Gnar - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
49.4%
Pick Rate
1.5%

Gnarvs Udyr

CFighterTank
Patch26.4
Matches1,089,240
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedMar 4, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Gnar vs Udyr is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.4. Gnar wins with a 57.1% win rate (+14.3%) over Udyr based on 7 games. Udyr wins the early laning phase while Gnar scales better into the late game. Below you'll find the best Gnar build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Gnar vs Udyr 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
Udyr - 57.1% win rateUdyr(57.1%)
Gnar - 57.1% win rate in this matchup
Gnar
57.1% WR
VS
Udyr vs Gnar matchup - 42.9% win rate
Udyr
42.9% WR

Who Wins the Gnar vs Udyr Matchup?

Gnar wins the Gnar vs Udyr matchup
Winner
Gnar
Matches: 7
57.1%
Win Rate
42.9%
6.8
CS / min
6.7
941
DMG / min
691
12,959
Gold / game
12,122
276
Heal / min
308
1,125
DMG Mitigated / min
2,164
1.4
CC / min
1.2
0.0%
Early Game WR
100.0%
66.7%
Late Game WR
33.3%

Gnar vs Udyr Matchup Summary

The Gnar vs Udyr matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 7 recent matches analyzed, Gnar wins with a 57.1% win rate compared to Udyr's 42.9%, giving Gnar a 14.3 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Udyr controls the early laning stage, but Gnar outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Udyr needs to press advantages before Gnar reaches their power spikes, while Gnar should focus on safe farming and hitting key item breakpoints. The most significant statistical gap is in sustain, where Udyr leads by 1,071 HP/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Gnar players can confidently pick into Udyr and play aggressively from level 1. Look to establish lane dominance early through favorable trades and zone Udyr 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 Udyr Laning Phase Breakdown

Gnar wins the laning phase against Udyr in League of Legends

Gnar is favored during the laning phase against Udyr, winning 4 out of 5 key stat categories. Gnar holds advantages in farming, damage, gold income and crowd control, making them the stronger laner in this matchup.

Farming
6.8Gnar
6.7Udyr
Gnar and Udyr 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
941Gnar
691Udyr
Gnar heavily out-damages Udyr by 250 DMG/min, dominating both short trades and all-in fights. Udyr 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
12,959Gnar
12,122Udyr
Gnar generates a commanding 836 more gold per game than Udyr. This substantial economic advantage means Gnar consistently reaches key item breakpoints earlier, creating a compounding lead that grows throughout the game. Udyr should focus on cost-effective item choices and avoid unnecessary deaths to prevent falling further behind.
Utility
1.4Gnar
1.2Udyr
Both Gnar and Udyr 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
1,401Gnar
2,472Udyr
Udyr vastly out-sustains Gnar, healing and mitigating 1,071 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Udyr 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 Udyr

Plated Steelcaps is the optimal boots choice against Udyr, providing the mobility and stats Gnar needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Gnar against Udyr 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 100.0% win rate across 1 games — well above average and making it the top item path against Udyr. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Gnar vs Udyr matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Udyr
100.0%
+100.0% advantage
Gnar early game win rateGnar0.0%
Udyr early game win rateUdyr100.0%
Late Game
Gnar
66.7%
+33.3% advantage
Gnar late game win rateGnar66.7%
Udyr late game win rateUdyr33.3%

Udyr dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 100.0% win rate — a 100.0 percentage point lead over Gnar. This lopsided early game means Udyr can dictate the pace of the lane from level 1, controlling trades, wave state, and river priority.

Gnar is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 66.7% win rate — 33.3 points above Udyr. Extended games heavily favor Gnar, whose kit and scaling make them a dominant force in team fights and objective control.

This matchup features a dramatic power shift: Udyr must aggressively press their early advantage and close out the game before Gnar reaches their scaling breakpoints. If Gnar 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 Udyr

Precision rune tree - Gnar primary runes vs UdyrPrecision
Conqueror - best Gnar rune vs UdyrTriumph - best Gnar rune vs UdyrLegend: Alacrity - best Gnar rune vs UdyrLast Stand - best Gnar rune vs Udyr
Resolve rune tree - Gnar secondary runes vs UdyrResolve
Bone Plating - best Gnar rune vs UdyrUnflinching - best Gnar rune vs Udyr
100.0% WR

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


Gnar matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.4. 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 26.4
Opponent
Win Rate
Matches
CS/min
DMG/min
Gold/game
Early WR
Late WR
55.65%1246.891912,44059.6%52.2%
41.38%1166.371211,01539.7%43.1%
48.57%1056.599612,24346.1%50.0%
53.47%1026.183410,95559.1%49.1%
57.89%956.385811,82252.4%62.3%
48.39%946.476911,42242.9%52.9%
40.43%946.61,29312,35027.3%52.0%
55.17%876.787611,62164.3%46.7%
47.06%856.493911,50754.3%42.0%
60.24%836.81,01212,05655.0%65.1%
61.54%826.487411,37964.9%58.5%
56.25%806.896512,11048.6%62.8%
53.25%786.482911,96652.6%53.9%
40.00%756.265111,46836.7%42.2%
45.07%726.278611,40639.4%50.0%
51.43%706.587111,52360.0%42.9%
51.47%686.490711,97758.1%46.0%
45.45%676.372211,79538.5%50.0%
46.77%626.875912,15050.0%44.7%
37.70%617.089812,31244.4%32.4%
50.82%616.61,10613,13753.9%48.6%
46.67%606.471211,49650.0%42.9%
47.46%606.299212,35133.3%57.1%
40.68%596.283611,81529.6%50.0%
61.02%596.788212,04175.0%51.4%
50.88%576.389912,57354.2%48.5%
54.90%516.781011,75864.0%46.1%
53.06%496.479111,87858.3%48.0%
53.19%476.391212,31045.0%59.3%
52.27%456.274011,19744.4%64.7%
60.00%456.987212,87473.7%50.0%
40.91%446.982910,22752.0%26.3%
39.02%416.473412,16235.3%41.7%
55.00%406.51,02612,07861.1%50.0%
53.85%396.784412,05556.3%52.2%
47.37%386.11,06311,75738.9%55.0%
50.00%356.373311,10838.5%57.1%
38.71%326.287311,88826.7%50.0%
36.67%306.174411,61327.3%42.1%
48.28%296.074412,31557.1%45.5%
32.14%286.561810,48537.5%25.0%
30.77%276.786611,18326.7%36.4%
48.00%256.376611,61650.0%45.5%
54.17%246.767711,42533.3%75.0%
54.55%237.073911,60241.7%70.0%
21.74%236.386411,93928.6%18.8%
54.55%226.898812,33040.0%66.7%
54.55%226.283811,30558.3%50.0%
71.43%216.81,05812,11362.5%76.9%
42.11%196.884310,83445.5%37.5%
35.29%176.995613,35250.0%22.2%
47.06%176.574411,64460.0%28.6%
37.50%166.376512,38150.0%30.0%
66.67%156.392513,11780.0%60.0%
42.86%146.884612,51450.0%40.0%
38.46%136.574210,44625.0%60.0%
30.77%136.778512,01550.0%22.2%
44.44%96.595713,92650.0%42.9%
33.33%95.994211,34425.0%40.0%
62.50%86.865511,36575.0%50.0%
25.00%85.16829,80240.0%0.0%
71.43%76.069911,985100.0%50.0%
57.14%76.894112,9590.0%66.7%
57.14%76.273513,013100.0%25.0%
42.86%77.168011,68640.0%50.0%
66.67%66.075112,359100.0%60.0%
66.67%66.576511,9190.0%100.0%
40.00%65.875211,6000.0%66.7%
50.00%66.772212,00166.7%33.3%
33.33%66.159812,32050.0%25.0%
33.33%66.480512,2120.0%40.0%
66.67%65.21,07115,1470.0%66.7%
60.00%53.766610,04233.3%100.0%
20.00%53.15969,4830.0%25.0%
40.00%56.565213,2610.0%66.7%
0.00%55.770012,6560.0%0.0%
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Gnar vs Udyr - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Gnar do against Udyr in League of Legends?

Gnar wins the Gnar vs Udyr matchup with a 57.1% win rate compared to Udyr's 42.9%, a 14.3 percentage point difference. This data is based on 7 recent ranked games in patch 26.4.

How does Gnar do against Udyr in the early game?

In the early game, Udyr has the advantage against Gnar with a 100.0% win rate versus 0.0%. Udyr players should look to press their lane advantage through aggressive trades and wave control during the first 15 minutes.

How does Gnar do against Udyr in the late game?

In the late game, Gnar takes over the Gnar vs Udyr matchup with a 66.7% win rate compared to 33.3%. Gnar scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Gnar vs Udyr matchup?

Gnar wins the matchup against Udyr with a 57.1% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.4. The 14.3 percentage point advantage means Gnar is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 7 games analyzed.

What is the best Gnar build against Udyr?

The best Gnar build against Udyr includes Trinity Force, Black Cleaver, Sterak's Gage 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 Udyr?

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

Does Gnar counter Udyr?

Yes, Gnar has a favorable matchup against Udyr with a 57.1% win rate. Gnar strongly counters Udyr in lane based on current patch 26.4 data.

How do I play Gnar against Udyr?

When playing Gnar against Udyr, leverage your statistical advantages by trading aggressively during favorable windows. Play safe early and scale into your power spikes where you outperform Udyr. Build the recommended items and runes for this specific matchup for the best results.