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Trundle vs Gnar

Updated Jun 4, 2026

Overview

Use Trundle's strength in extended melee fights to force Gnar into long trades inside (W).
Pressure Gnar to avoid passive scaling by denying safe farming windows and wave control.
Focus on splitpushing and punishing tanks with (R) to leverage Trundle's anti-tank identity.

Trading pattern

Initiate trades by using (Q) to steal attack damage and force Gnar into extended fights inside (W).
Use (E) to block Gnar's escape paths or disrupt his positioning during trades.
Avoid trading outside (W) where Trundle loses sustain and mobility, especially when (E) is available for kiting.

Danger windows

Beware when Gnar's Rage is near mega form and he can engage with (E) followed by (W) or (R) stuns.
Respect Gnar's mega form crowd control near terrain, which can turn fights against Trundle.
Avoid extended trades or fights when (W) is down, as Trundle loses chase, sustain, and damage advantage.

Early game

Use early levels to pressure Gnar when his (E) is down to limit his kite and escape options.
Avoid wasting (E) without a clear chase or disengage purpose to maintain control over trades.
Prepare to fight inside (W) for sustain and damage advantage before Gnar reaches mega form.

Power spikes

At level 6, use (R) on Gnar or other durable targets to drain resistances and health before committing.
After first dueling item, leverage extended fights inside (W) to pressure towers and punish isolated defenders.
Respect Gnar's level 6 mega form and (R) wall stun by avoiding fights or disengaging until it expires.

Win conditions

Force extended duels inside (W) to maximize Trundle's sustain and damage steal, punishing Gnar's mini form fragility.
Use (E) to trap or cut off Gnar's escape routes, enabling all-ins and jungle follow-ups.
Apply side-lane pressure and tower damage after winning duels, leveraging (R) to neutralize Gnar's tankiness and snowball advantage.