Gnar - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
48.0%
Pick Rate
1.3%

Gnarvs Ornn

FFighterTank
Patch26.10
Matches2,379,056
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedMay 26, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Gnar vs Ornn is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.10. Ornn wins with a 54.8% win rate (+9.5%) over Gnar based on 42 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 - 45.2% win rateOrnn(45.2%)
Gnar - 45.2% win rate in this matchup
Gnar
45.2% WR
VS
Ornn vs Gnar matchup - 54.8% win rate
Ornn
54.8% WR

Who Wins the Gnar vs Ornn Matchup?

Ornn wins the Gnar vs Ornn matchup
Winner
Ornn
Matches: 42
45.2%
Win Rate
54.8%
6.5
CS / min
6.3
929
DMG / min
718
11,827
Gold / game
10,875
227
Heal / min
232
1,097
DMG Mitigated / min
2,241
1.4
CC / min
1.4
73.3%
Early Game WR
26.7%
29.6%
Late Game WR
70.4%

Gnar vs Ornn Matchup Summary

The Gnar vs Ornn matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 42 recent matches analyzed, Ornn wins with a 54.8% win rate compared to Gnar's 45.2%, giving Ornn a 9.5 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 1,149 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 3 out of 5 key stat categories. Gnar holds advantages in farming, damage and gold income, making them the stronger laner in this matchup.

Farming
6.5Gnar
6.3Ornn
Gnar and Ornn 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
929Gnar
718Ornn
Gnar heavily out-damages Ornn by 210 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
11,827Gnar
10,875Ornn
Gnar generates a commanding 952 more gold per game than Ornn. This substantial economic advantage means Gnar consistently reaches key item breakpoints earlier, creating a compounding lead that grows throughout the game. Ornn should focus on cost-effective item choices and avoid unnecessary deaths to prevent falling further behind.
Utility
1.4Gnar
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
1,324Gnar
2,473Ornn
Ornn vastly out-sustains Gnar, healing and mitigating 1,149 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

Berserker's Greaves 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 Blade of The Ruined King, 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 66.7% win rate across 3 games — well above average and making it the top item path against 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
73.3%
+46.7% advantage
Gnar early game win rateGnar73.3%
Ornn early game win rateOrnn26.7%
Late Game
Ornn
70.4%
+40.7% advantage
Gnar late game win rateGnar29.6%
Ornn late game win rateOrnn70.4%

Gnar dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 73.3% win rate — a 46.7 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 70.4% win rate — 40.7 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

Resolve rune tree - Gnar primary runes vs OrnnResolve
Grasp of the Undying - best Gnar rune vs OrnnDemolish - best Gnar rune vs OrnnBone Plating - best Gnar rune vs OrnnOvergrowth - best Gnar rune vs Ornn
Precision rune tree - Gnar secondary runes vs OrnnPrecision
Legend: Alacrity - best Gnar rune vs OrnnTriumph - best Gnar rune vs Ornn
60.0% WR

The Resolve and Precision 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 26.10. 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 26.10
Opponent
Win Rate
Matches
CS/min
DMG/min
Gold/game
Early WR
Late WR
46.85%1436.989311,56553.6%40.5%
44.62%1306.369611,62442.3%46.1%
46.67%1206.483311,67547.1%46.4%
50.52%975.883711,47251.4%50.0%
44.21%956.567010,17240.4%47.9%
54.76%846.193511,70260.6%51.0%
58.21%676.41,10412,85945.8%65.1%
45.45%666.376610,84544.8%46.0%
40.00%656.077610,66227.6%50.0%
57.81%646.487212,17060.0%56.4%
38.10%636.31,02211,91030.8%43.2%
58.06%626.688712,19358.3%57.9%
47.54%616.187011,47042.3%51.4%
52.83%536.51,27610,96644.4%61.5%
41.18%516.597111,72042.1%40.6%
42.00%505.999512,23552.6%35.5%
45.83%486.384010,78834.8%56.0%
34.04%476.075511,07640.9%28.0%
53.19%476.188311,66663.2%46.4%
56.52%466.889212,48757.1%56.0%
44.44%456.277211,27750.0%41.4%
53.33%456.376111,62447.6%58.3%
43.18%446.379412,13031.3%50.0%
45.24%426.592911,82773.3%29.6%
50.00%406.377111,70947.4%52.4%
51.28%396.586810,07557.1%44.4%
48.72%396.992011,15550.0%47.4%
47.37%386.791411,89941.2%52.4%
41.67%365.999811,63942.9%40.9%
48.57%356.268610,52954.5%38.5%
51.43%356.585411,20758.8%44.4%
44.12%346.61,00712,16327.3%52.2%
39.39%336.388511,49350.0%31.6%
53.13%326.194211,21157.9%46.1%
46.88%326.381211,49243.8%50.0%
44.83%296.280411,46350.0%40.0%
39.29%286.087610,97642.9%35.7%
50.00%266.683410,80250.0%50.0%
61.54%266.573911,78960.0%62.5%
52.00%256.675712,52644.4%56.3%
48.00%255.773111,80563.6%35.7%
50.00%246.176712,36016.7%61.1%
65.22%235.388913,21862.5%66.7%
59.09%226.398113,844100.0%43.8%
47.62%216.386910,52820.0%72.7%
50.00%206.269510,70685.7%30.8%
44.44%186.080912,40842.9%45.5%
53.33%156.787512,18850.0%57.1%
46.67%156.989011,88060.0%40.0%
42.86%145.870112,06260.0%33.3%
50.00%126.174210,44342.9%60.0%
25.00%125.862110,09020.0%28.6%
33.33%126.559211,05640.0%28.6%
66.67%126.959910,74140.0%85.7%
54.55%116.376010,43080.0%33.3%
36.36%116.174311,52920.0%50.0%
20.00%106.362910,18625.0%16.7%
44.44%96.565210,78342.9%50.0%
33.33%94.493011,97850.0%28.6%
50.00%86.57879,38225.0%75.0%
50.00%85.881110,69266.7%40.0%
75.00%87.06398,31685.7%0.0%
28.57%76.165210,11940.0%0.0%
57.14%75.371112,2760.0%66.7%
71.43%75.387614,4050.0%83.3%
83.33%66.595913,11266.7%100.0%
16.67%65.555910,0100.0%33.3%
60.00%56.61,31714,30750.0%66.7%
100.00%56.37089,625100.0%100.0%
20.00%54.157810,8410.0%25.0%
60.00%56.088814,046100.0%33.3%
100.00%55.882210,753100.0%100.0%
60.00%54.686111,190100.0%33.3%
60.00%55.282111,907100.0%33.3%
20.00%55.76449,64950.0%0.0%
40.00%56.578812,825100.0%0.0%

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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 54.8% win rate compared to Gnar's 45.2%, a 9.5 percentage point difference. This data is based on 42 recent ranked games in patch 26.10.

How does Gnar do against Ornn in the early game?

In the early game, Gnar has the advantage against Ornn with a 73.3% win rate versus 26.7%. 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 70.4% win rate compared to 29.6%. 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 54.8% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.10. The 9.5 percentage point advantage means Ornn is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 42 games analyzed.

What is the best Gnar build against Ornn?

The best Gnar build against Ornn includes Blade of The Ruined King, Trinity Force, Black Cleaver with Berserker's Greaves. This build achieves a 66.7% 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 Resolve primary tree with Precision secondary. This rune setup achieves a 60.0% 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 45.2% 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.