Gnarvs Vayne
Gnar vs Vayne is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.3. Vayne wins with a 52.6% win rate (+5.3%) over Gnar based on 19 games. Gnar wins the early laning phase while Vayne scales better into the late game. Below you'll find the best Gnar build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Gnar vs Vayne 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.
Vayne(47.4%)Who Wins the Gnar vs Vayne Matchup?
Gnar vs Vayne Matchup Summary
The Gnar vs Vayne matchup is a moderate matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 19 recent matches analyzed, Vayne wins with a 52.6% win rate compared to Gnar's 47.4%, giving Vayne a 5.3 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Gnar controls the early laning stage, but Vayne outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Gnar needs to press advantages before Vayne reaches their power spikes, while Vayne 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. While Vayne 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 Vayne's mistakes. Understanding these matchup dynamics is essential for champion select decisions and in-game strategy when facing this lane opponent.
Gnar vs Vayne Laning Phase Breakdown
Gnar is favored during the laning phase against Vayne, winning 4 out of 5 key stat categories. Gnar holds advantages in farming, gold income, crowd control and sustain, making them the stronger laner in this matchup.
Best Gnar Build Against Vayne
Plated Steelcaps is the optimal boots choice against Vayne, providing the mobility and stats Gnar needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Gnar against Vayne are Randuin's Omen, Trinity Force and Black Cleaver. This combination gives Gnar an effective balance of damage, survivability, and utility for the matchup. This build has a 33.3% win rate across 3 games. While the overall matchup may be difficult, this item path gives Gnar the best chance to compete against Vayne. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Gnar vs Vayne matchup.
Early Game vs Late Game
Gnar50.0%Vayne50.0%Gnar46.1%Vayne53.9%The early game (first 15 minutes) is a toss-up between Gnar and Vayne, with Gnar holding a razor-thin 50.0% win rate edge (+0.0%). Individual skill and jungle proximity will matter more than champion advantage in the early laning phase.
Vayne is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 53.9% win rate — 7.7 points above Gnar. Extended games heavily favor Vayne, whose kit and scaling make them a dominant force in team fights and objective control.
The power dynamics shift as the game progresses — Gnar has the edge early, but Vayne gradually takes over. However, the margins are slim enough that either champion can win at any stage with the right plays. Focus on taking advantages when you have them rather than waiting for a specific game phase.
Best Gnar Runes Against Vayne
Precision
Resolve
The Precision and Resolve rune setup gives Gnar the best tools to compete against Vayne in this difficult matchup, compensating for the statistical disadvantages with optimal rune synergies.
Gnar matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.3. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 49.47% | 95 | 6.7 | 955 | 13,513 | 60.7% | 44.8% | |
| 49.37% | 79 | 6.1 | 843 | 11,888 | 40.6% | 55.3% | |
| 54.79% | 73 | 6.0 | 708 | 11,272 | 56.8% | 52.8% | |
| 50.70% | 71 | 6.5 | 872 | 11,549 | 40.5% | 61.8% | |
| 50.75% | 67 | 6.4 | 863 | 12,947 | 56.5% | 47.7% | |
| 39.06% | 64 | 6.4 | 1,250 | 11,922 | 36.7% | 41.2% | |
| 35.59% | 59 | 6.3 | 707 | 10,258 | 31.4% | 41.7% | |
| 53.45% | 58 | 6.3 | 815 | 11,466 | 44.8% | 62.1% | |
| 48.28% | 58 | 6.5 | 952 | 11,991 | 69.0% | 27.6% | |
| 29.82% | 57 | 6.4 | 861 | 10,726 | 21.4% | 37.9% | |
| 43.64% | 55 | 6.3 | 869 | 11,763 | 50.0% | 40.5% | |
| 48.15% | 54 | 6.3 | 1,009 | 12,137 | 56.0% | 41.4% | |
| 42.31% | 52 | 6.3 | 1,021 | 11,100 | 41.7% | 42.9% | |
| 50.00% | 52 | 6.4 | 786 | 11,334 | 33.3% | 64.3% | |
| 48.98% | 49 | 6.3 | 789 | 12,204 | 63.2% | 40.0% | |
| 60.42% | 48 | 6.7 | 888 | 12,415 | 50.0% | 69.2% | |
| 37.50% | 48 | 6.3 | 996 | 12,050 | 40.9% | 34.6% | |
| 46.67% | 45 | 6.1 | 892 | 11,305 | 36.0% | 60.0% | |
| 40.48% | 42 | 6.1 | 778 | 10,569 | 41.7% | 38.9% | |
| 43.90% | 41 | 6.3 | 1,086 | 11,232 | 42.9% | 45.0% | |
| 43.59% | 39 | 6.2 | 857 | 11,046 | 40.0% | 47.4% | |
| 41.03% | 39 | 6.3 | 772 | 11,043 | 40.9% | 41.2% | |
| 48.72% | 39 | 6.4 | 865 | 10,772 | 48.0% | 50.0% | |
| 47.37% | 38 | 6.2 | 856 | 12,071 | 50.0% | 45.8% | |
| 45.95% | 37 | 6.7 | 858 | 11,869 | 55.6% | 36.8% | |
| 35.14% | 37 | 6.2 | 709 | 11,777 | 47.1% | 25.0% | |
| 52.78% | 36 | 6.0 | 781 | 12,153 | 58.3% | 50.0% | |
| 28.57% | 35 | 5.8 | 986 | 10,406 | 17.6% | 38.9% | |
| 54.29% | 35 | 6.6 | 945 | 12,882 | 69.2% | 45.5% | |
| 60.61% | 33 | 6.0 | 900 | 12,410 | 62.5% | 58.8% | |
| 45.45% | 33 | 6.7 | 863 | 11,723 | 55.0% | 30.8% | |
| 41.94% | 31 | 6.1 | 825 | 12,421 | 40.0% | 43.8% | |
| 42.31% | 26 | 5.8 | 758 | 11,503 | 45.5% | 40.0% | |
| 45.83% | 24 | 6.4 | 1,005 | 12,435 | 40.0% | 50.0% | |
| 43.48% | 23 | 6.3 | 607 | 12,473 | 71.4% | 31.3% | |
| 47.83% | 23 | 6.4 | 928 | 11,849 | 25.0% | 72.7% | |
| 54.55% | 22 | 5.8 | 715 | 12,011 | 28.6% | 66.7% | |
| 54.55% | 22 | 5.9 | 828 | 12,024 | 62.5% | 50.0% | |
| 61.90% | 21 | 6.3 | 871 | 12,370 | 45.5% | 80.0% | |
| 38.10% | 21 | 6.1 | 798 | 13,081 | 25.0% | 41.2% | |
| 60.00% | 20 | 6.5 | 757 | 11,071 | 58.3% | 62.5% | |
| 57.89% | 19 | 6.7 | 783 | 11,377 | 60.0% | 55.6% | |
| 47.37% | 19 | 6.1 | 758 | 12,123 | 50.0% | 46.1% | |
| 36.84% | 19 | 6.3 | 870 | 11,624 | 58.3% | 0.0% | |
| 44.44% | 18 | 6.0 | 915 | 10,948 | 45.5% | 42.9% | |
| 35.29% | 17 | 6.1 | 796 | 10,979 | 36.4% | 33.3% | |
| 23.53% | 17 | 5.7 | 760 | 9,658 | 28.6% | 20.0% | |
| 60.00% | 15 | 6.2 | 843 | 13,998 | 42.9% | 75.0% | |
| 61.54% | 13 | 6.0 | 666 | 11,902 | 75.0% | 55.6% | |
| 36.36% | 11 | 6.1 | 729 | 11,554 | 20.0% | 50.0% | |
| 30.00% | 10 | 5.1 | 725 | 10,527 | 33.3% | 25.0% | |
| 40.00% | 10 | 7.1 | 619 | 7,690 | 50.0% | 25.0% | |
| 55.56% | 9 | 5.3 | 879 | 10,939 | 40.0% | 75.0% | |
| 66.67% | 9 | 5.8 | 1,100 | 13,192 | 40.0% | 100.0% | |
| 55.56% | 9 | 5.0 | 788 | 10,975 | 75.0% | 40.0% | |
| 12.50% | 8 | 5.8 | 620 | 10,406 | 0.0% | 20.0% | |
| 14.29% | 7 | 6.9 | 822 | 9,631 | 16.7% | 0.0% | |
| 71.43% | 7 | 6.0 | 863 | 11,644 | 75.0% | 66.7% | |
| 50.00% | 6 | 6.6 | 929 | 10,393 | 50.0% | 50.0% | |
| 50.00% | 6 | 2.4 | 788 | 9,926 | 50.0% | 50.0% | |
| 33.33% | 6 | 5.7 | 724 | 11,766 | 100.0% | 20.0% | |
| 16.67% | 6 | 7.4 | 906 | 14,256 | 0.0% | 25.0% | |
| 66.67% | 6 | 6.6 | 874 | 10,703 | 50.0% | 100.0% | |
| 50.00% | 6 | 6.5 | 995 | 12,031 | 50.0% | 50.0% | |
| 20.00% | 5 | 5.9 | 1,014 | 10,799 | 0.0% | 100.0% | |
| 60.00% | 5 | 5.3 | 923 | 11,430 | 66.7% | 50.0% | |
| 40.00% | 5 | 5.0 | 655 | 12,561 | 0.0% | 66.7% | |
| 80.00% | 5 | 7.2 | 889 | 11,410 | 100.0% | 50.0% | |
| 80.00% | 5 | 5.5 | 1,013 | 12,150 | 100.0% | 66.7% | |
| 20.00% | 5 | 6.3 | 848 | 14,054 | 0.0% | 33.3% | |
| 20.00% | 5 | 6.2 | 705 | 11,894 | 33.3% | 0.0% | |
| 60.00% | 5 | 6.5 | 591 | 12,099 | 100.0% | 50.0% | |
| 40.00% | 5 | 4.6 | 796 | 10,991 | 0.0% | 66.7% | |
| 40.00% | 5 | 4.7 | 620 | 11,518 | 0.0% | 50.0% | |
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Gnar vs Vayne - Frequently Asked Questions
How does Gnar do against Vayne in League of Legends?
Vayne wins the Gnar vs Vayne matchup with a 52.6% win rate compared to Gnar's 47.4%, a 5.3 percentage point difference. This data is based on 19 recent ranked games in patch 26.3.
How does Gnar do against Vayne in the early game?
In the early game, Gnar has the advantage against Vayne with a 50.0% win rate versus 50.0%. 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 Vayne in the late game?
In the late game, Vayne takes over the Gnar vs Vayne matchup with a 53.9% win rate compared to 46.1%. Vayne scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.
Who wins the Gnar vs Vayne matchup?
Vayne wins the matchup against Gnar with a 52.6% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.3. The 5.3 percentage point advantage means Vayne is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 19 games analyzed.
What is the best Gnar build against Vayne?
The best Gnar build against Vayne includes Randuin's Omen, Trinity Force, Black Cleaver with Plated Steelcaps. This build achieves a 33.3% 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 Vayne?
The best Gnar runes against Vayne use the Precision primary tree with Resolve secondary. This rune setup achieves a 100.0% win rate in the Gnar vs Vayne matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.
Does Gnar counter Vayne?
No, Gnar struggles against Vayne with only a 47.4% win rate. Vayne has the advantage in this matchup. Gnar players should focus on safe farming and avoiding extended trades to minimize Vayne's lead.
How do I play Gnar against Vayne?
When playing Gnar against Vayne, play cautiously and avoid Vayne's power spikes. Look for jungle assistance and team-dependent plays since Vayne has the statistical advantage at most stages. Use the matchup-specific build and runes above to optimize your chances.