Gnar - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
49.0%
Pick Rate
1.4%

Gnarvs Tristana

DFighterTank
Patch26.10
Matches1,492,117
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedMay 20, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Gnar vs Tristana is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.10. Gnar wins with a 60.0% win rate (+20.0%) over Tristana based on 5 games. Gnar wins the early laning phase while Tristana scales better into the late game. Below you'll find the best Gnar build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Gnar vs Tristana 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
Tristana - 60.0% win rateTristana(60.0%)
Gnar - 60.0% win rate in this matchup
Gnar
60.0% WR
VS
Tristana vs Gnar matchup - 40.0% win rate
Tristana
40.0% WR

Who Wins the Gnar vs Tristana Matchup?

Gnar wins the Gnar vs Tristana matchup
Winner
Gnar
Matches: 5
60.0%
Win Rate
40.0%
6.2
CS / min
6.5
640
DMG / min
863
10,609
Gold / game
11,966
173
Heal / min
206
916
DMG Mitigated / min
453
0.9
CC / min
0.3
75.0%
Early Game WR
25.0%
0.0%
Late Game WR
100.0%

Gnar vs Tristana Matchup Summary

The Gnar vs Tristana 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 Tristana's 40.0%, giving Gnar a 20.0 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Gnar controls the early laning stage, but Tristana outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Gnar needs to press advantages before Tristana reaches their power spikes, while Tristana should focus on safe farming and hitting key item breakpoints. The most significant statistical gap is in crowd control, where Gnar leads by 0.6s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Gnar players can confidently pick into Tristana and play aggressively from level 1. Look to establish lane dominance early through favorable trades and zone Tristana 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 Tristana Laning Phase Breakdown

Tristana wins the laning phase against Gnar in League of Legends

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

Farming
6.2Gnar
6.5Tristana
Gnar and Tristana farm at nearly identical rates in this matchup, with only a 0.2 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
640Gnar
863Tristana
Tristana heavily out-damages Gnar by 223 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 Tristana's sustained damage advantage take over.
Economy
10,609Gnar
11,966Tristana
Tristana generates a commanding 1,357 more gold per game than Gnar. This substantial economic advantage means Tristana consistently reaches key item breakpoints earlier, creating a compounding lead that grows throughout the game. Gnar should focus on cost-effective item choices and avoid unnecessary deaths to prevent falling further behind.
Utility
0.9Gnar
0.3Tristana
Gnar provides 0.6 seconds more crowd control per minute than Tristana, offering better gank setup potential and slightly more team fight utility. This CC advantage helps Gnar coordinate with their jungler and control the pace of skirmishes.
Sustain
1,089Gnar
660Tristana
Gnar vastly out-sustains Tristana, healing and mitigating 429 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Gnar can absorb significant punishment and remain in lane while Tristana is forced to recall. Building grievous wounds early is essential for Tristana, and focusing on burst trade patterns rather than sustained fights is critical.

Best Gnar Build Against Tristana

Plated Steelcaps is the optimal boots choice against Tristana, providing the mobility and stats Gnar needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Gnar against Tristana are Randuin's Omen, Frozen Heart and Trinity Force. 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 Tristana. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Gnar vs Tristana matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Gnar
75.0%
+50.0% advantage
Gnar early game win rateGnar75.0%
Tristana early game win rateTristana25.0%
Late Game
Tristana
100.0%
+100.0% advantage
Gnar late game win rateGnar0.0%
Tristana late game win rateTristana100.0%

Gnar dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 75.0% win rate — a 50.0 percentage point lead over Tristana. This lopsided early game means Gnar can dictate the pace of the lane from level 1, controlling trades, wave state, and river priority.

Tristana is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 100.0% win rate — 100.0 points above Gnar. Extended games heavily favor Tristana, 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 Tristana reaches their scaling breakpoints. If Tristana 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 Tristana

Precision rune tree - Gnar primary runes vs TristanaPrecision
Fleet Footwork - best Gnar rune vs TristanaTriumph - best Gnar rune vs TristanaLegend: Alacrity - best Gnar rune vs TristanaLast Stand - best Gnar rune vs Tristana
Resolve rune tree - Gnar secondary runes vs TristanaResolve
Overgrowth - best Gnar rune vs TristanaBone Plating - best Gnar rune vs Tristana
100.0% WR

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


Gnar matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.10. 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 26.10
Opponent
Win Rate
Matches
CS/min
DMG/min
Gold/game
Early WR
Late WR
47.89%1426.891011,60753.9%42.9%
47.50%1206.170312,09953.5%44.2%
50.50%1016.283711,10053.2%48.1%
46.53%1016.266010,48353.3%41.1%
42.00%1006.382911,35242.9%41.4%
48.75%806.191811,60348.3%49.0%
43.24%746.286311,34337.0%46.8%
44.44%636.272510,96938.7%50.0%
38.71%626.597011,56132.1%44.1%
56.45%626.31,13013,34752.9%57.8%
37.93%586.377911,65734.5%41.4%
44.83%586.687711,42665.2%31.4%
59.65%576.577811,61261.5%58.1%
42.86%566.086411,02250.0%36.7%
40.00%556.51,27410,69235.7%44.4%
59.26%546.491012,03161.5%57.1%
50.00%546.682812,31740.0%55.9%
56.60%536.095112,03977.8%45.7%
43.14%516.31,02211,19442.3%44.0%
46.00%506.783112,30345.5%46.4%
44.90%496.576711,75623.5%56.3%
45.83%486.182311,72645.5%46.1%
50.00%486.280610,55838.5%63.6%
50.00%466.486412,68175.0%36.7%
45.00%406.686510,21950.0%41.7%
42.50%406.276510,85454.5%27.8%
42.11%386.172710,99752.4%29.4%
43.24%376.985811,63547.4%38.9%
48.65%376.584212,63961.5%41.7%
54.29%356.690712,62263.6%50.0%
60.61%336.593111,53857.1%63.2%
48.48%336.071410,68655.0%38.5%
41.94%315.993711,77440.0%42.9%
67.74%315.882211,98666.7%68.4%
41.94%316.394711,37146.1%38.9%
51.61%316.875112,83341.7%57.9%
53.33%305.886012,30258.3%50.0%
51.72%296.676612,14345.5%55.6%
44.44%276.164011,62550.0%42.1%
41.67%246.085312,82737.5%43.8%
47.83%235.366910,72530.0%61.5%
54.55%226.41,01212,24533.3%69.2%
54.55%226.180112,21660.0%50.0%
47.62%217.089110,77764.3%14.3%
55.00%206.994412,42637.5%66.7%
55.00%206.294813,68371.4%46.1%
57.89%195.874711,18660.0%55.6%
57.89%196.378411,83257.1%58.3%
31.25%165.86168,9760.0%55.6%
43.75%166.389012,76833.3%50.0%
33.33%155.561110,77233.3%33.3%
50.00%146.393412,20257.1%42.9%
33.33%125.697910,66240.0%28.6%
25.00%125.574211,18125.0%25.0%
50.00%126.669811,13750.0%50.0%
36.36%116.578911,38966.7%25.0%
44.44%95.993910,27120.0%75.0%
55.56%95.660111,01966.7%50.0%
22.22%96.087010,84040.0%0.0%
50.00%86.272311,54250.0%50.0%
25.00%84.990811,2540.0%33.3%
85.71%76.668911,045100.0%66.7%
42.86%76.01,15114,27450.0%40.0%
33.33%66.45908,62340.0%0.0%
66.67%67.186413,27650.0%75.0%
50.00%66.277812,3200.0%60.0%
83.33%65.36658,81580.0%100.0%
66.67%66.868110,34250.0%75.0%
20.00%53.665111,4850.0%33.3%
80.00%57.074810,756100.0%66.7%
60.00%56.264010,60975.0%0.0%
60.00%56.31,03911,915100.0%33.3%
40.00%55.870111,29033.3%50.0%
60.00%55.491414,3680.0%75.0%
40.00%56.36099,82750.0%0.0%

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Gnar vs Tristana - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Gnar do against Tristana in League of Legends?

Gnar wins the Gnar vs Tristana matchup with a 60.0% win rate compared to Tristana's 40.0%, a 20.0 percentage point difference. This data is based on 5 recent ranked games in patch 26.10.

How does Gnar do against Tristana in the early game?

In the early game, Gnar has the advantage against Tristana with a 75.0% win rate versus 25.0%. 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 Tristana in the late game?

In the late game, Tristana takes over the Gnar vs Tristana matchup with a 100.0% win rate compared to 0.0%. Tristana scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Gnar vs Tristana matchup?

Gnar wins the matchup against Tristana with a 60.0% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.10. 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 Tristana?

The best Gnar build against Tristana includes Randuin's Omen, Frozen Heart, Trinity Force 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 Tristana?

The best Gnar runes against Tristana use the Precision primary tree with Resolve secondary. This rune setup achieves a 100.0% win rate in the Gnar vs Tristana matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.

Does Gnar counter Tristana?

Yes, Gnar has a favorable matchup against Tristana with a 60.0% win rate. Gnar strongly counters Tristana in lane based on current patch 26.10 data.

How do I play Gnar against Tristana?

When playing Gnar against Tristana, 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.