Dr. Mundo vs Gnar TOP Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Dr. Mundo vs Gnar

Updated Jun 3, 2026

Overview

Dr. Mundo aims to survive early poke and scale into a durable frontliner by farming safely with (Q) and passive crowd control block.
Avoid giving Gnar free ranged harassment windows and respect his mega form crowd control and engage potential.
This is a scale vs control matchup where Mundo must outlast poke and avoid extended early trades before health spikes.

Trading pattern

Trade only when (Q) lands repeatedly to slow and punish Gnar's mini form poke.
Use passive to absorb Gnar's single crowd control and extend trades only if (R) is ready.
Avoid trading if (Q) misses or if Gnar has Rage near mega form, as he can outmaneuver and stun you.

Danger windows

Be cautious when Gnar's Rage is near mega form and (R) or (W) stun are available, especially near walls.
Avoid extended trades before level 6 and before your health item spikes when you are more vulnerable.
Passive cooldown downtime increases risk; avoid all-ins when your crowd control block is unavailable.

Early game

Use (Q) to safely farm and poke from range without committing to extended trades.
Avoid fighting Gnar when his (E) is up and he can kite or disengage effectively.
Respect Gnar's mini form poke and wait for passive or cooldown windows before short trades.

Power spikes

At level 6, activate (R) before lethal burst to heal through Gnar's engage and keep fighting.
After first health item, pressure side waves to force Gnar to spend time cutting through your durability.
Respect Gnar's level 6 mega form with (R) and wall stun angles; avoid fighting near terrain during his engage windows.

Win conditions

Survive early poke with (Q) farming and passive safety to reach health and item durability spikes.
Use (R) healing and movement to absorb damage and outlast Gnar in side-lane fights.
Pressure side waves post-health items to force Gnar into unfavorable trades and deny his scaling.