Irelia - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
51.4%
Pick Rate
3.1%

Ireliavs Gnar

AFighterAssassin
Patch26.7
Matches949,984
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedApr 25, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Irelia vs Gnar is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.7. Irelia wins with a 54.8% win rate (+9.7%) over Gnar based on 31 games. Irelia holds the advantage in both the early and late game. Below you'll find the best Irelia build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Irelia vs Gnar matchup.

Irelia Matchup Breakdown

Use the dropdown to select an opponent and see a detailed breakdown of how Irelia 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.

Compare against an opponent
Gnar - 54.8% win rateGnar(54.8%)
Irelia - 54.8% win rate in this matchup
Irelia
54.8% WR
VS
Gnar vs Irelia matchup - 45.2% win rate
Gnar
45.2% WR

Who Wins the Irelia vs Gnar Matchup?

Irelia wins the Irelia vs Gnar matchup
Winner
Irelia
Matches: 31
54.8%
Win Rate
45.2%
7.7
CS / min
6.1
778
DMG / min
782
13,448
Gold / game
11,567
435
Heal / min
191
1,300
DMG Mitigated / min
1,076
0.5
CC / min
1.2
50.0%
Early Game WR
50.0%
57.9%
Late Game WR
42.1%

Irelia vs Gnar Matchup Summary

The Irelia vs Gnar matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 31 recent matches analyzed, Irelia wins with a 54.8% win rate compared to Gnar's 45.2%, giving Irelia a 9.7 percentage point advantage. Irelia dominates at every stage — from early laning through late game team fights. This consistent advantage makes it difficult for Gnar players to find favorable windows, so team-dependent strategies and avoiding solo confrontations are essential. The most significant statistical gap is in crowd control, where Gnar leads by 0.7s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Irelia players can confidently pick into Gnar and play aggressively from level 1. Look to establish lane dominance early through favorable trades and zone Gnar away from CS whenever possible. Understanding these matchup dynamics is essential for champion select decisions and in-game strategy when facing this lane opponent.

Irelia vs Gnar Laning Phase Breakdown

Irelia wins the laning phase against Gnar in League of Legends

Irelia is favored during the laning phase against Gnar, winning 3 out of 5 key stat categories. Irelia holds advantages in farming, gold income and sustain, making them the stronger laner in this matchup.

Farming
7.7Irelia
6.1Gnar
Irelia significantly out-farms Gnar by 1.6 CS per minute, accumulating an estimated 24 CS lead by mid game. This substantial farming gap gives Irelia a major gold advantage and earlier item completions. Gnar players should prioritize wave management techniques like freezing near tower and using abilities efficiently to minimize the deficit.
Damage
778Irelia
782Gnar
Damage output is virtually even between Irelia and Gnar, with only 4 DMG/min separating them. Fights in this matchup are decided more by ability timing and positioning than raw damage numbers, making mechanical skill the deciding factor in trades.
Economy
13,448Irelia
11,567Gnar
Irelia generates a commanding 1,882 more gold per game than Gnar. This substantial economic advantage means Irelia consistently reaches key item breakpoints earlier, creating a compounding lead that grows throughout the game. Gnar should focus on cost-effective item choices and avoid unnecessary deaths to prevent falling further behind.
Utility
0.5Irelia
1.2Gnar
Gnar provides 0.7 seconds more crowd control per minute than Irelia, 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
1,734Irelia
1,267Gnar
Irelia vastly out-sustains Gnar, healing and mitigating 467 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Irelia 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 Irelia Build Against Gnar

Plated Steelcaps is the optimal boots choice against Gnar, providing the mobility and stats Irelia needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Irelia against Gnar are Kraken Slayer, Hullbreaker and Blade of The Ruined King. This combination gives Irelia 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 Gnar. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Irelia vs Gnar matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Irelia
50.0%
+0.0% advantage
Irelia early game win rateIrelia50.0%
Gnar early game win rateGnar50.0%
Late Game
Irelia
57.9%
+15.8% advantage
Irelia late game win rateIrelia57.9%
Gnar late game win rateGnar42.1%

The early game (first 15 minutes) is a toss-up between Irelia and Gnar, with Irelia holding a razor-thin 50.0% win rate edge (+0.0%). Individual skill and jungle proximity will matter more than champion advantage in the early laning phase.

Irelia is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 57.9% win rate — 15.8 points above Gnar. Extended games heavily favor Irelia, whose kit and scaling make them a dominant force in team fights and objective control.

Irelia holds the advantage at every stage of the game, making this a consistently favorable matchup from lane through late game team fights. Gnar players should look for outplays, team-dependent strategies, and picks rather than relying on scaling to win this matchup.

Best Irelia Runes Against Gnar

Precision rune tree - Irelia primary runes vs GnarPrecision
Conqueror - best Irelia rune vs GnarTriumph - best Irelia rune vs GnarLegend: Alacrity - best Irelia rune vs GnarCoup de Grace - best Irelia rune vs Gnar
Inspiration rune tree - Irelia secondary runes vs GnarInspiration
Jack Of All Trades - best Irelia rune vs GnarBiscuit Delivery - best Irelia rune vs Gnar
100.0% WR

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


Irelia matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.7. The table below shows Irelia'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 Irelia build, runes, laning stats, and early vs late game analysis for that specific matchup.

Irelia 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
51.24%1217.984812,87143.3%61.1%
57.95%887.683913,49662.2%53.5%
44.58%837.183512,92350.0%40.4%
63.29%797.994413,17363.6%62.9%
55.41%747.882012,37958.1%51.6%
41.67%727.678012,91536.7%45.2%
52.94%687.280211,82955.8%48.0%
51.67%607.897214,55542.3%58.8%
40.68%597.569612,53933.3%50.0%
44.83%587.688313,90942.3%46.9%
46.30%547.674812,10248.3%44.0%
45.28%537.592513,04550.0%40.0%
57.14%497.884513,70874.1%36.4%
41.67%487.887912,54338.5%45.5%
50.00%467.783113,55747.6%52.0%
61.36%447.985012,42665.2%57.1%
40.91%447.475412,73661.9%21.7%
58.14%438.085915,35857.9%58.3%
56.10%418.01,12513,73761.1%52.2%
42.50%407.779412,19242.9%42.1%
52.50%407.794914,02259.1%44.4%
55.00%407.91,05313,50645.0%65.0%
56.41%397.483414,29668.8%47.8%
64.86%377.886713,08560.0%70.6%
59.46%377.979112,71466.7%46.1%
51.43%357.61,05613,59062.5%42.1%
42.86%357.381313,66420.0%52.0%
37.14%357.182912,29247.4%25.0%
48.57%357.585913,65746.7%50.0%
61.76%347.678812,06964.7%58.8%
56.25%327.982413,68761.5%52.6%
53.13%327.485913,14558.8%46.7%
62.50%327.685013,45772.2%50.0%
59.38%327.574512,10468.8%50.0%
65.63%328.31,31913,74177.8%50.0%
54.84%317.777813,44850.0%57.9%
33.33%307.266412,45850.0%18.8%
53.33%307.783012,51663.2%36.4%
41.38%298.485314,22458.3%29.4%
68.97%298.399013,63073.3%64.3%
53.57%287.392714,17154.5%52.9%
46.43%287.792013,02646.7%46.1%
46.43%287.782012,79258.3%37.5%
40.74%277.080913,67836.4%43.8%
62.96%276.781911,78864.7%60.0%
70.37%277.998613,91366.7%73.3%
40.74%277.694713,62733.3%44.4%
42.31%267.886313,95125.0%57.1%
53.85%267.988412,78742.9%66.7%
40.00%257.480513,09636.4%42.9%
45.83%247.81,04712,48840.0%55.6%
58.33%247.391313,24376.9%36.4%
60.87%238.179713,00566.7%50.0%
30.43%237.999912,68128.6%33.3%
59.09%227.976312,95262.5%57.1%
63.64%227.31,02815,63675.0%57.1%
59.09%228.195414,20490.0%33.3%
61.90%217.987313,34381.8%40.0%
57.14%217.180213,35850.0%60.0%
28.57%217.691513,56242.9%21.4%
47.62%217.788213,09372.7%20.0%
20.00%207.475310,69915.4%28.6%
57.89%198.396313,41272.7%37.5%
36.84%197.778511,56827.3%50.0%
36.84%197.573412,77725.0%45.5%
42.11%197.182912,80422.2%60.0%
63.16%197.31,00816,532100.0%50.0%
72.22%188.084614,28584.6%40.0%
44.44%186.91,06711,26044.4%44.4%
61.11%187.077311,99071.4%54.5%
52.94%177.584912,64771.4%40.0%
50.00%167.577510,79333.3%71.4%
43.75%167.881511,40862.5%25.0%
43.75%168.093413,86357.1%33.3%
50.00%167.898214,02433.3%60.0%
53.33%157.581713,36385.7%25.0%
33.33%156.974312,19740.0%20.0%
46.67%157.688713,96966.7%33.3%
60.00%158.286914,97857.1%62.5%
40.00%158.11,02012,92050.0%28.6%
50.00%147.287912,59437.5%66.7%
61.54%138.290713,57075.0%40.0%
69.23%137.71,06715,590100.0%50.0%
53.85%137.275613,16860.0%50.0%
50.00%127.91,00314,08837.5%75.0%
27.27%117.894912,68542.9%0.0%
45.45%118.094412,33144.4%50.0%
45.45%117.393214,09340.0%50.0%
50.00%108.086413,82550.0%50.0%
50.00%107.795113,72166.7%25.0%
50.00%106.752311,35240.0%60.0%
44.44%97.365811,60620.0%75.0%
62.50%87.483812,63950.0%75.0%
50.00%87.580812,82440.0%66.7%
37.50%87.698015,9870.0%42.9%
71.43%76.374810,24475.0%66.7%
42.86%76.991916,4560.0%50.0%
71.43%77.499310,30960.0%100.0%
85.71%77.81,18515,62250.0%100.0%
28.57%77.895215,35050.0%20.0%
85.71%78.61,40618,813100.0%50.0%
66.67%68.370511,39175.0%50.0%
40.00%57.481613,49266.7%0.0%
40.00%56.91,03315,15550.0%33.3%
40.00%58.593013,75033.3%50.0%
20.00%57.485513,36025.0%0.0%

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Irelia vs Gnar - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Irelia do against Gnar in League of Legends?

Irelia wins the Irelia vs Gnar matchup with a 54.8% win rate compared to Gnar's 45.2%, a 9.7 percentage point difference. This data is based on 31 recent ranked games in patch 26.7.

How does Irelia do against Gnar in the early game?

In the early game, Irelia has the advantage against Gnar with a 50.0% win rate versus 50.0%. Irelia players should look to press their lane advantage through aggressive trades and wave control during the first 15 minutes.

How does Irelia do against Gnar in the late game?

In the late game, Irelia takes over the Irelia vs Gnar matchup with a 57.9% win rate compared to 42.1%. Irelia scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Irelia vs Gnar matchup?

Irelia wins the matchup against Gnar with a 54.8% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.7. The 9.7 percentage point advantage means Irelia is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 31 games analyzed.

What is the best Irelia build against Gnar?

The best Irelia build against Gnar includes Kraken Slayer, Hullbreaker, Blade of The Ruined King 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 Irelia runes against Gnar?

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

Does Irelia counter Gnar?

Yes, Irelia has a favorable matchup against Gnar with a 54.8% win rate. Irelia strongly counters Gnar in lane based on current patch 26.7 data.

How do I play Irelia against Gnar?

When playing Irelia against Gnar, 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.