Gnar: The Transforming Bruiser Guide - Your Complete Champion Overview

Gnar: The Transforming Bruiser Guide - Your Complete Champion Overview

By Marcus Chen

February 26, 2025 at 04:03 AM

Mini-Gnar and Mega-Gnar switch between two distinct playstyles - a mobile ranged fighter and a powerful CC tank. This versatility makes him a unique top lane bruiser.

Abilities Priority

  • R > Q > W > E
  • Q: Essential for waveclear and poke
  • W: Provides valuable damage after Q max
  • E: Consider taking first for safe matchups

Form-Specific Abilities

Mini-Gnar:

  • Q: Long-range boomerang that slows
  • W: Three-hit passive for sustained damage
  • E: Double jump with attack speed bonus

Mega-Gnar:

  • Q: Heavy boulder throw with slow
  • W: AoE damage with stun
  • E: Single jump with AoE damage
  • R: Powerful AoE CC ultimate (Mega-Gnar only)

Core Build Path

Starting Items:

  • Doran's Blade
  • Health Potion

Core Items:

  1. Early Boots (Plated Steelcaps/Mercury Treads)
  2. Divine Sunderer/Trinity Force
  3. Black Cleaver
  4. Tank items based on matchup

Playstyle Tips

Mini-Gnar:

  • Harass with Q and auto-attacks
  • Maintain distance using E
  • Build Rage meter strategically

Mega-Gnar:

  • Look for engage opportunities with E-R combo
  • Use W for reliable CC
  • Position for optimal ultimate impact

Focus on managing your transformation timing and using each form's strengths effectively. Mini-Gnar excels at poking and kiting, while Mega-Gnar provides powerful engage and CC for teamfights.

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