Gnar - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
46.3%
Pick Rate
1.5%

Gnarvs Olaf

FFighterTank
Patch26.3
Matches785,220
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedFeb 25, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Gnar vs Olaf is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.3. Gnar wins with a 60.0% win rate (+20.0%) over Olaf based on 20 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 Olaf 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
Olaf - 60.0% win rateOlaf(60.0%)
Gnar - 60.0% win rate in this matchup
Gnar
60.0% WR
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Olaf vs Gnar matchup - 40.0% win rate
Olaf
40.0% WR

Who Wins the Gnar vs Olaf Matchup?

Gnar wins the Gnar vs Olaf matchup
Winner
Gnar
Matches: 20
60.0%
Win Rate
40.0%
6.5
CS / min
6.8
757
DMG / min
873
11,071
Gold / game
11,789
173
Heal / min
471
782
DMG Mitigated / min
1,289
0.9
CC / min
0.5
58.3%
Early Game WR
41.7%
62.5%
Late Game WR
37.5%

Gnar vs Olaf Matchup Summary

The Gnar vs Olaf matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 20 recent matches analyzed, Gnar wins with a 60.0% win rate compared to Olaf's 40.0%, giving Gnar a 20.0 percentage point advantage. Gnar dominates at every stage — from early laning through late game team fights. This consistent advantage makes it difficult for Olaf players to find favorable windows, so team-dependent strategies and avoiding solo confrontations are essential. The most significant statistical gap is in sustain, where Olaf leads by 805 HP/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Gnar players can confidently pick into Olaf and play aggressively from level 1. Look to establish lane dominance early through favorable trades and zone Olaf 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 Olaf Laning Phase Breakdown

Olaf wins the laning phase against Gnar in League of Legends

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

Farming
6.5Gnar
6.8Olaf
Gnar and Olaf farm at nearly identical rates in this matchup, with only a 0.3 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
757Gnar
873Olaf
Olaf heavily out-damages Gnar by 116 DMG/min, dominating both short trades and all-in fights. Gnar should avoid extended combat and instead focus on burst trade patterns — short engages followed by immediate disengagement — to avoid letting Olaf's sustained damage advantage take over.
Economy
11,071Gnar
11,789Olaf
Olaf earns 717 more gold per game than Gnar, equivalent to roughly one additional component item. This economic edge comes from a combination of better farming, kill participation, and objective control, giving Olaf slightly faster item completions.
Utility
0.9Gnar
0.5Olaf
Gnar provides 0.4 seconds more crowd control per minute than Olaf, 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
955Gnar
1,760Olaf
Olaf vastly out-sustains Gnar, healing and mitigating 805 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Olaf 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 Olaf

Boots of Swiftness is the optimal boots choice against Olaf, providing the mobility and stats Gnar needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Gnar against Olaf 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 100.0% win rate across 2 games — well above average and making it the top item path against Olaf. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Gnar vs Olaf matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Gnar
58.3%
+16.7% advantage
Gnar early game win rateGnar58.3%
Olaf early game win rateOlaf41.7%
Late Game
Gnar
62.5%
+25.0% advantage
Gnar late game win rateGnar62.5%
Olaf late game win rateOlaf37.5%

Gnar dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 58.3% win rate — a 16.7 percentage point lead over Olaf. 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 62.5% win rate — 25.0 points above Olaf. 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. Olaf players should look for outplays, team-dependent strategies, and picks rather than relying on scaling to win this matchup.

Best Gnar Runes Against Olaf

Precision rune tree - Gnar primary runes vs OlafPrecision
Fleet Footwork - best Gnar rune vs OlafTriumph - best Gnar rune vs OlafLegend: Alacrity - best Gnar rune vs OlafLast Stand - best Gnar rune vs Olaf
Resolve rune tree - Gnar secondary runes vs OlafResolve
Overgrowth - best Gnar rune vs OlafSecond Wind - best Gnar rune vs Olaf
100.0% WR

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


Gnar matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.3. 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 26.3
Opponent
Win Rate
Matches
CS/min
DMG/min
Gold/game
Early WR
Late WR
49.47%956.795513,51360.7%44.8%
49.37%796.184311,88840.6%55.3%
54.79%736.070811,27256.8%52.8%
50.70%716.587211,54940.5%61.8%
50.75%676.486312,94756.5%47.7%
39.06%646.41,25011,92236.7%41.2%
35.59%596.370710,25831.4%41.7%
53.45%586.381511,46644.8%62.1%
48.28%586.595211,99169.0%27.6%
29.82%576.486110,72621.4%37.9%
43.64%556.386911,76350.0%40.5%
48.15%546.31,00912,13756.0%41.4%
42.31%526.31,02111,10041.7%42.9%
50.00%526.478611,33433.3%64.3%
48.98%496.378912,20463.2%40.0%
60.42%486.788812,41550.0%69.2%
37.50%486.399612,05040.9%34.6%
46.67%456.189211,30536.0%60.0%
40.48%426.177810,56941.7%38.9%
43.90%416.31,08611,23242.9%45.0%
43.59%396.285711,04640.0%47.4%
41.03%396.377211,04340.9%41.2%
48.72%396.486510,77248.0%50.0%
47.37%386.285612,07150.0%45.8%
45.95%376.785811,86955.6%36.8%
35.14%376.270911,77747.1%25.0%
52.78%366.078112,15358.3%50.0%
28.57%355.898610,40617.6%38.9%
54.29%356.694512,88269.2%45.5%
60.61%336.090012,41062.5%58.8%
45.45%336.786311,72355.0%30.8%
41.94%316.182512,42140.0%43.8%
42.31%265.875811,50345.5%40.0%
45.83%246.41,00512,43540.0%50.0%
43.48%236.360712,47371.4%31.3%
47.83%236.492811,84925.0%72.7%
54.55%225.871512,01128.6%66.7%
54.55%225.982812,02462.5%50.0%
61.90%216.387112,37045.5%80.0%
38.10%216.179813,08125.0%41.2%
60.00%206.575711,07158.3%62.5%
57.89%196.778311,37760.0%55.6%
47.37%196.175812,12350.0%46.1%
36.84%196.387011,62458.3%0.0%
44.44%186.091510,94845.5%42.9%
35.29%176.179610,97936.4%33.3%
23.53%175.77609,65828.6%20.0%
60.00%156.284313,99842.9%75.0%
61.54%136.066611,90275.0%55.6%
36.36%116.172911,55420.0%50.0%
30.00%105.172510,52733.3%25.0%
40.00%107.16197,69050.0%25.0%
55.56%95.387910,93940.0%75.0%
66.67%95.81,10013,19240.0%100.0%
55.56%95.078810,97575.0%40.0%
12.50%85.862010,4060.0%20.0%
14.29%76.98229,63116.7%0.0%
71.43%76.086311,64475.0%66.7%
50.00%66.692910,39350.0%50.0%
50.00%62.47889,92650.0%50.0%
33.33%65.772411,766100.0%20.0%
16.67%67.490614,2560.0%25.0%
66.67%66.687410,70350.0%100.0%
50.00%66.599512,03150.0%50.0%
20.00%55.91,01410,7990.0%100.0%
60.00%55.392311,43066.7%50.0%
40.00%55.065512,5610.0%66.7%
80.00%57.288911,410100.0%50.0%
80.00%55.51,01312,150100.0%66.7%
20.00%56.384814,0540.0%33.3%
20.00%56.270511,89433.3%0.0%
60.00%56.559112,099100.0%50.0%
40.00%54.679610,9910.0%66.7%
40.00%54.762011,5180.0%50.0%
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Gnar vs Olaf - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Gnar do against Olaf in League of Legends?

Gnar wins the Gnar vs Olaf matchup with a 60.0% win rate compared to Olaf's 40.0%, a 20.0 percentage point difference. This data is based on 20 recent ranked games in patch 26.3.

How does Gnar do against Olaf in the early game?

In the early game, Gnar has the advantage against Olaf with a 58.3% win rate versus 41.7%. 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 Olaf in the late game?

In the late game, Gnar takes over the Gnar vs Olaf matchup with a 62.5% win rate compared to 37.5%. Gnar scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Gnar vs Olaf matchup?

Gnar wins the matchup against Olaf with a 60.0% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.3. The 20.0 percentage point advantage means Gnar is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 20 games analyzed.

What is the best Gnar build against Olaf?

The best Gnar build against Olaf includes Trinity Force, Black Cleaver, Sterak's Gage with Boots of Swiftness. 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 Olaf?

The best Gnar runes against Olaf use the Precision primary tree with Resolve secondary. This rune setup achieves a 100.0% win rate in the Gnar vs Olaf matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.

Does Gnar counter Olaf?

Yes, Gnar has a favorable matchup against Olaf with a 60.0% win rate. Gnar strongly counters Olaf in lane based on current patch 26.3 data.

How do I play Gnar against Olaf?

When playing Gnar against Olaf, 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.