Gnarvs Shyvana
Gnar vs Shyvana is a very close matchup in LoL patch 26.7. Gnar wins with a 50.0% win rate (+0.0%) over Shyvana based on 10 games. Gnar wins the early laning phase while Shyvana scales better into the late game. Below you'll find the best Gnar build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Gnar vs Shyvana 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.
Shyvana(50.0%)Who Wins the Gnar vs Shyvana Matchup?
Gnar vs Shyvana Matchup Summary
The Gnar vs Shyvana matchup is essentially a coin-flip matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 10 recent matches analyzed, Gnar wins with a 50.0% win rate compared to Shyvana's 50.0%, giving Gnar a 0.0 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Gnar controls the early laning stage, but Shyvana outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Gnar needs to press advantages before Shyvana reaches their power spikes, while Shyvana should focus on safe farming and hitting key item breakpoints. The most significant statistical gap is in crowd control, where Gnar leads by 0.9s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Gnar has a statistical edge, but the margin is close enough that respecting Shyvana's strengths is important. Trade when cooldowns are favorable, track the enemy jungler, and build toward your strongest item spikes to convert the slight advantage into a decisive lead. Understanding these matchup dynamics is essential for champion select decisions and in-game strategy when facing this lane opponent.
Gnar vs Shyvana Laning Phase Breakdown
Gnar is favored during the laning phase against Shyvana, 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.
Best Gnar Build Against Shyvana
Plated Steelcaps is the optimal boots choice against Shyvana, providing the mobility and stats Gnar needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Gnar against Shyvana are Trinity Force, Black Cleaver and Sterak's Gage. 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 Shyvana matchup.
Early Game vs Late Game
Gnar66.7%Shyvana33.3%Gnar42.9%Shyvana57.1%Gnar dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 66.7% win rate — a 33.3 percentage point lead over Shyvana. This lopsided early game means Gnar can dictate the pace of the lane from level 1, controlling trades, wave state, and river priority.
Shyvana is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 57.1% win rate — 14.3 points above Gnar. Extended games heavily favor Shyvana, whose kit and scaling make them a dominant force in team fights and objective control.
This matchup features a dramatic power shift: Gnar must aggressively press their early advantage and close out the game before Shyvana reaches their scaling breakpoints. If Shyvana survives the laning phase without falling too far behind, the matchup flips in their favor. Dragon and Rift Herald control are pivotal — the team that secures early objectives can snowball or buy time to scale.
Best Gnar Runes Against Shyvana
Resolve
Precision
The Resolve primary with Precision secondary combination helps Gnar maximize their potential in this closely contested matchup, providing the right mix of offensive and defensive tools to edge out Shyvana.
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.
Opponent | Win Rate | Matches | CS/min | DMG/min | Gold/game | Early WR | Late WR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 63.16% | 76 | 6.9 | 945 | 12,899 | 71.0% | 57.8% | |
| 43.48% | 46 | 6.3 | 839 | 11,452 | 42.3% | 45.0% | |
| 51.22% | 41 | 6.2 | 698 | 11,719 | 44.4% | 56.5% | |
| 50.00% | 30 | 6.4 | 975 | 12,456 | 55.6% | 41.7% | |
| 50.00% | 28 | 6.3 | 799 | 11,416 | 28.6% | 71.4% | |
| 55.56% | 27 | 6.9 | 970 | 11,376 | 46.7% | 66.7% | |
| 40.74% | 27 | 6.1 | 835 | 8,975 | 38.1% | 50.0% | |
| 46.15% | 26 | 6.4 | 681 | 11,419 | 50.0% | 43.8% | |
| 60.87% | 23 | 6.5 | 820 | 12,178 | 63.6% | 58.3% | |
| 47.83% | 23 | 5.8 | 742 | 11,315 | 36.4% | 58.3% | |
| 45.45% | 22 | 6.3 | 734 | 10,465 | 12.5% | 64.3% | |
| 66.67% | 21 | 6.3 | 949 | 13,135 | 63.6% | 70.0% | |
| 60.00% | 20 | 6.4 | 978 | 11,883 | 54.5% | 66.7% | |
| 70.00% | 20 | 6.6 | 1,097 | 13,179 | 62.5% | 75.0% | |
| 42.11% | 19 | 6.3 | 935 | 12,311 | 66.7% | 30.8% | |
| 52.63% | 19 | 6.1 | 992 | 13,987 | 33.3% | 56.3% | |
| 52.63% | 19 | 6.4 | 1,019 | 11,773 | 57.1% | 50.0% | |
| 38.89% | 18 | 6.5 | 758 | 11,656 | 37.5% | 40.0% | |
| 55.56% | 18 | 6.5 | 767 | 10,947 | 62.5% | 50.0% | |
| 41.18% | 17 | 6.7 | 877 | 10,790 | 36.4% | 50.0% | |
| 70.59% | 17 | 6.5 | 1,162 | 11,983 | 70.0% | 71.4% | |
| 18.75% | 16 | 6.5 | 821 | 11,607 | 22.2% | 14.3% | |
| 46.67% | 15 | 7.0 | 782 | 10,867 | 37.5% | 57.1% | |
| 60.00% | 15 | 6.5 | 743 | 11,561 | 62.5% | 57.1% | |
| 42.86% | 14 | 6.2 | 679 | 10,532 | 42.9% | 42.9% | |
| 35.71% | 14 | 6.9 | 867 | 13,266 | 0.0% | 45.5% | |
| 71.43% | 14 | 6.7 | 1,045 | 13,103 | 80.0% | 66.7% | |
| 53.85% | 13 | 6.4 | 903 | 12,497 | 40.0% | 62.5% | |
| 76.92% | 13 | 6.9 | 869 | 12,265 | 62.5% | 100.0% | |
| 30.77% | 13 | 6.9 | 722 | 12,100 | 20.0% | 37.5% | |
| 50.00% | 12 | 6.3 | 652 | 11,973 | 50.0% | 50.0% | |
| 50.00% | 12 | 6.5 | 797 | 10,737 | 85.7% | 0.0% | |
| 60.00% | 10 | 6.8 | 868 | 11,487 | 80.0% | 40.0% | |
| 50.00% | 10 | 6.0 | 726 | 13,683 | 0.0% | 71.4% | |
| 50.00% | 10 | 6.3 | 777 | 10,749 | 50.0% | 50.0% | |
| 50.00% | 10 | 6.3 | 972 | 14,726 | 66.7% | 42.9% | |
| 50.00% | 10 | 6.6 | 784 | 12,430 | 66.7% | 42.9% | |
| 80.00% | 10 | 6.3 | 1,102 | 13,847 | 100.0% | 71.4% | |
| 50.00% | 10 | 6.6 | 873 | 13,020 | 50.0% | 50.0% | |
| 66.67% | 9 | 7.1 | 775 | 9,975 | 57.1% | 100.0% | |
| 77.78% | 9 | 6.1 | 623 | 9,887 | 100.0% | 60.0% | |
| 37.50% | 8 | 7.2 | 752 | 9,823 | 20.0% | 66.7% | |
| 87.50% | 8 | 5.9 | 1,168 | 13,108 | 66.7% | 100.0% | |
| 42.86% | 7 | 7.4 | 807 | 8,384 | 75.0% | 0.0% | |
| 14.29% | 7 | 5.5 | 599 | 8,017 | 20.0% | 0.0% | |
| 57.14% | 7 | 3.2 | 935 | 14,552 | 50.0% | 60.0% | |
| 83.33% | 6 | 7.0 | 756 | 14,710 | 100.0% | 80.0% | |
| 50.00% | 6 | 7.1 | 1,116 | 12,621 | 50.0% | 50.0% | |
| 80.00% | 5 | 5.8 | 961 | 15,147 | 100.0% | 75.0% | |
| 60.00% | 5 | 6.4 | 545 | 9,061 | 100.0% | 0.0% | |
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Gnar vs Shyvana - Frequently Asked Questions
How does Gnar do against Shyvana in League of Legends?
Gnar wins the Gnar vs Shyvana matchup with a 50.0% win rate compared to Shyvana's 50.0%, a 0.0 percentage point difference. This data is based on 10 recent ranked games in patch 26.7.
How does Gnar do against Shyvana in the early game?
In the early game, Gnar has the advantage against Shyvana 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 Shyvana in the late game?
In the late game, Shyvana takes over the Gnar vs Shyvana matchup with a 57.1% win rate compared to 42.9%. Shyvana scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.
Who wins the Gnar vs Shyvana matchup?
Gnar wins the matchup against Shyvana with a 50.0% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.7. The 0.0 percentage point advantage means Gnar is slightly favored in this lane matchup based on 10 games analyzed.
What is the best Gnar build against Shyvana?
The best Gnar build against Shyvana includes Trinity Force, Black Cleaver, Sterak's Gage with Plated Steelcaps. Check the matchup breakdown above for the full item path and build order.
What are the best Gnar runes against Shyvana?
The best Gnar runes against Shyvana use the Resolve primary tree with Precision secondary. This rune setup achieves a 100.0% win rate in the Gnar vs Shyvana matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.
Does Gnar counter Shyvana?
Yes, Gnar has a favorable matchup against Shyvana with a 50.0% win rate. Gnar slightly edges out Shyvana in lane based on current patch 26.7 data.
How do I play Gnar against Shyvana?
When playing Gnar against Shyvana, 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.