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Gnar vs Darius TOP Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Gnar vs Darius

Updated Jun 3, 2026

Overview

Gnar must control spacing with mini form poke and carefully manage Rage to avoid Darius's all-in threat.
This is a control vs snowball lane where Gnar pressures and denies Darius extended trades to prevent passive stacking.

Trading pattern

Trade with mini form poke and back off before Darius stacks five passive bleeds.
Punish missed (E) by stepping forward for short trades and wave pressure.
Use (E) to kite and disengage if Darius commits too early or misses (E).

Danger windows

Respect (E) pull availability; getting caught without (E) is lethal in mini form.
Avoid extended trades after Darius stacks five passive bleeds and before mega form is ready.
Beware of Darius's level 6 all-in window when (R) execute can reset kills.

Early game

Use mini form (Q) to poke and kite early, avoiding (E) pull range.
Avoid fighting without (E) available to escape Darius's engage.
Keep wave near center or on your side to reduce Darius's pull opportunities.

Power spikes

Level 6 mega form (R) is a major spike; enter fights with Rage nearly full and use terrain for (R) stun.
Darius's level 6 (R) execute demands avoiding extended trades near execute health thresholds.
Objective fights with controlled Rage allow Gnar to engage and turn fights with durable mega form.

Win conditions

Win by consistently poking with mini form (Q) and kiting to deny Darius passive stacks.
Time mega form to engage near terrain for crowd control and teamfight impact.
Force Darius into short trades or disengagement to prevent his snowball and secure side-lane control.

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

Updated Jun 3, 2026New matchup