Gnar - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
46.3%
Pick Rate
1.5%

Gnarvs Ryze

FFighterTank
Patch26.3
Matches785,220
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedFeb 25, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Gnar vs Ryze is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.3. Ryze wins with a 60.0% win rate (+20.0%) over Gnar based on 10 games. Gnar wins the early laning phase while Ryze scales better into the 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 - 40.0% win rateRyze(40.0%)
Gnar - 40.0% win rate in this matchup
Gnar
40.0% WR
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Ryze vs Gnar matchup - 60.0% win rate
Ryze
60.0% WR

Who Wins the Gnar vs Ryze Matchup?

Ryze wins the Gnar vs Ryze matchup
Winner
Ryze
Matches: 10
40.0%
Win Rate
60.0%
7.1
CS / min
7.6
619
DMG / min
829
7,690
Gold / game
8,452
169
Heal / min
186
759
DMG Mitigated / min
545
0.9
CC / min
0.9
50.0%
Early Game WR
50.0%
25.0%
Late Game WR
75.0%

Gnar vs Ryze Matchup Summary

The Gnar vs Ryze matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 10 recent matches analyzed, Ryze wins with a 60.0% win rate compared to Gnar's 40.0%, giving Ryze a 20.0 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Gnar controls the early laning stage, but Ryze outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Gnar needs to press advantages before Ryze reaches their power spikes, while Ryze should focus on safe farming and hitting key item breakpoints. The most significant statistical gap is in damage output, where Ryze leads by 211 DMG/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Ryze 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 Ryze 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 Ryze Laning Phase Breakdown

Ryze wins the laning phase against Gnar in League of Legends

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

Farming
7.1Gnar
7.6Ryze
Ryze edges out Gnar by 0.5 CS per minute — a moderate farming advantage that adds up to roughly 7 CS over a 15-minute laning phase. This translates to earlier component purchases and slightly faster power spikes for Ryze.
Damage
619Gnar
829Ryze
Ryze heavily out-damages Gnar by 211 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
7,690Gnar
8,452Ryze
Ryze earns 762 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 Ryze slightly faster item completions.
Utility
0.9Gnar
0.9Ryze
Both Gnar and Ryze provide similar amounts of crowd control (0.0s/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
928Gnar
731Ryze
Gnar vastly out-sustains Ryze, healing and mitigating 196 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

Mercury's Treads 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 Randuin's Omen, Wit's End and Trinity Force. 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 Ryze matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Gnar
50.0%
+0.0% advantage
Gnar early game win rateGnar50.0%
Ryze early game win rateRyze50.0%
Late Game
Ryze
75.0%
+50.0% advantage
Gnar late game win rateGnar25.0%
Ryze late game win rateRyze75.0%

The early game (first 15 minutes) is a toss-up between Gnar and Ryze, with Gnar holding a razor-thin 50.0% win rate edge (+0.0%). Individual skill and jungle proximity will matter more than champion advantage in the early laning phase.

Ryze is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 75.0% win rate — 50.0 points above Gnar. Extended games heavily favor Ryze, whose kit and scaling make them a dominant force in team fights and objective control.

The power dynamics shift as the game progresses — Gnar has the edge early, but Ryze gradually takes over. However, the margins are slim enough that either champion can win at any stage with the right plays. Focus on taking advantages when you have them rather than waiting for a specific game phase.

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 RyzeCoup de Grace - best Gnar rune vs Ryze
Resolve rune tree - Gnar secondary runes vs RyzeResolve
Demolish - best Gnar rune vs RyzeBone Plating - best Gnar rune vs Ryze
100.0% WR

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


Gnar matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.3. 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 26.3
Opponent
Win Rate
Matches
CS/min
DMG/min
Gold/game
Early WR
Late WR
49.47%956.795513,51360.7%44.8%
49.37%796.184311,88840.6%55.3%
54.79%736.070811,27256.8%52.8%
50.70%716.587211,54940.5%61.8%
50.75%676.486312,94756.5%47.7%
39.06%646.41,25011,92236.7%41.2%
35.59%596.370710,25831.4%41.7%
53.45%586.381511,46644.8%62.1%
48.28%586.595211,99169.0%27.6%
29.82%576.486110,72621.4%37.9%
43.64%556.386911,76350.0%40.5%
48.15%546.31,00912,13756.0%41.4%
42.31%526.31,02111,10041.7%42.9%
50.00%526.478611,33433.3%64.3%
48.98%496.378912,20463.2%40.0%
60.42%486.788812,41550.0%69.2%
37.50%486.399612,05040.9%34.6%
46.67%456.189211,30536.0%60.0%
40.48%426.177810,56941.7%38.9%
43.90%416.31,08611,23242.9%45.0%
43.59%396.285711,04640.0%47.4%
41.03%396.377211,04340.9%41.2%
48.72%396.486510,77248.0%50.0%
47.37%386.285612,07150.0%45.8%
45.95%376.785811,86955.6%36.8%
35.14%376.270911,77747.1%25.0%
52.78%366.078112,15358.3%50.0%
28.57%355.898610,40617.6%38.9%
54.29%356.694512,88269.2%45.5%
60.61%336.090012,41062.5%58.8%
45.45%336.786311,72355.0%30.8%
41.94%316.182512,42140.0%43.8%
42.31%265.875811,50345.5%40.0%
45.83%246.41,00512,43540.0%50.0%
43.48%236.360712,47371.4%31.3%
47.83%236.492811,84925.0%72.7%
54.55%225.871512,01128.6%66.7%
54.55%225.982812,02462.5%50.0%
61.90%216.387112,37045.5%80.0%
38.10%216.179813,08125.0%41.2%
60.00%206.575711,07158.3%62.5%
57.89%196.778311,37760.0%55.6%
47.37%196.175812,12350.0%46.1%
36.84%196.387011,62458.3%0.0%
44.44%186.091510,94845.5%42.9%
35.29%176.179610,97936.4%33.3%
23.53%175.77609,65828.6%20.0%
60.00%156.284313,99842.9%75.0%
61.54%136.066611,90275.0%55.6%
36.36%116.172911,55420.0%50.0%
30.00%105.172510,52733.3%25.0%
40.00%107.16197,69050.0%25.0%
55.56%95.387910,93940.0%75.0%
66.67%95.81,10013,19240.0%100.0%
55.56%95.078810,97575.0%40.0%
12.50%85.862010,4060.0%20.0%
14.29%76.98229,63116.7%0.0%
71.43%76.086311,64475.0%66.7%
50.00%66.692910,39350.0%50.0%
50.00%62.47889,92650.0%50.0%
33.33%65.772411,766100.0%20.0%
16.67%67.490614,2560.0%25.0%
66.67%66.687410,70350.0%100.0%
50.00%66.599512,03150.0%50.0%
20.00%55.91,01410,7990.0%100.0%
60.00%55.392311,43066.7%50.0%
40.00%55.065512,5610.0%66.7%
80.00%57.288911,410100.0%50.0%
80.00%55.51,01312,150100.0%66.7%
20.00%56.384814,0540.0%33.3%
20.00%56.270511,89433.3%0.0%
60.00%56.559112,099100.0%50.0%
40.00%54.679610,9910.0%66.7%
40.00%54.762011,5180.0%50.0%
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Gnar vs Ryze - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Gnar do against Ryze in League of Legends?

Ryze wins the Gnar vs Ryze matchup with a 60.0% win rate compared to Gnar's 40.0%, a 20.0 percentage point difference. This data is based on 10 recent ranked games in patch 26.3.

How does Gnar do against Ryze in the early game?

In the early game, Gnar has the advantage against Ryze with a 50.0% win rate versus 50.0%. 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, Ryze takes over the Gnar vs Ryze matchup with a 75.0% win rate compared to 25.0%. Ryze scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Gnar vs Ryze matchup?

Ryze wins the matchup against Gnar with a 60.0% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.3. The 20.0 percentage point advantage means Ryze is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 10 games analyzed.

What is the best Gnar build against Ryze?

The best Gnar build against Ryze includes Randuin's Omen, Wit's End, Trinity Force with Mercury's Treads. 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?

No, Gnar struggles against Ryze with only a 40.0% win rate. Ryze has the advantage in this matchup. Gnar players should focus on safe farming and avoiding extended trades to minimize Ryze's lead.

How do I play Gnar against Ryze?

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