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Gnar vs Aurora

Updated Jun 3, 2026

Overview

This is a control vs teamfight matchup where Gnar must manage Rage to convert into mega form engage and crowd control.
Gnar should pressure Aurora early to deny her safe farming and punish her low range and dodgeable (E) animation.

Trading pattern

Trade short-range poke with (Q) and (W) in mini form, then disengage before Aurora can react with (E).
Punish Aurora after she uses (W) since she loses her quick escape, forcing her to take damage or retreat.
Avoid extended trades if (E) is on cooldown or Rage is poorly timed, as Aurora can burst you down if you overcommit.

Danger windows

Gnar is vulnerable when mini form (E) is down; avoid trades and play safe during this cooldown.
Mega form duration is a danger window if Rage is mistimed or expires early, leaving you without hard CC and durability.
Respect Aurora's level 6 ultimate window, as her burst and pick threat peak; avoid overextending and save crowd control for defensive use.

Early game

Use mini form (Q) and (W) to poke and chip Aurora while kiting with (E), avoiding trades when (E) is down.
Avoid fighting mini form without (E) ready to prevent getting caught by Aurora's burst.
Prepare to time Rage near level 6 for a strong mega form engage or to punish Aurora's limited escape after (W).

Power spikes

At level 6, manage Rage to transform into mega form and use (R) near terrain for impactful crowd control and engages.
Aurora's level 6 ultimate increases her burst and mobility; respect this by holding defensive tools and punishing after it expires.
After Gnar completes his first bruiser item, his durability and damage improve, enabling safer trades and better lane control.

Win conditions

Use mini form range and (Q) poke to deny Aurora farm and force her out of lane.
Time Rage to enter mega form for terrain-based (R) stuns, enabling dives, teamfight engages, or wave crashes.
Control the lane by kiting Aurora's burst, punishing her cooldowns, and turning fights when mega form is ready to secure leads and side-lane pressure.