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

Gnarvs Renekton

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

Gnar vs Renekton is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.14. Renekton wins with a 64.8% win rate (+29.6%) over Gnar based on 54 games. Renekton 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 Renekton 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 - 35.2% win rate in this matchup
Gnar
35.2% WR
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Renekton vs Gnar matchup - 64.8% win rate
Renekton
64.8% WR

Who Wins the Gnar vs Renekton Matchup?

Renekton wins the Gnar vs Renekton matchup
Winner
Renekton
Matches: 54
35.2%
Win Rate
64.8%
6.2
CS / min
6.6
868
DMG / min
792
10,923
Gold / game
12,013
183
Heal / min
362
1,038
DMG Mitigated / min
1,433
1.4
CC / min
0.8
45.0%
Early Game WR
55.0%
29.4%
Late Game WR
70.6%

Gnar vs Renekton Matchup Summary

The Gnar vs Renekton matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 54 recent matches analyzed, Renekton wins with a 64.8% win rate compared to Gnar's 35.2%, giving Renekton a 29.6 percentage point advantage. Renekton dominates at every stage — from early laning through late game team fights. This consistent advantage makes it difficult for Gnar players to find favorable windows, so team-dependent strategies and avoiding solo confrontations are essential. The most significant statistical gap is in crowd control, where Gnar leads by 0.6s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Renekton 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 Renekton 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 Renekton Laning Phase Breakdown

Renekton wins the laning phase against Gnar in League of Legends

Renekton is favored during the laning phase against Gnar, winning 3 out of 5 key stat categories. Renekton holds advantages in farming, gold income and sustain, making them the stronger laner in this matchup.

Farming
6.2Gnar
6.6Renekton
Renekton edges out Gnar 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 Renekton.
Damage
868Gnar
792Renekton
Gnar deals 77 more champion damage per minute than Renekton. While noticeable in extended trades, this gap can be offset by Renekton choosing favorable fight windows, such as engaging when Gnar's key abilities are on cooldown or trading immediately after dodging a skillshot.
Economy
10,923Gnar
12,013Renekton
Renekton generates a commanding 1,090 more gold per game than Gnar. This substantial economic advantage means Renekton consistently reaches key item breakpoints earlier, creating a compounding lead that grows throughout the game. Gnar should focus on cost-effective item choices and avoid unnecessary deaths to prevent falling further behind.
Utility
1.4Gnar
0.8Renekton
Gnar provides 0.6 seconds more crowd control per minute than Renekton, 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
1,221Gnar
1,795Renekton
Renekton vastly out-sustains Gnar, healing and mitigating 574 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Renekton 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 Renekton

Plated Steelcaps is the optimal boots choice against Renekton, providing the mobility and stats Gnar needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Gnar against Renekton 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 Renekton. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Gnar vs Renekton matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Renekton
55.0%
+10.0% advantage
Gnar early game win rateGnar45.0%
Renekton early game win rateRenekton55.0%
Late Game
Renekton
70.6%
+41.2% advantage
Gnar late game win rateGnar29.4%
Renekton late game win rateRenekton70.6%

Renekton dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 55.0% win rate — a 10.0 percentage point lead over Gnar. This lopsided early game means Renekton can dictate the pace of the lane from level 1, controlling trades, wave state, and river priority.

Renekton is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 70.6% win rate — 41.2 points above Gnar. Extended games heavily favor Renekton, whose kit and scaling make them a dominant force in team fights and objective control.

Renekton holds the advantage at every stage of the game, making this a consistently favorable matchup from lane through late game team fights. Gnar players should look for outplays, team-dependent strategies, and picks rather than relying on scaling to win this matchup.

Best Gnar Runes Against Renekton

Precision rune tree - Gnar primary runes vs RenektonPrecision
Fleet Footwork - best Gnar rune vs RenektonTriumph - best Gnar rune vs RenektonLegend: Alacrity - best Gnar rune vs RenektonLast Stand - best Gnar rune vs Renekton
Resolve rune tree - Gnar secondary runes vs RenektonResolve
Bone Plating - best Gnar rune vs RenektonOvergrowth - best Gnar rune vs Renekton
25.0% WR

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


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 Renekton - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Gnar do against Renekton in League of Legends?

Renekton wins the Gnar vs Renekton matchup with a 64.8% win rate compared to Gnar's 35.2%, a 29.6 percentage point difference. This data is based on 54 recent ranked games in patch 26.14.

How does Gnar do against Renekton in the early game?

In the early game, Renekton has the advantage against Gnar with a 55.0% win rate versus 45.0%. Renekton players should look to press their lane advantage through aggressive trades and wave control during the first 15 minutes.

How does Gnar do against Renekton in the late game?

In the late game, Renekton takes over the Gnar vs Renekton matchup with a 70.6% win rate compared to 29.4%. Renekton scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Gnar vs Renekton matchup?

Renekton wins the matchup against Gnar with a 64.8% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.14. The 29.6 percentage point advantage means Renekton is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 54 games analyzed.

What is the best Gnar build against Renekton?

The best Gnar build against Renekton includes Wit's End, Trinity Force, Black Cleaver with Plated Steelcaps. 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 Renekton?

The best Gnar runes against Renekton use the Precision primary tree with Resolve secondary. This rune setup achieves a 25.0% win rate in the Gnar vs Renekton matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.

Does Gnar counter Renekton?

No, Gnar struggles against Renekton with only a 35.2% win rate. Renekton has the advantage in this matchup. Gnar players should focus on safe farming and avoiding extended trades to minimize Renekton's lead.

How do I play Gnar against Renekton?

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