Gnarvs Smolder
Gnar vs Smolder is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.9. Gnar wins with a 60.0% win rate (+20.0%) over Smolder based on 5 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 Smolder 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.
Smolder(60.0%)Who Wins the Gnar vs Smolder Matchup?
Gnar vs Smolder Matchup Summary
The Gnar vs Smolder matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 5 recent matches analyzed, Gnar wins with a 60.0% win rate compared to Smolder'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 Smolder players to find favorable windows, so team-dependent strategies and avoiding solo confrontations are essential. The most significant statistical gap is in crowd control, where Gnar leads by 0.4s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Gnar players can confidently pick into Smolder and play aggressively from level 1. Look to establish lane dominance early through favorable trades and zone Smolder 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 Smolder Laning Phase Breakdown
Smolder is favored during the laning phase against Gnar, winning 3 out of 5 key stat categories. Smolder holds advantages in farming, damage and gold income, making them the stronger laner in this matchup.
Best Gnar Build Against Smolder
Plated Steelcaps is the optimal boots choice against Smolder, providing the mobility and stats Gnar needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Gnar against Smolder are Wit's End, Trinity Force 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 Smolder. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Gnar vs Smolder matchup.
Early Game vs Late Game
Gnar66.7%Smolder33.3%Gnar50.0%Smolder50.0%Gnar dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 66.7% win rate — a 33.3 percentage point lead over Smolder. This lopsided early game means Gnar can dictate the pace of the lane from level 1, controlling trades, wave state, and river priority.
Late game (25+ minutes) is equally balanced, with Gnar at 50.0% win rate — only 0.0 points ahead of Smolder. Team fight execution and macro play determine the winner at this stage, not champion matchup advantage.
Gnar holds the advantage at every stage of the game, making this a consistently favorable matchup from lane through late game team fights. Smolder players should look for outplays, team-dependent strategies, and picks rather than relying on scaling to win this matchup.
Best Gnar Runes Against Smolder
Precision
Resolve
Running Precision primary with Resolve secondary allows Gnar to press their advantage against Smolder, amplifying the strengths that make this a favorable matchup.
Gnar matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.9. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 55.56% | 72 | 7.0 | 915 | 12,160 | 50.0% | 60.0% | |
| 54.10% | 61 | 6.3 | 786 | 11,306 | 48.0% | 58.3% | |
| 54.24% | 59 | 6.0 | 877 | 10,337 | 43.3% | 65.5% | |
| 35.59% | 59 | 6.5 | 707 | 12,404 | 42.9% | 31.6% | |
| 33.33% | 49 | 6.6 | 690 | 10,915 | 31.8% | 34.6% | |
| 47.83% | 46 | 6.5 | 815 | 11,112 | 45.8% | 50.0% | |
| 48.89% | 45 | 6.4 | 999 | 12,389 | 36.8% | 57.7% | |
| 61.36% | 44 | 6.9 | 911 | 10,393 | 55.6% | 70.6% | |
| 57.14% | 35 | 6.3 | 896 | 12,188 | 50.0% | 61.9% | |
| 52.94% | 34 | 6.6 | 796 | 11,916 | 75.0% | 33.3% | |
| 41.94% | 31 | 6.5 | 761 | 11,517 | 46.1% | 38.9% | |
| 45.16% | 31 | 6.5 | 902 | 10,390 | 50.0% | 38.5% | |
| 58.06% | 31 | 6.2 | 852 | 10,887 | 35.7% | 76.5% | |
| 43.33% | 30 | 6.5 | 774 | 11,987 | 23.1% | 58.8% | |
| 44.83% | 29 | 7.4 | 942 | 12,103 | 68.8% | 15.4% | |
| 34.48% | 29 | 6.7 | 846 | 11,061 | 38.5% | 31.3% | |
| 51.72% | 29 | 6.9 | 950 | 10,879 | 52.9% | 50.0% | |
| 41.38% | 29 | 6.6 | 839 | 11,045 | 38.5% | 43.8% | |
| 41.38% | 29 | 6.0 | 1,158 | 10,454 | 33.3% | 50.0% | |
| 60.71% | 28 | 6.7 | 843 | 11,869 | 63.6% | 58.8% | |
| 42.86% | 28 | 5.9 | 750 | 11,853 | 25.0% | 50.0% | |
| 38.46% | 26 | 6.7 | 957 | 11,119 | 41.7% | 35.7% | |
| 38.46% | 26 | 6.2 | 781 | 11,088 | 36.4% | 40.0% | |
| 52.00% | 25 | 6.4 | 869 | 12,723 | 45.5% | 57.1% | |
| 36.00% | 25 | 6.7 | 937 | 11,753 | 33.3% | 37.5% | |
| 60.87% | 23 | 6.2 | 995 | 10,918 | 66.7% | 54.5% | |
| 54.55% | 22 | 6.4 | 753 | 10,968 | 60.0% | 50.0% | |
| 45.45% | 22 | 6.2 | 790 | 10,475 | 50.0% | 41.7% | |
| 60.00% | 20 | 6.8 | 904 | 12,252 | 30.0% | 90.0% | |
| 45.00% | 20 | 6.6 | 693 | 10,808 | 53.9% | 28.6% | |
| 55.00% | 20 | 6.7 | 767 | 12,503 | 50.0% | 57.1% | |
| 50.00% | 18 | 6.7 | 969 | 9,425 | 53.9% | 40.0% | |
| 58.82% | 17 | 5.5 | 991 | 10,600 | 44.4% | 75.0% | |
| 47.06% | 17 | 6.3 | 636 | 10,163 | 66.7% | 25.0% | |
| 41.18% | 17 | 6.5 | 808 | 11,036 | 33.3% | 50.0% | |
| 33.33% | 15 | 6.2 | 879 | 11,257 | 40.0% | 30.0% | |
| 33.33% | 15 | 6.3 | 518 | 8,917 | 28.6% | 37.5% | |
| 53.33% | 15 | 6.4 | 827 | 11,819 | 85.7% | 25.0% | |
| 60.00% | 15 | 6.7 | 759 | 11,747 | 37.5% | 85.7% | |
| 50.00% | 14 | 6.9 | 919 | 11,458 | 57.1% | 42.9% | |
| 28.57% | 14 | 6.7 | 789 | 10,980 | 42.9% | 14.3% | |
| 46.15% | 13 | 6.5 | 721 | 10,305 | 37.5% | 60.0% | |
| 66.67% | 12 | 5.9 | 955 | 11,799 | 80.0% | 57.1% | |
| 54.55% | 11 | 6.3 | 904 | 13,581 | 0.0% | 66.7% | |
| 72.73% | 11 | 6.7 | 953 | 13,143 | 100.0% | 57.1% | |
| 27.27% | 11 | 5.9 | 564 | 10,614 | 20.0% | 33.3% | |
| 30.00% | 10 | 5.7 | 716 | 10,893 | 40.0% | 20.0% | |
| 30.00% | 10 | 6.8 | 690 | 13,049 | 50.0% | 25.0% | |
| 25.00% | 8 | 6.9 | 740 | 13,643 | 50.0% | 16.7% | |
| 62.50% | 8 | 6.9 | 790 | 11,254 | 33.3% | 80.0% | |
| 66.67% | 6 | 6.7 | 992 | 12,318 | 100.0% | 33.3% | |
| 50.00% | 6 | 6.2 | 818 | 11,111 | 50.0% | 50.0% | |
| 33.33% | 6 | 6.8 | 739 | 10,489 | 40.0% | 0.0% | |
| 50.00% | 6 | 6.4 | 875 | 12,749 | 50.0% | 50.0% | |
| 33.33% | 6 | 3.4 | 633 | 11,505 | 50.0% | 25.0% | |
| 0.00% | 5 | 5.9 | 726 | 11,188 | 0.0% | 0.0% | |
| 40.00% | 5 | 3.0 | 396 | 8,886 | 33.3% | 50.0% | |
| 60.00% | 5 | 7.3 | 547 | 9,238 | 66.7% | 50.0% | |
| 60.00% | 5 | 5.6 | 568 | 9,151 | 66.7% | 50.0% | |
| 20.00% | 5 | 5.4 | 719 | 11,184 | 0.0% | 25.0% | |
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Gnar vs Smolder - Frequently Asked Questions
How does Gnar do against Smolder in League of Legends?
Gnar wins the Gnar vs Smolder matchup with a 60.0% win rate compared to Smolder's 40.0%, a 20.0 percentage point difference. This data is based on 5 recent ranked games in patch 26.9.
How does Gnar do against Smolder in the early game?
In the early game, Gnar has the advantage against Smolder 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 Smolder in the late game?
In the late game, Gnar takes over the Gnar vs Smolder matchup with a 50.0% win rate compared to 50.0%. Gnar scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.
Who wins the Gnar vs Smolder matchup?
Gnar wins the matchup against Smolder with a 60.0% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.9. The 20.0 percentage point advantage means Gnar is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 5 games analyzed.
What is the best Gnar build against Smolder?
The best Gnar build against Smolder includes Wit's End, Trinity Force, Black Cleaver 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 Smolder?
The best Gnar runes against Smolder use the Precision primary tree with Resolve secondary. This rune setup achieves a 100.0% win rate in the Gnar vs Smolder matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.
Does Gnar counter Smolder?
Yes, Gnar has a favorable matchup against Smolder with a 60.0% win rate. Gnar strongly counters Smolder in lane based on current patch 26.9 data.
How do I play Gnar against Smolder?
When playing Gnar against Smolder, 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.