Gnar - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
48.0%
Pick Rate
1.4%

Gnarvs Mordekaiser

FFighterTank
Patch26.11
Matches776,441
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedJun 2, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Gnar vs Mordekaiser is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.11. Mordekaiser wins with a 53.8% win rate (+7.5%) over Gnar based on 80 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.

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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.

Compare against an opponent
Gnar - 46.3% win rate in this matchup
Gnar
46.3% WR
VS
Mordekaiser vs Gnar matchup - 53.8% win rate
Mordekaiser
53.8% WR

Who Wins the Gnar vs Mordekaiser Matchup?

Mordekaiser wins the Gnar vs Mordekaiser matchup
Winner
Mordekaiser
Matches: 80
46.3%
Win Rate
53.8%
6.3
CS / min
5.7
834
DMG / min
728
11,912
Gold / game
11,345
213
Heal / min
332
947
DMG Mitigated / min
1,409
1.4
CC / min
0.5
56.3%
Early Game WR
43.8%
39.6%
Late Game WR
60.4%

Gnar vs Mordekaiser Matchup Summary

The Gnar vs Mordekaiser matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 80 recent matches analyzed, Mordekaiser wins with a 53.8% win rate compared to Gnar's 46.3%, giving Mordekaiser a 7.5 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 0.9s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Mordekaiser 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 Mordekaiser 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 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
6.3Gnar
5.7Mordekaiser
Gnar edges out Mordekaiser 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
834Gnar
728Mordekaiser
Gnar heavily out-damages Mordekaiser by 106 DMG/min, dominating both short trades and all-in fights. Mordekaiser 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
11,912Gnar
11,345Mordekaiser
Gnar earns 567 more gold per game than Mordekaiser, equivalent to roughly one additional component item. This economic edge comes from a combination of better farming, kill participation, and objective control, giving Gnar slightly faster item completions.
Utility
1.4Gnar
0.5Mordekaiser
Gnar brings significantly more crowd control than Mordekaiser, with 0.9 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
1,160Gnar
1,741Mordekaiser
Mordekaiser vastly out-sustains Gnar, healing and mitigating 581 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 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 75.0% win rate across 4 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
56.3%
+12.5% advantage
Gnar early game win rateGnar56.3%
Mordekaiser early game win rateMordekaiser43.8%
Late Game
Mordekaiser
60.4%
+20.8% advantage
Gnar late game win rateGnar39.6%
Mordekaiser late game win rateMordekaiser60.4%

Gnar dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 56.3% win rate — a 12.5 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.

Mordekaiser is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 60.4% win rate — 20.8 points above Gnar. Extended games heavily favor Mordekaiser, whose kit and scaling make them a dominant force in team fights and objective control.

This matchup features a dramatic power shift: Gnar must aggressively press their early advantage and close out the game before Mordekaiser reaches their scaling breakpoints. If Mordekaiser 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 Mordekaiser

Precision rune tree - Gnar primary runes vs MordekaiserPrecision
Fleet Footwork - best Gnar rune vs MordekaiserTriumph - best Gnar rune vs MordekaiserLegend: Alacrity - best Gnar rune vs MordekaiserLast Stand - best Gnar rune vs Mordekaiser
Resolve rune tree - Gnar secondary runes vs MordekaiserResolve
Bone Plating - best Gnar rune vs MordekaiserOvergrowth - best Gnar rune vs Mordekaiser
55.0% WR

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


Gnar matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.11. 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 26.11
Opponent
Win Rate
Matches
CS/min
DMG/min
Gold/game
Early WR
Late WR
42.45%1066.588111,60633.3%49.2%
40.00%1006.065610,75443.5%37.0%
47.92%966.074311,53753.9%43.9%
43.96%916.284511,69041.0%46.1%
48.15%816.286511,54948.6%47.8%
46.25%806.383411,91256.3%39.6%
41.18%686.477310,54034.2%50.0%
43.55%626.51,05512,48252.2%38.5%
47.54%616.287011,31354.2%43.2%
60.34%586.51,23211,62747.8%68.6%
42.11%576.276411,65342.9%41.4%
51.79%566.687211,52559.4%41.7%
56.25%486.278412,01755.0%57.1%
53.33%456.195210,66045.5%60.9%
62.22%455.888411,69253.3%66.7%
47.73%446.41,01012,35242.9%50.0%
55.81%436.278311,03355.0%56.5%
54.76%426.791112,40460.0%50.0%
47.62%426.597211,69764.7%36.0%
52.50%406.395611,50038.5%59.3%
51.28%396.383611,03347.4%55.0%
44.74%386.296310,05844.4%45.0%
48.65%376.591912,61047.1%50.0%
50.00%366.587712,60069.2%39.1%
47.22%366.386310,91435.3%57.9%
30.56%366.468410,71729.4%31.6%
38.71%316.680111,64437.5%40.0%
41.94%315.874010,74061.5%27.8%
45.16%316.285311,37527.3%55.0%
41.94%316.574811,71835.7%47.1%
41.94%315.989711,22535.7%47.1%
50.00%286.378811,95736.4%58.8%
33.33%275.866010,49515.4%50.0%
46.15%266.278010,71950.0%42.9%
48.00%256.590511,35783.3%15.4%
36.00%256.380411,24623.1%50.0%
56.00%255.773111,41250.0%58.8%
47.83%236.488311,38745.5%50.0%
39.13%236.895113,06745.5%33.3%
40.91%226.889611,38063.6%18.2%
42.86%216.598013,06837.5%46.1%
47.62%216.394711,51233.3%58.3%
42.11%196.393812,28737.5%45.5%
38.89%186.380513,49733.3%40.0%
50.00%186.27959,03653.9%40.0%
53.33%156.093010,38844.4%66.7%
38.46%136.080812,75850.0%33.3%
30.77%135.164212,75066.7%20.0%
55.56%95.292812,81450.0%60.0%
62.50%85.873310,67480.0%33.3%
50.00%87.11,04414,78766.7%40.0%
42.86%76.886212,428100.0%20.0%
57.14%75.468911,17033.3%75.0%
42.86%75.96039,39050.0%33.3%
42.86%76.51,00410,60975.0%0.0%
28.57%75.65499,23350.0%0.0%
66.67%65.797213,333100.0%50.0%
66.67%65.788411,30633.3%100.0%
66.67%66.01,07011,953100.0%60.0%
33.33%66.874011,43733.3%33.3%
66.67%65.382812,44550.0%75.0%
16.67%66.771111,07925.0%0.0%
60.00%56.865510,74750.0%100.0%
80.00%54.766010,45050.0%100.0%
40.00%55.691412,9470.0%50.0%
60.00%57.61,00911,37633.3%100.0%
0.00%56.476211,4670.0%0.0%
20.00%56.467411,6420.0%25.0%

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Gnar vs Mordekaiser - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Gnar do against Mordekaiser in League of Legends?

Mordekaiser wins the Gnar vs Mordekaiser matchup with a 53.8% win rate compared to Gnar's 46.3%, a 7.5 percentage point difference. This data is based on 80 recent ranked games in patch 26.11.

How does Gnar do against Mordekaiser in the early game?

In the early game, Gnar has the advantage against Mordekaiser with a 56.3% win rate versus 43.8%. 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 60.4% win rate compared to 39.6%. Mordekaiser scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Gnar vs Mordekaiser matchup?

Mordekaiser wins the matchup against Gnar with a 53.8% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.11. The 7.5 percentage point advantage means Mordekaiser is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 80 games analyzed.

What is the best Gnar build against Mordekaiser?

The best Gnar build against Mordekaiser includes Randuin's Omen, Trinity Force, Black Cleaver with Mercury's Treads. This build achieves a 75.0% 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 Precision primary tree with Resolve secondary. This rune setup achieves a 55.0% win rate in the Gnar vs Mordekaiser matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.

Does Gnar counter Mordekaiser?

No, Gnar struggles against Mordekaiser with only a 46.3% win rate. Mordekaiser has the advantage in this matchup. Gnar players should focus on safe farming and avoiding extended trades to minimize Mordekaiser's lead.

How do I play Gnar against Mordekaiser?

When playing Gnar against Mordekaiser, play cautiously and avoid Mordekaiser's power spikes. Look for jungle assistance and team-dependent plays since Mordekaiser has the statistical advantage at most stages. Use the matchup-specific build and runes above to optimize your chances.