Warwick - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
51.5%
Pick Rate
4.9%

Warwickvs Gnar

SFighterTank
Patch26.10
Matches3,013,751
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedMay 27, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Warwick vs Gnar is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.10. Warwick wins with a 64.3% win rate (+28.6%) over Gnar based on 14 games. Warwick holds the advantage in both the early and late game. Below you'll find the best Warwick build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Warwick vs Gnar matchup.

Warwick Matchup Breakdown

Use the dropdown to select an opponent and see a detailed breakdown of how Warwick 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
Warwick - 64.3% win rate in this matchup
Warwick
64.3% WR
VS
Gnar vs Warwick matchup - 35.7% win rate
Gnar
35.7% WR

Who Wins the Warwick vs Gnar Matchup?

Warwick wins the Warwick vs Gnar matchup
Winner
Warwick
Matches: 14
64.3%
Win Rate
35.7%
4.9
CS / min
5.2
870
DMG / min
915
14,168
Gold / game
13,357
732
Heal / min
226
1,635
DMG Mitigated / min
1,199
1.0
CC / min
1.3
50.0%
Early Game WR
50.0%
66.7%
Late Game WR
33.3%

Warwick vs Gnar Matchup Summary

The Warwick vs Gnar matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 14 recent matches analyzed, Warwick wins with a 64.3% win rate compared to Gnar's 35.7%, giving Warwick a 28.6 percentage point advantage. Warwick 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 sustain, where Warwick leads by 942 HP/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Warwick 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.

Warwick vs Gnar Laning Phase Breakdown

Gnar wins the laning phase against Warwick in League of Legends

Gnar is favored during the laning phase against Warwick, 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
4.9Warwick
5.2Gnar
Gnar edges out Warwick by 0.3 CS per minute — a moderate farming advantage that adds up to roughly 5 CS over a 15-minute laning phase. This translates to earlier component purchases and slightly faster power spikes for Gnar.
Damage
870Warwick
915Gnar
Gnar deals 45 more champion damage per minute than Warwick. While noticeable in extended trades, this gap can be offset by Warwick choosing favorable fight windows, such as engaging when Gnar's key abilities are on cooldown or trading immediately after dodging a skillshot.
Economy
14,168Warwick
13,357Gnar
Warwick generates a commanding 811 more gold per game than Gnar. This substantial economic advantage means Warwick 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
1.0Warwick
1.3Gnar
Both Warwick and Gnar provide similar amounts of crowd control (0.3s/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
2,367Warwick
1,424Gnar
Warwick vastly out-sustains Gnar, healing and mitigating 942 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Warwick 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 Warwick Build Against Gnar

Mercury's Treads is the optimal boots choice against Gnar, providing the mobility and stats Warwick needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Warwick against Gnar are Kraken Slayer, Stridebreaker and Thornmail. This combination gives Warwick an effective balance of damage, survivability, and utility for the matchup. This build performs exceptionally well, achieving a 100.0% win rate across 1 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 Warwick vs Gnar matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Warwick
50.0%
+0.0% advantage
Warwick early game win rateWarwick50.0%
Gnar early game win rateGnar50.0%
Late Game
Warwick
66.7%
+33.3% advantage
Warwick late game win rateWarwick66.7%
Gnar late game win rateGnar33.3%

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

Warwick is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 66.7% win rate — 33.3 points above Gnar. Extended games heavily favor Warwick, whose kit and scaling make them a dominant force in team fights and objective control.

Warwick 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 Warwick Runes Against Gnar

Precision rune tree - Warwick primary runes vs GnarPrecision
Lethal Tempo - best Warwick rune vs GnarTriumph - best Warwick rune vs GnarLegend: Alacrity - best Warwick rune vs GnarLast Stand - best Warwick rune vs Gnar
Inspiration rune tree - Warwick secondary runes vs GnarInspiration
Cash Back - best Warwick rune vs GnarCosmic Insight - best Warwick rune vs Gnar
100.0% WR

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


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

Warwick 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
53.27%5971.266212,14353.8%52.7%
49.70%5031.065612,29651.2%48.6%
47.84%4851.168812,95250.5%46.1%
46.48%4261.164812,10051.1%43.0%
45.08%4171.064212,10645.8%44.4%
50.67%3731.063012,46651.0%50.5%
49.15%2951.063312,43659.3%43.3%
53.79%2771.372312,08357.6%49.6%
45.85%2531.366112,11448.3%43.8%
55.69%2461.064412,53856.6%55.0%
51.45%2411.159912,68247.2%54.0%
49.11%2241.058712,68753.9%45.9%
50.79%1911.067511,92548.3%52.9%
47.85%1861.165813,06149.3%47.1%
42.37%1771.761211,97141.4%43.0%
47.73%1760.960112,00053.0%43.0%
44.38%1691.567212,22646.8%42.2%
54.05%1481.167412,22952.1%55.8%
49.66%1451.064113,17053.9%47.3%
47.59%1451.064912,63239.0%53.5%
51.75%1431.064412,52653.2%50.6%
56.74%1411.164512,40261.2%52.7%
45.59%1361.161711,75346.5%44.6%
59.52%1264.085112,05272.2%50.0%
57.14%1261.063712,86462.2%54.3%
50.40%1251.059912,49756.4%45.7%
58.33%1201.273313,15566.0%52.2%
50.44%1133.163812,57352.3%49.3%
52.68%1121.272012,42260.0%45.6%
53.15%1112.893411,57752.7%53.6%
50.00%1041.164112,56845.2%53.2%
47.06%1021.159312,06151.0%43.1%
57.00%1001.064112,34253.3%60.0%
43.82%895.382110,97550.0%35.1%
62.50%881.171112,99165.0%60.4%
54.02%872.269111,59940.0%66.0%
57.14%845.187511,53954.4%60.5%
63.10%845.296213,05071.4%57.1%
54.88%823.675811,89751.4%57.8%
51.85%811.474212,04062.8%39.5%
51.25%800.963912,13152.4%50.0%
38.46%783.564911,41937.8%39.0%
50.00%782.870210,98350.0%50.0%
47.37%761.970913,04552.0%45.1%
57.53%730.953710,61455.8%60.0%
43.84%731.467012,55551.6%38.1%
61.76%682.987212,83866.7%57.1%
44.26%612.977111,96234.6%51.4%
42.62%612.872011,59548.1%38.2%
70.00%602.873712,39477.3%65.8%
50.00%601.962111,64750.0%50.0%
48.33%603.073112,44146.7%50.0%
49.15%591.454211,85562.1%36.7%
55.36%561.160312,58755.6%55.2%
47.27%553.269411,39444.0%50.0%
49.06%531.065512,37056.0%42.9%
46.00%500.971712,79456.5%37.0%
47.62%425.780712,31257.9%39.1%
69.05%421.363512,23255.6%79.2%
64.29%424.696412,22054.5%75.0%
42.11%381.861411,91860.0%30.4%
51.35%370.968712,91450.0%52.2%
51.35%376.190612,56466.7%36.8%
47.22%363.175013,18541.7%50.0%
59.38%325.387810,90864.7%53.3%
37.50%325.391513,10837.5%37.5%
54.84%311.865712,96250.0%57.9%
54.84%314.165411,12835.7%70.6%
55.17%295.485411,60769.2%43.8%
44.44%274.375610,61450.0%36.4%
44.44%274.477112,71750.0%42.1%
60.00%255.285912,75055.6%62.5%
37.50%241.363913,38925.0%40.0%
50.00%245.873511,79560.0%42.9%
39.13%231.353011,54045.5%33.3%
52.17%234.680113,85262.5%46.7%
39.13%236.486710,52040.0%37.5%
50.00%222.967111,56350.0%50.0%
70.00%202.863912,76055.6%81.8%
26.32%191.761612,21714.3%33.3%
42.11%195.465411,99250.0%38.5%
52.63%195.399111,66130.0%77.8%
50.00%181.061013,77660.0%46.1%
50.00%185.07829,79945.5%57.1%
66.67%182.259611,46375.0%50.0%
62.50%161.360613,12155.6%71.4%
37.50%161.476513,58842.9%33.3%
62.50%165.056110,95944.4%85.7%
40.00%155.790012,19342.9%37.5%
64.29%144.987014,16850.0%66.7%
50.00%145.070511,40742.9%57.1%
40.00%105.190610,09433.3%50.0%
77.78%91.159114,131100.0%66.7%
75.00%85.988812,824100.0%50.0%
50.00%81.163611,46225.0%75.0%
62.50%84.268214,6900.0%83.3%
57.14%74.070712,43566.7%50.0%
66.67%64.94689,312100.0%33.3%
50.00%61.753415,06750.0%50.0%
33.33%62.468510,44225.0%50.0%
50.00%64.759612,6350.0%50.0%
80.00%56.258912,412100.0%66.7%
60.00%54.571810,572100.0%33.3%
40.00%52.33489,67225.0%100.0%
0.00%54.04759,4540.0%0.0%
40.00%54.14518,36340.0%0.0%
20.00%52.862013,2610.0%25.0%
60.00%52.85106,98860.0%0.0%

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Warwick vs Gnar - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Warwick do against Gnar in League of Legends?

Warwick wins the Warwick vs Gnar matchup with a 64.3% win rate compared to Gnar's 35.7%, a 28.6 percentage point difference. This data is based on 14 recent ranked games in patch 26.10.

How does Warwick do against Gnar in the early game?

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

How does Warwick do against Gnar in the late game?

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

Who wins the Warwick vs Gnar matchup?

Warwick wins the matchup against Gnar with a 64.3% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.10. The 28.6 percentage point advantage means Warwick is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 14 games analyzed.

What is the best Warwick build against Gnar?

The best Warwick build against Gnar includes Kraken Slayer, Stridebreaker, Thornmail with Mercury's Treads. This build achieves a 100.0% win rate in the matchup. Check the matchup breakdown above for the full item path and build order.

What are the best Warwick runes against Gnar?

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

Does Warwick counter Gnar?

Yes, Warwick has a favorable matchup against Gnar with a 64.3% win rate. Warwick strongly counters Gnar in lane based on current patch 26.10 data.

How do I play Warwick against Gnar?

When playing Warwick 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.