Ryze - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
45.9%
Pick Rate
2.5%

Ryzevs Gnar

FMage
Patch26.3
Matches785,220
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedFeb 25, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Ryze vs Gnar is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.3. Ryze wins with a 60.0% win rate (+20.0%) over Gnar based on 10 games. Ryze holds the advantage in both the early and late game. Below you'll find the best Ryze build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Ryze vs Gnar matchup.

Ryze Matchup Breakdown

Use the dropdown to select an opponent and see a detailed breakdown of how Ryze 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 - 60.0% win rateGnar(60.0%)
Ryze - 60.0% win rate in this matchup
Ryze
60.0% WR
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Gnar vs Ryze matchup - 40.0% win rate
Gnar
40.0% WR

Who Wins the Ryze vs Gnar Matchup?

Ryze wins the Ryze vs Gnar matchup
Winner
Ryze
Matches: 10
60.0%
Win Rate
40.0%
7.6
CS / min
7.1
829
DMG / min
619
8,452
Gold / game
7,690
186
Heal / min
169
545
DMG Mitigated / min
759
0.9
CC / min
0.9
50.0%
Early Game WR
50.0%
75.0%
Late Game WR
25.0%

Ryze vs Gnar Matchup Summary

The Ryze vs Gnar matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 10 recent matches analyzed, Ryze wins with a 60.0% win rate compared to Gnar's 40.0%, giving Ryze a 20.0 percentage point advantage. Ryze 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 damage output, where Ryze leads by 211 DMG/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Ryze 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.

Ryze vs Gnar Laning Phase Breakdown

Ryze wins the laning phase against Gnar in League of Legends

Ryze is favored during the laning phase against Gnar, winning 4 out of 5 key stat categories. Ryze holds advantages in farming, damage, gold income and crowd control, making them the stronger laner in this matchup.

Farming
7.6Ryze
7.1Gnar
Ryze 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 Ryze.
Damage
829Ryze
619Gnar
Ryze heavily out-damages Gnar by 211 DMG/min, dominating both short trades and all-in fights. Gnar should avoid extended combat and instead focus on burst trade patterns — short engages followed by immediate disengagement — to avoid letting Ryze's sustained damage advantage take over.
Economy
8,452Ryze
7,690Gnar
Ryze earns 762 more gold per game than Gnar, equivalent to roughly one additional component item. This economic edge comes from a combination of better farming, kill participation, and objective control, giving Ryze slightly faster item completions.
Utility
0.9Ryze
0.9Gnar
Both Ryze and Gnar provide similar amounts of crowd control (0.0s/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
731Ryze
928Gnar
Gnar vastly out-sustains Ryze, healing and mitigating 196 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Gnar can absorb significant punishment and remain in lane while Ryze is forced to recall. Building grievous wounds early is essential for Ryze, and focusing on burst trade patterns rather than sustained fights is critical.

Best Ryze Build Against Gnar

Sorcerer's Shoes is the optimal boots choice against Gnar, providing the mobility and stats Ryze needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Ryze against Gnar are Rod of Ages, Seraph's Embrace and Actualizer. This combination gives Ryze an effective balance of damage, survivability, and utility for the matchup. This build achieves a solid 50.0% win rate across 2 games, proving it to be a reliable item path when facing Gnar. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Ryze vs Gnar matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Ryze
50.0%
+0.0% advantage
Ryze early game win rateRyze50.0%
Gnar early game win rateGnar50.0%
Late Game
Ryze
75.0%
+50.0% advantage
Ryze late game win rateRyze75.0%
Gnar late game win rateGnar25.0%

The early game (first 15 minutes) is a toss-up between Ryze and Gnar, with Ryze 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.

Ryze is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 75.0% win rate — 50.0 points above Gnar. Extended games heavily favor Ryze, whose kit and scaling make them a dominant force in team fights and objective control.

Ryze 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 Ryze Runes Against Gnar

Sorcery rune tree - Ryze primary runes vs GnarSorcery
Phase Rush - best Ryze rune vs GnarManaflow Band - best Ryze rune vs GnarTranscendence - best Ryze rune vs GnarScorch - best Ryze rune vs Gnar
Inspiration rune tree - Ryze secondary runes vs GnarInspiration
Biscuit Delivery - best Ryze rune vs GnarCosmic Insight - best Ryze rune vs Gnar
100.0% WR

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


Ryze matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.3. The table below shows Ryze'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 Ryze build, runes, laning stats, and early vs late game analysis for that specific matchup.

Ryze matchup win rates and stats in League of Legends patch 26.3
Opponent
Win Rate
Matches
CS/min
DMG/min
Gold/game
Early WR
Late WR
37.19%1997.177911,27735.2%39.6%
43.52%1937.178411,38440.6%47.1%
45.00%1407.292412,13942.0%47.9%
41.67%1327.186112,04036.4%45.5%
44.17%1207.474812,39446.9%42.3%
34.95%1037.377011,67539.2%30.8%
50.98%1026.893011,62154.9%47.1%
39.78%937.180911,69544.2%36.0%
40.22%927.074410,94632.6%47.8%
44.44%906.773611,53045.5%43.5%
49.41%857.279811,25548.0%51.4%
46.43%847.381312,17550.0%43.8%
31.58%766.874111,44931.6%31.6%
47.37%767.389013,04362.1%38.3%
41.43%706.892912,53430.0%50.0%
50.75%676.982212,49838.5%58.5%
43.94%666.996211,62641.9%45.7%
50.77%657.193312,44250.0%51.7%
45.76%597.185011,30435.3%60.0%
42.37%597.378211,88944.0%41.2%
48.21%567.189712,29048.1%48.3%
60.00%556.997812,75350.0%67.7%
49.06%537.292412,29154.5%45.2%
55.77%527.574911,71764.5%42.9%
44.23%527.174811,14627.6%65.2%
44.00%507.581311,81544.4%43.5%
52.08%486.787410,95140.7%66.7%
46.81%477.498612,69552.6%42.9%
32.61%466.980511,26423.8%40.0%
48.89%456.778211,89347.4%50.0%
47.62%427.277612,02738.9%54.2%
48.65%377.794912,99063.2%33.3%
41.67%367.61,25113,58046.1%39.1%
65.71%357.892912,78677.8%52.9%
44.12%346.985912,32256.3%33.3%
51.52%337.183313,55969.2%40.0%
42.42%336.981712,63140.0%43.5%
56.25%327.085111,41160.0%50.0%
70.97%316.481712,22586.7%56.3%
62.07%297.079211,81866.7%57.1%
60.71%287.597612,02563.6%58.8%
25.93%277.19629,87027.8%22.2%
46.15%267.591011,89435.7%58.3%
40.00%257.078811,33038.5%41.7%
40.00%257.180312,16150.0%35.3%
41.67%247.81,02213,56154.5%30.8%
50.00%246.886712,01336.4%61.5%
54.55%227.190613,11470.0%41.7%
45.45%226.51,05511,23841.7%50.0%
27.27%227.297311,90444.4%15.4%
33.33%217.185512,26311.1%50.0%
47.62%216.579311,24427.3%70.0%
66.67%217.992013,82577.8%58.3%
65.00%207.584512,00575.0%58.3%
55.00%206.91,01012,23766.7%50.0%
52.63%197.182412,18866.7%40.0%
57.89%197.186812,09860.0%55.6%
50.00%187.11,08412,27342.9%54.5%
83.33%187.592111,919100.0%72.7%
58.82%177.295713,91360.0%58.3%
58.82%177.31,11213,54516.7%81.8%
25.00%167.67609,93122.2%28.6%
25.00%167.21,15211,38612.5%37.5%
40.00%156.579612,13733.3%44.4%
57.14%146.779912,08025.0%100.0%
57.14%147.21,00213,06066.7%50.0%
42.86%146.892410,35955.6%20.0%
42.86%147.480111,42228.6%57.1%
78.57%147.51,00413,12680.0%77.8%
23.08%137.093713,9930.0%30.0%
53.85%136.889010,69350.0%60.0%
38.46%137.178812,55433.3%42.9%
58.33%127.285614,63266.7%55.6%
66.67%127.797510,12875.0%50.0%
63.64%116.879612,82166.7%60.0%
54.55%117.51,01013,90260.0%50.0%
45.45%117.182511,25533.3%60.0%
72.73%117.081312,58075.0%71.4%
40.00%107.391511,90325.0%50.0%
40.00%107.886411,07350.0%25.0%
50.00%107.51,03914,61350.0%50.0%
60.00%107.68298,45250.0%75.0%
55.56%96.683011,13060.0%50.0%
33.33%96.978211,69133.3%33.3%
37.50%85.699410,0900.0%75.0%
12.50%86.89499,9800.0%25.0%
57.14%76.81,12614,92033.3%75.0%
57.14%77.698312,81250.0%60.0%
42.86%77.683212,18225.0%66.7%
28.57%76.891612,12333.3%25.0%
71.43%77.992210,975100.0%50.0%
57.14%76.71,22414,50450.0%60.0%
57.14%77.67667,82766.7%0.0%
71.43%77.41,24216,367100.0%66.7%
66.67%66.184711,353100.0%50.0%
50.00%66.670711,45866.7%33.3%
50.00%67.366713,2520.0%60.0%
16.67%67.595112,04233.3%0.0%
66.67%68.27649,65075.0%50.0%
50.00%66.81,19416,72150.0%50.0%
0.00%56.192911,3710.0%0.0%
60.00%55.591810,97275.0%0.0%
40.00%57.11,25116,3540.0%40.0%
40.00%57.11,06013,841100.0%25.0%
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Ryze vs Gnar - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Ryze do against Gnar in League of Legends?

Ryze wins the Ryze vs Gnar matchup with a 60.0% win rate compared to Gnar's 40.0%, a 20.0 percentage point difference. This data is based on 10 recent ranked games in patch 26.3.

How does Ryze do against Gnar in the early game?

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

How does Ryze do against Gnar in the late game?

In the late game, Ryze takes over the Ryze vs Gnar matchup with a 75.0% win rate compared to 25.0%. Ryze scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Ryze vs Gnar matchup?

Ryze wins the matchup against Gnar with a 60.0% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.3. The 20.0 percentage point advantage means Ryze is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 10 games analyzed.

What is the best Ryze build against Gnar?

The best Ryze build against Gnar includes Rod of Ages, Seraph's Embrace, Actualizer with Sorcerer's Shoes. This build achieves a 50.0% win rate in the matchup. Check the matchup breakdown above for the full item path and build order.

What are the best Ryze runes against Gnar?

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

Does Ryze counter Gnar?

Yes, Ryze has a favorable matchup against Gnar with a 60.0% win rate. Ryze strongly counters Gnar in lane based on current patch 26.3 data.

How do I play Ryze against Gnar?

When playing Ryze 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.