Lee Sin - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
47.3%
Pick Rate
3.3%

Lee Sinvs Gnar

FFighterAssassin
Patch26.10
Matches900,877
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedMay 18, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Lee Sin vs Gnar is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.10. Gnar wins with a 80.0% win rate (+60.0%) over Lee Sin based on 5 games. Gnar holds the advantage in both the early and late game. Below you'll find the best Lee Sin build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Lee Sin vs Gnar matchup.

Lee Sin Matchup Breakdown

Use the dropdown to select an opponent and see a detailed breakdown of how Lee Sin 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 - 20.0% win rateGnar(20.0%)
Lee Sin - 20.0% win rate in this matchup
Lee Sin
20.0% WR
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Gnar vs Lee Sin matchup - 80.0% win rate
Gnar
80.0% WR

Who Wins the Lee Sin vs Gnar Matchup?

Gnar wins the Lee Sin vs Gnar matchup
Winner
Gnar
Matches: 5
20.0%
Win Rate
80.0%
5.2
CS / min
4.8
785
DMG / min
855
12,100
Gold / game
12,247
413
Heal / min
245
1,375
DMG Mitigated / min
963
0.7
CC / min
1.3
0.0%
Early Game WR
100.0%
33.3%
Late Game WR
66.7%

Lee Sin vs Gnar Matchup Summary

The Lee Sin vs Gnar matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 5 recent matches analyzed, Gnar wins with a 80.0% win rate compared to Lee Sin's 20.0%, giving Gnar a 60.0 percentage point advantage. Gnar dominates at every stage — from early laning through late game team fights. This consistent advantage makes it difficult for Lee Sin 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 0.6s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Gnar has a strong advantage in this matchup. Lee Sin players should play defensively, prioritize safe farming under tower, and look for opportunities created by jungle pressure or Gnar 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.

Lee Sin vs Gnar Laning Phase Breakdown

Gnar wins the laning phase against Lee Sin in League of Legends

Gnar is favored during the laning phase against Lee Sin, winning 3 out of 5 key stat categories. Gnar holds advantages in damage, gold income and crowd control, making them the stronger laner in this matchup.

Farming
5.2Lee Sin
4.8Gnar
Lee Sin edges out Gnar by 0.5 CS per minute — a moderate farming advantage that adds up to roughly 7 CS over a 15-minute laning phase. This translates to earlier component purchases and slightly faster power spikes for Lee Sin.
Damage
785Lee Sin
855Gnar
Gnar deals 71 more champion damage per minute than Lee Sin. While noticeable in extended trades, this gap can be offset by Lee Sin choosing favorable fight windows, such as engaging when Gnar's key abilities are on cooldown or trading immediately after dodging a skillshot.
Economy
12,100Lee Sin
12,247Gnar
Lee Sin and Gnar generate nearly equal gold per game, with just a 148 gold difference. Neither champion has a clear economic advantage, so gold leads will depend on individual play quality, kill participation, and objective contributions.
Utility
0.7Lee Sin
1.3Gnar
Gnar provides 0.6 seconds more crowd control per minute than Lee Sin, 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
1,787Lee Sin
1,208Gnar
Lee Sin vastly out-sustains Gnar, healing and mitigating 580 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Lee Sin 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 Lee Sin Build Against Gnar

Plated Steelcaps is the optimal boots choice against Gnar, providing the mobility and stats Lee Sin needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Lee Sin against Gnar are Eclipse, Sundered Sky and Endless Hunger. This combination gives Lee Sin an effective balance of damage, survivability, and utility for the matchup. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Lee Sin vs Gnar matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Gnar
100.0%
+100.0% advantage
Lee Sin early game win rateLee Sin0.0%
Gnar early game win rateGnar100.0%
Late Game
Gnar
66.7%
+33.3% advantage
Lee Sin late game win rateLee Sin33.3%
Gnar late game win rateGnar66.7%

Gnar dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 100.0% win rate — a 100.0 percentage point lead over Lee Sin. This lopsided early game means Gnar 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 66.7% win rate — 33.3 points above Lee Sin. Extended games heavily favor Gnar, whose kit and scaling make them a dominant force in team fights and objective control.

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

Best Lee Sin Runes Against Gnar

Precision rune tree - Lee Sin primary runes vs GnarPrecision
Conqueror - best Lee Sin rune vs GnarTriumph - best Lee Sin rune vs GnarLegend: Alacrity - best Lee Sin rune vs GnarLast Stand - best Lee Sin rune vs Gnar
Resolve rune tree - Lee Sin secondary runes vs GnarResolve
Second Wind - best Lee Sin rune vs GnarRevitalize - best Lee Sin rune vs Gnar
100.0% WR

The Precision and Resolve rune setup gives Lee Sin the best tools to compete against Gnar in this difficult matchup, compensating for the statistical disadvantages with optimal rune synergies.


Lee Sin matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.10. The table below shows Lee Sin'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 Lee Sin build, runes, laning stats, and early vs late game analysis for that specific matchup.

Lee Sin matchup win rates and stats in League of Legends patch 26.10
Opponent
Win Rate
Matches
CS/min
DMG/min
Gold/game
Early WR
Late WR
51.90%3160.965412,52651.0%52.7%
49.00%3000.868512,51050.4%48.1%
50.71%2800.864812,67850.4%51.0%
46.64%2680.967112,51847.4%46.0%
42.86%2520.862912,43943.4%42.5%
53.82%2490.862312,58160.5%48.1%
50.69%2170.865312,17647.3%53.2%
47.12%1910.963311,78842.4%51.5%
43.72%1830.963712,91244.9%42.9%
42.31%1560.863312,11847.6%38.7%
44.16%1540.870811,66047.5%40.5%
46.90%1450.863412,82647.5%46.4%
46.04%1390.962812,74544.6%47.0%
49.24%1320.867512,26651.0%48.1%
62.39%1170.870213,47268.8%58.0%
41.74%1150.861311,83437.5%45.8%
39.09%1100.966612,24841.1%37.0%
38.32%1071.160912,37633.3%41.2%
53.27%1070.966212,29254.5%51.9%
45.54%1010.962112,08444.9%46.1%
50.00%1000.966311,72654.0%46.0%
55.67%971.171613,15954.8%56.4%
44.21%950.865211,76949.0%38.6%
50.54%930.869711,49857.1%43.2%
48.91%921.069812,80651.1%46.7%
44.32%881.162411,76946.3%42.5%
54.22%831.265412,27055.3%53.3%
48.15%810.963812,15452.3%43.2%
47.50%800.867612,74348.5%46.8%
49.35%770.870212,06151.4%47.6%
52.05%731.065513,03253.6%51.1%
48.61%720.869212,15156.7%42.9%
53.85%650.973312,52764.3%46.0%
49.15%590.965814,08844.4%51.2%
54.24%590.963612,15050.0%57.6%
41.38%581.165111,97553.6%30.0%
52.73%551.667712,93547.8%56.3%
40.38%522.365312,40344.4%38.2%
42.00%500.866113,82833.3%46.9%
52.08%480.769211,73453.9%50.0%
48.94%470.974412,68855.0%44.4%
34.04%471.057112,66144.4%27.6%
53.49%430.858010,70055.0%52.2%
54.05%371.565511,91560.9%42.9%
58.82%340.968412,64452.9%64.7%
31.25%322.263411,92725.0%35.0%
48.39%310.968411,37237.5%60.0%
60.00%300.868412,32163.6%57.9%
48.28%291.876810,33152.9%41.7%
42.86%280.962810,84231.3%58.3%
39.29%282.565910,26137.5%41.7%
40.74%272.171613,62563.6%25.0%
61.54%260.862611,69740.0%75.0%
34.62%261.270213,65842.9%31.6%
48.00%252.876013,63383.3%36.8%
40.00%251.360812,09066.7%15.4%
50.00%241.260110,97246.1%54.5%
62.50%241.463412,66258.3%66.7%
43.48%231.765913,67828.6%50.0%
52.17%231.264311,04338.5%70.0%
40.91%222.369711,12327.3%54.5%
50.00%222.275710,29469.2%22.2%
42.86%212.675011,11328.6%50.0%
52.63%191.269812,53657.1%50.0%
27.78%181.459010,59525.0%33.3%
47.06%171.660512,43242.9%50.0%
43.75%160.769312,36450.0%37.5%
31.25%161.365111,90428.6%33.3%
71.43%141.663810,25160.0%77.8%
38.46%132.34969,45433.3%50.0%
46.15%136.086813,04266.7%40.0%
38.46%133.667511,31533.3%42.9%
46.15%134.678310,98755.6%25.0%
36.36%115.070312,77566.7%25.0%
45.45%111.458011,81033.3%60.0%
18.18%111.649310,12633.3%12.5%
60.00%101.658612,27950.0%62.5%
40.00%103.75997,13050.0%25.0%
40.00%101.45839,94775.0%16.7%
40.00%104.07009,45616.7%75.0%
66.67%91.980113,73780.0%50.0%
44.44%96.599112,77650.0%40.0%
37.50%84.271812,24025.0%50.0%
37.50%80.860813,5380.0%42.9%
25.00%83.058412,7120.0%40.0%
37.50%85.288413,02633.3%40.0%
62.50%83.71,01514,855100.0%40.0%
62.50%83.296613,5020.0%83.3%
62.50%83.779514,660100.0%40.0%
37.50%82.852711,40260.0%0.0%
75.00%85.098513,22250.0%100.0%
57.14%71.162610,56350.0%66.7%
14.29%75.771213,38650.0%0.0%
14.29%73.57929,63325.0%0.0%
14.29%74.35526,75225.0%0.0%
28.57%71.76248,79433.3%25.0%
42.86%71.64489,67333.3%50.0%
42.86%76.070312,37533.3%50.0%
57.14%75.090112,52960.0%50.0%
42.86%76.481511,48450.0%0.0%
66.67%61.766312,99350.0%75.0%
16.67%64.765911,8450.0%33.3%
16.67%66.189312,89933.3%0.0%
50.00%62.590710,53840.0%100.0%
33.33%66.21,06212,37250.0%25.0%
50.00%64.283516,5760.0%50.0%
66.67%61.368910,67175.0%50.0%
33.33%66.282914,0210.0%40.0%
66.67%66.298012,40550.0%100.0%
20.00%51.463112,3800.0%25.0%
60.00%52.979312,86050.0%100.0%
20.00%55.278512,1000.0%33.3%
20.00%51.44678,4650.0%33.3%
60.00%54.75348,58533.3%100.0%
40.00%53.43988,834100.0%25.0%

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Lee Sin vs Gnar - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Lee Sin do against Gnar in League of Legends?

Gnar wins the Lee Sin vs Gnar matchup with a 80.0% win rate compared to Lee Sin's 20.0%, a 60.0 percentage point difference. This data is based on 5 recent ranked games in patch 26.10.

How does Lee Sin do against Gnar in the early game?

In the early game, Gnar has the advantage against Lee Sin with a 100.0% win rate versus 0.0%. Gnar players should look to press their lane advantage through aggressive trades and wave control during the first 15 minutes.

How does Lee Sin do against Gnar in the late game?

In the late game, Gnar takes over the Lee Sin vs Gnar matchup with a 66.7% win rate compared to 33.3%. Gnar scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Lee Sin vs Gnar matchup?

Gnar wins the matchup against Lee Sin with a 80.0% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.10. The 60.0 percentage point advantage means Gnar is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 5 games analyzed.

What is the best Lee Sin build against Gnar?

The best Lee Sin build against Gnar includes Eclipse, Sundered Sky, Endless Hunger with Plated Steelcaps. Check the matchup breakdown above for the full item path and build order.

What are the best Lee Sin runes against Gnar?

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

Does Lee Sin counter Gnar?

No, Lee Sin struggles against Gnar with only a 20.0% win rate. Gnar has the advantage in this matchup. Lee Sin players should focus on safe farming and avoiding extended trades to minimize Gnar's lead.

How do I play Lee Sin against Gnar?

When playing Lee Sin against Gnar, play cautiously and avoid Gnar's power spikes. Look for jungle assistance and team-dependent plays since Gnar has the statistical advantage at most stages. Use the matchup-specific build and runes above to optimize your chances.