Mastering Gnar Top: Complete Build Guide and Best Matchups for Patch 15.3
A comprehensive guide for building Gnar in the top lane, focusing on optimal strategies and itemization for maximum effectiveness.
For optimal performance, Gnar players should take Flash and Teleport as Summoner Spells. The recommended build has achieved a 54.5% win rate across 7,571 matches.
Main Build (54.5% WR):
- Keystone: Grasp of the Undying
- Runes: Demolish, Bone Plating, Overgrowth
- Secondary: Legend: Alacrity, Triumph
- Shards: Attack Speed, Adaptive Force, Health Scaling
- Core Items: Trinity Force > Plated Steelcaps > Black Cleaver
- Final Items: Sterak's Gage, Randuin's Omen, Thornmail
- Skill Order: Q > W > E
Alternative Build (55.3% WR):
- Keystone: Fleet Footwork
- Core Items: Trinity Force > Plated Steelcaps > Black Cleaver
- Final Items: Sterak's Gage, Randuin's Omen, Wit's End
Strong Matchups:
- Trundle (57.8% WR)
- Volibear (57.4% WR)
- Dr. Mundo (56.6% WR)
- Sion (56.6% WR)
- Poppy (55.9% WR)
Weak Matchups:
- Zac (41.0% WR)
- Maokai (44.3% WR)
- Karma (44.8% WR)
- Vayne (45.1% WR)
- Quinn (45.1% WR)
Key Tips:
- Harass melee champions using your range advantage
- Time your Rage Bar for team fights
- Check minimap before using E aggressively
- Proc W when enemies have 2 stacks
Best Synergies:
- Fiddlesticks (57.7% WR)
- Volibear (57.7% WR)
- Bel'Veth (54.9% WR)
- Karthus (53.9% WR)
- Skarner (53.7% WR)
Adapt your build based on matchups and team composition for optimal results.
