Gnar - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
48.8%
Pick Rate
1.6%

Gnarvs Pantheon

DFighterTank
Patch26.7
Matches949,984
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedApr 20, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Gnar vs Pantheon is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.7. Gnar wins with a 68.8% win rate (+37.5%) over Pantheon based on 16 games. Pantheon wins the early laning phase while Gnar scales better into the late game. Below you'll find the best Gnar build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Gnar vs Pantheon 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
Pantheon - 68.8% win ratePantheon(68.8%)
Gnar - 68.8% win rate in this matchup
Gnar
68.8% WR
VS
Pantheon vs Gnar matchup - 31.3% win rate
Pantheon
31.3% WR

Who Wins the Gnar vs Pantheon Matchup?

Gnar wins the Gnar vs Pantheon matchup
Winner
Gnar
Matches: 16
68.8%
Win Rate
31.3%
5.9
CS / min
5.4
835
DMG / min
961
14,397
Gold / game
13,863
201
Heal / min
235
1,238
DMG Mitigated / min
1,054
1.2
CC / min
0.9
40.0%
Early Game WR
60.0%
81.8%
Late Game WR
18.2%

Gnar vs Pantheon Matchup Summary

The Gnar vs Pantheon matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 16 recent matches analyzed, Gnar wins with a 68.8% win rate compared to Pantheon's 31.3%, giving Gnar a 37.5 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Pantheon controls the early laning stage, but Gnar outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Pantheon needs to press advantages before Gnar reaches their power spikes, while Gnar should focus on safe farming and hitting key item breakpoints. The most significant statistical gap is in crowd control, where Gnar leads by 0.3s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Gnar players can confidently pick into Pantheon and play aggressively from level 1. Look to establish lane dominance early through favorable trades and zone Pantheon 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 Pantheon Laning Phase Breakdown

Gnar wins the laning phase against Pantheon in League of Legends

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

Farming
5.9Gnar
5.4Pantheon
Gnar edges out Pantheon by 0.5 CS per minute — a moderate farming advantage that adds up to roughly 8 CS over a 15-minute laning phase. This translates to earlier component purchases and slightly faster power spikes for Gnar.
Damage
835Gnar
961Pantheon
Pantheon heavily out-damages Gnar by 126 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 Pantheon's sustained damage advantage take over.
Economy
14,397Gnar
13,863Pantheon
Gnar earns 534 more gold per game than Pantheon, 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
1.2Gnar
0.9Pantheon
Both Gnar and Pantheon provide similar amounts of crowd control (0.3s/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
1,438Gnar
1,289Pantheon
Gnar heals and mitigates 149 more damage per minute than Pantheon, providing moderate extra durability. This sustain edge allows Gnar to stay in lane longer between recalls and gradually win extended wars of attrition. Consider building early grievous wounds if playing Pantheon.

Best Gnar Build Against Pantheon

Mercury's Treads is the optimal boots choice against Pantheon, providing the mobility and stats Gnar needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Gnar against Pantheon 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 66.7% win rate across 3 games — well above average and making it the top item path against Pantheon. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Gnar vs Pantheon matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Pantheon
60.0%
+20.0% advantage
Gnar early game win rateGnar40.0%
Pantheon early game win ratePantheon60.0%
Late Game
Gnar
81.8%
+63.6% advantage
Gnar late game win rateGnar81.8%
Pantheon late game win ratePantheon18.2%

Pantheon dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 60.0% win rate — a 20.0 percentage point lead over Gnar. This lopsided early game means Pantheon 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 81.8% win rate — 63.6 points above Pantheon. Extended games heavily favor Gnar, whose kit and scaling make them a dominant force in team fights and objective control.

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

Precision rune tree - Gnar primary runes vs PantheonPrecision
Fleet Footwork - best Gnar rune vs PantheonTriumph - best Gnar rune vs PantheonLegend: Alacrity - best Gnar rune vs PantheonLast Stand - best Gnar rune vs Pantheon
Resolve rune tree - Gnar secondary runes vs PantheonResolve
Bone Plating - best Gnar rune vs PantheonUnflinching - best Gnar rune vs Pantheon
100.0% WR

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


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 Pantheon - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Gnar do against Pantheon in League of Legends?

Gnar wins the Gnar vs Pantheon matchup with a 68.8% win rate compared to Pantheon's 31.3%, a 37.5 percentage point difference. This data is based on 16 recent ranked games in patch 26.7.

How does Gnar do against Pantheon in the early game?

In the early game, Pantheon has the advantage against Gnar with a 60.0% win rate versus 40.0%. Pantheon players should look to press their lane advantage through aggressive trades and wave control during the first 15 minutes.

How does Gnar do against Pantheon in the late game?

In the late game, Gnar takes over the Gnar vs Pantheon matchup with a 81.8% win rate compared to 18.2%. Gnar scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Gnar vs Pantheon matchup?

Gnar wins the matchup against Pantheon with a 68.8% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.7. The 37.5 percentage point advantage means Gnar is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 16 games analyzed.

What is the best Gnar build against Pantheon?

The best Gnar build against Pantheon includes Randuin's Omen, Trinity Force, Black Cleaver with Mercury's Treads. 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 Pantheon?

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

Does Gnar counter Pantheon?

Yes, Gnar has a favorable matchup against Pantheon with a 68.8% win rate. Gnar strongly counters Pantheon in lane based on current patch 26.7 data.

How do I play Gnar against Pantheon?

When playing Gnar against Pantheon, leverage your statistical advantages by trading aggressively during favorable windows. Play safe early and scale into your power spikes where you outperform Pantheon. Build the recommended items and runes for this specific matchup for the best results.