Gnar Top counters Garen hard (46.5% win rate) based on 495 games. This matchup is really difficult for Garen players.
View detailed statistics below: items, runes, and counter builds for Garen Top vs Gnar Top in patch 15.24 (25.24), including win rates and pick rates. With proper study, this can improve your chances of victory up to 59.3% in this matchup.
Garen dominates the meta (5th most popular, 6.8% pick rate) and regularly clashes with Gnar (3.2% pick rate). Understanding this common matchup forms the foundation of consistent gameplay for one of top lane's current powerhouses. Surprising upset: Despite Garen's higher tier rating, Gnar wins 53.5% of encounters. This suggests Gnar's kit specifically counters Garen's playstyle, overriding general meta strength - approach this matchup with extra caution. Every edge matters: In this tough matchup, the proven Conqueror + Triumph combination (56.9% win rate) plus optimal itemization Stridebreaker, Phantom Dancer, Spear of Shojin, and Berserker's Greaves boosts your chances from 46.5% to 59.3% - potentially game-changing.
Farm your way back: Garen's superior farming (7.48 vs 6.32/min, 8th among Top) offers a comeback path. Focus on safe CSing and capitalize on your 1.16 CS/min natural advantage. Outclassed across the board: Gnar leads in both matchup win rate (53.5%) and damage (888 vs 844/min). Garen must seek alternative win conditions through macro play and team coordination. Skill-based matchup: Identical KDA (1.90) with 46.5% win rate indicates that macro play, team coordination, and clutch moments determine outcomes more than individual mechanics.
Difficult matchup requiring deep understanding of game mechanics and flawless execution. Patience and proper macro play are the keys to victory in this confrontation.
Except for rare builds, Garen deals physical damage. Focus on eliminating enemy carries. Gnar deals mainly physical damage (79.45%), additional items against this damage type may be required against snowballing or aggressive play.
An important advantage of Garen is higher farming statistics (ranked 8th among role champions) (versus 43rd for Gnar), which provides a stable gold advantage in extended games and allows faster access to key items.
In this difficult confrontation, it is critically important for the Garen player to avoid attempts to force trades and all-ins with the Gnar player, as the matchup requires a patient and calculated approach. Extended trades without clear tactical advantage often lead to unfavorable consequences, and ignoring opportunities to receive team support can be a fatal mistake for game progression.
Basic attacks or spells that deal damage to an enemy champion grant 2 stacks of Conqueror…
Takedowns restore 5% of your missing health, 2.5% of your max health, and grant…
Gain 1.5 basic ability haste for every Legend stack (max 10 stacks).Earn progre…
Deal 5% - 11% increased damage to champions while you are below 60% health. Max…
Your Ultimate has 12% increased damage, healing, and shielding. (AoE damage is …
All movement bonuses are 7% more effective on you and gain 1% Move Speed.
Grants 9 Attack Damage or 9 Ability Power
Grants 9 Attack Damage or 9 Ability Power
Increases health from 10 to 180 HP across levels 1-18
Basic attacks or spells that deal damage to an enemy champion grant 2 stacks of Conqueror…
Takedowns restore 5% of your missing health, 2.5% of your max health, and grant…
Gain 1.5 basic ability haste for every Legend stack (max 10 stacks).Earn progre…
Deal 5% - 11% increased damage to champions while you are below 60% health. Max…
After 12 min gain +8 Armor and +8 Magic Resist and increase your Armor and Magi…
Absorb life essence from monsters or enemy minions that die near you, permanent…
Grants 9 Attack Damage or 9 Ability Power
Grants 9 Attack Damage or 9 Ability Power
Increases health from 10 to 180 HP across levels 1-18
