Volibear vs Gnar TOP Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Volibear vs Gnar

Updated Jun 4, 2026

Overview

Use Volibear's high early agency and lane pressure to deny Gnar a calm scaling lane.
Focus on snowballing through early lane pressure and durable brawls to prevent Gnar from controlling the lane.

Trading pattern

Initiate trades with (Q) to stun and close distance, then place (E) to slow and shield during the fight.
Commit to extended trades only if you can land the second (W) for healing and Gnar cannot disengage.
After using (Q), be cautious as your engage is less reliable; avoid short trades that end before second (W) heals.

Danger windows

Beware when Gnar's Rage is near mega form and he can engage with (E) or (R) near terrain.
Avoid extended trades or tower dives before level 6 when your (R) dive threat is unavailable.
Respect Gnar's mega (W) stun and (R) wall stun during his transformation windows to prevent lethal trades.

Early game

Start trades with (Q) to force contact and mark Gnar for a second (W) heal.
Use (E) to shield and slow Gnar, aligning it with your engage path for extended trades.
Avoid chasing if (Q) cannot reach or if Gnar uses (E) to kite out.

Power spikes

At level 3, use full ability combo (Q), (W), (E) to threaten brawls and force Gnar into unfavorable trades.
At level 6, leverage (R) to dive under turret and force Gnar off the wave or to recall.
Respect Gnar's level 6 mega form (R) and wall stun; avoid fighting near walls when his Rage is high.

Win conditions

Use early lane pressure and repeated (W) trades to build a health lead and force Gnar into passive play.
Convert level 6 into aggressive dives using (R) to deny Gnar safe wave control and force recalls.
Sustain through extended brawls and leverage durability to outlast Gnar in fights, snowballing to mid-game advantage.