Gnar - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
45.1%
Pick Rate
1.4%

Gnarvs Tryndamere

FFighterTank
Patch26.11
Matches776,441
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedJun 5, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Gnar vs Tryndamere is a moderate matchup in LoL patch 26.11. Tryndamere wins with a 52.0% win rate (+4.0%) over Gnar based on 25 games. Gnar wins the early laning phase while Tryndamere scales better into the late game. Below you'll find the best Gnar build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Gnar vs Tryndamere matchup.

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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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Gnar - 48.0% win rate in this matchup
Gnar
48.0% WR
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Tryndamere vs Gnar matchup - 52.0% win rate
Tryndamere
52.0% WR

Who Wins the Gnar vs Tryndamere Matchup?

Tryndamere wins the Gnar vs Tryndamere matchup
Winner
Tryndamere
Matches: 25
48.0%
Win Rate
52.0%
6.5
CS / min
6.7
905
DMG / min
713
11,357
Gold / game
11,504
207
Heal / min
476
1,023
DMG Mitigated / min
1,192
1.2
CC / min
0.6
83.3%
Early Game WR
16.7%
15.4%
Late Game WR
84.6%

Gnar vs Tryndamere Matchup Summary

The Gnar vs Tryndamere matchup is a moderate matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 25 recent matches analyzed, Tryndamere wins with a 52.0% win rate compared to Gnar's 48.0%, giving Tryndamere a 4.0 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Gnar controls the early laning stage, but Tryndamere outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Gnar needs to press advantages before Tryndamere reaches their power spikes, while Tryndamere should focus on safe farming and hitting key item breakpoints. The most significant statistical gap is in crowd control, where Gnar leads by 0.7s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. While Tryndamere is slightly favored, Gnar can absolutely win this lane through smart trading patterns and wave management. Focus on playing around your cooldowns, conceding CS only when necessary, and capitalizing on Tryndamere's mistakes. Understanding these matchup dynamics is essential for champion select decisions and in-game strategy when facing this lane opponent.

Gnar vs Tryndamere Laning Phase Breakdown

Tryndamere wins the laning phase against Gnar in League of Legends

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

Farming
6.5Gnar
6.7Tryndamere
Gnar and Tryndamere 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
905Gnar
713Tryndamere
Gnar heavily out-damages Tryndamere by 192 DMG/min, dominating both short trades and all-in fights. Tryndamere 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
11,357Gnar
11,504Tryndamere
Gnar and Tryndamere generate nearly equal gold per game, with just a 147 gold difference. Neither champion has a clear economic advantage, so gold leads will depend on individual play quality, kill participation, and objective contributions.
Utility
1.2Gnar
0.6Tryndamere
Gnar provides 0.7 seconds more crowd control per minute than Tryndamere, 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
1,230Gnar
1,667Tryndamere
Tryndamere vastly out-sustains Gnar, healing and mitigating 437 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Tryndamere 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 Tryndamere

Plated Steelcaps is the optimal boots choice against Tryndamere, providing the mobility and stats Gnar needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Gnar against Tryndamere are Randuin's Omen, Trinity Force and Sterak's Gage. This combination gives Gnar an effective balance of damage, survivability, and utility for the matchup. This build achieves a solid 50.0% win rate across 2 games, proving it to be a reliable item path when facing Tryndamere. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Gnar vs Tryndamere matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Gnar
83.3%
+66.7% advantage
Gnar early game win rateGnar83.3%
Tryndamere early game win rateTryndamere16.7%
Late Game
Tryndamere
84.6%
+69.2% advantage
Gnar late game win rateGnar15.4%
Tryndamere late game win rateTryndamere84.6%

Gnar dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 83.3% win rate — a 66.7 percentage point lead over Tryndamere. This lopsided early game means Gnar can dictate the pace of the lane from level 1, controlling trades, wave state, and river priority.

Tryndamere is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 84.6% win rate — 69.2 points above Gnar. Extended games heavily favor Tryndamere, 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 Tryndamere reaches their scaling breakpoints. If Tryndamere 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 Tryndamere

Precision rune tree - Gnar primary runes vs TryndamerePrecision
Fleet Footwork - best Gnar rune vs TryndamereTriumph - best Gnar rune vs TryndamereLegend: Alacrity - best Gnar rune vs TryndamereLast Stand - best Gnar rune vs Tryndamere
Resolve rune tree - Gnar secondary runes vs TryndamereResolve
Bone Plating - best Gnar rune vs TryndamereOvergrowth - best Gnar rune vs Tryndamere
100.0% WR

The Precision and Resolve rune setup gives Gnar the best tools to compete against Tryndamere in this difficult matchup, compensating for the statistical disadvantages with optimal rune synergies.


Gnar matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.11. 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 26.11
Opponent
Win Rate
Matches
CS/min
DMG/min
Gold/game
Early WR
Late WR
42.45%1066.588111,60633.3%49.2%
40.00%1006.065610,75443.5%37.0%
47.92%966.074311,53753.9%43.9%
43.96%916.284511,69041.0%46.1%
48.15%816.286511,54948.6%47.8%
46.25%806.383411,91256.3%39.6%
41.18%686.477310,54034.2%50.0%
43.55%626.51,05512,48252.2%38.5%
47.54%616.287011,31354.2%43.2%
60.34%586.51,23211,62747.8%68.6%
42.11%576.276411,65342.9%41.4%
51.79%566.687211,52559.4%41.7%
56.25%486.278412,01755.0%57.1%
53.33%456.195210,66045.5%60.9%
62.22%455.888411,69253.3%66.7%
47.73%446.41,01012,35242.9%50.0%
55.81%436.278311,03355.0%56.5%
54.76%426.791112,40460.0%50.0%
47.62%426.597211,69764.7%36.0%
52.50%406.395611,50038.5%59.3%
51.28%396.383611,03347.4%55.0%
44.74%386.296310,05844.4%45.0%
48.65%376.591912,61047.1%50.0%
50.00%366.587712,60069.2%39.1%
47.22%366.386310,91435.3%57.9%
30.56%366.468410,71729.4%31.6%
38.71%316.680111,64437.5%40.0%
41.94%315.874010,74061.5%27.8%
45.16%316.285311,37527.3%55.0%
41.94%316.574811,71835.7%47.1%
41.94%315.989711,22535.7%47.1%
50.00%286.378811,95736.4%58.8%
33.33%275.866010,49515.4%50.0%
46.15%266.278010,71950.0%42.9%
48.00%256.590511,35783.3%15.4%
36.00%256.380411,24623.1%50.0%
56.00%255.773111,41250.0%58.8%
47.83%236.488311,38745.5%50.0%
39.13%236.895113,06745.5%33.3%
40.91%226.889611,38063.6%18.2%
42.86%216.598013,06837.5%46.1%
47.62%216.394711,51233.3%58.3%
42.11%196.393812,28737.5%45.5%
38.89%186.380513,49733.3%40.0%
50.00%186.27959,03653.9%40.0%
53.33%156.093010,38844.4%66.7%
38.46%136.080812,75850.0%33.3%
30.77%135.164212,75066.7%20.0%
55.56%95.292812,81450.0%60.0%
62.50%85.873310,67480.0%33.3%
50.00%87.11,04414,78766.7%40.0%
42.86%76.886212,428100.0%20.0%
57.14%75.468911,17033.3%75.0%
42.86%75.96039,39050.0%33.3%
42.86%76.51,00410,60975.0%0.0%
28.57%75.65499,23350.0%0.0%
66.67%65.797213,333100.0%50.0%
66.67%65.788411,30633.3%100.0%
66.67%66.01,07011,953100.0%60.0%
33.33%66.874011,43733.3%33.3%
66.67%65.382812,44550.0%75.0%
16.67%66.771111,07925.0%0.0%
60.00%56.865510,74750.0%100.0%
80.00%54.766010,45050.0%100.0%
40.00%55.691412,9470.0%50.0%
60.00%57.61,00911,37633.3%100.0%
0.00%56.476211,4670.0%0.0%
20.00%56.467411,6420.0%25.0%

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Gnar vs Tryndamere - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Gnar do against Tryndamere in League of Legends?

Tryndamere wins the Gnar vs Tryndamere matchup with a 52.0% win rate compared to Gnar's 48.0%, a 4.0 percentage point difference. This data is based on 25 recent ranked games in patch 26.11.

How does Gnar do against Tryndamere in the early game?

In the early game, Gnar has the advantage against Tryndamere with a 83.3% win rate versus 16.7%. 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 Tryndamere in the late game?

In the late game, Tryndamere takes over the Gnar vs Tryndamere matchup with a 84.6% win rate compared to 15.4%. Tryndamere scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Gnar vs Tryndamere matchup?

Tryndamere wins the matchup against Gnar with a 52.0% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.11. The 4.0 percentage point advantage means Tryndamere is moderately favored in this lane matchup based on 25 games analyzed.

What is the best Gnar build against Tryndamere?

The best Gnar build against Tryndamere includes Randuin's Omen, Trinity Force, Sterak's Gage with Plated Steelcaps. This build achieves a 50.0% 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 Tryndamere?

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

Does Gnar counter Tryndamere?

No, Gnar struggles against Tryndamere with only a 48.0% win rate. Tryndamere has the advantage in this matchup. Gnar players should focus on safe farming and avoiding extended trades to minimize Tryndamere's lead.

How do I play Gnar against Tryndamere?

When playing Gnar against Tryndamere, play cautiously and avoid Tryndamere's power spikes. Look for jungle assistance and team-dependent plays since Tryndamere has the statistical advantage at most stages. Use the matchup-specific build and runes above to optimize your chances.