Gnar vs Trundle TOP Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Gnar vs Trundle

Updated Jun 3, 2026

Overview

Control the lane by using mini form's ranged poke and kiting to deny Trundle extended fights.
Manage Rage carefully to time mega form for impactful engages or to counter Trundle's stat-steal all-ins.
This is a control vs splitpush matchup where Gnar must avoid long melee trades and punish Trundle's cooldowns to prevent his scaling.

Trading pattern

Trade short-range poke with (Q) and (W) in mini form, then kite back using (E) to avoid (E) pillar and (Q) damage steal.
Punish Trundle when his (W) is down by stepping forward to trade before he gains healing and attack speed.
Commit to all-ins only when Rage is near max to transform and use mega form CC near terrain for maximum impact.

Danger windows

Respect (W) zone where he gains healing and attack speed; avoid extended trades inside it.
Be cautious when (E) is available for Trundle as he can block your escape or trap you.
Mini form without (E) is vulnerable; do not overextend or trade aggressively without your escape ready.

Early game

Use mini form (Q) and (W) to chip Trundle safely while preserving (E) for escapes.
Avoid fighting when (E) is down to prevent getting caught in Trundle's pillar or extended trades.
Prepare Rage before level 6 to convert into a strong mega form engage or disengage against Trundle's dueling power.

Power spikes

Level 6 mega form (R) is a major spike; enter fights with Rage nearly full and use terrain for wall stuns.
Trundle's level 6 (R) is a spike to respect; avoid extended fights when he activates it to prevent stat and health drain.
Objective fights with controlled Rage are key; time mega form to engage or peel for your team effectively.

Win conditions

Use mini form range and (Q) poke to deny Trundle long trades and build Rage safely.
Time mega form to engage near walls for crowd control and force Trundle out of lane or into unfavorable fights.
Control wave state to prevent Trundle from splitpushing freely and leverage your teamfight engage to secure objectives.