4

Tier

Win Rate

48.3%

Pick Rate

2.5%

Ban Rate

0.4%

Matches

9,166

Gnar Runes

Build Patch 14.9

Core Gnar Item Build Order

64.1% Win Rate (39 Games)
Doran's Blade

Starting

Mercury's Treads

1st

Trinity Force

2nd

Wit's End

3rd

Black Cleaver

4th

Wit's End

5th

Trinity Force

6th

Doran's Blade
Mercury's Treads
Trinity Force
Wit's End
Black Cleaver
Wit's End
Trinity Force

Core Gnar Item Build Path

Situational

Sterak's Gage
Randuin's Omen
Thornmail
Force of Nature
Jak'Sho, The Protean
Maw of Malmortius
Sundered Sky

Summoner Spells

Flash
65%111 Games

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 14.10

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
Irelia
49.1%
38.2%
3.3%
267
Tryndamere
45.7%
38.8%
1.6%
129
Akali
55.6%
40.4%
1.2%
99
Illaoi
51.4%
41.4%
1.7%
140
Poppy
41.2%
42.6%
0.8%
68

Gnar's Trends for Top, Platinum+ for Patch 14.10

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

48.2%

(-1.5%)
vs last patch
Pick Rate

2.5%

(-0.1%)
vs last patch
Ban Rate

0.4%

(-0.1%)
vs last patch

Gnar Guide for Top, Platinum+ for Patch 14.10

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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