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

Gnarvs Ryze

FFighterTank
Patch26.14
Matches491,560
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedJul 21, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Gnar vs Ryze is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.14. Gnar wins with a 83.3% win rate (+66.7%) over Ryze based on 6 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.

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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 - 83.3% win rate in this matchup
Gnar
83.3% WR
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Ryze vs Gnar matchup - 16.7% win rate
Ryze
16.7% WR

Who Wins the Gnar vs Ryze Matchup?

Gnar wins the Gnar vs Ryze matchup
Winner
Gnar
Matches: 6
83.3%
Win Rate
16.7%
7.0
CS / min
7.1
967
DMG / min
660
13,241
Gold / game
11,643
222
Heal / min
145
989
DMG Mitigated / min
723
1.1
CC / min
0.8
100.0%
Early Game WR
0.0%
75.0%
Late Game WR
25.0%

Gnar vs Ryze Matchup Summary

The Gnar vs Ryze matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 6 recent matches analyzed, Gnar wins with a 83.3% win rate compared to Ryze's 16.7%, giving Gnar a 66.7 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 Gnar leads by 307 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 4 out of 5 key stat categories. Gnar holds advantages in damage, gold income, crowd control and sustain, making them the stronger laner in this matchup.

Farming
7.0Gnar
7.1Ryze
Gnar and Ryze 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
967Gnar
660Ryze
Gnar heavily out-damages Ryze by 307 DMG/min, dominating both short trades and all-in fights. Ryze 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
13,241Gnar
11,643Ryze
Gnar generates a commanding 1,598 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
0.8Ryze
Both Gnar and Ryze 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
1,211Gnar
868Ryze
Gnar vastly out-sustains Ryze, healing and mitigating 343 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Gnar can absorb significant punishment and remain in lane while Ryze is forced to recall. Building grievous wounds early is essential for Ryze, and focusing on burst trade patterns rather than sustained fights is critical.

Best Gnar Build Against Ryze

Plated Steelcaps 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 Hullbreaker, Wit's End and Trinity Force. 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
100.0%
+100.0% advantage
Gnar early game win rateGnar100.0%
Ryze early game win rateRyze0.0%
Late Game
Gnar
75.0%
+50.0% advantage
Gnar late game win rateGnar75.0%
Ryze late game win rateRyze25.0%

Gnar dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 100.0% win rate — a 100.0 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 75.0% win rate — 50.0 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

Precision rune tree - Gnar primary runes vs RyzePrecision
Fleet Footwork - best Gnar rune vs RyzeTriumph - best Gnar rune vs RyzeLegend: Alacrity - best Gnar rune vs RyzeLast Stand - best Gnar rune vs Ryze
Resolve rune tree - Gnar secondary runes vs RyzeResolve
Bone Plating - best Gnar rune vs RyzeOvergrowth - best Gnar rune vs Ryze
100.0% WR

Running Precision primary with Resolve 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 26.14. 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 Ryze - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Gnar do against Ryze in League of Legends?

Gnar wins the Gnar vs Ryze matchup with a 83.3% win rate compared to Ryze's 16.7%, a 66.7 percentage point difference. This data is based on 6 recent ranked games in patch 26.14.

How does Gnar do against Ryze in the early game?

In the early game, Gnar has the advantage against Ryze with a 100.0% win rate versus 0.0%. 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 75.0% win rate compared to 25.0%. 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 83.3% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.14. The 66.7 percentage point advantage means Gnar is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 6 games analyzed.

What is the best Gnar build against Ryze?

The best Gnar build against Ryze includes Hullbreaker, Wit's End, Trinity Force with Plated Steelcaps. 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 Precision primary tree with Resolve 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 83.3% win rate. Gnar strongly counters Ryze in lane based on current patch 26.14 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.