Gnar - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
45.3%
Pick Rate
1.9%

Gnarvs Veigar

FFighterTank
Patch26.14
Matches491,560
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedJul 21, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Gnar vs Veigar is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.14. Gnar wins with a 66.7% win rate (+33.3%) over Veigar based on 6 games. Gnar holds the advantage in both the early and late game. Below you'll find the best Gnar build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Gnar vs Veigar 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 - 66.7% win rate in this matchup
Gnar
66.7% WR
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Veigar vs Gnar matchup - 33.3% win rate
Veigar
33.3% WR

Who Wins the Gnar vs Veigar Matchup?

Gnar wins the Gnar vs Veigar matchup
Winner
Gnar
Matches: 6
66.7%
Win Rate
33.3%
6.2
CS / min
6.8
657
DMG / min
744
13,405
Gold / game
13,954
167
Heal / min
81
1,079
DMG Mitigated / min
443
1.1
CC / min
0.5
100.0%
Early Game WR
0.0%
60.0%
Late Game WR
40.0%

Gnar vs Veigar Matchup Summary

The Gnar vs Veigar matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 6 recent matches analyzed, Gnar wins with a 66.7% win rate compared to Veigar's 33.3%, giving Gnar a 33.3 percentage point advantage. Gnar dominates at every stage — from early laning through late game team fights. This consistent advantage makes it difficult for Veigar players to find favorable windows, so team-dependent strategies and avoiding solo confrontations are essential. The most significant statistical gap is in sustain, where Gnar leads by 722 HP/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Gnar players can confidently pick into Veigar and play aggressively from level 1. Look to establish lane dominance early through favorable trades and zone Veigar 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 Veigar Laning Phase Breakdown

Veigar wins the laning phase against Gnar in League of Legends

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

Farming
6.2Gnar
6.8Veigar
Veigar edges out Gnar by 0.6 CS per minute — a moderate farming advantage that adds up to roughly 9 CS over a 15-minute laning phase. This translates to earlier component purchases and slightly faster power spikes for Veigar.
Damage
657Gnar
744Veigar
Veigar heavily out-damages Gnar by 87 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 Veigar's sustained damage advantage take over.
Economy
13,405Gnar
13,954Veigar
Veigar earns 549 more gold per game than Gnar, equivalent to roughly one additional component item. This economic edge comes from a combination of better farming, kill participation, and objective control, giving Veigar slightly faster item completions.
Utility
1.1Gnar
0.5Veigar
Gnar provides 0.6 seconds more crowd control per minute than Veigar, 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
1,246Gnar
524Veigar
Gnar vastly out-sustains Veigar, healing and mitigating 722 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Gnar can absorb significant punishment and remain in lane while Veigar is forced to recall. Building grievous wounds early is essential for Veigar, and focusing on burst trade patterns rather than sustained fights is critical.

Best Gnar Build Against Veigar

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

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Gnar
100.0%
+100.0% advantage
Gnar early game win rateGnar100.0%
Veigar early game win rateVeigar0.0%
Late Game
Gnar
60.0%
+20.0% advantage
Gnar late game win rateGnar60.0%
Veigar late game win rateVeigar40.0%

Gnar dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 100.0% win rate — a 100.0 percentage point lead over Veigar. This lopsided early game means Gnar 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 60.0% win rate — 20.0 points above Veigar. Extended games heavily favor Gnar, whose kit and scaling make them a dominant force in team fights and objective control.

Gnar holds the advantage at every stage of the game, making this a consistently favorable matchup from lane through late game team fights. Veigar players should look for outplays, team-dependent strategies, and picks rather than relying on scaling to win this matchup.

Best Gnar Runes Against Veigar

Precision rune tree - Gnar primary runes vs VeigarPrecision
Fleet Footwork - best Gnar rune vs VeigarTriumph - best Gnar rune vs VeigarLegend: Alacrity - best Gnar rune vs VeigarLast Stand - best Gnar rune vs Veigar
Resolve rune tree - Gnar secondary runes vs VeigarResolve
Bone Plating - best Gnar rune vs VeigarOvergrowth - best Gnar rune vs Veigar
33.3% WR

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


Gnar matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.14. 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 26.14
Opponent
Win Rate
Matches
CS/min
DMG/min
Gold/game
Early WR
Late WR
49.47%955.991411,19647.1%50.8%
47.44%786.793411,24050.0%45.5%
51.39%726.195712,13140.9%56.0%
38.89%726.388412,32545.8%35.4%
49.25%676.165510,96150.0%48.9%
45.90%616.269611,60938.1%50.0%
35.19%546.286810,92345.0%29.4%
41.18%516.278710,46327.3%51.7%
36.36%446.575510,88815.4%45.2%
52.38%426.277110,49940.0%63.6%
56.10%416.077010,33145.0%66.7%
43.59%396.51,18010,10842.9%44.4%
39.47%385.988011,67442.9%37.5%
29.73%376.394510,49920.0%36.4%
43.24%376.069011,12625.0%57.1%
45.71%355.677511,59841.7%47.8%
50.00%346.18369,45047.4%53.3%
38.24%346.271110,62137.5%38.9%
42.42%336.01,03710,30735.7%47.4%
42.42%336.485111,94750.0%39.1%
53.13%325.985211,52953.9%52.6%
37.50%326.07939,83550.0%27.8%
41.94%316.180510,76657.1%29.4%
60.71%286.699112,92877.8%52.6%
53.57%286.31,05012,08062.5%50.0%
48.15%276.177011,23046.1%50.0%
48.15%276.374811,69640.0%52.9%
50.00%265.796710,39550.0%50.0%
46.15%266.061210,70344.4%47.1%
36.00%256.190510,40145.5%28.6%
37.50%246.995412,99242.9%35.3%
37.50%246.379212,17614.3%47.1%
54.55%226.584511,62080.0%33.3%
50.00%225.672912,38766.7%43.8%
42.86%215.985110,83945.5%40.0%
47.62%216.389810,98737.5%53.9%
35.00%206.470210,75237.5%33.3%
38.89%186.588511,14537.5%40.0%
38.89%186.47759,59640.0%37.5%
38.89%185.76448,97257.1%27.3%
43.75%166.08218,67414.3%66.7%
33.33%156.28029,00633.3%33.3%
33.33%156.576410,68633.3%33.3%
57.14%145.784711,01440.0%66.7%
46.15%135.971311,99560.0%37.5%
61.54%135.889411,46766.7%60.0%
50.00%126.176613,2130.0%50.0%
40.00%106.295612,76333.3%42.9%
44.44%96.07128,94550.0%33.3%
55.56%95.77179,37366.7%33.3%
50.00%86.452011,16140.0%66.7%
37.50%86.586310,33033.3%40.0%
25.00%86.27699,90840.0%0.0%
33.33%66.577213,4270.0%40.0%
66.67%66.265713,405100.0%60.0%
83.33%67.096713,241100.0%75.0%
33.33%66.390711,97933.3%33.3%
50.00%65.378212,9390.0%75.0%
33.33%66.197914,6110.0%40.0%
33.33%65.473411,4610.0%66.7%
16.67%65.979612,6670.0%25.0%
60.00%54.271810,64850.0%66.7%
60.00%55.780312,41966.7%50.0%

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Gnar vs Veigar - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Gnar do against Veigar in League of Legends?

Gnar wins the Gnar vs Veigar matchup with a 66.7% win rate compared to Veigar's 33.3%, a 33.3 percentage point difference. This data is based on 6 recent ranked games in patch 26.14.

How does Gnar do against Veigar in the early game?

In the early game, Gnar has the advantage against Veigar with a 100.0% win rate versus 0.0%. 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 Veigar in the late game?

In the late game, Gnar takes over the Gnar vs Veigar matchup with a 60.0% win rate compared to 40.0%. Gnar scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Gnar vs Veigar matchup?

Gnar wins the matchup against Veigar with a 66.7% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.14. The 33.3 percentage point advantage means Gnar is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 6 games analyzed.

What is the best Gnar build against Veigar?

The best Gnar build against Veigar includes Randuin's Omen, Wit's End, Trinity Force with Mercury's Treads. 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 Veigar?

The best Gnar runes against Veigar use the Precision primary tree with Resolve secondary. This rune setup achieves a 33.3% win rate in the Gnar vs Veigar matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.

Does Gnar counter Veigar?

Yes, Gnar has a favorable matchup against Veigar with a 66.7% win rate. Gnar strongly counters Veigar in lane based on current patch 26.14 data.

How do I play Gnar against Veigar?

When playing Gnar against Veigar, 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.