Gnar - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
45.5%
Pick Rate
1.8%

Gnarvs Vladimir

FFighterTank
Patch26.14
Matches226,800
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedJul 21, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Gnar vs Vladimir is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.14. Gnar wins with a 60.0% win rate (+20.0%) over Vladimir based on 5 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 Vladimir 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 - 60.0% win rate in this matchup
Gnar
60.0% WR
VS
Vladimir vs Gnar matchup - 40.0% win rate
Vladimir
40.0% WR

Who Wins the Gnar vs Vladimir Matchup?

Gnar wins the Gnar vs Vladimir matchup
Winner
Gnar
Matches: 5
60.0%
Win Rate
40.0%
6.3
CS / min
7.1
930
DMG / min
897
13,517
Gold / game
14,175
184
Heal / min
1,159
1,024
DMG Mitigated / min
769
1.2
CC / min
0.2
100.0%
Early Game WR
0.0%
50.0%
Late Game WR
50.0%

Gnar vs Vladimir Matchup Summary

The Gnar vs Vladimir matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 5 recent matches analyzed, Gnar wins with a 60.0% win rate compared to Vladimir's 40.0%, giving Gnar a 20.0 percentage point advantage. Gnar dominates at every stage — from early laning through late game team fights. This consistent advantage makes it difficult for Vladimir players to find favorable windows, so team-dependent strategies and avoiding solo confrontations are essential. The most significant statistical gap is in crowd control, where Gnar leads by 1.0s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Gnar players can confidently pick into Vladimir and play aggressively from level 1. Look to establish lane dominance early through favorable trades and zone Vladimir 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 Vladimir Laning Phase Breakdown

Vladimir wins the laning phase against Gnar in League of Legends

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

Farming
6.3Gnar
7.1Vladimir
Vladimir edges out Gnar by 0.8 CS per minute — a moderate farming advantage that adds up to roughly 11 CS over a 15-minute laning phase. This translates to earlier component purchases and slightly faster power spikes for Vladimir.
Damage
930Gnar
897Vladimir
Gnar deals 33 more champion damage per minute than Vladimir. While noticeable in extended trades, this gap can be offset by Vladimir choosing favorable fight windows, such as engaging when Gnar's key abilities are on cooldown or trading immediately after dodging a skillshot.
Economy
13,517Gnar
14,175Vladimir
Vladimir earns 658 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 Vladimir slightly faster item completions.
Utility
1.2Gnar
0.2Vladimir
Gnar brings significantly more crowd control than Vladimir, with 1.0 more seconds of CC per minute. This large utility gap makes Gnar far more valuable in setting up jungle ganks, controlling objectives, and locking down targets in team fights. Vladimir should invest in tenacity and position carefully to avoid being chain-CC'd.
Sustain
1,208Gnar
1,928Vladimir
Vladimir vastly out-sustains Gnar, healing and mitigating 720 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Vladimir 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 Vladimir

Mercury's Treads is the optimal boots choice against Vladimir, providing the mobility and stats Gnar needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Gnar against Vladimir are Force of Nature, Randuin's Omen and Thornmail. 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 Vladimir matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Gnar
100.0%
+100.0% advantage
Gnar early game win rateGnar100.0%
Vladimir early game win rateVladimir0.0%
Late Game
Gnar
50.0%
+0.0% advantage
Gnar late game win rateGnar50.0%
Vladimir late game win rateVladimir50.0%

Gnar dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 100.0% win rate — a 100.0 percentage point lead over Vladimir. This lopsided early game means Gnar 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 Vladimir. Team fight execution and macro play determine the winner at this stage, not champion matchup advantage.

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

Best Gnar Runes Against Vladimir

Precision rune tree - Gnar primary runes vs VladimirPrecision
Fleet Footwork - best Gnar rune vs VladimirTriumph - best Gnar rune vs VladimirLegend: Alacrity - best Gnar rune vs VladimirLast Stand - best Gnar rune vs Vladimir
Resolve rune tree - Gnar secondary runes vs VladimirResolve
Bone Plating - best Gnar rune vs VladimirOvergrowth - best Gnar rune vs Vladimir
50.0% WR

Running Precision primary with Resolve secondary allows Gnar to press their advantage against Vladimir, 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
51.35%376.495311,58841.7%56.0%
54.29%355.990511,82941.7%60.9%
58.82%346.289610,59250.0%65.0%
44.12%346.388512,15136.4%47.8%
55.17%296.174011,70366.7%52.2%
50.00%286.565711,49550.0%50.0%
30.77%266.289010,05142.9%16.7%
56.52%236.271910,79440.0%69.2%
30.43%235.991611,35533.3%28.6%
47.62%216.274010,26836.4%60.0%
52.94%176.06778,76345.5%66.7%
50.00%166.08889,48844.4%57.1%
43.75%166.379710,88057.1%33.3%
33.33%156.496811,12328.6%37.5%
13.33%155.880311,07250.0%7.7%
53.33%155.687813,82675.0%45.5%
46.67%156.71,06712,69450.0%45.5%
33.33%156.71,1769,79925.0%42.9%
28.57%146.370211,06114.3%42.9%
21.43%145.963811,8100.0%25.0%
42.86%146.31,01912,66325.0%50.0%
30.77%136.771710,75733.3%28.6%
25.00%126.256110,61320.0%28.6%
50.00%126.694010,92780.0%28.6%
33.33%125.784610,5650.0%44.4%
50.00%126.473311,57733.3%55.6%
81.82%116.683112,270100.0%60.0%
50.00%105.377710,48740.0%60.0%
30.00%105.875112,42050.0%25.0%
40.00%106.080510,01960.0%20.0%
60.00%105.56048,57560.0%60.0%
50.00%106.372011,4430.0%71.4%
40.00%106.51,04110,49850.0%33.3%
50.00%106.885513,64733.3%57.1%
40.00%105.66617,90575.0%16.7%
55.56%96.071411,66875.0%40.0%
44.44%96.28419,13140.0%50.0%
25.00%86.28087,92820.0%33.3%
75.00%85.684312,11250.0%83.3%
37.50%86.894711,49933.3%40.0%
37.50%86.51,07413,899100.0%28.6%
12.50%85.781411,1660.0%25.0%
87.50%86.39579,748100.0%80.0%
42.86%75.87448,70450.0%33.3%
50.00%66.364811,5860.0%50.0%
16.67%66.27488,22433.3%0.0%
20.00%56.11,0197,9440.0%33.3%
60.00%56.393013,517100.0%50.0%

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Gnar vs Vladimir - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Gnar do against Vladimir in League of Legends?

Gnar wins the Gnar vs Vladimir matchup with a 60.0% win rate compared to Vladimir's 40.0%, a 20.0 percentage point difference. This data is based on 5 recent ranked games in patch 26.14.

How does Gnar do against Vladimir in the early game?

In the early game, Gnar has the advantage against Vladimir 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 Vladimir in the late game?

In the late game, Gnar takes over the Gnar vs Vladimir 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 Vladimir matchup?

Gnar wins the matchup against Vladimir with a 60.0% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.14. The 20.0 percentage point advantage means Gnar is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 5 games analyzed.

What is the best Gnar build against Vladimir?

The best Gnar build against Vladimir includes Force of Nature, Randuin's Omen, Thornmail with Mercury's Treads. Check the matchup breakdown above for the full item path and build order.

What are the best Gnar runes against Vladimir?

The best Gnar runes against Vladimir use the Precision primary tree with Resolve secondary. This rune setup achieves a 50.0% win rate in the Gnar vs Vladimir matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.

Does Gnar counter Vladimir?

Yes, Gnar has a favorable matchup against Vladimir with a 60.0% win rate. Gnar strongly counters Vladimir in lane based on current patch 26.14 data.

How do I play Gnar against Vladimir?

When playing Gnar against Vladimir, 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.