Gnarvs Sion
Gnar vs Sion is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.14. Sion wins with a 60.0% win rate (+20.0%) over Gnar based on 10 games. Gnar wins the early laning phase while Sion scales better into the late game. Below you'll find the best Gnar build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Gnar vs Sion 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.
Who Wins the Gnar vs Sion Matchup?
Gnar vs Sion Matchup Summary
The Gnar vs Sion matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 10 recent matches analyzed, Sion wins with a 60.0% win rate compared to Gnar's 40.0%, giving Sion a 20.0 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Gnar controls the early laning stage, but Sion outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Gnar needs to press advantages before Sion reaches their power spikes, while Sion should focus on safe farming and hitting key item breakpoints. The most significant statistical gap is in sustain, where Sion leads by 1,752 HP/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Sion 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 Sion 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 Sion Laning Phase Breakdown
Gnar is favored during the laning phase against Sion, winning 3 out of 5 key stat categories. Gnar holds advantages in farming, damage and crowd control, making them the stronger laner in this matchup.
Best Gnar Build Against Sion
Boots of Swiftness is the optimal boots choice against Sion, providing the mobility and stats Gnar needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Gnar against Sion are Blade of The Ruined King, Wit's End and Black Cleaver. 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 Sion. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Gnar vs Sion matchup.
Early Game vs Late Game
Gnar50.0%
Sion50.0%Gnar33.3%Sion66.7%The early game (first 15 minutes) is a toss-up between Gnar and Sion, 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.
Sion is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 66.7% win rate — 33.3 points above Gnar. Extended games heavily favor Sion, 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 Sion 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 Sion
Precision
Resolve
The Precision and Resolve rune setup gives Gnar the best tools to compete against Sion in this difficult matchup, compensating for the statistical disadvantages with optimal rune synergies.
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.
Opponent | Win Rate | Matches | CS/min | DMG/min | Gold/game | Early WR | Late WR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 51.35% | 37 | 6.4 | 953 | 11,588 | 41.7% | 56.0% | |
| 54.29% | 35 | 5.9 | 905 | 11,829 | 41.7% | 60.9% | |
| 58.82% | 34 | 6.2 | 896 | 10,592 | 50.0% | 65.0% | |
| 44.12% | 34 | 6.3 | 885 | 12,151 | 36.4% | 47.8% | |
| 55.17% | 29 | 6.1 | 740 | 11,703 | 66.7% | 52.2% | |
| 50.00% | 28 | 6.5 | 657 | 11,495 | 50.0% | 50.0% | |
| 30.77% | 26 | 6.2 | 890 | 10,051 | 42.9% | 16.7% | |
| 56.52% | 23 | 6.2 | 719 | 10,794 | 40.0% | 69.2% | |
| 30.43% | 23 | 5.9 | 916 | 11,355 | 33.3% | 28.6% | |
| 47.62% | 21 | 6.2 | 740 | 10,268 | 36.4% | 60.0% | |
| 52.94% | 17 | 6.0 | 677 | 8,763 | 45.5% | 66.7% | |
| 50.00% | 16 | 6.0 | 888 | 9,488 | 44.4% | 57.1% | |
| 43.75% | 16 | 6.3 | 797 | 10,880 | 57.1% | 33.3% | |
| 33.33% | 15 | 6.4 | 968 | 11,123 | 28.6% | 37.5% | |
| 13.33% | 15 | 5.8 | 803 | 11,072 | 50.0% | 7.7% | |
| 53.33% | 15 | 5.6 | 878 | 13,826 | 75.0% | 45.5% | |
| 46.67% | 15 | 6.7 | 1,067 | 12,694 | 50.0% | 45.5% | |
| 33.33% | 15 | 6.7 | 1,176 | 9,799 | 25.0% | 42.9% | |
| 28.57% | 14 | 6.3 | 702 | 11,061 | 14.3% | 42.9% | |
| 21.43% | 14 | 5.9 | 638 | 11,810 | 0.0% | 25.0% | |
| 42.86% | 14 | 6.3 | 1,019 | 12,663 | 25.0% | 50.0% | |
| 30.77% | 13 | 6.7 | 717 | 10,757 | 33.3% | 28.6% | |
| 25.00% | 12 | 6.2 | 561 | 10,613 | 20.0% | 28.6% | |
| 50.00% | 12 | 6.6 | 940 | 10,927 | 80.0% | 28.6% | |
| 33.33% | 12 | 5.7 | 846 | 10,565 | 0.0% | 44.4% | |
| 50.00% | 12 | 6.4 | 733 | 11,577 | 33.3% | 55.6% | |
| 81.82% | 11 | 6.6 | 831 | 12,270 | 100.0% | 60.0% | |
| 50.00% | 10 | 5.3 | 777 | 10,487 | 40.0% | 60.0% | |
| 30.00% | 10 | 5.8 | 751 | 12,420 | 50.0% | 25.0% | |
| 40.00% | 10 | 6.0 | 805 | 10,019 | 60.0% | 20.0% | |
| 60.00% | 10 | 5.5 | 604 | 8,575 | 60.0% | 60.0% | |
| 50.00% | 10 | 6.3 | 720 | 11,443 | 0.0% | 71.4% | |
| 40.00% | 10 | 6.5 | 1,041 | 10,498 | 50.0% | 33.3% | |
| 50.00% | 10 | 6.8 | 855 | 13,647 | 33.3% | 57.1% | |
| 40.00% | 10 | 5.6 | 661 | 7,905 | 75.0% | 16.7% | |
| 55.56% | 9 | 6.0 | 714 | 11,668 | 75.0% | 40.0% | |
| 44.44% | 9 | 6.2 | 841 | 9,131 | 40.0% | 50.0% | |
| 25.00% | 8 | 6.2 | 808 | 7,928 | 20.0% | 33.3% | |
| 75.00% | 8 | 5.6 | 843 | 12,112 | 50.0% | 83.3% | |
| 37.50% | 8 | 6.8 | 947 | 11,499 | 33.3% | 40.0% | |
| 37.50% | 8 | 6.5 | 1,074 | 13,899 | 100.0% | 28.6% | |
| 12.50% | 8 | 5.7 | 814 | 11,166 | 0.0% | 25.0% | |
| 87.50% | 8 | 6.3 | 957 | 9,748 | 100.0% | 80.0% | |
| 42.86% | 7 | 5.8 | 744 | 8,704 | 50.0% | 33.3% | |
| 50.00% | 6 | 6.3 | 648 | 11,586 | 0.0% | 50.0% | |
| 16.67% | 6 | 6.2 | 748 | 8,224 | 33.3% | 0.0% | |
| 20.00% | 5 | 6.1 | 1,019 | 7,944 | 0.0% | 33.3% | |
| 60.00% | 5 | 6.3 | 930 | 13,517 | 100.0% | 50.0% |
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Gnar vs Sion - Frequently Asked Questions
How does Gnar do against Sion in League of Legends?
Sion wins the Gnar vs Sion 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 26.14.
How does Gnar do against Sion in the early game?
In the early game, Gnar has the advantage against Sion 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 Sion in the late game?
In the late game, Sion takes over the Gnar vs Sion matchup with a 66.7% win rate compared to 33.3%. Sion scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.
Who wins the Gnar vs Sion matchup?
Sion wins the matchup against Gnar with a 60.0% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.14. The 20.0 percentage point advantage means Sion is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 10 games analyzed.
What is the best Gnar build against Sion?
The best Gnar build against Sion includes Blade of The Ruined King, Wit's End, Black Cleaver with Boots of Swiftness. 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 Sion?
The best Gnar runes against Sion use the Precision primary tree with Resolve secondary. This rune setup achieves a 40.0% win rate in the Gnar vs Sion matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.
Does Gnar counter Sion?
No, Gnar struggles against Sion with only a 40.0% win rate. Sion has the advantage in this matchup. Gnar players should focus on safe farming and avoiding extended trades to minimize Sion's lead.
How do I play Gnar against Sion?
When playing Gnar against Sion, play cautiously and avoid Sion's power spikes. Look for jungle assistance and team-dependent plays since Sion has the statistical advantage at most stages. Use the matchup-specific build and runes above to optimize your chances.