Gnarvs Varus
Gnar vs Varus is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.10. Varus wins with a 57.1% win rate (+14.3%) over Gnar based on 14 games. Gnar wins the early laning phase while Varus scales better into the late game. Below you'll find the best Gnar build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Gnar vs Varus 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.
Who Wins the Gnar vs Varus Matchup?
Gnar vs Varus Matchup Summary
The Gnar vs Varus matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 14 recent matches analyzed, Varus wins with a 57.1% win rate compared to Gnar's 42.9%, giving Varus a 14.3 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Gnar controls the early laning stage, but Varus outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Gnar needs to press advantages before Varus reaches their power spikes, while Varus should focus on safe farming and hitting key item breakpoints. The most significant statistical gap is in sustain, where Gnar leads by 405 HP/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Varus has a strong advantage in this matchup. Gnar players should play defensively, prioritize safe farming under tower, and look for opportunities created by jungle pressure or Varus overextending. Avoid prolonged trades and wait for team fights where positioning and coordination matter more. Understanding these matchup dynamics is essential for champion select decisions and in-game strategy when facing this lane opponent.
Gnar vs Varus Laning Phase Breakdown
Varus is favored during the laning phase against Gnar, winning 3 out of 5 key stat categories. Varus holds advantages in farming, damage and gold income, making them the stronger laner in this matchup.
Best Gnar Build Against Varus
Plated Steelcaps is the optimal boots choice against Varus, providing the mobility and stats Gnar needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Gnar against Varus are Wit's End, Trinity Force and Sterak's Gage. This combination gives Gnar an effective balance of damage, survivability, and utility for the matchup. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Gnar vs Varus matchup.
Early Game vs Late Game
Gnar60.0%
Varus40.0%Gnar33.3%Varus66.7%Gnar dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 60.0% win rate — a 20.0 percentage point lead over Varus. This lopsided early game means Gnar can dictate the pace of the lane from level 1, controlling trades, wave state, and river priority.
Varus is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 66.7% win rate — 33.3 points above Gnar. Extended games heavily favor Varus, 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 Varus reaches their scaling breakpoints. If Varus 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 Varus
Precision
Resolve
The Precision and Resolve rune setup gives Gnar the best tools to compete against Varus in this difficult matchup, compensating for the statistical disadvantages with optimal rune synergies.
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.
Opponent | Win Rate | Matches | CS/min | DMG/min | Gold/game | Early WR | Late WR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 46.85% | 143 | 6.9 | 893 | 11,565 | 53.6% | 40.5% | |
| 44.62% | 130 | 6.3 | 696 | 11,624 | 42.3% | 46.1% | |
| 46.67% | 120 | 6.4 | 833 | 11,675 | 47.1% | 46.4% | |
| 50.52% | 97 | 5.8 | 837 | 11,472 | 51.4% | 50.0% | |
| 44.21% | 95 | 6.5 | 670 | 10,172 | 40.4% | 47.9% | |
| 54.76% | 84 | 6.1 | 935 | 11,702 | 60.6% | 51.0% | |
| 58.21% | 67 | 6.4 | 1,104 | 12,859 | 45.8% | 65.1% | |
| 45.45% | 66 | 6.3 | 766 | 10,845 | 44.8% | 46.0% | |
| 40.00% | 65 | 6.0 | 776 | 10,662 | 27.6% | 50.0% | |
| 57.81% | 64 | 6.4 | 872 | 12,170 | 60.0% | 56.4% | |
| 38.10% | 63 | 6.3 | 1,022 | 11,910 | 30.8% | 43.2% | |
| 58.06% | 62 | 6.6 | 887 | 12,193 | 58.3% | 57.9% | |
| 47.54% | 61 | 6.1 | 870 | 11,470 | 42.3% | 51.4% | |
| 52.83% | 53 | 6.5 | 1,276 | 10,966 | 44.4% | 61.5% | |
| 41.18% | 51 | 6.5 | 971 | 11,720 | 42.1% | 40.6% | |
| 42.00% | 50 | 5.9 | 995 | 12,235 | 52.6% | 35.5% | |
| 45.83% | 48 | 6.3 | 840 | 10,788 | 34.8% | 56.0% | |
| 34.04% | 47 | 6.0 | 755 | 11,076 | 40.9% | 28.0% | |
| 53.19% | 47 | 6.1 | 883 | 11,666 | 63.2% | 46.4% | |
| 56.52% | 46 | 6.8 | 892 | 12,487 | 57.1% | 56.0% | |
| 44.44% | 45 | 6.2 | 772 | 11,277 | 50.0% | 41.4% | |
| 53.33% | 45 | 6.3 | 761 | 11,624 | 47.6% | 58.3% | |
| 43.18% | 44 | 6.3 | 794 | 12,130 | 31.3% | 50.0% | |
| 45.24% | 42 | 6.5 | 929 | 11,827 | 73.3% | 29.6% | |
| 50.00% | 40 | 6.3 | 771 | 11,709 | 47.4% | 52.4% | |
| 51.28% | 39 | 6.5 | 868 | 10,075 | 57.1% | 44.4% | |
| 48.72% | 39 | 6.9 | 920 | 11,155 | 50.0% | 47.4% | |
| 47.37% | 38 | 6.7 | 914 | 11,899 | 41.2% | 52.4% | |
| 41.67% | 36 | 5.9 | 998 | 11,639 | 42.9% | 40.9% | |
| 48.57% | 35 | 6.2 | 686 | 10,529 | 54.5% | 38.5% | |
| 51.43% | 35 | 6.5 | 854 | 11,207 | 58.8% | 44.4% | |
| 44.12% | 34 | 6.6 | 1,007 | 12,163 | 27.3% | 52.2% | |
| 39.39% | 33 | 6.3 | 885 | 11,493 | 50.0% | 31.6% | |
| 53.13% | 32 | 6.1 | 942 | 11,211 | 57.9% | 46.1% | |
| 46.88% | 32 | 6.3 | 812 | 11,492 | 43.8% | 50.0% | |
| 44.83% | 29 | 6.2 | 804 | 11,463 | 50.0% | 40.0% | |
| 39.29% | 28 | 6.0 | 876 | 10,976 | 42.9% | 35.7% | |
| 50.00% | 26 | 6.6 | 834 | 10,802 | 50.0% | 50.0% | |
| 61.54% | 26 | 6.5 | 739 | 11,789 | 60.0% | 62.5% | |
| 52.00% | 25 | 6.6 | 757 | 12,526 | 44.4% | 56.3% | |
| 48.00% | 25 | 5.7 | 731 | 11,805 | 63.6% | 35.7% | |
| 50.00% | 24 | 6.1 | 767 | 12,360 | 16.7% | 61.1% | |
| 65.22% | 23 | 5.3 | 889 | 13,218 | 62.5% | 66.7% | |
| 59.09% | 22 | 6.3 | 981 | 13,844 | 100.0% | 43.8% | |
| 47.62% | 21 | 6.3 | 869 | 10,528 | 20.0% | 72.7% | |
| 50.00% | 20 | 6.2 | 695 | 10,706 | 85.7% | 30.8% | |
| 44.44% | 18 | 6.0 | 809 | 12,408 | 42.9% | 45.5% | |
| 53.33% | 15 | 6.7 | 875 | 12,188 | 50.0% | 57.1% | |
| 46.67% | 15 | 6.9 | 890 | 11,880 | 60.0% | 40.0% | |
| 42.86% | 14 | 5.8 | 701 | 12,062 | 60.0% | 33.3% | |
| 50.00% | 12 | 6.1 | 742 | 10,443 | 42.9% | 60.0% | |
| 25.00% | 12 | 5.8 | 621 | 10,090 | 20.0% | 28.6% | |
| 33.33% | 12 | 6.5 | 592 | 11,056 | 40.0% | 28.6% | |
| 66.67% | 12 | 6.9 | 599 | 10,741 | 40.0% | 85.7% | |
| 54.55% | 11 | 6.3 | 760 | 10,430 | 80.0% | 33.3% | |
| 36.36% | 11 | 6.1 | 743 | 11,529 | 20.0% | 50.0% | |
| 20.00% | 10 | 6.3 | 629 | 10,186 | 25.0% | 16.7% | |
| 44.44% | 9 | 6.5 | 652 | 10,783 | 42.9% | 50.0% | |
| 33.33% | 9 | 4.4 | 930 | 11,978 | 50.0% | 28.6% | |
| 50.00% | 8 | 6.5 | 787 | 9,382 | 25.0% | 75.0% | |
| 50.00% | 8 | 5.8 | 811 | 10,692 | 66.7% | 40.0% | |
| 75.00% | 8 | 7.0 | 639 | 8,316 | 85.7% | 0.0% | |
| 28.57% | 7 | 6.1 | 652 | 10,119 | 40.0% | 0.0% | |
| 57.14% | 7 | 5.3 | 711 | 12,276 | 0.0% | 66.7% | |
| 71.43% | 7 | 5.3 | 876 | 14,405 | 0.0% | 83.3% | |
| 83.33% | 6 | 6.5 | 959 | 13,112 | 66.7% | 100.0% | |
| 16.67% | 6 | 5.5 | 559 | 10,010 | 0.0% | 33.3% | |
| 60.00% | 5 | 6.6 | 1,317 | 14,307 | 50.0% | 66.7% | |
| 100.00% | 5 | 6.3 | 708 | 9,625 | 100.0% | 100.0% | |
| 20.00% | 5 | 4.1 | 578 | 10,841 | 0.0% | 25.0% | |
| 60.00% | 5 | 6.0 | 888 | 14,046 | 100.0% | 33.3% | |
| 100.00% | 5 | 5.8 | 822 | 10,753 | 100.0% | 100.0% | |
| 60.00% | 5 | 4.6 | 861 | 11,190 | 100.0% | 33.3% | |
| 60.00% | 5 | 5.2 | 821 | 11,907 | 100.0% | 33.3% | |
| 20.00% | 5 | 5.7 | 644 | 9,649 | 50.0% | 0.0% | |
| 40.00% | 5 | 6.5 | 788 | 12,825 | 100.0% | 0.0% | |
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Gnar vs Varus - Frequently Asked Questions
How does Gnar do against Varus in League of Legends?
Varus wins the Gnar vs Varus matchup with a 57.1% win rate compared to Gnar's 42.9%, a 14.3 percentage point difference. This data is based on 14 recent ranked games in patch 26.10.
How does Gnar do against Varus in the early game?
In the early game, Gnar has the advantage against Varus with a 60.0% win rate versus 40.0%. 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 Varus in the late game?
In the late game, Varus takes over the Gnar vs Varus matchup with a 66.7% win rate compared to 33.3%. Varus scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.
Who wins the Gnar vs Varus matchup?
Varus wins the matchup against Gnar with a 57.1% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.10. The 14.3 percentage point advantage means Varus is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 14 games analyzed.
What is the best Gnar build against Varus?
The best Gnar build against Varus includes Wit's End, Trinity Force, Sterak's Gage with Plated Steelcaps. Check the matchup breakdown above for the full item path and build order.
What are the best Gnar runes against Varus?
The best Gnar runes against Varus use the Precision primary tree with Resolve secondary. This rune setup achieves a 100.0% win rate in the Gnar vs Varus matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.
Does Gnar counter Varus?
No, Gnar struggles against Varus with only a 42.9% win rate. Varus has the advantage in this matchup. Gnar players should focus on safe farming and avoiding extended trades to minimize Varus's lead.
How do I play Gnar against Varus?
When playing Gnar against Varus, play cautiously and avoid Varus's power spikes. Look for jungle assistance and team-dependent plays since Varus has the statistical advantage at most stages. Use the matchup-specific build and runes above to optimize your chances.