Aurelion Sol vs Gnar TOP Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Aurelion Sol vs Gnar

Updated Jun 4, 2026

Overview

Prioritize farming and scaling safely as Aurelion Sol has low early agency against Gnar's medium early pressure.
Maintain medium lane pressure without giving Gnar free all-in windows, balancing wave control to avoid overextension.
This is a control vs teamfight scaling matchup where Aurelion Sol must survive early aggression to reach impactful mid-late game power spikes.

Trading pattern

Use (E) into (Q) for poke and waveclear, targeting Gnar when his (E) is down to punish his vulnerability.
Avoid trading when Gnar's Rage is near mega form to reduce risk from his hard crowd control and burst.
Capitalize on Gnar's missed (E) cooldown or poor Rage timing by stepping forward for short trades or wave pressure.

Danger windows

Be cautious when Gnar's Rage is near mega form and he can engage with (E) or follow up with (W) stun.
Avoid fighting near walls during Gnar's mega form to reduce risk from his (R) wall stun.
Watch for Gnar's engage windows when his (E) hop is available and mega form crowd control is active; back off or play defensively.

Early game

Focus on farming with (E) into (Q) poke to clear waves and deter Gnar's mini form harass.
Avoid extended trades before you have your full kit to prevent being punished by Gnar's burst and crowd control.
Use safe positioning to minimize risk from (E) engage and mega form stun windows.

Power spikes

At 75+ Stardust stacks, your upgraded (R) enhances teamfight and chase potential; play toward stable farm and safe resets to reach this.
After completing Rylai's, pressure waves and trades more confidently as your damage and control improve.
Respect Gnar's level 6 mega form spike with (R) wall stun; avoid fighting when his Rage is full and he has terrain advantage.

Win conditions

Survive early lane pressure by farming safely and using (E) into (Q) poke to control waves.
Reach your major power spikes (75+ stacks, Rylai's) to turn lane-neutral states into teamfight or chase pressure.
Use superior mid-late game scaling and map movement to impact teamfights and deny Gnar's effectiveness in side-lane or engage scenarios.