Gragas vs Gnar TOP Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Gragas vs Gnar

Updated Jun 3, 2026

Overview

Gragas should control the lane by using short trades and passive sustain to prevent Gnar from safely scaling.
Manage wave and cooldowns to avoid giving Gnar free ranged poke and mega form engages.
This is a control matchup where Gragas must deny Gnar's form-timed all-ins and leverage displacement for lane and teamfight impact.

Trading pattern

Initiate trades by slowing Gnar with (Q), then use (W) and (E) to burst and stun, backing off quickly to reset passive.
Punish Gnar when he dashes or commits forward, especially if (E) can connect for a stun.
Avoid extended fights after your cooldowns or passive are down to prevent being out-sustained or kited.

Danger windows

Be cautious when Gnar's Rage is near mega form and (E) is available for engage or escape.
Avoid fighting near walls where Gnar can maximize his (R) stun impact.
After missing (E), Gragas loses both engage and escape, creating vulnerability to Gnar's follow-up trades.

Early game

Use (Q) to zone and slow Gnar's mini form poke while preparing (W) and (E) for burst trades.
Avoid using (E) aggressively unless you can secure a stun and have passive sustain ready.
Prioritize short trades before Gnar reaches mega form and respect his engage potential at level 6.

Power spikes

At level 6, use (R) to disengage or isolate Gnar during his mega form engage; respect his wall stun angles.
After your first AP or tank item, leverage improved burst or durability to pressure Gnar in short trades.
Respect Gnar's level 6 mega form power spike and his ability to chain crowd control near terrain.

Win conditions

Win by controlling short trades with (Q), (W), and (E) while sustaining through passive healing.
Use (R) strategically to disrupt Gnar's all-ins or isolate him from his team during teamfights.
Deny Gnar calm scaling by punishing his form cooldowns and forcing unfavorable fights before mega form expires.