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Gnar vs Heimerdinger

Updated Jun 3, 2026

Overview

This is a control lane where Gnar must manage Rage to convert into impactful mega form engages against Heimerdinger's turret zones.
Gnar should pressure to deny Heimerdinger safe turret setups and avoid giving him passive scaling windows.

Trading pattern

Trade short-range poke with (Q) and (W) outside turret zones, then kite back with (E) to avoid (E) stun and turret damage.
Punish Heimerdinger when his (E) is down by stepping forward to trade aggressively before turrets are fully set.
Time trades around your Rage to engage harder in mega form when Heimerdinger's turrets are less threatening or cleared.

Danger windows

Respect Heimerdinger's turret zones especially when multiple turrets are active and (E) stun is available, as diving is risky.
Mini form without (E) is vulnerable to Heimerdinger's turret damage and (E) stun; avoid extended trades then.
Avoid fighting immediately after mega form expires when you lose hard CC and durability, as Heimerdinger can punish your reduced threat.

Early game

Use mini form range and (Q) poke to chip Heimerdinger while avoiding turret zones early.
Preserve (E) to escape or reposition since Heimerdinger punishes melee approaches inside turret range.
Avoid pushing unnecessarily to prevent overextending into turret control and potential ganks.

Power spikes

Level 6 mega form with (R) greatly increases your crowd control and durability; manage Rage to enter fights with it ready near terrain.
Heimerdinger's level 6 (R) upgrade empowers his zone control; respect his upgraded ability and avoid fights near turrets when it is active.
Objective setups with controlled Rage let you crash waves and force fights where your mega form CC near walls punishes grouped enemies.

Win conditions

Use mini form poke and ranged harassment to deny Heimerdinger safe turret setups and force him to farm under pressure.
Manage Rage to enter mega form near terrain for impactful crowd control that can disengage turret zones or initiate dives.
Crash waves with mega form ready to force fights or objective control, exploiting Heimerdinger's low mobility and turret reliance.