Gnar - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
45.3%
Pick Rate
1.9%

Gnarvs Pantheon

FFighterTank
Patch26.14
Matches491,560
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedJul 22, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Gnar vs Pantheon is a very close matchup in LoL patch 26.14. Gnar wins with a 50.0% win rate (+0.0%) over Pantheon based on 22 games. Gnar wins the early laning phase while Pantheon 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.

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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.

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Gnar - 50.0% win rate in this matchup
Gnar
50.0% WR
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Pantheon vs Gnar matchup - 50.0% win rate
Pantheon
50.0% WR

Who Wins the Gnar vs Pantheon Matchup?

Gnar wins the Gnar vs Pantheon matchup
Winner
Gnar
Matches: 22
50.0%
Win Rate
50.0%
5.6
CS / min
5.0
729
DMG / min
945
12,387
Gold / game
12,701
208
Heal / min
247
1,122
DMG Mitigated / min
940
1.2
CC / min
0.9
66.7%
Early Game WR
33.3%
43.8%
Late Game WR
56.3%

Gnar vs Pantheon Matchup Summary

The Gnar vs Pantheon matchup is essentially a coin-flip matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 22 recent matches analyzed, Gnar wins with a 50.0% win rate compared to Pantheon's 50.0%, giving Gnar a 0.0 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Gnar controls the early laning stage, but Pantheon outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Gnar needs to press advantages before Pantheon reaches their power spikes, while Pantheon should focus on safe farming and hitting key item breakpoints. The most significant statistical gap is in damage output, where Pantheon leads by 216 DMG/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Gnar has a statistical edge, but the margin is close enough that respecting Pantheon's strengths is important. Trade when cooldowns are favorable, track the enemy jungler, and build toward your strongest item spikes to convert the slight advantage into a decisive lead. 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 3 out of 5 key stat categories. Gnar holds advantages in farming, crowd control and sustain, making them the stronger laner in this matchup.

Farming
5.6Gnar
5.0Pantheon
Gnar edges out Pantheon 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
729Gnar
945Pantheon
Pantheon heavily out-damages Gnar by 216 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
12,387Gnar
12,701Pantheon
Pantheon earns 313 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 Pantheon slightly faster item completions.
Utility
1.2Gnar
0.9Pantheon
Both Gnar and Pantheon provide similar amounts of crowd control (0.2s/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
1,330Gnar
1,187Pantheon
Gnar heals and mitigates 143 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

Berserker's Greaves 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 Wit's End, Trinity Force and Thornmail. This combination gives Gnar an effective balance of damage, survivability, and utility for the matchup. 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
Gnar
66.7%
+33.3% advantage
Gnar early game win rateGnar66.7%
Pantheon early game win ratePantheon33.3%
Late Game
Pantheon
56.3%
+12.5% advantage
Gnar late game win rateGnar43.8%
Pantheon late game win ratePantheon56.3%

Gnar dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 66.7% win rate — a 33.3 percentage point lead over Pantheon. This lopsided early game means Gnar can dictate the pace of the lane from level 1, controlling trades, wave state, and river priority.

Pantheon is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 56.3% win rate — 12.5 points above Gnar. Extended games heavily favor Pantheon, 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 Pantheon reaches their scaling breakpoints. If Pantheon 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 PantheonOvergrowth - best Gnar rune vs Pantheon
50.0% WR

The Precision primary with Resolve secondary combination helps Gnar maximize their potential in this closely contested matchup, providing the right mix of offensive and defensive tools to edge out Pantheon.


Gnar matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.14. 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 26.14
Opponent
Win Rate
Matches
CS/min
DMG/min
Gold/game
Early WR
Late WR
49.47%955.991411,19647.1%50.8%
47.44%786.793411,24050.0%45.5%
51.39%726.195712,13140.9%56.0%
38.89%726.388412,32545.8%35.4%
49.25%676.165510,96150.0%48.9%
45.90%616.269611,60938.1%50.0%
35.19%546.286810,92345.0%29.4%
41.18%516.278710,46327.3%51.7%
36.36%446.575510,88815.4%45.2%
52.38%426.277110,49940.0%63.6%
56.10%416.077010,33145.0%66.7%
43.59%396.51,18010,10842.9%44.4%
39.47%385.988011,67442.9%37.5%
29.73%376.394510,49920.0%36.4%
43.24%376.069011,12625.0%57.1%
45.71%355.677511,59841.7%47.8%
50.00%346.18369,45047.4%53.3%
38.24%346.271110,62137.5%38.9%
42.42%336.01,03710,30735.7%47.4%
42.42%336.485111,94750.0%39.1%
53.13%325.985211,52953.9%52.6%
37.50%326.07939,83550.0%27.8%
41.94%316.180510,76657.1%29.4%
60.71%286.699112,92877.8%52.6%
53.57%286.31,05012,08062.5%50.0%
48.15%276.177011,23046.1%50.0%
48.15%276.374811,69640.0%52.9%
50.00%265.796710,39550.0%50.0%
46.15%266.061210,70344.4%47.1%
36.00%256.190510,40145.5%28.6%
37.50%246.995412,99242.9%35.3%
37.50%246.379212,17614.3%47.1%
54.55%226.584511,62080.0%33.3%
50.00%225.672912,38766.7%43.8%
42.86%215.985110,83945.5%40.0%
47.62%216.389810,98737.5%53.9%
35.00%206.470210,75237.5%33.3%
38.89%186.588511,14537.5%40.0%
38.89%186.47759,59640.0%37.5%
38.89%185.76448,97257.1%27.3%
43.75%166.08218,67414.3%66.7%
33.33%156.28029,00633.3%33.3%
33.33%156.576410,68633.3%33.3%
57.14%145.784711,01440.0%66.7%
46.15%135.971311,99560.0%37.5%
61.54%135.889411,46766.7%60.0%
50.00%126.176613,2130.0%50.0%
40.00%106.295612,76333.3%42.9%
44.44%96.07128,94550.0%33.3%
55.56%95.77179,37366.7%33.3%
50.00%86.452011,16140.0%66.7%
37.50%86.586310,33033.3%40.0%
25.00%86.27699,90840.0%0.0%
33.33%66.577213,4270.0%40.0%
66.67%66.265713,405100.0%60.0%
83.33%67.096713,241100.0%75.0%
33.33%66.390711,97933.3%33.3%
50.00%65.378212,9390.0%75.0%
33.33%66.197914,6110.0%40.0%
33.33%65.473411,4610.0%66.7%
16.67%65.979612,6670.0%25.0%
60.00%54.271810,64850.0%66.7%
60.00%55.780312,41966.7%50.0%

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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 50.0% win rate compared to Pantheon's 50.0%, a 0.0 percentage point difference. This data is based on 22 recent ranked games in patch 26.14.

How does Gnar do against Pantheon in the early game?

In the early game, Gnar has the advantage against Pantheon with a 66.7% win rate versus 33.3%. 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 Pantheon in the late game?

In the late game, Pantheon takes over the Gnar vs Pantheon matchup with a 56.3% win rate compared to 43.8%. Pantheon 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 50.0% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.14. The 0.0 percentage point advantage means Gnar is slightly favored in this lane matchup based on 22 games analyzed.

What is the best Gnar build against Pantheon?

The best Gnar build against Pantheon includes Wit's End, Trinity Force, Thornmail with Berserker's Greaves. 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 50.0% 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 50.0% win rate. Gnar slightly edges out Pantheon in lane based on current patch 26.14 data.

How do I play Gnar against Pantheon?

When playing Gnar against Pantheon, 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.