Best Gnar Top Lane Builds and Counters (54.8% Win Rate)
Gnar excels as a versatile top laner with a unique transformation mechanic. His build focuses on a mix of damage and durability to be effective in both Mini and Mega forms.
Most Effective Build (54.8% WR, 7,145 matches):
- Summoner Spells: Flash, Teleport
- Core Items: Trinity Force > Plated Steelcaps > Black Cleaver
- Full Build: Add Sterak's Gage > Randuin's Omen > Thornmail
- Skill Order: Q > W > E
Optimal Runes:
- Primary: Grasp of the Undying, Demolish, Bone Plating, Overgrowth
- Secondary: Legend: Alacrity, Triumph
- Shards: Attack Speed, Adaptive Force, Health Scaling
Strong Against:
- Poppy (57.9% WR)
- Volibear (57.4% WR)
- Dr. Mundo (57.4% WR)
- Trundle (56.5% WR)
- Sion (55.7% WR)
Weak Against:
- Zac (42.3% WR)
- Cassiopeia (44.0% WR)
- Karma (44.1% WR)
- Maokai (44.4% WR)
- Quinn (45.2% WR)
Key Tips:
- Harass melee champions with auto-attacks and Q to proc W stacks
- Time your rage bar for teamfights
- Check minimap before using E aggressively to avoid ganks
- Build adaptively based on matchup - consider Magic Resist or Armor shard depending on lane opponent
Best Synergies:
- Volibear (58.6% WR)
- Fiddlesticks (57.4% WR)
- Bel'Veth (55.4% WR)
- Karthus (54.4% WR)
- Skarner (53.8% WR)
Alternative builds, including Fleet Footwork and Conqueror variations, are viable depending on matchup and playstyle preferences.
