
Gnarvs Yone
Gnar vs Yone is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.13. Yone wins with a 55.6% win rate (+11.1%) over Gnar based on 18 games. Gnar wins the early laning phase while Yone scales better into the late game. Below you'll find the best Gnar build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Gnar vs Yone 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.
Who Wins the Gnar vs Yone Matchup?

Gnar vs Yone Matchup Summary
The Gnar vs Yone matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 18 recent matches analyzed, Yone wins with a 55.6% win rate compared to Gnar's 44.4%, giving Yone a 11.1 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Gnar controls the early laning stage, but Yone outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Gnar needs to press advantages before Yone reaches their power spikes, while Yone should focus on safe farming and hitting key item breakpoints. The most significant statistical gap is in crowd control, where Gnar leads by 0.5s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Yone 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 Yone 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 Yone Laning Phase Breakdown
Yone is favored during the laning phase against Gnar, winning 3 out of 5 key stat categories. Yone holds advantages in farming, gold income and sustain, making them the stronger laner in this matchup.
Best Gnar Build Against Yone
Plated Steelcaps is the optimal boots choice against Yone, providing the mobility and stats Gnar needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Gnar against Yone are Randuin's Omen, Trinity Force and Thornmail. 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 Yone. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Gnar vs Yone matchup.
Early Game vs Late Game
Gnar dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 55.6% win rate — a 11.1 percentage point lead over Yone. This lopsided early game means Gnar can dictate the pace of the lane from level 1, controlling trades, wave state, and river priority.
Yone is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 66.7% win rate — 33.3 points above Gnar. Extended games heavily favor Yone, 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 Yone reaches their scaling breakpoints. If Yone 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 Yone
The Precision and Resolve rune setup gives Gnar the best tools to compete against Yone in this difficult matchup, compensating for the statistical disadvantages with optimal rune synergies.
Gnar matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.13. 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.
Opponent | Win Rate | Matches | CS/min | DMG/min | Gold/game | Early WR | Late WR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 56.10% | 41 | 6.7 | 948 | 12,982 | 78.6% | 44.4% | |
| 36.67% | 30 | 6.0 | 959 | 12,341 | 36.4% | 36.8% | |
| 48.15% | 27 | 6.6 | 672 | 12,184 | 40.0% | 52.9% | |
| 45.83% | 24 | 6.5 | 790 | 10,472 | 54.5% | 38.5% | |
| 33.33% | 21 | 6.4 | 627 | 10,259 | 44.4% | 25.0% | |
| 33.33% | 21 | 6.4 | 722 | 10,547 | 20.0% | 45.5% | |
| 35.00% | 20 | 6.1 | 783 | 12,196 | 30.0% | 40.0% | |
| 44.44% | 18 | 5.7 | 764 | 10,722 | 55.6% | 33.3% | |
| 50.00% | 18 | 6.8 | 984 | 11,950 | 28.6% | 63.6% | |
| 38.89% | 18 | 6.3 | 790 | 11,301 | 30.0% | 50.0% | |
| 58.82% | 17 | 6.2 | 870 | 10,545 | 50.0% | 71.4% | |
| 64.71% | 17 | 5.8 | 896 | 13,008 | 100.0% | 60.0% | |
| 50.00% | 16 | 6.6 | 1,104 | 11,163 | 50.0% | 50.0% | |
| 56.25% | 16 | 6.5 | 1,315 | 12,942 | 33.3% | 70.0% | |
| 28.57% | 14 | 6.1 | 784 | 11,979 | 20.0% | 33.3% | |
| 28.57% | 14 | 6.8 | 794 | 11,032 | 12.5% | 50.0% | |
| 61.54% | 13 | 6.9 | 849 | 12,790 | 83.3% | 42.9% | |
| 66.67% | 12 | 5.9 | 1,005 | 12,722 | 66.7% | 66.7% | |
| 50.00% | 12 | 6.1 | 876 | 9,127 | 42.9% | 60.0% | |
| 33.33% | 12 | 6.4 | 942 | 10,572 | 40.0% | 28.6% | |
| 33.33% | 12 | 6.4 | 956 | 12,351 | 20.0% | 42.9% | |
| 54.55% | 11 | 6.1 | 790 | 12,773 | 75.0% | 42.9% | |
| 45.45% | 11 | 6.0 | 950 | 9,843 | 66.7% | 20.0% | |
| 45.45% | 11 | 6.9 | 759 | 10,757 | 66.7% | 37.5% | |
| 54.55% | 11 | 5.4 | 1,043 | 12,669 | 50.0% | 55.6% | |
| 54.55% | 11 | 6.3 | 923 | 10,723 | 33.3% | 80.0% | |
| 40.00% | 10 | 7.0 | 1,034 | 13,161 | 66.7% | 28.6% | |
| 66.67% | 9 | 6.2 | 761 | 11,205 | 66.7% | 66.7% | |
| 55.56% | 9 | 5.8 | 634 | 10,428 | 66.7% | 50.0% | |
| 55.56% | 9 | 6.0 | 881 | 13,183 | 33.3% | 66.7% | |
| 75.00% | 8 | 6.6 | 898 | 11,729 | 66.7% | 80.0% | |
| 37.50% | 8 | 6.2 | 566 | 10,680 | 50.0% | 25.0% | |
| 25.00% | 8 | 6.3 | 884 | 9,721 | 16.7% | 50.0% | |
| 42.86% | 7 | 5.9 | 875 | 10,311 | 25.0% | 66.7% | |
| 57.14% | 7 | 6.5 | 740 | 11,354 | 80.0% | 0.0% | |
| 71.43% | 7 | 6.5 | 775 | 10,911 | 75.0% | 66.7% | |
| 28.57% | 7 | 5.6 | 700 | 10,691 | 25.0% | 33.3% | |
| 42.86% | 7 | 7.1 | 984 | 12,389 | 100.0% | 20.0% | |
| 66.67% | 6 | 7.3 | 679 | 12,022 | 33.3% | 100.0% | |
| 50.00% | 6 | 6.1 | 800 | 8,915 | 60.0% | 0.0% | |
| 66.67% | 6 | 5.2 | 867 | 11,760 | 66.7% | 66.7% | |
| 80.00% | 5 | 6.6 | 711 | 11,404 | 50.0% | 100.0% | |
| 60.00% | 5 | 6.5 | 905 | 13,998 | 100.0% | 33.3% | |
| 40.00% | 5 | 6.8 | 930 | 11,972 | 33.3% | 50.0% | |
| 25.00% | 4 | 6.5 | 738 | 12,854 | 0.0% | 33.3% |
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Gnar vs Yone - Frequently Asked Questions
How does Gnar do against Yone in League of Legends?
Yone wins the Gnar vs Yone matchup with a 55.6% win rate compared to Gnar's 44.4%, a 11.1 percentage point difference. This data is based on 18 recent ranked games in patch 26.13.
How does Gnar do against Yone in the early game?
In the early game, Gnar has the advantage against Yone with a 55.6% win rate versus 44.4%. 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 Yone in the late game?
In the late game, Yone takes over the Gnar vs Yone matchup with a 66.7% win rate compared to 33.3%. Yone scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.
Who wins the Gnar vs Yone matchup?
Yone wins the matchup against Gnar with a 55.6% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.13. The 11.1 percentage point advantage means Yone is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 18 games analyzed.
What is the best Gnar build against Yone?
The best Gnar build against Yone includes Randuin's Omen, Trinity Force, Thornmail with Plated Steelcaps. 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 Yone?
The best Gnar runes against Yone use the Precision primary tree with Resolve secondary. This rune setup achieves a 100.0% win rate in the Gnar vs Yone matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.
Does Gnar counter Yone?
No, Gnar struggles against Yone with only a 44.4% win rate. Yone has the advantage in this matchup. Gnar players should focus on safe farming and avoiding extended trades to minimize Yone's lead.
How do I play Gnar against Yone?
When playing Gnar against Yone, play cautiously and avoid Yone's power spikes. Look for jungle assistance and team-dependent plays since Yone has the statistical advantage at most stages. Use the matchup-specific build and runes above to optimize your chances.
