Gnar - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
48.8%
Pick Rate
1.6%

Gnarvs Sion

DFighterTank
Patch26.7
Matches949,984
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedApr 19, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Gnar vs Sion is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.7. Gnar wins with a 60.0% win rate (+20.0%) over Sion based on 30 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 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.

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Sion - 60.0% win rateSion(60.0%)
Gnar - 60.0% win rate in this matchup
Gnar
60.0% WR
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Sion vs Gnar matchup - 40.0% win rate
Sion
40.0% WR

Who Wins the Gnar vs Sion Matchup?

Gnar wins the Gnar vs Sion matchup
Winner
Gnar
Matches: 30
60.0%
Win Rate
40.0%
6.7
CS / min
6.8
1,072
DMG / min
695
12,341
Gold / game
11,459
260
Heal / min
328
1,107
DMG Mitigated / min
2,661
1.7
CC / min
1.5
50.0%
Early Game WR
50.0%
68.8%
Late Game WR
31.3%

Gnar vs Sion Matchup Summary

The Gnar vs Sion matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 30 recent matches analyzed, Gnar wins with a 60.0% win rate compared to Sion's 40.0%, giving Gnar a 20.0 percentage point advantage. Gnar dominates at every stage — from early laning through late game team fights. This consistent advantage makes it difficult for Sion players to find favorable windows, so team-dependent strategies and avoiding solo confrontations are essential. The most significant statistical gap is in sustain, where Sion leads by 1,621 HP/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Gnar players can confidently pick into Sion and play aggressively from level 1. Look to establish lane dominance early through favorable trades and zone Sion 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 Sion Laning Phase Breakdown

Gnar wins the laning phase against Sion in League of Legends

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

Farming
6.7Gnar
6.8Sion
Gnar and Sion 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
1,072Gnar
695Sion
Gnar heavily out-damages Sion by 377 DMG/min, dominating both short trades and all-in fights. Sion 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
12,341Gnar
11,459Sion
Gnar generates a commanding 882 more gold per game than Sion. This substantial economic advantage means Gnar consistently reaches key item breakpoints earlier, creating a compounding lead that grows throughout the game. Sion should focus on cost-effective item choices and avoid unnecessary deaths to prevent falling further behind.
Utility
1.7Gnar
1.5Sion
Both Gnar and Sion provide similar amounts of crowd control (0.2s/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
1,368Gnar
2,989Sion
Sion vastly out-sustains Gnar, healing and mitigating 1,621 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Sion can absorb significant punishment and remain in lane while Gnar is forced to recall. Building grievous wounds early is essential for Gnar, and focusing on burst trade patterns rather than sustained fights is critical.

Best Gnar Build Against Sion

Plated Steelcaps 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 Trinity Force, Black Cleaver and Sterak's Gage. This combination gives Gnar an effective balance of damage, survivability, and utility for the matchup. This build performs exceptionally well, achieving a 66.7% win rate across 6 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

Early Game
Gnar
50.0%
+0.0% advantage
Gnar early game win rateGnar50.0%
Sion early game win rateSion50.0%
Late Game
Gnar
68.8%
+37.5% advantage
Gnar late game win rateGnar68.8%
Sion late game win rateSion31.3%

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.

Gnar is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 68.8% win rate — 37.5 points above Sion. 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. Sion players should look for outplays, team-dependent strategies, and picks rather than relying on scaling to win this matchup.

Best Gnar Runes Against Sion

Resolve rune tree - Gnar primary runes vs SionResolve
Grasp of the Undying - best Gnar rune vs SionDemolish - best Gnar rune vs SionBone Plating - best Gnar rune vs SionOvergrowth - best Gnar rune vs Sion
Precision rune tree - Gnar secondary runes vs SionPrecision
Legend: Alacrity - best Gnar rune vs SionTriumph - best Gnar rune vs Sion
80.0% WR

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


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.

Gnar matchup win rates and stats in League of Legends patch 26.7
Opponent
Win Rate
Matches
CS/min
DMG/min
Gold/game
Early WR
Late WR
62.71%1186.894112,44766.7%59.7%
40.00%756.484711,64138.9%41.0%
49.15%596.269411,53043.5%52.8%
46.55%586.481111,26837.9%55.2%
47.92%486.395611,30355.2%36.8%
40.00%456.490411,98953.3%33.3%
43.59%396.569211,22847.1%40.9%
48.72%396.28869,76944.4%58.3%
59.46%376.995111,43352.6%66.7%
50.00%366.480211,70762.5%40.0%
58.33%366.597612,43658.8%57.9%
52.94%346.376512,02537.5%66.7%
45.16%316.178211,56750.0%42.1%
41.94%316.31,02212,17940.0%42.9%
43.33%306.476811,18718.2%57.9%
60.00%306.71,07212,34150.0%68.8%
41.38%296.195912,93425.0%47.6%
60.71%286.91,26811,86061.1%60.0%
61.54%266.292212,76950.0%75.0%
36.00%256.787311,34535.7%36.4%
41.67%246.676912,03644.4%40.0%
30.43%236.584411,60227.3%33.3%
34.78%236.783712,49516.7%41.2%
65.22%236.599212,52075.0%60.0%
59.09%226.169010,88358.3%60.0%
40.91%226.776211,29788.9%7.7%
31.82%226.363411,06130.0%33.3%
61.90%217.184211,13858.3%66.7%
57.14%216.674111,32450.0%66.7%
50.00%206.082111,58940.0%60.0%
33.33%186.872812,43316.7%41.7%
72.22%187.086611,97363.6%85.7%
44.44%186.384611,20933.3%55.6%
64.71%176.887110,74080.0%42.9%
70.59%176.31,07712,31685.7%60.0%
47.06%176.58389,64150.0%40.0%
62.50%166.581812,29766.7%60.0%
68.75%165.983514,39740.0%81.8%
60.00%156.184413,53080.0%50.0%
57.14%146.479710,88671.4%42.9%
25.00%125.973010,91133.3%16.7%
50.00%127.488310,30971.4%20.0%
58.33%127.08079,10755.6%66.7%
75.00%126.31,08212,62966.7%83.3%
63.64%116.51,04911,021100.0%20.0%
50.00%103.989013,54366.7%42.9%
55.56%97.077513,88733.3%66.7%
77.78%96.16239,887100.0%60.0%
62.50%86.51,07110,50580.0%33.3%
50.00%86.91,07810,85240.0%66.7%
37.50%85.383010,73050.0%25.0%
71.43%76.260110,433100.0%33.3%
28.57%75.977011,3110.0%50.0%
71.43%76.41,01613,66575.0%66.7%
16.67%65.363710,5590.0%33.3%
66.67%65.994914,315100.0%60.0%
50.00%67.377610,64750.0%50.0%
0.00%53.261310,8680.0%0.0%
60.00%54.158710,58366.7%50.0%
20.00%57.59158,77125.0%0.0%
40.00%57.173010,5420.0%50.0%
80.00%55.561213,926100.0%75.0%

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Gnar vs Sion - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Gnar do against Sion in League of Legends?

Gnar wins the Gnar vs Sion matchup with a 60.0% win rate compared to Sion's 40.0%, a 20.0 percentage point difference. This data is based on 30 recent ranked games in patch 26.7.

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, Gnar takes over the Gnar vs Sion matchup with a 68.8% win rate compared to 31.3%. Gnar scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Gnar vs Sion matchup?

Gnar wins the matchup against Sion with a 60.0% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.7. The 20.0 percentage point advantage means Gnar is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 30 games analyzed.

What is the best Gnar build against Sion?

The best Gnar build against Sion includes Trinity Force, Black Cleaver, Sterak's Gage with Plated Steelcaps. This build achieves a 66.7% 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 Resolve primary tree with Precision secondary. This rune setup achieves a 80.0% win rate in the Gnar vs Sion matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.

Does Gnar counter Sion?

Yes, Gnar has a favorable matchup against Sion with a 60.0% win rate. Gnar strongly counters Sion in lane based on current patch 26.7 data.

How do I play Gnar against Sion?

When playing Gnar against Sion, 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.