Gnar

The figures worth remembering, read straight from the data — no editorial picking.

• Played almost exclusively Top (100% of its games).
• Peak popularity in 2022: 643 games, 50.4% win rate.
• Best duo: alongside Blitzcrank, 70.3% over 37 games (+20 pts against its own average).
• Hardest matchup: against Swain in Top, 23.1% over 26 duels.
• Longest win streak: 11, from July 31, 2026 to August 2, 2026.
• The team that played it most is KT Rolster (108 games, 51.9%).
• Strongest on it: TheShy at 1802 domination rating over 66 games on Gnar.

How this champion performs in the current season, independently of its past. The sections below cover the full history and say so.

453 games this season, 55.2% win rate, 11th most played of the 155 champions picked in 2026. Win rate up 7.6 points against 2025.

Teams that played it most · 2026

Team	Games	WR
Bilibili Gaming	23	78.3%
Ninjas in Pyjamas.CN	18	77.8%
Kiwoom DRX	16	50%
Karmine Corp	14	78.6%
Anyone's Legend	14	50%
Dplus Kia	14	78.6%

How far each player outplays his direct opponent when he picks this champion — not his career rating. Same 1500 scale, games on this champion only (20+).

1. 1 TheShy 1802 +167 Active #17 · #4 Top · 66 games · 71.2%
2. 2 Bin 1794 +153 Active #15 · #3 Top · 104 games · 67.3%
3. 3 Zeus 1782 +126 Active #11 · #1 Top · 86 games · 68.6%
4. 4 369 1753 +127 Active #22 · #5 Top · 37 games · 83.8%
5. 5 Hanabi 1735 +154 · 59 games · 74.6%
6. 6 THThanatos 1722 +180 Active #68 · #14 Top · 25 games · 84%
7. 7 Summit 1710 +137 Active #45 · #8 Top · 64 games · 50%
8. 8 Alphari 1699 +155 · 50 games · 62%
9. 9 Khan 1681 +53 · 32 games · 62.5%
10. 10 Azhi 1674 +134 Active #70 · #15 Top · 38 games · 47.4%
11. 11 Doran 1668 +68 Active #32 · #6 Top · 79 games · 63.3%
12. 12 Nuguri 1654 -13 · 32 games · 65.6%

All seasons combined — the current-season read is further up. How this champion is actually used: which role, which side of the map, and whether it shows up more in playoffs than in regular season.

Bars show pick volume, the line shows win rate. The dashed line marks 50%.

Across all seasons (2014–2026): a single season does not supply enough shared games. Allies seen at least 25 times alongside Gnar. The gap is measured against its own 50.3% average, not against 50%. The Role column is the one held by the ally.

Strongest

Ally	Role	Games	WR	Gap
Blitzcrank	Support	37	70.3%	+20
Poppy	Jungle	116	63.8%	+13.5
Naafiri	Jungle	49	63.3%	+13
Maokai	Jungle	156	62.2%	+11.9
Shen	Support	74	60.8%	+10.5
Yasuo	Mid	28	60.7%	+10.4
Lissandra	Mid	116	60.3%	+10
Cassiopeia	Mid	148	59.5%	+9.2

Weakest

Ally	Role	Games	WR	Gap
Amumu	Support	25	36%	-14.3
Nocturne	Jungle	81	38.3%	-12
Vayne	Bot	44	38.6%	-11.7
Graves	Jungle	103	40.8%	-9.5
Rengar	Jungle	31	41.9%	-8.4
Zyra	Jungle	38	42.1%	-8.2
Kha'Zix	Jungle	52	42.3%	-8
Kog'Maw	Bot	126	42.9%	-7.4

Across all seasons (2014–2026): direct opposition in the same role, over at least 25 duels.

Favourable

Opponent	Role	Duels	WR	Gap
Ambessa	Top	77	63.6%	+13.3
Aatrox	Top	114	61.4%	+11.1
Malphite	Top	38	60.5%	+10.2
Fiora	Top	42	59.5%	+9.2
Cho'Gath	Top	79	58.2%	+7.9
Renekton	Top	426	58%	+7.7
Dr. Mundo	Top	39	56.4%	+6.1
Kennen	Top	168	53.6%	+3.3

Unfavourable

Opponent	Role	Duels	WR	Gap
Swain	Top	26	23.1%	-27.2
Vayne	Top	26	34.6%	-15.7
Gangplank	Top	336	38.4%	-11.9
Lulu	Top	35	40%	-10.3
Hecarim	Top	83	42.2%	-8.1
Camille	Top	210	43.8%	-6.5
Olaf	Top	31	45.2%	-5.1
Jayce	Top	185	45.4%	-4.9

All seasons combined, so defunct leagues show up too — EU LCS and NA LCS became the LEC and the LCS. Where this champion is played, and by whom: regional habits are often stronger than any global trend.

By league

• LPL 1,314 · 49.8%
• LCK 974 · 50.5%
• LEC 329 · 53.2%
• EU LCS 282 · 51.8%
• LMS 280 · 47.9%
• NA LCS 279 · 47.7%
• PCS 267 · 56.6%
• Worlds 262 · 51.5%

Teams that played it most

Team	Games	WR
KT Rolster	108	51.9%
LGD Gaming	106	40.6%
Bilibili Gaming	101	61.4%
Hanwha Life Esports	99	50.5%
EDward Gaming	97	60.8%
T1	95	68.4%
Team WE	92	40.2%
Invictus Gaming	88	58%
Cloud9	85	64.7%
Royal Never Give Up	78	60.3%

Short answers meant to stand on their own, out of context.

What is the best duo with Gnar?

Blitzcrank as Support: 70.3% wins over 37 games together, +20 points against Gnar's 50.3% average.

Which champion counters Gnar in Top?

Swain in Top: Gnar only wins 23.1% of their 26 direct duels, -27.2 points below its average.

Which lane does Gnar play in pro?

Mainly Top, which accounts for 100% of its 4,617 major-league games, with a 50.3% win rate.

Is Gnar good in professional play?

Over 4,617 major-league games since 2014, Gnar holds a 50.3% win rate. Its most played season was 2022 with 643 games, and it was last picked on September 20, 2026.

Longest consecutive runs of wins and losses, with the dates that bound them. Long runs come as much from schedule as from form.

Record	Value
Longest win streak	11 · July 31, 2026 → August 2, 2026
Longest loss streak	12 · February 24, 2021 → February 27, 2021
Average game length	34m 12s · 33m 53s
Longest game	94m 40s · Jin Air Green Wings vs SK Telecom T1
Shortest game	17m 07s · FPFunPlus Phoenix vs RWRogue Warriors