K'Sante - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
43.2%
Pick Rate
1.4%

K'Santevs Gnar

FTankFighter
Patch26.11
Matches776,441
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedJun 5, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

K'Sante vs Gnar is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.11. K'Sante wins with a 54.8% win rate (+9.7%) over Gnar based on 31 games. K'Sante wins the early laning phase while Gnar scales better into the late game. Below you'll find the best K'Sante build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the K'Sante vs Gnar matchup.

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K'Sante Matchup Breakdown

Use the dropdown to select an opponent and see a detailed breakdown of how K'Sante 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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K'Sante - 54.8% win rate in this matchup
K'Sante
54.8% WR
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Gnar vs K'Sante matchup - 45.2% win rate
Gnar
45.2% WR

Who Wins the K'Sante vs Gnar Matchup?

K'Sante wins the K'Sante vs Gnar matchup
Winner
K'Sante
Matches: 31
54.8%
Win Rate
45.2%
6.1
CS / min
6.2
690
DMG / min
853
11,413
Gold / game
11,375
242
Heal / min
207
2,351
DMG Mitigated / min
1,097
1.4
CC / min
1.6
72.7%
Early Game WR
27.3%
45.0%
Late Game WR
55.0%

K'Sante vs Gnar Matchup Summary

The K'Sante vs Gnar matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 31 recent matches analyzed, K'Sante wins with a 54.8% win rate compared to Gnar's 45.2%, giving K'Sante a 9.7 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: K'Sante controls the early laning stage, but Gnar outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — K'Sante 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 sustain, where K'Sante leads by 1,289 HP/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. K'Sante 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.

K'Sante vs Gnar Laning Phase Breakdown

Gnar wins the laning phase against K'Sante in League of Legends

Gnar is favored during the laning phase against K'Sante, winning 3 out of 5 key stat categories. Gnar holds advantages in farming, damage and crowd control, making them the stronger laner in this matchup.

Farming
6.1K'Sante
6.2Gnar
K'Sante and Gnar 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
690K'Sante
853Gnar
Gnar heavily out-damages K'Sante by 163 DMG/min, dominating both short trades and all-in fights. K'Sante 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
11,413K'Sante
11,375Gnar
K'Sante and Gnar generate nearly equal gold per game, with just a 38 gold difference. Neither champion has a clear economic advantage, so gold leads will depend on individual play quality, kill participation, and objective contributions.
Utility
1.4K'Sante
1.6Gnar
Both K'Sante and Gnar provide similar amounts of crowd control (0.2s/min difference), meaning neither has a significant advantage in locking down opponents for ganks or team fights. Lane ganks are equally effective for both sides.
Sustain
2,593K'Sante
1,304Gnar
K'Sante vastly out-sustains Gnar, healing and mitigating 1,289 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means K'Sante 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 K'Sante Build Against Gnar

Plated Steelcaps is the optimal boots choice against Gnar, providing the mobility and stats K'Sante needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for K'Sante against Gnar are Jak'Sho, The Protean, Iceborn Gauntlet and Thornmail. This combination gives K'Sante 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 K'Sante vs Gnar matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
K'Sante
72.7%
+45.5% advantage
K'Sante early game win rateK'Sante72.7%
Gnar early game win rateGnar27.3%
Late Game
Gnar
55.0%
+10.0% advantage
K'Sante late game win rateK'Sante45.0%
Gnar late game win rateGnar55.0%

K'Sante dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 72.7% win rate — a 45.5 percentage point lead over Gnar. This lopsided early game means K'Sante 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 55.0% win rate — 10.0 points above K'Sante. 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: K'Sante 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 K'Sante Runes Against Gnar

Resolve rune tree - K'Sante primary runes vs GnarResolve
Grasp of the Undying - best K'Sante rune vs GnarShield Bash - best K'Sante rune vs GnarSecond Wind - best K'Sante rune vs GnarOvergrowth - best K'Sante rune vs Gnar
Precision rune tree - K'Sante secondary runes vs GnarPrecision
Last Stand - best K'Sante rune vs GnarTriumph - best K'Sante rune vs Gnar
83.3% WR

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


K'Sante matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.11. The table below shows K'Sante'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 K'Sante build, runes, laning stats, and early vs late game analysis for that specific matchup.

K'Sante matchup win rates and stats in League of Legends patch 26.11
Opponent
Win Rate
Matches
CS/min
DMG/min
Gold/game
Early WR
Late WR
37.11%976.470110,71833.3%39.3%
37.65%855.968010,37550.0%27.7%
45.12%825.874210,70048.6%42.2%
48.57%706.679111,40151.9%46.5%
46.03%636.063311,23354.2%41.0%
48.39%626.385811,62048.0%48.6%
48.21%566.589311,53551.9%44.8%
57.69%526.282911,66757.1%58.1%
48.08%526.477212,03761.1%41.2%
46.94%496.585212,03544.4%48.4%
39.58%486.577810,96250.0%29.2%
31.91%476.363811,31833.3%31.0%
47.83%466.575110,19453.9%40.0%
53.33%456.375211,43652.9%53.6%
53.49%436.386112,07842.9%58.6%
54.76%426.31,03712,07361.5%51.7%
53.66%416.482811,89866.7%46.1%
50.00%406.469210,80650.0%50.0%
47.50%406.479811,86650.0%45.0%
28.21%395.977210,87931.6%25.0%
45.95%376.388011,05653.3%40.9%
47.06%345.74589,43347.4%46.7%
30.30%335.771111,32615.4%40.0%
46.88%326.51,23010,42343.8%50.0%
32.26%316.172711,71940.0%28.6%
61.29%316.976211,57078.6%47.1%
54.84%316.169011,41372.7%45.0%
43.33%306.576510,31346.1%41.2%
48.28%295.51,00610,23650.0%46.1%
31.03%296.173511,42033.3%29.4%
58.62%296.665211,23153.9%62.5%
38.46%266.576711,01233.3%41.2%
36.36%226.580611,23440.0%33.3%
54.55%226.593111,58758.3%50.0%
45.45%225.869911,16445.5%45.5%
22.73%226.868112,0080.0%27.8%
70.00%206.775112,02687.5%58.3%
42.11%194.95979,11441.7%42.9%
52.63%197.468211,98550.0%54.5%
27.78%186.05679,89336.4%14.3%
22.22%186.478512,23125.0%21.4%
61.11%186.396211,75380.0%53.9%
29.41%176.769711,05218.2%50.0%
31.25%166.58659,94133.3%28.6%
40.00%156.481510,92050.0%33.3%
71.43%147.079011,66771.4%71.4%
64.29%146.574111,07771.4%57.1%
16.67%125.083013,3000.0%20.0%
41.67%126.35158,29933.3%66.7%
33.33%126.463211,55560.0%14.3%
58.33%126.363610,62366.7%50.0%
54.55%115.782911,04975.0%42.9%
9.09%116.06329,3710.0%20.0%
36.36%113.973711,63940.0%33.3%
40.00%106.650810,34857.1%0.0%
44.44%95.894213,389100.0%37.5%
55.56%92.465610,42525.0%80.0%
50.00%86.177411,60250.0%50.0%
25.00%86.45188,34240.0%0.0%
12.50%84.881112,8170.0%16.7%
37.50%86.288413,5250.0%50.0%
66.67%66.872112,2980.0%80.0%
50.00%66.973111,7940.0%100.0%
16.67%66.961910,31433.3%0.0%
16.67%65.16439,6150.0%25.0%
66.67%66.81,01113,03266.7%66.7%
20.00%51.44267,5860.0%33.3%
60.00%56.858111,41650.0%66.7%
40.00%56.859610,8430.0%66.7%
20.00%54.966110,43425.0%0.0%
60.00%53.873610,5480.0%100.0%

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K'Sante vs Gnar - Frequently Asked Questions

How does K'Sante do against Gnar in League of Legends?

K'Sante wins the K'Sante 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 26.11.

How does K'Sante do against Gnar in the early game?

In the early game, K'Sante has the advantage against Gnar with a 72.7% win rate versus 27.3%. K'Sante players should look to press their lane advantage through aggressive trades and wave control during the first 15 minutes.

How does K'Sante do against Gnar in the late game?

In the late game, Gnar takes over the K'Sante vs Gnar matchup with a 55.0% win rate compared to 45.0%. Gnar scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the K'Sante vs Gnar matchup?

K'Sante wins the matchup against Gnar with a 54.8% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.11. The 9.7 percentage point advantage means K'Sante is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 31 games analyzed.

What is the best K'Sante build against Gnar?

The best K'Sante build against Gnar includes Jak'Sho, The Protean, Iceborn Gauntlet, Thornmail 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 K'Sante runes against Gnar?

The best K'Sante runes against Gnar use the Resolve primary tree with Precision secondary. This rune setup achieves a 83.3% win rate in the K'Sante vs Gnar matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.

Does K'Sante counter Gnar?

Yes, K'Sante has a favorable matchup against Gnar with a 54.8% win rate. K'Sante strongly counters Gnar in lane based on current patch 26.11 data.

How do I play K'Sante against Gnar?

When playing K'Sante 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.