Gnar vs Aatrox TOP Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Gnar vs Aatrox

Updated Jun 3, 2026

Overview

Control lane spacing to chip Aatrox safely and prevent him from freely landing (Q) sweet spots.
Manage Rage to convert mega form into impactful crowd control and durable engages rather than random transformations.

Trading pattern

Trade short bursts with (Q) and (W) in mini form, kite back with (E) before Aatrox can chain (Q) sweet spots or (W) pulls.
Punish Aatrox after he misses (Q1) or wastes (E) reposition by stepping forward to poke and reset wave control.
Commit to all-ins only when Rage is near full to ensure mega form durability and crowd control to counter Aatrox's healing and resets.

Danger windows

Avoid fighting Aatrox when his (Q) sweet spots are available and (E) is up, as he can reposition and knock you up.
Be cautious when Rage is low and (E) is down in mini form, as you are vulnerable to his engage and sustain.
Respect (W) pull zone that can trap and extend trades if you get caught inside it.

Early game

Use mini form range and (Q) poke to harass Aatrox early while keeping (E) ready to escape his (Q) combos.
Avoid extended trades without Rage near mega form as Aatrox's sustain and (Q) knockups punish prolonged fights.
Pressure the wave to deny Aatrox easy minion access inside his (Q) threat zone and limit his sustain.

Power spikes

Level 6: Time Rage to transform with (R) ready to punish (R) window and turn fights near walls.
Controlled Rage before objective fights maximizes mega form engage and CC, forcing Aatrox to back off or lose trades.
Respect Aatrox's level 6 (R) which amplifies healing and chase; avoid extended trades during his active ult.

Win conditions

Use mini form poke and kiting to deny Aatrox sustained trades and force him to miss (Q) sweet spots.
Manage Rage to enter mega form near terrain for impactful (R) stuns that set up kills or force recalls.
Crash waves with mega form ready to create side-lane pressure and teamfight engage, leveraging your ranged poke advantage and CC.