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

Gnarvs Renekton

DFighterTank
Patch26.7
Matches949,984
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedApr 22, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Gnar vs Renekton is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.7. Gnar wins with a 59.5% win rate (+18.9%) over Renekton based on 37 games. Gnar 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.

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
Renekton - 59.5% win rateRenekton(59.5%)
Gnar - 59.5% win rate in this matchup
Gnar
59.5% WR
VS
Renekton vs Gnar matchup - 40.5% win rate
Renekton
40.5% WR

Who Wins the Gnar vs Renekton Matchup?

Gnar wins the Gnar vs Renekton matchup
Winner
Gnar
Matches: 37
59.5%
Win Rate
40.5%
6.9
CS / min
6.8
951
DMG / min
703
11,433
Gold / game
11,111
240
Heal / min
348
1,018
DMG Mitigated / min
1,397
1.4
CC / min
0.7
52.6%
Early Game WR
44.4%
66.7%
Late Game WR
36.8%

Gnar vs Renekton Matchup Summary

The Gnar vs Renekton matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 37 recent matches analyzed, Gnar wins with a 59.5% win rate compared to Renekton's 40.5%, giving Gnar a 18.9 percentage point advantage. Gnar dominates at every stage — from early laning through late game team fights. This consistent advantage makes it difficult for Renekton 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 0.7s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Gnar players can confidently pick into Renekton and play aggressively from level 1. Look to establish lane dominance early through favorable trades and zone Renekton 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 Renekton Laning Phase Breakdown

Gnar wins the laning phase against Renekton in League of Legends

Gnar is favored during the laning phase against Renekton, 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
6.9Gnar
6.8Renekton
Gnar and Renekton farm at nearly identical rates in this matchup, with only a 0.1 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
951Gnar
703Renekton
Gnar heavily out-damages Renekton by 248 DMG/min, dominating both short trades and all-in fights. Renekton 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
11,433Gnar
11,111Renekton
Gnar earns 322 more gold per game than Renekton, 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
1.4Gnar
0.7Renekton
Gnar provides 0.7 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
1,258Gnar
1,746Renekton
Renekton vastly out-sustains Gnar, healing and mitigating 487 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 Trinity Force, Black Cleaver and Sterak's Gage. This combination gives Gnar an effective balance of damage, survivability, and utility for the matchup. This build performs exceptionally well, achieving a 71.4% win rate across 7 games — well above average and making it the top item path against 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
Gnar
52.6%
+8.2% advantage
Gnar early game win rateGnar52.6%
Renekton early game win rateRenekton44.4%
Late Game
Gnar
66.7%
+29.8% advantage
Gnar late game win rateGnar66.7%
Renekton late game win rateRenekton36.8%

Gnar dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 52.6% win rate — a 8.2 percentage point lead over Renekton. This lopsided early game means Gnar 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 66.7% win rate — 29.8 points above Renekton. Extended games heavily favor Gnar, whose kit and scaling make them a dominant force in team fights and objective control.

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

Best Gnar Runes Against Renekton

Resolve rune tree - Gnar primary runes vs RenektonResolve
Grasp of the Undying - best Gnar rune vs RenektonDemolish - best Gnar rune vs RenektonBone Plating - best Gnar rune vs RenektonOvergrowth - best Gnar rune vs Renekton
Precision rune tree - Gnar secondary runes vs RenektonPrecision
Legend: Alacrity - best Gnar rune vs RenektonTriumph - best Gnar rune vs Renekton
83.3% WR

Running Resolve primary with Precision secondary allows Gnar to press their advantage against Renekton, 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 Renekton - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Gnar do against Renekton in League of Legends?

Gnar wins the Gnar vs Renekton matchup with a 59.5% win rate compared to Renekton's 40.5%, a 18.9 percentage point difference. This data is based on 37 recent ranked games in patch 26.7.

How does Gnar do against Renekton in the early game?

In the early game, Gnar has the advantage against Renekton with a 52.6% win rate versus 44.4%. 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 Renekton in the late game?

In the late game, Gnar takes over the Gnar vs Renekton matchup with a 66.7% win rate compared to 36.8%. Gnar scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Gnar vs Renekton matchup?

Gnar wins the matchup against Renekton with a 59.5% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.7. The 18.9 percentage point advantage means Gnar is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 37 games analyzed.

What is the best Gnar build against Renekton?

The best Gnar build against Renekton includes Trinity Force, Black Cleaver, Sterak's Gage with Plated Steelcaps. This build achieves a 71.4% 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 Resolve primary tree with Precision secondary. This rune setup achieves a 83.3% win rate in the Gnar vs Renekton matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.

Does Gnar counter Renekton?

Yes, Gnar has a favorable matchup against Renekton with a 59.5% win rate. Gnar strongly counters Renekton in lane based on current patch 26.7 data.

How do I play Gnar against Renekton?

When playing Gnar against Renekton, 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.