Gnar - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
49.8%
Pick Rate
1.6%

Gnarvs Warwick

CFighterTank
Patch26.7
Matches508,082
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedApr 11, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Gnar vs Warwick is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.7. Gnar wins with a 66.7% win rate (+33.3%) over Warwick 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 Warwick 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.

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Warwick - 66.7% win rateWarwick(66.7%)
Gnar - 66.7% win rate in this matchup
Gnar
66.7% WR
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Warwick vs Gnar matchup - 33.3% win rate
Warwick
33.3% WR

Who Wins the Gnar vs Warwick Matchup?

Gnar wins the Gnar vs Warwick matchup
Winner
Gnar
Matches: 6
66.7%
Win Rate
33.3%
5.9
CS / min
5.8
949
DMG / min
787
14,315
Gold / game
14,300
234
Heal / min
693
1,015
DMG Mitigated / min
1,551
1.3
CC / min
1.0
100.0%
Early Game WR
0.0%
60.0%
Late Game WR
40.0%

Gnar vs Warwick Matchup Summary

The Gnar vs Warwick 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 Warwick'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 Warwick players to find favorable windows, so team-dependent strategies and avoiding solo confrontations are essential. The most significant statistical gap is in sustain, where Warwick leads by 996 HP/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Gnar players can confidently pick into Warwick and play aggressively from level 1. Look to establish lane dominance early through favorable trades and zone Warwick 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 Warwick Laning Phase Breakdown

Gnar wins the laning phase against Warwick in League of Legends

Gnar is favored during the laning phase against Warwick, 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
5.9Gnar
5.8Warwick
Gnar and Warwick farm at nearly identical rates in this matchup, with only a 0.1 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
949Gnar
787Warwick
Gnar heavily out-damages Warwick by 163 DMG/min, dominating both short trades and all-in fights. Warwick 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
14,315Gnar
14,300Warwick
Gnar and Warwick generate nearly equal gold per game, with just a 15 gold difference. Neither champion has a clear economic advantage, so gold leads will depend on individual play quality, kill participation, and objective contributions.
Utility
1.3Gnar
1.0Warwick
Gnar provides 0.3 seconds more crowd control per minute than Warwick, 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
1,249Gnar
2,244Warwick
Warwick vastly out-sustains Gnar, healing and mitigating 996 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Warwick 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 Warwick

Plated Steelcaps is the optimal boots choice against Warwick, providing the mobility and stats Gnar needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Gnar against Warwick are Wit's End, Trinity Force and Black Cleaver. 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 Warwick matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Gnar
100.0%
+100.0% advantage
Gnar early game win rateGnar100.0%
Warwick early game win rateWarwick0.0%
Late Game
Gnar
60.0%
+20.0% advantage
Gnar late game win rateGnar60.0%
Warwick late game win rateWarwick40.0%

Gnar dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 100.0% win rate — a 100.0 percentage point lead over Warwick. 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 Warwick. 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. Warwick players should look for outplays, team-dependent strategies, and picks rather than relying on scaling to win this matchup.

Best Gnar Runes Against Warwick

Precision rune tree - Gnar primary runes vs WarwickPrecision
Fleet Footwork - best Gnar rune vs WarwickTriumph - best Gnar rune vs WarwickLegend: Alacrity - best Gnar rune vs WarwickCut Down - best Gnar rune vs Warwick
Resolve rune tree - Gnar secondary runes vs WarwickResolve
Demolish - best Gnar rune vs WarwickBone Plating - best Gnar rune vs Warwick
100.0% WR

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


Gnar matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.7. 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 26.7
Opponent
Win Rate
Matches
CS/min
DMG/min
Gold/game
Early WR
Late WR
62.71%1186.894112,44766.7%59.7%
40.00%756.484711,64138.9%41.0%
49.15%596.269411,53043.5%52.8%
46.55%586.481111,26837.9%55.2%
47.92%486.395611,30355.2%36.8%
40.00%456.490411,98953.3%33.3%
43.59%396.569211,22847.1%40.9%
48.72%396.28869,76944.4%58.3%
59.46%376.995111,43352.6%66.7%
50.00%366.480211,70762.5%40.0%
58.33%366.597612,43658.8%57.9%
52.94%346.376512,02537.5%66.7%
45.16%316.178211,56750.0%42.1%
41.94%316.31,02212,17940.0%42.9%
43.33%306.476811,18718.2%57.9%
60.00%306.71,07212,34150.0%68.8%
41.38%296.195912,93425.0%47.6%
60.71%286.91,26811,86061.1%60.0%
61.54%266.292212,76950.0%75.0%
36.00%256.787311,34535.7%36.4%
41.67%246.676912,03644.4%40.0%
30.43%236.584411,60227.3%33.3%
34.78%236.783712,49516.7%41.2%
65.22%236.599212,52075.0%60.0%
59.09%226.169010,88358.3%60.0%
40.91%226.776211,29788.9%7.7%
31.82%226.363411,06130.0%33.3%
61.90%217.184211,13858.3%66.7%
57.14%216.674111,32450.0%66.7%
50.00%206.082111,58940.0%60.0%
33.33%186.872812,43316.7%41.7%
72.22%187.086611,97363.6%85.7%
44.44%186.384611,20933.3%55.6%
64.71%176.887110,74080.0%42.9%
70.59%176.31,07712,31685.7%60.0%
47.06%176.58389,64150.0%40.0%
62.50%166.581812,29766.7%60.0%
68.75%165.983514,39740.0%81.8%
60.00%156.184413,53080.0%50.0%
57.14%146.479710,88671.4%42.9%
25.00%125.973010,91133.3%16.7%
50.00%127.488310,30971.4%20.0%
58.33%127.08079,10755.6%66.7%
75.00%126.31,08212,62966.7%83.3%
63.64%116.51,04911,021100.0%20.0%
50.00%103.989013,54366.7%42.9%
55.56%97.077513,88733.3%66.7%
77.78%96.16239,887100.0%60.0%
62.50%86.51,07110,50580.0%33.3%
50.00%86.91,07810,85240.0%66.7%
37.50%85.383010,73050.0%25.0%
71.43%76.260110,433100.0%33.3%
28.57%75.977011,3110.0%50.0%
71.43%76.41,01613,66575.0%66.7%
16.67%65.363710,5590.0%33.3%
66.67%65.994914,315100.0%60.0%
50.00%67.377610,64750.0%50.0%
0.00%53.261310,8680.0%0.0%
60.00%54.158710,58366.7%50.0%
20.00%57.59158,77125.0%0.0%
40.00%57.173010,5420.0%50.0%
80.00%55.561213,926100.0%75.0%

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Gnar vs Warwick - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Gnar do against Warwick in League of Legends?

Gnar wins the Gnar vs Warwick matchup with a 66.7% win rate compared to Warwick's 33.3%, a 33.3 percentage point difference. This data is based on 6 recent ranked games in patch 26.7.

How does Gnar do against Warwick in the early game?

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

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

Gnar wins the matchup against Warwick with a 66.7% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.7. 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 Warwick?

The best Gnar build against Warwick includes Wit's End, Trinity Force, Black Cleaver with Plated Steelcaps. Check the matchup breakdown above for the full item path and build order.

What are the best Gnar runes against Warwick?

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

Does Gnar counter Warwick?

Yes, Gnar has a favorable matchup against Warwick with a 66.7% win rate. Gnar strongly counters Warwick in lane based on current patch 26.7 data.

How do I play Gnar against Warwick?

When playing Gnar against Warwick, 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.