Gnar - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
45.1%
Pick Rate
1.4%

Gnarvs Vladimir

FFighterTank
Patch26.11
Matches776,441
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedJun 4, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Gnar vs Vladimir is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.11. Vladimir wins with a 57.1% win rate (+14.3%) over Gnar based on 7 games. Gnar wins the early laning phase while Vladimir scales better into the 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 - 42.9% win rate in this matchup
Gnar
42.9% WR
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Vladimir vs Gnar matchup - 57.1% win rate
Vladimir
57.1% WR

Who Wins the Gnar vs Vladimir Matchup?

Vladimir wins the Gnar vs Vladimir matchup
Winner
Vladimir
Matches: 7
42.9%
Win Rate
57.1%
6.5
CS / min
6.5
1,004
DMG / min
839
10,609
Gold / game
10,560
213
Heal / min
1,006
1,027
DMG Mitigated / min
672
1.5
CC / min
0.1
75.0%
Early Game WR
25.0%
0.0%
Late Game WR
100.0%

Gnar vs Vladimir Matchup Summary

The Gnar vs Vladimir matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 7 recent matches analyzed, Vladimir wins with a 57.1% win rate compared to Gnar's 42.9%, giving Vladimir a 14.3 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Gnar controls the early laning stage, but Vladimir outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Gnar needs to press advantages before Vladimir reaches their power spikes, while Vladimir should focus on safe farming and hitting key item breakpoints. The most significant statistical gap is in crowd control, where Gnar leads by 1.4s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Vladimir 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 Vladimir 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 Vladimir Laning Phase Breakdown

Gnar wins the laning phase against Vladimir in League of Legends

Gnar is favored during the laning phase against Vladimir, winning 4 out of 5 key stat categories. Gnar holds advantages in farming, damage, gold income and crowd control, making them the stronger laner in this matchup.

Farming
6.5Gnar
6.5Vladimir
Gnar and Vladimir farm at nearly identical rates in this matchup, with only a 0.0 CS/min difference. Neither champion holds a meaningful farming advantage, so lane dominance will come from trading and jungle interaction rather than CS leads.
Damage
1,004Gnar
839Vladimir
Gnar heavily out-damages Vladimir by 165 DMG/min, dominating both short trades and all-in fights. Vladimir should avoid extended combat and instead focus on burst trade patterns — short engages followed by immediate disengagement — to avoid letting Gnar's sustained damage advantage take over.
Economy
10,609Gnar
10,560Vladimir
Gnar and Vladimir generate nearly equal gold per game, with just a 49 gold difference. Neither champion has a clear economic advantage, so gold leads will depend on individual play quality, kill participation, and objective contributions.
Utility
1.5Gnar
0.1Vladimir
Gnar brings significantly more crowd control than Vladimir, with 1.4 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
1,240Gnar
1,678Vladimir
Vladimir vastly out-sustains Gnar, healing and mitigating 438 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 Wit's End, Thornmail and Mortal Reminder. 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
75.0%
+50.0% advantage
Gnar early game win rateGnar75.0%
Vladimir early game win rateVladimir25.0%
Late Game
Vladimir
100.0%
+100.0% advantage
Gnar late game win rateGnar0.0%
Vladimir late game win rateVladimir100.0%

Gnar dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 75.0% win rate — a 50.0 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.

Vladimir is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 100.0% win rate — 100.0 points above Gnar. Extended games heavily favor Vladimir, 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 Vladimir reaches their scaling breakpoints. If Vladimir 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 Vladimir

Precision rune tree - Gnar primary runes vs VladimirPrecision
Lethal Tempo - best Gnar rune vs VladimirAbsorb Life - best Gnar rune vs VladimirLegend: Alacrity - best Gnar rune vs VladimirCut Down - best Gnar rune vs Vladimir
Resolve rune tree - Gnar secondary runes vs VladimirResolve
Second Wind - best Gnar rune vs VladimirUnflinching - best Gnar rune vs Vladimir
100.0% WR

The Precision and Resolve rune setup gives Gnar the best tools to compete against Vladimir in this difficult matchup, compensating for the statistical disadvantages with optimal rune synergies.


Gnar matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.11. 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 26.11
Opponent
Win Rate
Matches
CS/min
DMG/min
Gold/game
Early WR
Late WR
42.45%1066.588111,60633.3%49.2%
40.00%1006.065610,75443.5%37.0%
47.92%966.074311,53753.9%43.9%
43.96%916.284511,69041.0%46.1%
48.15%816.286511,54948.6%47.8%
46.25%806.383411,91256.3%39.6%
41.18%686.477310,54034.2%50.0%
43.55%626.51,05512,48252.2%38.5%
47.54%616.287011,31354.2%43.2%
60.34%586.51,23211,62747.8%68.6%
42.11%576.276411,65342.9%41.4%
51.79%566.687211,52559.4%41.7%
56.25%486.278412,01755.0%57.1%
53.33%456.195210,66045.5%60.9%
62.22%455.888411,69253.3%66.7%
47.73%446.41,01012,35242.9%50.0%
55.81%436.278311,03355.0%56.5%
54.76%426.791112,40460.0%50.0%
47.62%426.597211,69764.7%36.0%
52.50%406.395611,50038.5%59.3%
51.28%396.383611,03347.4%55.0%
44.74%386.296310,05844.4%45.0%
48.65%376.591912,61047.1%50.0%
50.00%366.587712,60069.2%39.1%
47.22%366.386310,91435.3%57.9%
30.56%366.468410,71729.4%31.6%
38.71%316.680111,64437.5%40.0%
41.94%315.874010,74061.5%27.8%
45.16%316.285311,37527.3%55.0%
41.94%316.574811,71835.7%47.1%
41.94%315.989711,22535.7%47.1%
50.00%286.378811,95736.4%58.8%
33.33%275.866010,49515.4%50.0%
46.15%266.278010,71950.0%42.9%
48.00%256.590511,35783.3%15.4%
36.00%256.380411,24623.1%50.0%
56.00%255.773111,41250.0%58.8%
47.83%236.488311,38745.5%50.0%
39.13%236.895113,06745.5%33.3%
40.91%226.889611,38063.6%18.2%
42.86%216.598013,06837.5%46.1%
47.62%216.394711,51233.3%58.3%
42.11%196.393812,28737.5%45.5%
38.89%186.380513,49733.3%40.0%
50.00%186.27959,03653.9%40.0%
53.33%156.093010,38844.4%66.7%
38.46%136.080812,75850.0%33.3%
30.77%135.164212,75066.7%20.0%
55.56%95.292812,81450.0%60.0%
62.50%85.873310,67480.0%33.3%
50.00%87.11,04414,78766.7%40.0%
42.86%76.886212,428100.0%20.0%
57.14%75.468911,17033.3%75.0%
42.86%75.96039,39050.0%33.3%
42.86%76.51,00410,60975.0%0.0%
28.57%75.65499,23350.0%0.0%
66.67%65.797213,333100.0%50.0%
66.67%65.788411,30633.3%100.0%
66.67%66.01,07011,953100.0%60.0%
33.33%66.874011,43733.3%33.3%
66.67%65.382812,44550.0%75.0%
16.67%66.771111,07925.0%0.0%
60.00%56.865510,74750.0%100.0%
80.00%54.766010,45050.0%100.0%
40.00%55.691412,9470.0%50.0%
60.00%57.61,00911,37633.3%100.0%
0.00%56.476211,4670.0%0.0%
20.00%56.467411,6420.0%25.0%

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Gnar vs Vladimir - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Gnar do against Vladimir in League of Legends?

Vladimir wins the Gnar vs Vladimir matchup with a 57.1% win rate compared to Gnar's 42.9%, a 14.3 percentage point difference. This data is based on 7 recent ranked games in patch 26.11.

How does Gnar do against Vladimir in the early game?

In the early game, Gnar has the advantage against Vladimir with a 75.0% win rate versus 25.0%. 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, Vladimir takes over the Gnar vs Vladimir matchup with a 100.0% win rate compared to 0.0%. Vladimir scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Gnar vs Vladimir matchup?

Vladimir wins the matchup against Gnar with a 57.1% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.11. The 14.3 percentage point advantage means Vladimir is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 7 games analyzed.

What is the best Gnar build against Vladimir?

The best Gnar build against Vladimir includes Wit's End, Thornmail, Mortal Reminder 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 100.0% win rate in the Gnar vs Vladimir matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.

Does Gnar counter Vladimir?

No, Gnar struggles against Vladimir with only a 42.9% win rate. Vladimir has the advantage in this matchup. Gnar players should focus on safe farming and avoiding extended trades to minimize Vladimir's lead.

How do I play Gnar against Vladimir?

When playing Gnar against Vladimir, play cautiously and avoid Vladimir's power spikes. Look for jungle assistance and team-dependent plays since Vladimir has the statistical advantage at most stages. Use the matchup-specific build and runes above to optimize your chances.