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Gnar vs Gragas

Updated Jun 3, 2026

Overview

Use mini form range to chip and kite Gragas, managing Rage to convert into mega form CC and durability.
Control the lane pace to deny Gragas passive short trades and prevent him from safely using (E) for engage or escape.
This is a control vs teamfight matchup where Gnar must time mega form for impactful engages and terrain CC.

Trading pattern

Trade in mini form using (Q) poke and kite with (E), only committing when Rage is near mega form.
Punish Gragas after he misses (E) by stepping forward for short trades or wave pressure.
Respect (E) stun and (R) displacement by avoiding overcommitment and spacing near walls.

Danger windows

When (E) is up, respect his stun engage and avoid dashing in without (E) available.
After mega form expires, be cautious as you lose hard CC and durability.
Avoid fighting when your (E) is on cooldown to prevent being locked down by Gragas's burst.

Early game

Harass with (Q) and (W) in mini form while preserving (E) to avoid (E) stun engage.
Avoid fighting when (E) is down to prevent Gragas punishing your lack of escape.
Prepare Rage to transform into mega form before level 6 fights or wave crashes.

Power spikes

Level 6 mega form (R) is your major spike; manage Rage to enter fights with it ready for CC and durability.
Gragas's level 6 (R) is a danger spike; respect cask angles and avoid engaging when it is available.
Gragas's level 3 full kit enables short burst trades; bait his (E) before committing to extended trades.

Win conditions

Use mini form range to chip and kite while timing mega form for impactful all-ins near terrain.
Punish Gragas's missed (E) and cooldowns by stepping forward to deny his short trades and wave control.
Control the lane to force fights on your terms, leveraging mega form CC to enable dives and teamfight engages.