Gnar - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
47.5%
Pick Rate
1.4%

Gnarvs Viktor

FFighterTank
Patch26.10
Matches1,627,927
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedMay 20, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Gnar vs Viktor is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.10. Viktor wins with a 60.0% win rate (+20.0%) over Gnar based on 5 games. Viktor 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 Viktor 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
Viktor - 40.0% win rateViktor(40.0%)
Gnar - 40.0% win rate in this matchup
Gnar
40.0% WR
VS
Viktor vs Gnar matchup - 60.0% win rate
Viktor
60.0% WR

Who Wins the Gnar vs Viktor Matchup?

Viktor wins the Gnar vs Viktor matchup
Winner
Viktor
Matches: 5
40.0%
Win Rate
60.0%
6.6
CS / min
6.1
794
DMG / min
757
8,938
Gold / game
7,540
225
Heal / min
69
855
DMG Mitigated / min
685
1.1
CC / min
0.8
33.3%
Early Game WR
66.7%
50.0%
Late Game WR
50.0%

Gnar vs Viktor Matchup Summary

The Gnar vs Viktor matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 5 recent matches analyzed, Viktor wins with a 60.0% win rate compared to Gnar's 40.0%, giving Viktor a 20.0 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Viktor controls the early laning stage, but Gnar outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Viktor 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 Gnar leads by 325 HP/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Viktor 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 Viktor 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 Viktor Laning Phase Breakdown

Gnar wins the laning phase against Viktor in League of Legends

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

Farming
6.6Gnar
6.1Viktor
Gnar edges out Viktor by 0.5 CS per minute — a moderate farming advantage that adds up to roughly 8 CS over a 15-minute laning phase. This translates to earlier component purchases and slightly faster power spikes for Gnar.
Damage
794Gnar
757Viktor
Gnar deals 37 more champion damage per minute than Viktor. While noticeable in extended trades, this gap can be offset by Viktor choosing favorable fight windows, such as engaging when Gnar's key abilities are on cooldown or trading immediately after dodging a skillshot.
Economy
8,938Gnar
7,540Viktor
Gnar generates a commanding 1,397 more gold per game than Viktor. This substantial economic advantage means Gnar consistently reaches key item breakpoints earlier, creating a compounding lead that grows throughout the game. Viktor should focus on cost-effective item choices and avoid unnecessary deaths to prevent falling further behind.
Utility
1.1Gnar
0.8Viktor
Both Gnar and Viktor provide similar amounts of crowd control (0.3s/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
1,079Gnar
754Viktor
Gnar vastly out-sustains Viktor, healing and mitigating 325 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Gnar can absorb significant punishment and remain in lane while Viktor is forced to recall. Building grievous wounds early is essential for Viktor, and focusing on burst trade patterns rather than sustained fights is critical.

Best Gnar Build Against Viktor

Mercury's Treads is the optimal boots choice against Viktor, providing the mobility and stats Gnar needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Gnar against Viktor are Hullbreaker, Wit's End and Trinity Force. 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 Viktor matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Viktor
66.7%
+33.3% advantage
Gnar early game win rateGnar33.3%
Viktor early game win rateViktor66.7%
Late Game
Gnar
50.0%
+0.0% advantage
Gnar late game win rateGnar50.0%
Viktor late game win rateViktor50.0%

Viktor dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 66.7% win rate — a 33.3 percentage point lead over Gnar. This lopsided early game means Viktor can dictate the pace of the lane from level 1, controlling trades, wave state, and river priority.

Late game (25+ minutes) is equally balanced, with Gnar at 50.0% win rate — only 0.0 points ahead of Viktor. Team fight execution and macro play determine the winner at this stage, not champion matchup advantage.

The power dynamics shift as the game progresses — Viktor has the edge early, but Gnar 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 Viktor

Precision rune tree - Gnar primary runes vs ViktorPrecision
Fleet Footwork - best Gnar rune vs ViktorTriumph - best Gnar rune vs ViktorLegend: Alacrity - best Gnar rune vs ViktorLast Stand - best Gnar rune vs Viktor
Resolve rune tree - Gnar secondary runes vs ViktorResolve
Second Wind - best Gnar rune vs ViktorOvergrowth - best Gnar rune vs Viktor
100.0% WR

The Precision and Resolve rune setup gives Gnar the best tools to compete against Viktor 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.

Gnar matchup win rates and stats in League of Legends patch 26.10
Opponent
Win Rate
Matches
CS/min
DMG/min
Gold/game
Early WR
Late WR
43.85%1306.891411,79453.2%35.3%
46.72%1226.369811,74245.6%47.4%
43.64%1106.484511,71339.1%46.9%
48.39%935.982411,30555.6%43.9%
46.74%926.568710,45244.4%48.9%
51.65%916.394911,91856.8%48.1%
42.65%686.51,03012,01441.4%43.6%
59.70%676.788712,54256.0%61.9%
42.42%666.176910,84534.4%50.0%
42.37%596.278011,10239.1%44.4%
52.54%596.41,12312,91645.0%56.4%
52.54%596.61,26411,27646.4%58.1%
55.17%586.589812,65660.0%52.6%
46.55%586.083010,79148.0%45.5%
41.51%536.296311,40740.9%41.9%
50.00%506.11,02812,40963.2%41.9%
51.02%496.279111,69654.5%48.1%
38.78%496.486011,59862.5%27.3%
53.06%496.278510,33943.5%61.5%
52.08%486.188511,81066.7%43.3%
47.92%486.274912,48547.4%48.3%
36.96%466.173910,86740.0%34.6%
55.56%456.891212,31150.0%60.0%
42.22%456.379611,48017.6%57.1%
58.14%436.989110,81348.0%72.2%
50.00%426.791912,01450.0%50.0%
51.22%416.281711,72371.4%40.7%
48.72%396.583511,17452.9%45.5%
57.89%386.490910,27666.7%47.1%
35.14%376.095911,34440.0%31.8%
47.06%346.383910,91750.0%43.8%
38.24%346.188910,53135.3%41.2%
47.06%346.184610,49452.4%38.5%
45.45%336.169610,24952.4%33.3%
53.33%306.71,02911,92541.7%61.1%
48.28%296.186010,91550.0%46.1%
48.15%276.673412,56820.0%64.7%
70.37%275.690413,25381.8%62.5%
37.04%275.988510,68240.0%33.3%
45.83%246.080512,85828.6%52.9%
52.17%235.680812,09463.6%41.7%
38.10%216.077513,18828.6%42.9%
47.62%216.886011,38450.0%46.1%
60.00%206.882212,60033.3%71.4%
47.37%196.689211,35954.5%37.5%
36.84%196.397710,97220.0%55.6%
55.56%186.469310,78671.4%45.5%
70.59%176.21,00114,153100.0%54.5%
40.00%155.772911,61940.0%40.0%
42.86%146.988912,17140.0%44.4%
30.77%136.558610,92833.3%28.6%
41.67%125.469610,44042.9%40.0%
25.00%125.76359,93316.7%33.3%
63.64%116.562010,17640.0%83.3%
54.55%116.174110,73860.0%50.0%
36.36%116.295412,02650.0%28.6%
60.00%106.666510,28650.0%100.0%
40.00%104.589312,08850.0%37.5%
55.56%95.368111,45033.3%66.7%
22.22%96.059410,19940.0%0.0%
62.50%86.38279,14725.0%100.0%
12.50%86.591412,74150.0%0.0%
37.50%86.970110,51633.3%40.0%
71.43%77.06509,33683.3%0.0%
57.14%75.384313,5480.0%66.7%
83.33%66.884212,38675.0%100.0%
60.00%56.61,31714,30750.0%66.7%
60.00%55.981911,71366.7%50.0%
40.00%56.67948,93833.3%50.0%
80.00%56.891611,14075.0%100.0%
60.00%55.282111,907100.0%33.3%
60.00%56.11,08615,034100.0%33.3%
40.00%55.753311,06950.0%33.3%
40.00%56.578812,825100.0%0.0%

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Gnar vs Viktor - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Gnar do against Viktor in League of Legends?

Viktor wins the Gnar vs Viktor matchup with a 60.0% win rate compared to Gnar's 40.0%, a 20.0 percentage point difference. This data is based on 5 recent ranked games in patch 26.10.

How does Gnar do against Viktor in the early game?

In the early game, Viktor has the advantage against Gnar with a 66.7% win rate versus 33.3%. Viktor players should look to press their lane advantage through aggressive trades and wave control during the first 15 minutes.

How does Gnar do against Viktor in the late game?

In the late game, Gnar takes over the Gnar vs Viktor matchup with a 50.0% win rate compared to 50.0%. Gnar scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Gnar vs Viktor matchup?

Viktor wins the matchup against Gnar with a 60.0% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.10. The 20.0 percentage point advantage means Viktor is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 5 games analyzed.

What is the best Gnar build against Viktor?

The best Gnar build against Viktor includes Hullbreaker, Wit's End, Trinity Force with Mercury's Treads. Check the matchup breakdown above for the full item path and build order.

What are the best Gnar runes against Viktor?

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

Does Gnar counter Viktor?

No, Gnar struggles against Viktor with only a 40.0% win rate. Viktor has the advantage in this matchup. Gnar players should focus on safe farming and avoiding extended trades to minimize Viktor's lead.

How do I play Gnar against Viktor?

When playing Gnar against Viktor, play cautiously and avoid Viktor's power spikes. Focus on safe farming — you outscale Viktor in the late game. Use the matchup-specific build and runes above to optimize your chances.