Aurora vs Gnar TOP Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

Aurora vs Gnar TOP Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Aurora into Gnarmedium

Overview

Use your mobility and burst to pick off Gnar during his mini form cooldowns.
Control the wave to deny Gnar safe Rage stacking and prevent favorable mega form timings.
Focus on scaling through level 6 and your first AP item to pressure side lanes and teamfights.

Trading pattern

Trade by casting , reposition with , then reactivate for burst.
Punish Gnar when his mini form is on cooldown to reduce his kite and escape.
Avoid trading immediately after or when is easily dodged to prevent counter trades.

Danger windows

Beware when Gnar's Rage is near full and he can jump in with to transform and stun with or .
Avoid fighting near walls when Gnar's mega form is ready to prevent devastating wall stuns.
Be extra cautious after using since you lose your quick escape and become vulnerable.

Early game

Thin the wave early and poke with + when Gnar's is down.
Avoid extended trades after using since you lose your quick escape.
Hold a freeze near your tower to limit Gnar's Rage stacking and punish his overextensions.

Power spikes

At level 6, use for high mobility and burst to secure picks or escape.
After your first AP burst item, increase pressure on waves and trades to capitalize on improved damage.
Respect Gnar's mega form timing; back off before he transforms to avoid hard CC and engage.

Win conditions

Use your mobility and burst to pick off Gnar during his mini form cooldowns or after he wastes mega form.
Deny Gnar safe Rage stacking by controlling the wave and forcing him to play defensively.
Reach level 6 and your first AP item power spikes to pressure side lanes or teamfights with flanks and skirmishes.

Tactical tip

For Aurora vs Gnar, read overview, trading pattern, and danger windows first for a fast Top lane check.