Naafirivs Gnar
Naafiri vs Gnar is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.10. Gnar wins with a 57.1% win rate (+14.3%) over Naafiri based on 7 games. Naafiri wins the early laning phase while Gnar scales better into the late game. Below you'll find the best Naafiri build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Naafiri vs Gnar matchup.
Naafiri Matchup Breakdown
Use the dropdown to select an opponent and see a detailed breakdown of how Naafiri 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.
Gnar(42.9%)Who Wins the Naafiri vs Gnar Matchup?
Naafiri vs Gnar Matchup Summary
The Naafiri vs Gnar matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 7 recent matches analyzed, Gnar wins with a 57.1% win rate compared to Naafiri's 42.9%, giving Gnar a 14.3 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Naafiri controls the early laning stage, but Gnar outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Naafiri 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 0.7s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Gnar has a strong advantage in this matchup. Naafiri 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.
Naafiri vs Gnar Laning Phase Breakdown
Naafiri is favored during the laning phase against Gnar, winning 3 out of 5 key stat categories. Naafiri holds advantages in farming, damage and gold income, making them the stronger laner in this matchup.
Best Naafiri Build Against Gnar
Gluttonous Greaves is the optimal boots choice against Gnar, providing the mobility and stats Naafiri needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Naafiri against Gnar are The Collector, Lord Dominik's Regards and Yun Tal Wildarrows. This combination gives Naafiri 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 Naafiri vs Gnar matchup.
Early Game vs Late Game
Naafiri60.0%Gnar40.0%Naafiri0.0%Gnar100.0%Naafiri 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 Naafiri 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 100.0% win rate — 100.0 points above Naafiri. 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: Naafiri 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 Naafiri Runes Against Gnar
Sorcery
Precision
The Sorcery and Precision rune setup gives Naafiri the best tools to compete against Gnar in this difficult matchup, compensating for the statistical disadvantages with optimal rune synergies.
Naafiri matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.10. The table below shows Naafiri'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 Naafiri 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 47.03% | 202 | 6.3 | 890 | 12,154 | 50.0% | 44.3% | |
| 46.75% | 154 | 6.2 | 870 | 12,896 | 53.2% | 42.4% | |
| 49.64% | 139 | 1.1 | 761 | 12,934 | 56.1% | 45.1% | |
| 49.24% | 132 | 1.2 | 755 | 13,027 | 48.5% | 50.0% | |
| 47.29% | 129 | 5.4 | 842 | 12,709 | 47.3% | 47.3% | |
| 49.22% | 128 | 6.1 | 928 | 12,348 | 51.7% | 47.1% | |
| 53.17% | 126 | 6.2 | 907 | 12,398 | 51.0% | 54.7% | |
| 52.42% | 124 | 5.5 | 890 | 13,150 | 49.1% | 54.9% | |
| 44.92% | 118 | 6.1 | 962 | 12,034 | 48.3% | 41.4% | |
| 50.43% | 117 | 6.3 | 941 | 12,688 | 56.4% | 45.2% | |
| 54.39% | 114 | 3.8 | 814 | 12,558 | 51.9% | 56.5% | |
| 40.71% | 113 | 1.3 | 697 | 11,835 | 41.1% | 40.4% | |
| 40.00% | 105 | 1.5 | 692 | 12,277 | 33.3% | 45.6% | |
| 46.08% | 102 | 6.3 | 899 | 12,288 | 48.8% | 44.1% | |
| 52.48% | 101 | 6.1 | 862 | 12,007 | 51.1% | 53.7% | |
| 50.00% | 100 | 1.3 | 743 | 12,509 | 52.3% | 48.2% | |
| 47.37% | 95 | 3.1 | 816 | 11,633 | 50.0% | 44.4% | |
| 45.26% | 95 | 4.4 | 816 | 12,564 | 53.7% | 38.9% | |
| 45.74% | 94 | 4.7 | 953 | 13,475 | 37.2% | 52.9% | |
| 44.94% | 89 | 6.4 | 865 | 12,643 | 56.8% | 36.5% | |
| 42.05% | 88 | 1.2 | 704 | 12,390 | 48.8% | 36.2% | |
| 48.28% | 87 | 1.4 | 722 | 12,633 | 41.2% | 52.8% | |
| 57.47% | 87 | 1.8 | 831 | 13,726 | 63.6% | 53.7% | |
| 42.35% | 85 | 1.3 | 793 | 13,078 | 44.4% | 40.8% | |
| 61.04% | 77 | 6.1 | 932 | 12,473 | 62.2% | 60.0% | |
| 48.68% | 76 | 4.9 | 847 | 13,362 | 58.6% | 42.5% | |
| 54.05% | 74 | 5.8 | 916 | 12,383 | 63.6% | 46.3% | |
| 55.07% | 69 | 6.1 | 848 | 11,575 | 51.6% | 57.9% | |
| 51.47% | 68 | 3.6 | 885 | 13,123 | 42.3% | 57.1% | |
| 46.27% | 67 | 1.0 | 622 | 11,812 | 45.5% | 47.1% | |
| 49.23% | 65 | 6.2 | 880 | 12,167 | 48.1% | 50.0% | |
| 49.23% | 65 | 5.1 | 1,001 | 13,956 | 63.6% | 41.9% | |
| 46.88% | 64 | 6.1 | 874 | 12,402 | 30.8% | 57.9% | |
| 46.03% | 63 | 6.1 | 949 | 11,992 | 48.5% | 43.3% | |
| 50.00% | 60 | 5.1 | 779 | 12,573 | 42.9% | 53.9% | |
| 49.15% | 59 | 6.1 | 906 | 11,925 | 56.0% | 44.1% | |
| 43.10% | 58 | 6.5 | 944 | 12,794 | 40.9% | 44.4% | |
| 40.35% | 57 | 1.2 | 716 | 13,213 | 33.3% | 44.4% | |
| 42.86% | 56 | 1.5 | 660 | 11,817 | 43.5% | 42.4% | |
| 61.82% | 55 | 6.3 | 1,038 | 13,337 | 55.2% | 69.2% | |
| 50.00% | 52 | 1.3 | 815 | 13,009 | 57.9% | 45.5% | |
| 45.10% | 51 | 6.4 | 906 | 12,800 | 45.5% | 44.8% | |
| 55.10% | 49 | 2.8 | 824 | 13,480 | 62.5% | 48.0% | |
| 38.78% | 49 | 4.7 | 864 | 11,920 | 38.5% | 39.1% | |
| 42.86% | 49 | 1.1 | 652 | 12,377 | 33.3% | 50.0% | |
| 60.42% | 48 | 1.1 | 806 | 13,216 | 66.7% | 55.6% | |
| 58.33% | 48 | 1.1 | 788 | 12,774 | 60.9% | 56.0% | |
| 47.92% | 48 | 6.3 | 949 | 12,874 | 57.9% | 41.4% | |
| 46.81% | 47 | 1.3 | 745 | 12,485 | 54.2% | 39.1% | |
| 45.65% | 46 | 3.1 | 798 | 13,192 | 40.0% | 50.0% | |
| 55.81% | 43 | 5.5 | 779 | 10,710 | 60.9% | 50.0% | |
| 53.49% | 43 | 6.6 | 841 | 11,995 | 45.8% | 63.2% | |
| 41.86% | 43 | 6.6 | 1,006 | 13,119 | 42.9% | 40.9% | |
| 47.62% | 42 | 6.4 | 932 | 12,912 | 35.3% | 56.0% | |
| 47.50% | 40 | 6.4 | 980 | 12,877 | 52.6% | 42.9% | |
| 55.00% | 40 | 1.4 | 802 | 12,816 | 53.9% | 55.6% | |
| 45.00% | 40 | 1.2 | 656 | 12,327 | 56.3% | 37.5% | |
| 30.00% | 40 | 1.9 | 729 | 13,664 | 23.1% | 33.3% | |
| 60.00% | 40 | 3.6 | 1,080 | 12,001 | 66.7% | 54.5% | |
| 61.54% | 39 | 6.3 | 1,002 | 13,177 | 61.9% | 61.1% | |
| 54.05% | 37 | 6.7 | 1,005 | 11,600 | 52.6% | 55.6% | |
| 55.56% | 36 | 6.5 | 898 | 11,525 | 52.6% | 58.8% | |
| 41.67% | 36 | 5.7 | 1,095 | 13,248 | 25.0% | 55.0% | |
| 52.78% | 36 | 6.4 | 999 | 14,755 | 72.7% | 44.0% | |
| 52.78% | 36 | 2.7 | 750 | 11,993 | 57.9% | 47.1% | |
| 62.86% | 35 | 6.3 | 948 | 12,416 | 61.1% | 64.7% | |
| 55.88% | 34 | 1.2 | 870 | 13,985 | 28.6% | 75.0% | |
| 44.12% | 34 | 1.2 | 695 | 11,810 | 36.4% | 58.3% | |
| 57.58% | 33 | 1.1 | 801 | 13,298 | 61.5% | 55.0% | |
| 27.27% | 33 | 6.3 | 868 | 12,731 | 9.1% | 36.4% | |
| 38.71% | 31 | 1.0 | 763 | 13,366 | 41.7% | 36.8% | |
| 67.74% | 31 | 5.3 | 813 | 12,341 | 73.3% | 62.5% | |
| 46.67% | 30 | 1.0 | 791 | 12,838 | 46.7% | 46.7% | |
| 48.28% | 29 | 5.7 | 951 | 11,908 | 38.5% | 56.3% | |
| 44.83% | 29 | 6.1 | 921 | 12,691 | 50.0% | 42.9% | |
| 39.29% | 28 | 5.8 | 817 | 13,331 | 37.5% | 40.0% | |
| 64.29% | 28 | 6.5 | 1,095 | 12,728 | 71.4% | 57.1% | |
| 48.15% | 27 | 4.5 | 1,006 | 13,112 | 20.0% | 64.7% | |
| 33.33% | 27 | 0.9 | 738 | 12,053 | 31.3% | 36.4% | |
| 40.74% | 27 | 6.1 | 932 | 13,968 | 50.0% | 36.8% | |
| 53.85% | 26 | 6.0 | 903 | 11,724 | 61.5% | 46.1% | |
| 73.08% | 26 | 4.3 | 1,005 | 14,412 | 63.6% | 80.0% | |
| 40.00% | 25 | 3.4 | 915 | 14,251 | 33.3% | 42.1% | |
| 50.00% | 24 | 6.1 | 919 | 13,610 | 80.0% | 42.1% | |
| 50.00% | 24 | 5.0 | 824 | 13,050 | 44.4% | 53.3% | |
| 37.50% | 24 | 1.5 | 764 | 11,292 | 35.7% | 40.0% | |
| 52.17% | 23 | 2.2 | 823 | 11,888 | 43.8% | 71.4% | |
| 50.00% | 22 | 5.4 | 720 | 11,593 | 37.5% | 57.1% | |
| 54.55% | 22 | 5.6 | 854 | 12,119 | 71.4% | 46.7% | |
| 40.91% | 22 | 6.4 | 1,062 | 13,405 | 33.3% | 46.1% | |
| 31.82% | 22 | 2.2 | 779 | 12,540 | 37.5% | 28.6% | |
| 54.55% | 22 | 1.1 | 676 | 13,514 | 44.4% | 61.5% | |
| 45.45% | 22 | 6.8 | 943 | 11,832 | 72.7% | 18.2% | |
| 42.86% | 21 | 3.0 | 953 | 12,597 | 60.0% | 27.3% | |
| 28.57% | 21 | 5.4 | 808 | 11,005 | 36.4% | 20.0% | |
| 57.14% | 21 | 5.6 | 811 | 11,686 | 53.9% | 62.5% | |
| 50.00% | 20 | 3.0 | 760 | 12,945 | 44.4% | 54.5% | |
| 30.00% | 20 | 1.5 | 826 | 13,645 | 33.3% | 27.3% | |
| 40.00% | 20 | 6.2 | 962 | 12,182 | 62.5% | 25.0% | |
| 45.00% | 20 | 2.5 | 767 | 12,523 | 62.5% | 33.3% | |
| 52.63% | 19 | 5.6 | 913 | 13,738 | 57.1% | 50.0% | |
| 50.00% | 18 | 1.9 | 797 | 14,602 | 50.0% | 50.0% | |
| 35.29% | 17 | 2.2 | 736 | 12,112 | 22.2% | 50.0% | |
| 70.59% | 17 | 5.8 | 1,039 | 13,499 | 70.0% | 71.4% | |
| 50.00% | 16 | 4.9 | 705 | 10,674 | 55.6% | 42.9% | |
| 43.75% | 16 | 6.7 | 925 | 11,501 | 71.4% | 22.2% | |
| 66.67% | 15 | 6.4 | 887 | 12,782 | 60.0% | 70.0% | |
| 46.67% | 15 | 4.8 | 791 | 12,300 | 71.4% | 25.0% | |
| 57.14% | 14 | 5.6 | 873 | 13,807 | 40.0% | 66.7% | |
| 46.15% | 13 | 6.2 | 905 | 11,641 | 50.0% | 42.9% | |
| 61.54% | 13 | 1.6 | 899 | 15,207 | 60.0% | 62.5% | |
| 46.15% | 13 | 1.5 | 790 | 10,255 | 37.5% | 60.0% | |
| 53.85% | 13 | 5.8 | 993 | 13,490 | 33.3% | 60.0% | |
| 84.62% | 13 | 6.0 | 928 | 11,912 | 80.0% | 87.5% | |
| 41.67% | 12 | 4.4 | 950 | 12,760 | 40.0% | 42.9% | |
| 27.27% | 11 | 4.8 | 875 | 12,783 | 20.0% | 33.3% | |
| 45.45% | 11 | 6.3 | 955 | 12,381 | 33.3% | 60.0% | |
| 72.73% | 11 | 5.8 | 931 | 12,043 | 57.1% | 100.0% | |
| 20.00% | 10 | 5.8 | 831 | 12,623 | 0.0% | 33.3% | |
| 60.00% | 10 | 5.8 | 857 | 12,844 | 60.0% | 60.0% | |
| 70.00% | 10 | 6.5 | 785 | 9,907 | 62.5% | 100.0% | |
| 70.00% | 10 | 6.8 | 835 | 12,309 | 50.0% | 100.0% | |
| 55.56% | 9 | 5.8 | 971 | 12,760 | 40.0% | 75.0% | |
| 55.56% | 9 | 2.2 | 532 | 8,816 | 66.7% | 33.3% | |
| 22.22% | 9 | 6.8 | 858 | 12,254 | 16.7% | 33.3% | |
| 50.00% | 8 | 4.6 | 616 | 9,736 | 33.3% | 100.0% | |
| 62.50% | 8 | 6.2 | 1,111 | 11,997 | 75.0% | 50.0% | |
| 62.50% | 8 | 6.6 | 1,072 | 16,939 | 50.0% | 66.7% | |
| 62.50% | 8 | 6.6 | 804 | 11,790 | 100.0% | 25.0% | |
| 37.50% | 8 | 6.5 | 1,042 | 13,362 | 25.0% | 50.0% | |
| 57.14% | 7 | 6.9 | 828 | 12,244 | 50.0% | 60.0% | |
| 42.86% | 7 | 6.6 | 904 | 10,912 | 60.0% | 0.0% | |
| 42.86% | 7 | 5.8 | 910 | 13,914 | 100.0% | 20.0% | |
| 71.43% | 7 | 5.6 | 855 | 13,564 | 66.7% | 75.0% | |
| 66.67% | 6 | 3.7 | 956 | 10,460 | 50.0% | 100.0% | |
| 66.67% | 6 | 5.0 | 976 | 11,094 | 66.7% | 66.7% | |
| 33.33% | 6 | 1.8 | 764 | 13,141 | 33.3% | 33.3% | |
| 50.00% | 6 | 2.2 | 697 | 10,961 | 0.0% | 75.0% | |
| 80.00% | 5 | 4.2 | 833 | 11,779 | 100.0% | 50.0% | |
| 20.00% | 5 | 6.1 | 972 | 12,758 | 50.0% | 0.0% | |
| 40.00% | 5 | 3.7 | 701 | 14,650 | 0.0% | 40.0% | |
| 40.00% | 5 | 2.1 | 738 | 13,067 | 100.0% | 0.0% | |
| 40.00% | 5 | 6.2 | 1,142 | 11,348 | 25.0% | 100.0% | |
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Naafiri vs Gnar - Frequently Asked Questions
How does Naafiri do against Gnar in League of Legends?
Gnar wins the Naafiri vs Gnar matchup with a 57.1% win rate compared to Naafiri's 42.9%, a 14.3 percentage point difference. This data is based on 7 recent ranked games in patch 26.10.
How does Naafiri do against Gnar in the early game?
In the early game, Naafiri has the advantage against Gnar with a 60.0% win rate versus 40.0%. Naafiri players should look to press their lane advantage through aggressive trades and wave control during the first 15 minutes.
How does Naafiri do against Gnar in the late game?
In the late game, Gnar takes over the Naafiri vs Gnar matchup with a 100.0% win rate compared to 0.0%. Gnar scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.
Who wins the Naafiri vs Gnar matchup?
Gnar wins the matchup against Naafiri with a 57.1% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.10. The 14.3 percentage point advantage means Gnar is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 7 games analyzed.
What is the best Naafiri build against Gnar?
The best Naafiri build against Gnar includes The Collector, Lord Dominik's Regards, Yun Tal Wildarrows with Gluttonous Greaves. Check the matchup breakdown above for the full item path and build order.
What are the best Naafiri runes against Gnar?
The best Naafiri runes against Gnar use the Sorcery primary tree with Precision secondary. This rune setup achieves a 100.0% win rate in the Naafiri vs Gnar matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.
Does Naafiri counter Gnar?
No, Naafiri struggles against Gnar with only a 42.9% win rate. Gnar has the advantage in this matchup. Naafiri players should focus on safe farming and avoiding extended trades to minimize Gnar's lead.
How do I play Naafiri against Gnar?
When playing Naafiri 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.