Gnar - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
49.4%
Pick Rate
1.5%

Gnarvs Mordekaiser

CFighterTank
Patch26.4
Matches1,089,240
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedMar 3, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Gnar vs Mordekaiser is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.4. Gnar wins with a 53.5% win rate (+6.9%) over Mordekaiser based on 102 games. Gnar wins the early laning phase while Mordekaiser scales better into the late game. Below you'll find the best Gnar build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Gnar vs Mordekaiser 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
Mordekaiser - 53.5% win rateMordekaiser(53.5%)
Gnar - 53.5% win rate in this matchup
Gnar
53.5% WR
VS
Mordekaiser vs Gnar matchup - 46.5% win rate
Mordekaiser
46.5% WR

Who Wins the Gnar vs Mordekaiser Matchup?

Gnar wins the Gnar vs Mordekaiser matchup
Winner
Gnar
Matches: 102
53.5%
Win Rate
46.5%
6.1
CS / min
5.8
834
DMG / min
779
10,955
Gold / game
10,853
208
Heal / min
343
941
DMG Mitigated / min
1,417
1.3
CC / min
0.5
59.1%
Early Game WR
40.9%
49.1%
Late Game WR
50.9%

Gnar vs Mordekaiser Matchup Summary

The Gnar vs Mordekaiser matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 102 recent matches analyzed, Gnar wins with a 53.5% win rate compared to Mordekaiser's 46.5%, giving Gnar a 6.9 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Gnar controls the early laning stage, but Mordekaiser outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Gnar needs to press advantages before Mordekaiser reaches their power spikes, while Mordekaiser should focus on safe farming and hitting key item breakpoints. The most significant statistical gap is in crowd control, where Gnar leads by 0.8s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Gnar players can confidently pick into Mordekaiser and play aggressively from level 1. Look to establish lane dominance early through favorable trades and zone Mordekaiser 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 Mordekaiser Laning Phase Breakdown

Gnar wins the laning phase against Mordekaiser in League of Legends

Gnar is favored during the laning phase against Mordekaiser, 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
6.1Gnar
5.8Mordekaiser
Gnar and Mordekaiser farm at nearly identical rates in this matchup, with only a 0.2 CS/min difference. Neither champion holds a meaningful farming advantage, so lane dominance will come from trading and jungle interaction rather than CS leads.
Damage
834Gnar
779Mordekaiser
Gnar deals 55 more champion damage per minute than Mordekaiser. While noticeable in extended trades, this gap can be offset by Mordekaiser choosing favorable fight windows, such as engaging when Gnar's key abilities are on cooldown or trading immediately after dodging a skillshot.
Economy
10,955Gnar
10,853Mordekaiser
Gnar and Mordekaiser generate nearly equal gold per game, with just a 102 gold difference. Neither champion has a clear economic advantage, so gold leads will depend on individual play quality, kill participation, and objective contributions.
Utility
1.3Gnar
0.5Mordekaiser
Gnar brings significantly more crowd control than Mordekaiser, with 0.8 more seconds of CC per minute. This large utility gap makes Gnar far more valuable in setting up jungle ganks, controlling objectives, and locking down targets in team fights. Mordekaiser should invest in tenacity and position carefully to avoid being chain-CC'd.
Sustain
1,150Gnar
1,760Mordekaiser
Mordekaiser vastly out-sustains Gnar, healing and mitigating 610 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Mordekaiser 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 Mordekaiser

Mercury's Treads is the optimal boots choice against Mordekaiser, providing the mobility and stats Gnar needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Gnar against Mordekaiser 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 performs exceptionally well, achieving a 80.0% win rate across 5 games — well above average and making it the top item path against Mordekaiser. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Gnar vs Mordekaiser matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Gnar
59.1%
+18.2% advantage
Gnar early game win rateGnar59.1%
Mordekaiser early game win rateMordekaiser40.9%
Late Game
Mordekaiser
50.9%
+1.8% advantage
Gnar late game win rateGnar49.1%
Mordekaiser late game win rateMordekaiser50.9%

Gnar dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 59.1% win rate — a 18.2 percentage point lead over Mordekaiser. This lopsided early game means Gnar 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 Mordekaiser at 50.9% win rate — only 1.8 points ahead of Gnar. Team fight execution and macro play determine the winner at this stage, not champion matchup advantage.

The power dynamics shift as the game progresses — Gnar has the edge early, but Mordekaiser 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 Mordekaiser

Resolve rune tree - Gnar primary runes vs MordekaiserResolve
Grasp of the Undying - best Gnar rune vs MordekaiserDemolish - best Gnar rune vs MordekaiserBone Plating - best Gnar rune vs MordekaiserOvergrowth - best Gnar rune vs Mordekaiser
Precision rune tree - Gnar secondary runes vs MordekaiserPrecision
Legend: Alacrity - best Gnar rune vs MordekaiserTriumph - best Gnar rune vs Mordekaiser
62.5% WR

Running Resolve primary with Precision secondary allows Gnar to press their advantage against Mordekaiser, amplifying the strengths that make this a favorable matchup.


Gnar matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.4. 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 26.4
Opponent
Win Rate
Matches
CS/min
DMG/min
Gold/game
Early WR
Late WR
55.65%1246.891912,44059.6%52.2%
41.38%1166.371211,01539.7%43.1%
48.57%1056.599612,24346.1%50.0%
53.47%1026.183410,95559.1%49.1%
57.89%956.385811,82252.4%62.3%
48.39%946.476911,42242.9%52.9%
40.43%946.61,29312,35027.3%52.0%
55.17%876.787611,62164.3%46.7%
47.06%856.493911,50754.3%42.0%
60.24%836.81,01212,05655.0%65.1%
61.54%826.487411,37964.9%58.5%
56.25%806.896512,11048.6%62.8%
53.25%786.482911,96652.6%53.9%
40.00%756.265111,46836.7%42.2%
45.07%726.278611,40639.4%50.0%
51.43%706.587111,52360.0%42.9%
51.47%686.490711,97758.1%46.0%
45.45%676.372211,79538.5%50.0%
46.77%626.875912,15050.0%44.7%
37.70%617.089812,31244.4%32.4%
50.82%616.61,10613,13753.9%48.6%
46.67%606.471211,49650.0%42.9%
47.46%606.299212,35133.3%57.1%
40.68%596.283611,81529.6%50.0%
61.02%596.788212,04175.0%51.4%
50.88%576.389912,57354.2%48.5%
54.90%516.781011,75864.0%46.1%
53.06%496.479111,87858.3%48.0%
53.19%476.391212,31045.0%59.3%
52.27%456.274011,19744.4%64.7%
60.00%456.987212,87473.7%50.0%
40.91%446.982910,22752.0%26.3%
39.02%416.473412,16235.3%41.7%
55.00%406.51,02612,07861.1%50.0%
53.85%396.784412,05556.3%52.2%
47.37%386.11,06311,75738.9%55.0%
50.00%356.373311,10838.5%57.1%
38.71%326.287311,88826.7%50.0%
36.67%306.174411,61327.3%42.1%
48.28%296.074412,31557.1%45.5%
32.14%286.561810,48537.5%25.0%
30.77%276.786611,18326.7%36.4%
48.00%256.376611,61650.0%45.5%
54.17%246.767711,42533.3%75.0%
54.55%237.073911,60241.7%70.0%
21.74%236.386411,93928.6%18.8%
54.55%226.898812,33040.0%66.7%
54.55%226.283811,30558.3%50.0%
71.43%216.81,05812,11362.5%76.9%
42.11%196.884310,83445.5%37.5%
35.29%176.995613,35250.0%22.2%
47.06%176.574411,64460.0%28.6%
37.50%166.376512,38150.0%30.0%
66.67%156.392513,11780.0%60.0%
42.86%146.884612,51450.0%40.0%
38.46%136.574210,44625.0%60.0%
30.77%136.778512,01550.0%22.2%
44.44%96.595713,92650.0%42.9%
33.33%95.994211,34425.0%40.0%
62.50%86.865511,36575.0%50.0%
25.00%85.16829,80240.0%0.0%
71.43%76.069911,985100.0%50.0%
57.14%76.894112,9590.0%66.7%
57.14%76.273513,013100.0%25.0%
42.86%77.168011,68640.0%50.0%
66.67%66.075112,359100.0%60.0%
66.67%66.576511,9190.0%100.0%
40.00%65.875211,6000.0%66.7%
50.00%66.772212,00166.7%33.3%
33.33%66.159812,32050.0%25.0%
33.33%66.480512,2120.0%40.0%
66.67%65.21,07115,1470.0%66.7%
60.00%53.766610,04233.3%100.0%
20.00%53.15969,4830.0%25.0%
40.00%56.565213,2610.0%66.7%
0.00%55.770012,6560.0%0.0%
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Gnar vs Mordekaiser - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Gnar do against Mordekaiser in League of Legends?

Gnar wins the Gnar vs Mordekaiser matchup with a 53.5% win rate compared to Mordekaiser's 46.5%, a 6.9 percentage point difference. This data is based on 102 recent ranked games in patch 26.4.

How does Gnar do against Mordekaiser in the early game?

In the early game, Gnar has the advantage against Mordekaiser with a 59.1% win rate versus 40.9%. 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 Mordekaiser in the late game?

In the late game, Mordekaiser takes over the Gnar vs Mordekaiser matchup with a 50.9% win rate compared to 49.1%. Mordekaiser scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Gnar vs Mordekaiser matchup?

Gnar wins the matchup against Mordekaiser with a 53.5% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.4. The 6.9 percentage point advantage means Gnar is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 102 games analyzed.

What is the best Gnar build against Mordekaiser?

The best Gnar build against Mordekaiser includes Trinity Force, Black Cleaver, Sterak's Gage with Mercury's Treads. This build achieves a 80.0% 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 Mordekaiser?

The best Gnar runes against Mordekaiser use the Resolve primary tree with Precision secondary. This rune setup achieves a 62.5% win rate in the Gnar vs Mordekaiser matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.

Does Gnar counter Mordekaiser?

Yes, Gnar has a favorable matchup against Mordekaiser with a 53.5% win rate. Gnar strongly counters Mordekaiser in lane based on current patch 26.4 data.

How do I play Gnar against Mordekaiser?

When playing Gnar against Mordekaiser, 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.