Gnarvs Yorick
Gnar vs Yorick is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.14. Gnar wins with a 56.5% win rate (+13.0%) over Yorick based on 23 games. Yorick 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 Yorick 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 Yorick Matchup?
Gnar vs Yorick Matchup Summary
The Gnar vs Yorick matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 23 recent matches analyzed, Gnar wins with a 56.5% win rate compared to Yorick's 43.5%, giving Gnar a 13.0 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Yorick controls the early laning stage, but Gnar outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Yorick 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 crowd control, where Gnar leads by 0.8s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Gnar players can confidently pick into Yorick and play aggressively from level 1. Look to establish lane dominance early through favorable trades and zone Yorick 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 Yorick Laning Phase Breakdown
Yorick is favored during the laning phase against Gnar, winning 4 out of 5 key stat categories. Yorick holds advantages in farming, damage, gold income and sustain, making them the stronger laner in this matchup.
Best Gnar Build Against Yorick
Plated Steelcaps is the optimal boots choice against Yorick, providing the mobility and stats Gnar needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Gnar against Yorick are Wit's End, Trinity Force and Black Cleaver. This combination gives Gnar an effective balance of damage, survivability, and utility for the matchup. This build performs exceptionally well, achieving a 66.7% win rate across 3 games — well above average and making it the top item path against Yorick. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Gnar vs Yorick matchup.
Early Game vs Late Game
Gnar40.0%
Yorick60.0%Gnar69.2%Yorick30.8%Yorick dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 60.0% win rate — a 20.0 percentage point lead over Gnar. This lopsided early game means Yorick 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 69.2% win rate — 38.5 points above Yorick. Extended games heavily favor Gnar, whose kit and scaling make them a dominant force in team fights and objective control.
This matchup features a dramatic power shift: Yorick must aggressively press their early advantage and close out the game before Gnar reaches their scaling breakpoints. If Gnar 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 Yorick
Resolve
Precision
Running Resolve primary with Precision secondary allows Gnar to press their advantage against Yorick, 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.
Opponent | Win Rate | Matches | CS/min | DMG/min | Gold/game | Early WR | Late WR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 51.35% | 37 | 6.4 | 953 | 11,588 | 41.7% | 56.0% | |
| 54.29% | 35 | 5.9 | 905 | 11,829 | 41.7% | 60.9% | |
| 58.82% | 34 | 6.2 | 896 | 10,592 | 50.0% | 65.0% | |
| 44.12% | 34 | 6.3 | 885 | 12,151 | 36.4% | 47.8% | |
| 55.17% | 29 | 6.1 | 740 | 11,703 | 66.7% | 52.2% | |
| 50.00% | 28 | 6.5 | 657 | 11,495 | 50.0% | 50.0% | |
| 30.77% | 26 | 6.2 | 890 | 10,051 | 42.9% | 16.7% | |
| 56.52% | 23 | 6.2 | 719 | 10,794 | 40.0% | 69.2% | |
| 30.43% | 23 | 5.9 | 916 | 11,355 | 33.3% | 28.6% | |
| 47.62% | 21 | 6.2 | 740 | 10,268 | 36.4% | 60.0% | |
| 52.94% | 17 | 6.0 | 677 | 8,763 | 45.5% | 66.7% | |
| 50.00% | 16 | 6.0 | 888 | 9,488 | 44.4% | 57.1% | |
| 43.75% | 16 | 6.3 | 797 | 10,880 | 57.1% | 33.3% | |
| 33.33% | 15 | 6.4 | 968 | 11,123 | 28.6% | 37.5% | |
| 13.33% | 15 | 5.8 | 803 | 11,072 | 50.0% | 7.7% | |
| 53.33% | 15 | 5.6 | 878 | 13,826 | 75.0% | 45.5% | |
| 46.67% | 15 | 6.7 | 1,067 | 12,694 | 50.0% | 45.5% | |
| 33.33% | 15 | 6.7 | 1,176 | 9,799 | 25.0% | 42.9% | |
| 28.57% | 14 | 6.3 | 702 | 11,061 | 14.3% | 42.9% | |
| 21.43% | 14 | 5.9 | 638 | 11,810 | 0.0% | 25.0% | |
| 42.86% | 14 | 6.3 | 1,019 | 12,663 | 25.0% | 50.0% | |
| 30.77% | 13 | 6.7 | 717 | 10,757 | 33.3% | 28.6% | |
| 25.00% | 12 | 6.2 | 561 | 10,613 | 20.0% | 28.6% | |
| 50.00% | 12 | 6.6 | 940 | 10,927 | 80.0% | 28.6% | |
| 33.33% | 12 | 5.7 | 846 | 10,565 | 0.0% | 44.4% | |
| 50.00% | 12 | 6.4 | 733 | 11,577 | 33.3% | 55.6% | |
| 81.82% | 11 | 6.6 | 831 | 12,270 | 100.0% | 60.0% | |
| 50.00% | 10 | 5.3 | 777 | 10,487 | 40.0% | 60.0% | |
| 30.00% | 10 | 5.8 | 751 | 12,420 | 50.0% | 25.0% | |
| 40.00% | 10 | 6.0 | 805 | 10,019 | 60.0% | 20.0% | |
| 60.00% | 10 | 5.5 | 604 | 8,575 | 60.0% | 60.0% | |
| 50.00% | 10 | 6.3 | 720 | 11,443 | 0.0% | 71.4% | |
| 40.00% | 10 | 6.5 | 1,041 | 10,498 | 50.0% | 33.3% | |
| 50.00% | 10 | 6.8 | 855 | 13,647 | 33.3% | 57.1% | |
| 40.00% | 10 | 5.6 | 661 | 7,905 | 75.0% | 16.7% | |
| 55.56% | 9 | 6.0 | 714 | 11,668 | 75.0% | 40.0% | |
| 44.44% | 9 | 6.2 | 841 | 9,131 | 40.0% | 50.0% | |
| 25.00% | 8 | 6.2 | 808 | 7,928 | 20.0% | 33.3% | |
| 75.00% | 8 | 5.6 | 843 | 12,112 | 50.0% | 83.3% | |
| 37.50% | 8 | 6.8 | 947 | 11,499 | 33.3% | 40.0% | |
| 37.50% | 8 | 6.5 | 1,074 | 13,899 | 100.0% | 28.6% | |
| 12.50% | 8 | 5.7 | 814 | 11,166 | 0.0% | 25.0% | |
| 87.50% | 8 | 6.3 | 957 | 9,748 | 100.0% | 80.0% | |
| 42.86% | 7 | 5.8 | 744 | 8,704 | 50.0% | 33.3% | |
| 50.00% | 6 | 6.3 | 648 | 11,586 | 0.0% | 50.0% | |
| 16.67% | 6 | 6.2 | 748 | 8,224 | 33.3% | 0.0% | |
| 20.00% | 5 | 6.1 | 1,019 | 7,944 | 0.0% | 33.3% | |
| 60.00% | 5 | 6.3 | 930 | 13,517 | 100.0% | 50.0% |
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Gnar vs Yorick - Frequently Asked Questions
How does Gnar do against Yorick in League of Legends?
Gnar wins the Gnar vs Yorick matchup with a 56.5% win rate compared to Yorick's 43.5%, a 13.0 percentage point difference. This data is based on 23 recent ranked games in patch 26.14.
How does Gnar do against Yorick in the early game?
In the early game, Yorick has the advantage against Gnar with a 60.0% win rate versus 40.0%. Yorick players should look to press their lane advantage through aggressive trades and wave control during the first 15 minutes.
How does Gnar do against Yorick in the late game?
In the late game, Gnar takes over the Gnar vs Yorick matchup with a 69.2% win rate compared to 30.8%. Gnar scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.
Who wins the Gnar vs Yorick matchup?
Gnar wins the matchup against Yorick with a 56.5% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.14. The 13.0 percentage point advantage means Gnar is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 23 games analyzed.
What is the best Gnar build against Yorick?
The best Gnar build against Yorick includes Wit's End, Trinity Force, Black Cleaver with Plated Steelcaps. This build achieves a 66.7% 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 Yorick?
The best Gnar runes against Yorick use the Resolve primary tree with Precision secondary. This rune setup achieves a 80.0% win rate in the Gnar vs Yorick matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.
Does Gnar counter Yorick?
Yes, Gnar has a favorable matchup against Yorick with a 56.5% win rate. Gnar strongly counters Yorick in lane based on current patch 26.14 data.
How do I play Gnar against Yorick?
When playing Gnar against Yorick, leverage your statistical advantages by trading aggressively during favorable windows. Play safe early and scale into your power spikes where you outperform Yorick. Build the recommended items and runes for this specific matchup for the best results.