Matchup
Skill matchup
Build vs K'Sante
Build adapted to this matchup
Starting items
Core build
Standard
Summoner spells
83%
8%Anti AD
Anti Heal
Anti AP
Anti Heal
Anti Tank
DPS
Other options
Precision
Fleet Footwork
Triumph
Legend: Alacrity
Last Stand
Resolve
Overgrowth
Bone Plating
Power Spikes
Strength by game phase
Gnar
K'SanteK'Sante's abilities
Passive, spells and ultimate
K'Sante's Abilities mark targets to take more damage on his next Attack.When All Out, K'Sante deals more damage with all Attacks and Abilities.
Cooldowns
Cooldowns by spell rank
| Level | Q | W | E | R |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 3.5s | 14s | 10s | – |
| 6 | 3.5s | 14s | 10s | 2m |
| 9 | 3.5s | 13s | 10s | 2m |
| 11 | 3.5s | 12s | 10s | 1m40 |
| 16 | 3.5s | 10s | 9s | 1m20 |
| 18 | 3.5s | 10s | 8s | 1m20 |
Playing against K'Sante
How to counter and exploit weaknesses
Avoid standing near walls: his R pushes you through walls to isolate you.
In All Out mode (R), K'Sante is squishier but deals more damage — burst him quickly in that form.
His W is unstoppable but predictable (visible charge) — reposition laterally.
Punish him between Q stacks: if he doesn't have the 3rd Q, he has no knockup.
Source: op.gg + LTL Engine · Patch 16.9.1 · May 9, 2026