Gnar vs Renekton TOP Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Gnar vs Renekton

Updated Jun 3, 2026

Overview

Control the lane by using mini form's ranged poke and kiting to deny Renekton early fury stacks and short trades.
This is a control vs snowball matchup where Gnar must manage Rage timing to avoid Renekton's early burst and all-in attempts.

Trading pattern

Trade short-range poke in mini form when (E) is up to kite and avoid fighting when (E) is down.
Punish Renekton's use of both (E) dashes forward by stepping up for counter trades or wave pressure.
Commit to trades only when Rage is near mega form to convert poke into durable crowd control and burst damage.

Danger windows

Beware when Renekton has high fury and empowered (W) ready for stun burst trades.
Respect Renekton's double (E) dash availability which allows engage and escape, making trades risky.
Avoid fights when mega form expires and mini form is vulnerable without (E) escape.

Early game

Use mini (Q) and (W) to chip and keep Renekton at bay while preserving (E) for escape.
Avoid extended fights before level 6 when Renekton's empowered (W) and double (E) dash combo is strongest.
Focus on wave control to prevent Renekton from freely stacking fury and force him to use cooldowns defensively.

Power spikes

At level 6, use mega (R) near terrain to maximize crowd control and turn fights.
Manage Rage to enter fights with mega form ready for durable engage and layered CC.
Respect Renekton's level 3 when he has full (Q), (W), and (E) combo and level 6 (R) that boosts his all-in potential.

Win conditions

Use mini form's ranged poke and (E) mobility to chip and kite Renekton, denying him fury buildup.
Time mega form with Rage near full to engage with hard CC around terrain and force favorable fights.
Control wave state to crash with mega form ready, enabling dives or teamfight setups that capitalize on Gnar's durable engage.