Gnarvs Malphite
Gnar vs Malphite is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.14. Gnar wins with a 55.2% win rate (+10.3%) over Malphite based on 29 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 Malphite 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.
Who Wins the Gnar vs Malphite Matchup?
Gnar vs Malphite Matchup Summary
The Gnar vs Malphite matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 29 recent matches analyzed, Gnar wins with a 55.2% win rate compared to Malphite's 44.8%, giving Gnar a 10.3 percentage point advantage. Gnar dominates at every stage — from early laning through late game team fights. This consistent advantage makes it difficult for Malphite players to find favorable windows, so team-dependent strategies and avoiding solo confrontations are essential. The most significant statistical gap is in sustain, where Malphite leads by 940 HP/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Gnar players can confidently pick into Malphite and play aggressively from level 1. Look to establish lane dominance early through favorable trades and zone Malphite 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 Malphite Laning Phase Breakdown
Malphite is favored during the laning phase against Gnar, winning 3 out of 5 key stat categories. Malphite holds advantages in damage, gold income and sustain, making them the stronger laner in this matchup.
Best Gnar Build Against Malphite
Mercury's Treads is the optimal boots choice against Malphite, providing the mobility and stats Gnar needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Gnar against Malphite are Trinity Force, Black Cleaver and Sterak's Gage. This combination gives Gnar an effective balance of damage, survivability, and utility for the matchup. This build has a 25.0% win rate across 4 games. While the overall matchup may be difficult, this item path gives Gnar the best chance to compete against Malphite. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Gnar vs Malphite matchup.
Early Game vs Late Game
Gnar66.7%
Malphite33.3%Gnar52.2%Malphite47.8%Gnar dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 66.7% win rate — a 33.3 percentage point lead over Malphite. This lopsided early game means Gnar can dictate the pace of the lane from level 1, controlling trades, wave state, and river priority.
In the late game (25+ minutes), Gnar takes over with a 52.2% win rate, leading Malphite by 4.3 percentage points. Gnar scales more effectively into team fights and objective contests.
Gnar holds the advantage at every stage of the game, making this a consistently favorable matchup from lane through late game team fights. Malphite players should look for outplays, team-dependent strategies, and picks rather than relying on scaling to win this matchup.
Best Gnar Runes Against Malphite
Precision
Resolve
Running Precision primary with Resolve secondary allows Gnar to press their advantage against Malphite, amplifying the strengths that make this a favorable matchup.
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.
Opponent | Win Rate | Matches | CS/min | DMG/min | Gold/game | Early WR | Late WR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 51.35% | 37 | 6.4 | 953 | 11,588 | 41.7% | 56.0% | |
| 54.29% | 35 | 5.9 | 905 | 11,829 | 41.7% | 60.9% | |
| 58.82% | 34 | 6.2 | 896 | 10,592 | 50.0% | 65.0% | |
| 44.12% | 34 | 6.3 | 885 | 12,151 | 36.4% | 47.8% | |
| 55.17% | 29 | 6.1 | 740 | 11,703 | 66.7% | 52.2% | |
| 50.00% | 28 | 6.5 | 657 | 11,495 | 50.0% | 50.0% | |
| 30.77% | 26 | 6.2 | 890 | 10,051 | 42.9% | 16.7% | |
| 56.52% | 23 | 6.2 | 719 | 10,794 | 40.0% | 69.2% | |
| 30.43% | 23 | 5.9 | 916 | 11,355 | 33.3% | 28.6% | |
| 47.62% | 21 | 6.2 | 740 | 10,268 | 36.4% | 60.0% | |
| 52.94% | 17 | 6.0 | 677 | 8,763 | 45.5% | 66.7% | |
| 50.00% | 16 | 6.0 | 888 | 9,488 | 44.4% | 57.1% | |
| 43.75% | 16 | 6.3 | 797 | 10,880 | 57.1% | 33.3% | |
| 33.33% | 15 | 6.4 | 968 | 11,123 | 28.6% | 37.5% | |
| 13.33% | 15 | 5.8 | 803 | 11,072 | 50.0% | 7.7% | |
| 53.33% | 15 | 5.6 | 878 | 13,826 | 75.0% | 45.5% | |
| 46.67% | 15 | 6.7 | 1,067 | 12,694 | 50.0% | 45.5% | |
| 33.33% | 15 | 6.7 | 1,176 | 9,799 | 25.0% | 42.9% | |
| 28.57% | 14 | 6.3 | 702 | 11,061 | 14.3% | 42.9% | |
| 21.43% | 14 | 5.9 | 638 | 11,810 | 0.0% | 25.0% | |
| 42.86% | 14 | 6.3 | 1,019 | 12,663 | 25.0% | 50.0% | |
| 30.77% | 13 | 6.7 | 717 | 10,757 | 33.3% | 28.6% | |
| 25.00% | 12 | 6.2 | 561 | 10,613 | 20.0% | 28.6% | |
| 50.00% | 12 | 6.6 | 940 | 10,927 | 80.0% | 28.6% | |
| 33.33% | 12 | 5.7 | 846 | 10,565 | 0.0% | 44.4% | |
| 50.00% | 12 | 6.4 | 733 | 11,577 | 33.3% | 55.6% | |
| 81.82% | 11 | 6.6 | 831 | 12,270 | 100.0% | 60.0% | |
| 50.00% | 10 | 5.3 | 777 | 10,487 | 40.0% | 60.0% | |
| 30.00% | 10 | 5.8 | 751 | 12,420 | 50.0% | 25.0% | |
| 40.00% | 10 | 6.0 | 805 | 10,019 | 60.0% | 20.0% | |
| 60.00% | 10 | 5.5 | 604 | 8,575 | 60.0% | 60.0% | |
| 50.00% | 10 | 6.3 | 720 | 11,443 | 0.0% | 71.4% | |
| 40.00% | 10 | 6.5 | 1,041 | 10,498 | 50.0% | 33.3% | |
| 50.00% | 10 | 6.8 | 855 | 13,647 | 33.3% | 57.1% | |
| 40.00% | 10 | 5.6 | 661 | 7,905 | 75.0% | 16.7% | |
| 55.56% | 9 | 6.0 | 714 | 11,668 | 75.0% | 40.0% | |
| 44.44% | 9 | 6.2 | 841 | 9,131 | 40.0% | 50.0% | |
| 25.00% | 8 | 6.2 | 808 | 7,928 | 20.0% | 33.3% | |
| 75.00% | 8 | 5.6 | 843 | 12,112 | 50.0% | 83.3% | |
| 37.50% | 8 | 6.8 | 947 | 11,499 | 33.3% | 40.0% | |
| 37.50% | 8 | 6.5 | 1,074 | 13,899 | 100.0% | 28.6% | |
| 12.50% | 8 | 5.7 | 814 | 11,166 | 0.0% | 25.0% | |
| 87.50% | 8 | 6.3 | 957 | 9,748 | 100.0% | 80.0% | |
| 42.86% | 7 | 5.8 | 744 | 8,704 | 50.0% | 33.3% | |
| 50.00% | 6 | 6.3 | 648 | 11,586 | 0.0% | 50.0% | |
| 16.67% | 6 | 6.2 | 748 | 8,224 | 33.3% | 0.0% | |
| 20.00% | 5 | 6.1 | 1,019 | 7,944 | 0.0% | 33.3% | |
| 60.00% | 5 | 6.3 | 930 | 13,517 | 100.0% | 50.0% |
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Gnar vs Malphite - Frequently Asked Questions
How does Gnar do against Malphite in League of Legends?
Gnar wins the Gnar vs Malphite matchup with a 55.2% win rate compared to Malphite's 44.8%, a 10.3 percentage point difference. This data is based on 29 recent ranked games in patch 26.14.
How does Gnar do against Malphite in the early game?
In the early game, Gnar has the advantage against Malphite with a 66.7% win rate versus 33.3%. 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 Malphite in the late game?
In the late game, Gnar takes over the Gnar vs Malphite matchup with a 52.2% win rate compared to 47.8%. Gnar scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.
Who wins the Gnar vs Malphite matchup?
Gnar wins the matchup against Malphite with a 55.2% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.14. The 10.3 percentage point advantage means Gnar is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 29 games analyzed.
What is the best Gnar build against Malphite?
The best Gnar build against Malphite includes Trinity Force, Black Cleaver, Sterak's Gage with Mercury's Treads. This build achieves a 25.0% 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 Malphite?
The best Gnar runes against Malphite use the Precision primary tree with Resolve secondary. This rune setup achieves a 44.4% win rate in the Gnar vs Malphite matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.
Does Gnar counter Malphite?
Yes, Gnar has a favorable matchup against Malphite with a 55.2% win rate. Gnar strongly counters Malphite in lane based on current patch 26.14 data.
How do I play Gnar against Malphite?
When playing Gnar against Malphite, 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.