Matchup
Skill matchup
You are stronger early — look to snowball before your opponent scales.
Build vs Gnar
Build adapted to this matchup
Starting items
Core build
Standard
Summoner spells
64%
15%Anti AD
Anti Heal
Anti AP
Anti Tank
DPS
Other options
Resolve
Grasp of the Undying
Demolish
Bone Plating
Overgrowth
Precision
Presence of Mind
Last Stand
Power Spikes
Strength by game phase
Illaoi
GnarGnar's abilities
Passive, spells and ultimate
While in combat Gnar generates Rage. At maximum Rage his next ability will transform him into Mega Gnar, granting increased survivability and access to new spells.
Cooldowns
Cooldowns by spell rank
| Level | Q | W | E | R |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 16s | 7s | 22s | – |
| 6 | 13s | 7s | 22s | 1m30 |
| 9 | 10s | 7s | 22s | 1m30 |
| 11 | 10s | 7s | 22s | 1m |
| 16 | 10s | 7s | 17s | 30s |
| 18 | 10s | 7s | 12s | 30s |
Playing against Gnar
How to counter and exploit weaknesses
Gnar is vulnerable right after losing Mega form: he's small, has no CC, and his abilities are on cooldown.
Watch his rage bar: when it's almost full, back away from walls — his R stuns against walls.
Mini Gnar is squishy and can be all-inned — force fights when he's in Mini form with low rage.
Don't group up near walls when Mega Gnar is in the fight — he's looking for a multi-target R.
Source: op.gg + LTL Engine · Patch 16.9.1 · May 9, 2026