
- Win Rate
- 50.1%
- Pick Rate
- 1.4%
- Ban Rate
- 0.7%
Gnar Top Win Rate & Tier
- Patch
- 26.19
- Games
- 1,306
- Lane
- Top
- Tier
- All Tiers
- Last Updated
- Oct 5, 2026 UTC
- Methodology
- Data Methodology
- Author
- Dakota Chinnick
Gnar is a primeval yordle whose playful antics can erupt into a toddler's outrage in an instant, transforming him into a massive beast bent on destruction. Frozen in True Ice for millennia, the curious creature broke free and now hops about a changed world he sees as exotic and wondrous. Delighted by danger, Gnar flings whatever he can at his enemies, be it his bonetooth boomerang, or a nearby building.
Is Gnar Good in Patch 26.19?
Gnar is a solid, playable pick in Patch 26.19: B tier as Top. Gnar's 50.2% win rate ranks #24 of 48 Top champions, and its pick rate ranks #27. That is up 0.9 points from Patch 26.18. Gnar is banned in 0.7% of games and present (picked or banned) in 3.8%.
- Tier
- B
- Win Rate
- 50.1%#24 of 48 Top
- Pick Rate
- 1.4%#27 of 48 Top
- Ban Rate
- 0.7%
- Win rate change
- +0.9vs Patch 26.18
Win rate over the last patches (Top)
Full patch history, ban rate by rank and base stats for Gnar →
Gnar Roles
Gnar goes Top in 95% of ranked games this patch. Each lane has its own build, runes and counters — pick the lane to switch every tab.
Share of the champion's ranked games played in each lane, with the win rate in that lane.
Patch 26.19 Gnar Changes
Quick overview of Gnar's optimal setup in League of Legends. Gnar's top build includes Plated Steelcaps, Wit's End, Trinity Force, using Lethal Tempo, Triumph, Legend: Alacrity for maximum effectiveness. Gnar performs well against Ornn, Sett, Nasus but struggles against Yone, Fiora, Garen.
Gnar Strengths and Weaknesses
Where Gnar stands against every champion this patch, from ranked game stats per minute.
Strengths
- Damage to buildings: better than 82% of champions
- Crowd control: better than 74% of champions
- CS: better than 72% of champions
Weaknesses
Nothing stands out — close to average.
Gnar ranks in the 64.2 percentile for early game strength, 45.3 percentile for late game scaling, 53.5 percentile for objective control, 56.6 percentile for support strength, 41.5 percentile for creep farming, and 35.9 percentile for damage output.
Gnar demonstrates unique performance characteristics, with win rates showing a 31.8% decrease from Iron to GM tiers. This pattern suggests that Gnar may be more accessible for newer players while facing increased difficulty against higher-skilled opponents. In Iron tier, Gnar achieves a 31.8% win rate, which gradually declines to 0.0% in GM. This trend often indicates that Gnar's strengths can be more effectively countered by experienced players who understand the champion's weaknesses and trading patterns. The declining performance (Iron (31.8%), Bronze (45.9%), Silver (50.6%), Gold (49.4%), Platinum (52.9%)) suggests that while Gnar can be effective in lower ranks where opponents may not exploit vulnerabilities, higher-tier players are better equipped to neutralize Gnar's advantages. However, this doesn't mean Gnar is unviable at higher ranks - rather, it requires more sophisticated strategies, better macro play, and careful matchup selection. Players at higher elos should focus on understanding when to pick Gnar, how to play around counters, and maximizing value in favorable matchups. Success with Gnar at higher levels demands strong game sense, positioning, and the ability to adapt playstyle based on team compositions and enemy picks.
Theorycraft Your Next Gnar Build
Test any item combination — even off-meta — against thousands of real Gnar matches. See win rate, KDA, damage, and every item's real impact before you ever lock in.
- Any item combo — even off-meta
- Thousands of real matches
- Win rate by rank & game length

Gnar Early vs Late Game Performance's win rate varies throughout the game based on match duration. Gnar Early vs Late Game Performance peaks at 60.00% win rate in 15 minute games, while performing lowest at 39.19% in 45 minute games. Understanding Gnar Early vs Late Game Performance's power spikes across game duration helps optimize your playstyle and decision-making.
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Is Gnar Good? FAQ - Patch 26.19
Is Gnar good in Patch 26.19?
Gnar is solid: B tier as Top in Patch 26.19 with a 50.2% win rate. That win rate ranks #24 of 48 Top champions.
What lane is Gnar played in?
Gnar is a Top champion: 95% of ranked games this patch.
How often is Gnar banned?
Gnar is banned in 0.7% of ranked games in Patch 26.19 and picked or banned in 3.8%.
What is Gnar good at?
Compared with every champion this patch, Gnar stands out for Damage to buildings (82/100), Crowd control (74/100), CS (72/100).
Which champions are similar to Gnar?
Champions that play like Gnar: Irelia, Yone, Bel'Veth.







