Irelia Top counters Gnar hard (43.9% win rate) based on 608 games. This matchup is really difficult for Gnar players.
View detailed statistics below: items, runes, and counter builds for Gnar Top vs Irelia Top in patch 15.15 (25.15), including win rates and pick rates. With proper study, this can improve your chances of victory up to 59.3% in this matchup.
With 2.9% popularity, Gnar constantly encounters meta-dominant Irelia (4.2%, 17th place out of 63 Top champions). Understanding how to play against this popular champion becomes essential for consistent Gnar performance in the current patch. Every edge matters: In this tough matchup, the proven Fleet Footwork + Absorb Life combination (60.3% win rate) plus optimal itemization Trinity Force, Sterak's Gage, Wit's End, and Plated Steelcaps boosts your chances from 43.9% to 59.3% - potentially game-changing.
Farm your way back: Gnar's superior farming (7.25 vs 7.09/min, 7th among Top) offers a comeback path. Focus on safe CSing and capitalize on your 0.16 CS/min natural advantage. Outclassed across the board: Irelia leads in both matchup win rate (56.1%) and damage (881 vs 779/min). Gnar must seek alternative win conditions through macro play and team coordination. Strong individual performance: Gnar maintains better KDA (1.80, 34th place vs 57th for Irelia), but loses the matchup overall. High KDA without wins suggests difficulty translating individual advantages into victory conditions.
| Versus | |
|---|---|---|
| C | Tier | A+ |
| 43.9% | Matchup Winrate | 56.1% |
| 48.56% | Role Winrate | 51.05% |
| #52 | Winrate Rank | #21 |
| 2.9% | Pickrate | 4.2% |
| 1.8 | Average KDA | 1.5 |
| 411 | Gold per Minute | 470 |
| 7.25 | CS/Min | 7.09 |
| 0.29 | Wards per Minute | 0.30 |
| 779 | Damage per Minute | 881 |
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, Gnar deals physical damage. Focus on eliminating enemy carries. Irelia deals mainly physical damage (72.94%), additional items against this damage type may be required against snowballing or aggressive play.
An important advantage of Gnar is higher farming statistics (ranked 7th among role champions) (versus 10th for Irelia), which provides a stable gold advantage in extended games and allows faster access to key items. Meanwhile, their lower KDA (1.5 versus 1.8) suggests they are less effective in team fights.
In this difficult confrontation, it is critically important for the Gnar player to avoid attempts to force trades and all-ins with the Irelia 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.
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