Gnar - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
47.3%
Pick Rate
1.3%

Gnarvs Ryze

FFighterTank
Patch26.10
Matches683,599
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedMay 18, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Gnar vs Ryze is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.10. Gnar wins with a 80.0% win rate (+60.0%) over Ryze based on 5 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 Ryze 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
Ryze - 80.0% win rateRyze(80.0%)
Gnar - 80.0% win rate in this matchup
Gnar
80.0% WR
VS
Ryze vs Gnar matchup - 20.0% win rate
Ryze
20.0% WR

Who Wins the Gnar vs Ryze Matchup?

Gnar wins the Gnar vs Ryze matchup
Winner
Gnar
Matches: 5
80.0%
Win Rate
20.0%
6.3
CS / min
7.2
836
DMG / min
970
12,286
Gold / game
11,253
217
Heal / min
222
829
DMG Mitigated / min
777
1.1
CC / min
0.9
66.7%
Early Game WR
33.3%
100.0%
Late Game WR
0.0%

Gnar vs Ryze Matchup Summary

The Gnar vs Ryze matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 5 recent matches analyzed, Gnar wins with a 80.0% win rate compared to Ryze's 20.0%, giving Gnar a 60.0 percentage point advantage. Gnar dominates at every stage — from early laning through late game team fights. This consistent advantage makes it difficult for Ryze players to find favorable windows, so team-dependent strategies and avoiding solo confrontations are essential. The most significant statistical gap is in damage output, where Ryze leads by 134 DMG/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Gnar players can confidently pick into Ryze and play aggressively from level 1. Look to establish lane dominance early through favorable trades and zone Ryze 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 Ryze Laning Phase Breakdown

Gnar wins the laning phase against Ryze in League of Legends

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

Farming
6.3Gnar
7.2Ryze
Ryze significantly out-farms Gnar by 0.8 CS per minute, accumulating an estimated 13 CS lead by mid game. This substantial farming gap gives Ryze a major gold advantage and earlier item completions. Gnar players should prioritize wave management techniques like freezing near tower and using abilities efficiently to minimize the deficit.
Damage
836Gnar
970Ryze
Ryze heavily out-damages Gnar by 134 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 Ryze's sustained damage advantage take over.
Economy
12,286Gnar
11,253Ryze
Gnar generates a commanding 1,033 more gold per game than Ryze. This substantial economic advantage means Gnar consistently reaches key item breakpoints earlier, creating a compounding lead that grows throughout the game. Ryze should focus on cost-effective item choices and avoid unnecessary deaths to prevent falling further behind.
Utility
1.1Gnar
0.9Ryze
Both Gnar and Ryze 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
1,046Gnar
1,000Ryze
Gnar and Ryze have comparable sustain profiles, with only 46 HP/min separating their healing and damage mitigation. Neither champion can out-attrition the other in lane, so trades will be decided by burst potential and ability usage rather than sustain.

Best Gnar Build Against Ryze

Chainlaced Crushers is the optimal boots choice against Ryze, providing the mobility and stats Gnar needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Gnar against Ryze are Serpent's Fang, Blade of The Ruined King and Wit's End. This combination gives Gnar an effective balance of damage, survivability, and utility for the matchup. This build performs exceptionally well, achieving a 100.0% win rate across 1 games — well above average and making it the top item path against Ryze. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Gnar vs Ryze matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Gnar
66.7%
+33.3% advantage
Gnar early game win rateGnar66.7%
Ryze early game win rateRyze33.3%
Late Game
Gnar
100.0%
+100.0% advantage
Gnar late game win rateGnar100.0%
Ryze late game win rateRyze0.0%

Gnar dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 66.7% win rate — a 33.3 percentage point lead over Ryze. 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 100.0% win rate — 100.0 points above Ryze. 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. Ryze players should look for outplays, team-dependent strategies, and picks rather than relying on scaling to win this matchup.

Best Gnar Runes Against Ryze

Resolve rune tree - Gnar primary runes vs RyzeResolve
Grasp of the Undying - best Gnar rune vs RyzeDemolish - best Gnar rune vs RyzeBone Plating - best Gnar rune vs RyzeOvergrowth - best Gnar rune vs Ryze
Precision rune tree - Gnar secondary runes vs RyzePrecision
Legend: Alacrity - best Gnar rune vs RyzeTriumph - best Gnar rune vs Ryze
100.0% WR

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


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
45.65%926.990411,73353.5%38.8%
47.67%866.369311,92440.6%51.9%
44.74%766.386811,84535.5%51.1%
46.15%656.669310,45642.4%50.0%
45.90%616.082211,43950.0%43.6%
49.15%596.194111,83159.1%43.2%
42.55%476.31,04212,10440.0%44.4%
60.87%466.787512,17657.9%63.0%
34.78%466.174310,45028.6%40.0%
56.82%446.31,13013,25850.0%60.7%
46.51%436.184311,40847.1%46.1%
54.76%426.688212,58562.5%50.0%
34.15%416.175910,62935.3%33.3%
47.37%385.986811,35766.7%34.8%
38.89%366.399812,23330.8%43.5%
44.44%365.91,03413,04358.3%37.5%
48.57%356.81,22110,50342.1%56.3%
47.06%346.279210,20435.3%58.8%
36.36%336.071210,56940.0%33.3%
57.58%336.888012,27450.0%63.2%
51.61%316.278811,91850.0%52.9%
53.33%306.794712,12453.9%52.9%
43.33%306.689911,15066.7%27.8%
50.00%306.380212,81246.1%52.9%
58.62%296.688410,52247.1%75.0%
46.43%286.182111,59766.7%36.8%
46.43%286.787611,35053.9%40.0%
42.86%286.477712,05822.2%52.6%
54.17%246.71,03912,59337.5%62.5%
26.09%235.997411,52233.3%21.4%
40.91%226.381211,38041.7%40.0%
57.14%216.193611,40058.3%55.6%
45.00%206.167810,04542.9%50.0%
52.63%196.68528,80663.6%37.5%
33.33%186.31,05311,70033.3%33.3%
61.11%186.676412,69140.0%69.2%
50.00%186.283411,08655.6%44.4%
62.50%164.886713,03350.0%66.7%
37.50%166.189011,15637.5%37.5%
53.33%156.276612,6080.0%72.7%
46.67%156.778112,21920.0%60.0%
40.00%156.786311,03233.3%44.4%
53.33%155.773911,83475.0%28.6%
42.86%146.294210,59014.3%71.4%
64.29%146.367110,66683.3%50.0%
71.43%146.31,00714,469100.0%60.0%
50.00%126.790611,70457.1%40.0%
45.45%115.875512,81466.7%37.5%
36.36%115.978612,61325.0%42.9%
30.00%105.76299,71020.0%40.0%
40.00%106.462411,03440.0%40.0%
60.00%106.793111,93850.0%66.7%
62.50%86.07549,89860.0%66.7%
28.57%76.067712,0870.0%40.0%
57.14%76.665310,72940.0%100.0%
57.14%75.982310,861100.0%40.0%
28.57%74.992413,1630.0%33.3%
71.43%77.06509,33683.3%0.0%
16.67%65.861310,26625.0%0.0%
66.67%66.567411,3720.0%80.0%
16.67%66.86619,8760.0%25.0%
66.67%65.593114,4230.0%80.0%
80.00%56.383612,28666.7%100.0%
40.00%56.38026,38425.0%100.0%
60.00%56.61,31714,30750.0%66.7%
60.00%55.282111,907100.0%33.3%

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Gnar vs Ryze - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Gnar do against Ryze in League of Legends?

Gnar wins the Gnar vs Ryze matchup with a 80.0% win rate compared to Ryze's 20.0%, a 60.0 percentage point difference. This data is based on 5 recent ranked games in patch 26.10.

How does Gnar do against Ryze in the early game?

In the early game, Gnar has the advantage against Ryze 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 Ryze in the late game?

In the late game, Gnar takes over the Gnar vs Ryze matchup with a 100.0% win rate compared to 0.0%. Gnar scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Gnar vs Ryze matchup?

Gnar wins the matchup against Ryze with a 80.0% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.10. The 60.0 percentage point advantage means Gnar is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 5 games analyzed.

What is the best Gnar build against Ryze?

The best Gnar build against Ryze includes Serpent's Fang, Blade of The Ruined King, Wit's End with Chainlaced Crushers. This build achieves a 100.0% 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 Ryze?

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

Does Gnar counter Ryze?

Yes, Gnar has a favorable matchup against Ryze with a 80.0% win rate. Gnar strongly counters Ryze in lane based on current patch 26.10 data.

How do I play Gnar against Ryze?

When playing Gnar against Ryze, 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.