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Gnar vs Sett

Updated Jun 3, 2026

Overview

Use mini form range to chip and kite Sett, managing Rage to convert into mega form crowd control for engages.
Control the lane by spacing well and timing mega form around wave crashes or fights near terrain to maximize your CC and durability.

Trading pattern

Trade in mini form using (Q) and (W) for poke and slow, then kite back with (E) before Sett can stack grit.
Punish Sett after he wastes (E) or misses his (W) center by stepping forward for short trades.
Commit to all-ins only when Rage is near full to transform and use mega form CC, especially near walls.

Danger windows

Be cautious when Sett has built grit and his (W) shield is active, as his trades peak then.
Respect (E) stun pull, especially when you are near minions or walls that enable his CC.
Avoid extended trades or fights when your (E) is down and Rage is low, as you become vulnerable to Sett's all-ins.

Early game

Use ranged (Q) poke early to chip Sett while avoiding melee trades that build his grit.
Preserve (E) in mini form to escape Sett's close engage attempts.
Avoid fighting Sett when your (E) is down or when you lack Rage for mega form defense.

Power spikes

At level 6, use mega form (R) to add hard CC and durability; look for terrain angles to maximize impact.
Manage Rage to enter fights with mega form ready, increasing your teamfight and dive potential.
Respect Sett's level 6 (R) displacement and avoid being caught near walls or minions when his (E) stun is up.

Win conditions

Use mini form poke and kiting to deny Sett melee trades and prevent him from stacking grit.
Time your Rage to transform into mega form for decisive crowd control engages near terrain or wave crashes.
Leverage your ranged pressure and mega form durability to control side lanes and set up teamfights favorably.