Gnar Counter Guide

Effective counters against Gnar:

• Zac
• Cassiopeia
• Karma
• Maokai
• Quinn
• Gragas
• Vayne
• Gwen
• Illaoi
• Camille
• Yasuo
• Malphite
• Rumble
• Ryze
• Urgot

Laning Phase Tips:

• Bait out Gnar's E before requesting jungle ganks
• Avoid using burst abilities when Gnar is about to transform
• Accept losing some CS to avoid heavy poke damage
• Watch his rage bar to predict form changes

Team Fight Strategy:

• Engage when Gnar has low rage to prevent Mega form
• Disengage when Mega Gnar is active
• Avoid fighting in enclosed spaces and near walls
• Exploit Mini Gnar's weakness in team fights

Key Power Spikes:

• Level 6: Stay away from walls to avoid Ultimate combos
• First item (Black Cleaver): Increased 1v1 potential and mobility
• W proc timing: Trade when his Q is on cooldown

Trading Tips:

• Avoid extended trades where Gnar can stack W
• Position away from walls during Mega form
• Tank players should be extra cautious after Black Cleaver completion

General Countermeasures:

• Track rage bar for form timing
• Coordinate team fights around his form changes
• Capitalize on Mini Gnar's vulnerability
• Keep fights in open spaces to minimize ultimate impact

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