Matchup
Build vs Gnar
Build adapted to this matchup
Starting items
Core build
Standard
Summoner spells
71%
14%Anti CC
Other options
Sorcery
Summon Aery
Manaflow Band
Transcendence
Scorch
Resolve
Revitalize
Bone Plating
Power Spikes
Strength by game phase
Nami
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