Ornn vs Gnar TOP Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Ornn vs Gnar

Updated Jun 3, 2026

Overview

Ornn aims for a stable lane focusing on durable trades and scaling into teamfights with strong engage and crowd control.
Manage lane pressure carefully to avoid giving Gnar free poke and to prevent him from safely stacking Rage for mega form.
Prioritize controlling terrain and positioning to maximize (E) knockup threat and set up teamfight engages.

Trading pattern

Trade around (Q) terrain pillars and apply brittle with (W) before committing to (E) knockups.
Punish Gnar when his (E) hop is down or when he is overextended without mega form.
Use (W) brittle trades to amplify your crowd control follow-up and force Gnar to respect your engage threat.

Danger windows

Avoid extended trades before your first tank item when Gnar's mini form poke and mobility are strongest.
Be cautious when Gnar's Rage is near mega form and he can engage with (E) or stun with (W) or (R) near walls.
Do not use (E) knockup away from terrain or without an escape plan to prevent being punished by Gnar's ranged harassment.

Early game

Play cautiously early to avoid extended duels before your first tank item and level 6 engage power spike.
Use (Q) to create terrain for safe (E) knockup setups and poke when Gnar is near walls.
Avoid using (E) without terrain or escape options to minimize risk against Gnar's ranged poke and mobility.

Power spikes

Level 6 unlocks (R) for long-range engage; use it when allies can follow up or Gnar is near terrain with limited dodge options.
First tank item spike increases durability; focus on stable trades and avoid risky all-ins before this.
Respect Gnar's level 6 mega form with (R) and (W) stuns; back off or disengage when his Rage is near full and he can transform.

Win conditions

Survive early pressure by avoiding risky fights and scaling through item upgrades.
Use (Q) terrain and (W) brittle to control trades and set up (E) knockups for crowd control in teamfights.
Leverage (R) engage when Gnar's mega form is down or when allies can follow up to create picks and teamfight advantages.