Mordekaiser vs Gnar TOP Matchup Guide

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Mordekaiser into Gnarmedium

Overview

Use pull to force Gnar into melee range and threaten isolated hits.
Control wave state to keep Gnar close and force extended trades inside your passive zone.
Avoid fighting near terrain to limit Gnar's mega form wall stun angles.

Initiate trades by landing to pull Gnar into isolated range.
Extend trades only when your passive is active and shield is available to absorb poke.
Avoid trading when is down or Gnar positions to kite outside passive range.

At level 6, use to isolate Gnar and force a duel he cannot escape.
After first AP bruiser item, force longer trades where your sustained damage and shield healing overpower Gnar's poke.
Respect Gnar's mega form with stun and wall stun; avoid fighting near walls.

Use wave control and pull pressure to force Gnar into extended trades inside your passive zone.
Capitalize on level 6 by isolating Gnar with when he cannot kite or use mega form effectively.
Maintain passive and shield uptime to win sustained duels and deny Gnar's ranged harassment.

Tactical tip

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