 12,482 | 25.0% | 33.3% | |
| 45.95% | 37 | 6.4 | 905 | 12,017 | 62.5% | 33.3% | |
| 60.00% | 35 | 6.2 | 816 | 12,419 | 53.9% | 63.6% | |
| 52.94% | 34 | 6.2 | 1,326 | 13,334 | 64.3% | 45.0% | |
| 28.13% | 32 | 5.8 | 991 | 11,685 | 28.6% | 27.8% | |
| 53.13% | 32 | 6.1 | 903 | 12,635 | 57.1% | 50.0% | |
| 45.16% | 31 | 6.2 | 1,028 | 11,618 | 55.6% | 40.9% | |
| 38.71% | 31 | 6.2 | 910 | 10,849 | 38.9% | 38.5% | |
| 46.67% | 30 | 5.9 | 737 | 12,444 | 71.4% | 39.1% | |
| 48.28% | 29 | 6.5 | 803 | 10,656 | 47.1% | 50.0% | |
| 46.43% | 28 | 6.1 | 762 | 11,459 | 35.7% | 57.1% | |
| 42.86% | 28 | 5.8 | 788 | 11,532 | 40.0% | 46.1% | |
| 42.86% | 28 | 6.1 | 876 | 10,023 | 47.1% | 36.4% | |
| 66.67% | 27 | 5.9 | 951 | 12,224 | 37.5% | 79.0% | |
| 48.00% | 25 | 6.0 | 772 | 11,012 | 53.9% | 41.7% | |
| 45.83% | 24 | 5.5 | 772 | 12,531 | 33.3% | 50.0% | |
| 34.78% | 23 | 6.2 | 636 | 12,399 | 50.0% | 23.1% | |
| 30.43% | 23 | 5.6 | 830 | 13,182 | 50.0% | 26.3% | |
| 40.91% | 22 | 5.8 | 829 | 12,935 | 25.0% | 44.4% | |
| 40.91% | 22 | 6.0 | 869 | 12,123 | 75.0% | 21.4% | |
| 63.64% | 22 | 5.5 | 814 | 12,941 | 100.0% | 50.0% | |
| 35.00% | 20 | 5.6 | 962 | 10,954 | 0.0% | 63.6% | |
| 47.37% | 19 | 5.8 | 653 | 9,355 | 36.4% | 62.5% | |
| 57.89% | 19 | 6.2 | 798 | 11,703 | 55.6% | 60.0% | |
| 68.42% | 19 | 6.5 | 805 | 11,426 | 70.0% | 66.7% | |
| 50.00% | 18 | 5.9 | 898 | 12,452 | 75.0% | 42.9% | |
| 58.82% | 17 | 5.8 | 762 | 12,368 | 60.0% | 58.3% | |
| 62.50% | 16 | 6.0 | 834 | 9,908 | 55.6% | 71.4% | |
| 40.00% | 15 | 6.2 | 863 | 12,036 | 33.3% | 41.7% | |
| 57.14% | 14 | 5.7 | 999 | 10,294 | 42.9% | 71.4% | |
| 54.55% | 11 | 6.9 | 962 | 13,983 | 75.0% | 42.9% | |
| 27.27% | 11 | 5.9 | 929 | 10,671 | 16.7% | 40.0% | |
| 66.67% | 9 | 5.6 | 778 | 10,764 | 83.3% | 33.3% | |
| 37.50% | 8 | 6.1 | 809 | 12,680 | 50.0% | 33.3% | |
| 37.50% | 8 | 5.7 | 768 | 11,499 | 100.0% | 0.0% | |
| 50.00% | 8 | 6.4 | 748 | 11,429 | 40.0% | 66.7% | |
| 37.50% | 8 | 5.6 | 862 | 11,514 | 50.0% | 25.0% | |
| 50.00% | 8 | 6.9 | 764 | 11,991 | 75.0% | 25.0% | |
| 71.43% | 7 | 6.4 | 901 | 12,345 | 66.7% | 75.0% | |
| 71.43% | 7 | 5.4 | 691 | 12,041 | 100.0% | 60.0% | |
| 71.43% | 7 | 6.3 | 888 | 13,981 | 100.0% | 33.3% | |
| 50.00% | 6 | 5.6 | 656 | 10,824 | 50.0% | 50.0% | |
| 50.00% | 6 | 5.7 | 891 | 13,249 | 50.0% | 50.0% | |
| 20.00% | 5 | 4.3 | 521 | 7,224 | 0.0% | 50.0% | |
| 60.00% | 5 | 3.1 | 513 | 9,427 | 33.3% | 100.0% | |
| 60.00% | 5 | 6.2 | 766 | 11,998 | 50.0% | 66.7% | |
| 20.00% | 5 | 5.5 | 567 | 9,706 | 0.0% | 33.3% | |
| 60.00% | 5 | 6.0 | 846 | 12,269 | 100.0% | 33.3% | |
| 60.00% | 5 | 5.5 | 980 | 13,432 | 100.0% | 50.0% | |
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Gnar vs Locke - Frequently Asked Questions
How does Gnar do against Locke in League of Legends?
Gnar wins the Gnar vs Locke matchup with a 50.0% win rate compared to Locke's 50.0%, a 0.0 percentage point difference. This data is based on 8 recent ranked games in patch 26.15.
How does Gnar do against Locke in the early game?
In the early game, Locke has the advantage against Gnar with a 60.0% win rate versus 40.0%. Locke players should look to press their lane advantage through aggressive trades and wave control during the first 15 minutes.
How does Gnar do against Locke in the late game?
In the late game, Gnar takes over the Gnar vs Locke matchup with a 66.7% win rate compared to 33.3%. Gnar scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.
Who wins the Gnar vs Locke matchup?
Gnar wins the matchup against Locke with a 50.0% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.15. The 0.0 percentage point advantage means Gnar is slightly favored in this lane matchup based on 8 games analyzed.
What is the best Gnar build against Locke?
The best Gnar build against Locke includes Randuin's Omen, Wit's End, Trinity Force with Mercury's Treads. Check the matchup breakdown above for the full item path and build order.
What are the best Gnar runes against Locke?
The best Gnar runes against Locke use the Precision primary tree with Resolve secondary. This rune setup achieves a 25.0% win rate in the Gnar vs Locke matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.
Does Gnar counter Locke?
Yes, Gnar has a favorable matchup against Locke with a 50.0% win rate. Gnar slightly edges out Locke in lane based on current patch 26.15 data.
How do I play Gnar against Locke?
When playing Gnar against Locke, leverage your statistical advantages by trading aggressively during favorable windows. Play safe early and scale into your power spikes where you outperform Locke. Build the recommended items and runes for this specific matchup for the best results.
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