Gnar - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
49.8%
Pick Rate
1.6%

Gnarvs Ornn

CFighterTank
Patch26.7
Matches508,082
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedApr 11, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Gnar vs Ornn is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.7. Ornn wins with a 60.0% win rate (+20.0%) over Gnar based on 45 games. Gnar wins the early laning phase while Ornn scales better into the late game. Below you'll find the best Gnar build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Gnar vs Ornn 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
Ornn - 40.0% win rateOrnn(40.0%)
Gnar - 40.0% win rate in this matchup
Gnar
40.0% WR
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Ornn vs Gnar matchup - 60.0% win rate
Ornn
60.0% WR

Who Wins the Gnar vs Ornn Matchup?

Ornn wins the Gnar vs Ornn matchup
Winner
Ornn
Matches: 45
40.0%
Win Rate
60.0%
6.4
CS / min
6.0
904
DMG / min
671
11,989
Gold / game
11,290
220
Heal / min
200
1,060
DMG Mitigated / min
1,893
1.5
CC / min
1.4
53.3%
Early Game WR
46.7%
33.3%
Late Game WR
66.7%

Gnar vs Ornn Matchup Summary

The Gnar vs Ornn matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 45 recent matches analyzed, Ornn wins with a 60.0% win rate compared to Gnar's 40.0%, giving Ornn a 20.0 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Gnar controls the early laning stage, but Ornn outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Gnar needs to press advantages before Ornn reaches their power spikes, while Ornn should focus on safe farming and hitting key item breakpoints. The most significant statistical gap is in sustain, where Ornn leads by 813 HP/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Ornn 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 Ornn 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 Ornn Laning Phase Breakdown

Gnar wins the laning phase against Ornn in League of Legends

Gnar is favored during the laning phase against Ornn, 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
6.4Gnar
6.0Ornn
Gnar edges out Ornn by 0.4 CS per minute — a moderate farming advantage that adds up to roughly 6 CS over a 15-minute laning phase. This translates to earlier component purchases and slightly faster power spikes for Gnar.
Damage
904Gnar
671Ornn
Gnar heavily out-damages Ornn by 234 DMG/min, dominating both short trades and all-in fights. Ornn 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
11,989Gnar
11,290Ornn
Gnar earns 699 more gold per game than Ornn, 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
1.5Gnar
1.4Ornn
Both Gnar and Ornn provide similar amounts of crowd control (0.1s/min difference), meaning neither has a significant advantage in locking down opponents for ganks or team fights. Lane ganks are equally effective for both sides.
Sustain
1,280Gnar
2,093Ornn
Ornn vastly out-sustains Gnar, healing and mitigating 813 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Ornn 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 Ornn

Mercury's Treads is the optimal boots choice against Ornn, providing the mobility and stats Gnar needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Gnar against Ornn are Wit's End, Trinity Force and Black Cleaver. This combination gives Gnar an effective balance of damage, survivability, and utility for the matchup. This build achieves a solid 50.0% win rate across 4 games, proving it to be a reliable item path when facing Ornn. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Gnar vs Ornn matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Gnar
53.3%
+6.7% advantage
Gnar early game win rateGnar53.3%
Ornn early game win rateOrnn46.7%
Late Game
Ornn
66.7%
+33.3% advantage
Gnar late game win rateGnar33.3%
Ornn late game win rateOrnn66.7%

Gnar dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 53.3% win rate — a 6.7 percentage point lead over Ornn. This lopsided early game means Gnar can dictate the pace of the lane from level 1, controlling trades, wave state, and river priority.

Ornn is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 66.7% win rate — 33.3 points above Gnar. Extended games heavily favor Ornn, 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 Ornn reaches their scaling breakpoints. If Ornn 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 Ornn

Precision rune tree - Gnar primary runes vs OrnnPrecision
Conqueror - best Gnar rune vs OrnnTriumph - best Gnar rune vs OrnnLegend: Alacrity - best Gnar rune vs OrnnLast Stand - best Gnar rune vs Ornn
Resolve rune tree - Gnar secondary runes vs OrnnResolve
Bone Plating - best Gnar rune vs OrnnOvergrowth - best Gnar rune vs Ornn
33.3% WR

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


Gnar matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.7. 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 26.7
Opponent
Win Rate
Matches
CS/min
DMG/min
Gold/game
Early WR
Late WR
62.71%1186.894112,44766.7%59.7%
40.00%756.484711,64138.9%41.0%
49.15%596.269411,53043.5%52.8%
46.55%586.481111,26837.9%55.2%
47.92%486.395611,30355.2%36.8%
40.00%456.490411,98953.3%33.3%
43.59%396.569211,22847.1%40.9%
48.72%396.28869,76944.4%58.3%
59.46%376.995111,43352.6%66.7%
50.00%366.480211,70762.5%40.0%
58.33%366.597612,43658.8%57.9%
52.94%346.376512,02537.5%66.7%
45.16%316.178211,56750.0%42.1%
41.94%316.31,02212,17940.0%42.9%
43.33%306.476811,18718.2%57.9%
60.00%306.71,07212,34150.0%68.8%
41.38%296.195912,93425.0%47.6%
60.71%286.91,26811,86061.1%60.0%
61.54%266.292212,76950.0%75.0%
36.00%256.787311,34535.7%36.4%
41.67%246.676912,03644.4%40.0%
30.43%236.584411,60227.3%33.3%
34.78%236.783712,49516.7%41.2%
65.22%236.599212,52075.0%60.0%
59.09%226.169010,88358.3%60.0%
40.91%226.776211,29788.9%7.7%
31.82%226.363411,06130.0%33.3%
61.90%217.184211,13858.3%66.7%
57.14%216.674111,32450.0%66.7%
50.00%206.082111,58940.0%60.0%
33.33%186.872812,43316.7%41.7%
72.22%187.086611,97363.6%85.7%
44.44%186.384611,20933.3%55.6%
64.71%176.887110,74080.0%42.9%
70.59%176.31,07712,31685.7%60.0%
47.06%176.58389,64150.0%40.0%
62.50%166.581812,29766.7%60.0%
68.75%165.983514,39740.0%81.8%
60.00%156.184413,53080.0%50.0%
57.14%146.479710,88671.4%42.9%
25.00%125.973010,91133.3%16.7%
50.00%127.488310,30971.4%20.0%
58.33%127.08079,10755.6%66.7%
75.00%126.31,08212,62966.7%83.3%
63.64%116.51,04911,021100.0%20.0%
50.00%103.989013,54366.7%42.9%
55.56%97.077513,88733.3%66.7%
77.78%96.16239,887100.0%60.0%
62.50%86.51,07110,50580.0%33.3%
50.00%86.91,07810,85240.0%66.7%
37.50%85.383010,73050.0%25.0%
71.43%76.260110,433100.0%33.3%
28.57%75.977011,3110.0%50.0%
71.43%76.41,01613,66575.0%66.7%
16.67%65.363710,5590.0%33.3%
66.67%65.994914,315100.0%60.0%
50.00%67.377610,64750.0%50.0%
0.00%53.261310,8680.0%0.0%
60.00%54.158710,58366.7%50.0%
20.00%57.59158,77125.0%0.0%
40.00%57.173010,5420.0%50.0%
80.00%55.561213,926100.0%75.0%

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Gnar vs Ornn - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Gnar do against Ornn in League of Legends?

Ornn wins the Gnar vs Ornn matchup with a 60.0% win rate compared to Gnar's 40.0%, a 20.0 percentage point difference. This data is based on 45 recent ranked games in patch 26.7.

How does Gnar do against Ornn in the early game?

In the early game, Gnar has the advantage against Ornn with a 53.3% win rate versus 46.7%. 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 Ornn in the late game?

In the late game, Ornn takes over the Gnar vs Ornn matchup with a 66.7% win rate compared to 33.3%. Ornn scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Gnar vs Ornn matchup?

Ornn wins the matchup against Gnar with a 60.0% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.7. The 20.0 percentage point advantage means Ornn is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 45 games analyzed.

What is the best Gnar build against Ornn?

The best Gnar build against Ornn includes Wit's End, Trinity Force, Black Cleaver with Mercury's Treads. This build achieves a 50.0% 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 Ornn?

The best Gnar runes against Ornn use the Precision primary tree with Resolve secondary. This rune setup achieves a 33.3% win rate in the Gnar vs Ornn matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.

Does Gnar counter Ornn?

No, Gnar struggles against Ornn with only a 40.0% win rate. Ornn has the advantage in this matchup. Gnar players should focus on safe farming and avoiding extended trades to minimize Ornn's lead.

How do I play Gnar against Ornn?

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