4

Tier

Win Rate

50.7%

Pick Rate

4.2%

Ban Rate

1.0%

Matches

82,156

Gnar Bruiser Runes

Build Patch 14.19

Core Gnar Item Build Order

60.9% Win Rate (87 Games)
Doran's Blade

Starting

Trinity Force

1st

Mercury's Treads

2nd

Black Cleaver

3rd

Trinity Force

4th

Black Cleaver

5th

Sterak's Gage

6th

Doran's Blade
Trinity Force
Mercury's Treads
Black Cleaver
Trinity Force
Black Cleaver
Sterak's Gage

Core Gnar Item Build Path

Situational

Wit's End
Randuin's Omen
Thornmail
Force of Nature
Jak'Sho, The Protean
Kaenic Rookern
Sundered Sky

Summoner Spells

Flash
438 Games61%

Gnar Skill Order

0
Rage Gene

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

10

11

12

13

14

15

16

17

18

Boomerang Throw / Boulder Toss
Hyper / Wallop
Hop / Crunch
GNAR!

Gnar's Counters for Top, Platinum+ for Patch 14.19

Discover the ultimate counters for Gnar with our comprehensive guide. Learn who counters Gnar in lane and throughout the game, turning the tides in your favor. Explore effective Gnar counters and strategies to outplay your opponent.
Champion
Game Win Rate
Lane Win Rate
Matchup Rate
Matches
Akali
48.5%
37.1%
0.8%
604
Irelia
49.6%
40.1%
2.4%
1,820
Illaoi
49.8%
41.3%
1.9%
1,454
Malphite
44.9%
42.2%
3.4%
2,526
Sylas
45.4%
45.5%
1.0%
760

Gnar's Trends for Top, Platinum+ for Patch 14.19

Stay ahead of the curve with the latest win rates, pick rates, and ban rates for Gnar. Our Trends section offers a deep dive into how Gnar is performing in the current meta, with data from the last five patches.
Win Rate

50.7%

(+0.9%)
vs last patch
Pick Rate

4.2%

(+0.4%)
vs last patch
Ban Rate

1.0%

(+0.1%)
vs last patch

Gnar Guide for Top, Platinum+ for Patch 14.19

Learn Gnar with our Gnar guide. Learn about Gnar's strengths and Gnar's weaknesses, and harness key insights to optimize your playstyle. Whether you're a seasoned player or new to Gnar, our guide provides the tools you need to dominate the battlefield.
Key Insights
  • When Gnar reaches max Rage, he can cast any ability to transform earlier.
  • Gnar
    Q
    's cooldown is reduced dramatically if Gnar catches the boomerang or picks up the boulder.
  • After transforming back to Mini Gnar, he's granted
    Gnar
    W
    's bonus movespeed and can't gain Rage for 15 seconds.
  • Gnar bounces a second time if
    Gnar
    E
    hits a unit. If at max Rage, he will transform into Mega Gnar and still bounce a second time.
Strengths
  • Can create his own CC chain as Mega Gnar.
  • Excels at extended trades and teamfights.
  • At max rank,
    Gnar
    R
    has a cooldown of 30 seconds, letting him cast it at least once every transformation.
  • Best with items that enhance his tankiness, crowd control, and split-pushing capabilities.
Weaknesses
  • Forcing Gnar to transform before teamfights can hurt him and his team.
  • His laning strength is much weaker if he can't consistently catch or pick up
    Gnar
    Q
    .
  • Gnar
    E
    has a longer cooldown of 22 seconds at rank 1. Once used, he can be punished.

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