Gnar vs Kled TOP Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Gnar vs Kled

Updated Jun 3, 2026

Overview

Gnar should control lane spacing using mini form poke and only commit to mega form when Rage is nearly full to maximize crowd control impact.
This is a control vs snowball matchup where Gnar must deny Kled's early all-in pressure and avoid giving him easy remount fights.

Trading pattern

Trade primarily in mini form using (Q) and (W) to poke and kite, avoiding fights when (E) is unavailable.
Punish Kled after he uses (W) burst by stepping forward for short trades.
Avoid trading when (Q) tether is up unless you can break it early to reduce his engage threat.

Danger windows

Respect (Q) pull and (W) burst combo when his abilities are ready; avoid being caught without (E).
Be cautious during Kled's remount phase as he can bait overcommitments.
Avoid fighting when mega form expires to prevent losing hard CC and durability advantage.

Early game

Use mini form range and (Q) to chip Kled safely while preserving (E) for escapes.
Avoid extended trades when (E) is down to prevent Kled's all-in follow-up.
Time mega form transformation around wave crashes or objective fights to leverage durability and CC.

Power spikes

Level 6 mega form (R) is a major spike; enter fights with Rage nearly full and use terrain for maximum CC.
Kled's level 2-3 with (Q) and (W) is dangerous; respect his early all-in by keeping distance and not extending without (E).
Objective fights with controlled Rage increase Gnar's teamfight value; prepare Rage before these moments.

Win conditions

Use mini form poke and kiting to deny Kled early all-ins and build Rage safely.
Convert Rage into mega form engages near terrain to maximize crowd control and teamfight impact.
Maintain lane control to force Kled into unfavorable fights or force him to miss scaling opportunities.