
Gnar Top Lane Guide: Mastering the Missing Link's Power
Meeting enemies to push minions or farm in the lane phase requires careful positioning with Gnar. Harass when they last hit, leveraging your range advantage while building a health lead.
Maintain constant awareness of your Rage bar - it dictates your engagement options. Plan aggressive trades and Ultimate R setups as you approach transformation thresholds.
At level 6, Gnar gains massive kill pressure. His Ultimate R can devastate teams when timed properly, especially in tight spaces near walls. Use this power spike to secure objectives and coordinate ganks.
Early Game Tips:
- Poke with Q from safe range
- Use E defensively to avoid ganks
- Control wave from bushes when possible
- Build rage strategically for all-ins
Mid Game Focus:
- Group for objectives and team fights
- Split push when Ultimate R is down
- Track Rage for optimal engage timing
- Flank with Ultimate R in choke points
Late Game Strategy:
- Stay with team for major objectives
- Use terrain for Ultimate R setups
- Build tanky to facilitate engages
- Be patient with transformation timing
Key Power Spikes:
- Level 6: Ultimate R unlocked
- Level 9: Q maxed for poke
- Level 11: Ultimate R rank 2
- Level 13: Second ability maxed
Core Weaknesses:
- Vulnerable when E is on cooldown
- Counterable by disengaging mega form
- Less effective in open spaces
- Requires rage management
Team Fight Role:
- Engage with mega form
- Peel and kite in mini form
- Land multi-target Ultimate R
- Create space for carries
For optimal success, coordinate Ultimate R timing with team, maintain rage awareness, and utilize terrain effectively. Proper form management is crucial for maximizing Gnar's versatile kit.
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