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Gnar vs Teemo

Updated Jun 3, 2026

Overview

Use mini form to poke and kite Teemo, managing Rage to engage with mega form CC near terrain.
Control lane spacing to deny Teemo safe auto trades and trap setups, aiming for medium lane pressure and controlled aggression.
This is a control vs control matchup where Gnar must outmaneuver Teemo's poke and trap control while timing mega form for impactful engages.

Trading pattern

Use mini form's range and (Q) to chip Teemo, backing off before blind (Q) or trap damage punishes you.
Punish (Q) cooldown by stepping forward for short trades when blind is down.
Save (E) to disengage or reposition, avoiding trades when (E) is on cooldown to prevent being caught by poke or traps.

Danger windows

Be cautious when (E) is down in mini form, as you lose your main escape and become vulnerable to Teemo's poke and traps.
Avoid fighting immediately after mega form expires, as you lose hard CC and durability.
Watch for Teemo's trap placements in brush and retreat paths that can trap or slow your engage or escape routes.

Early game

Start by poking with (Q) and maintaining distance to avoid prolonged trades without (E) available.
Avoid fighting mini form without (E) ready to escape Teemo's blind and poke.
Build Rage steadily before level 6 to ensure mega form is ready for key all-ins or wave crashes.

Power spikes

At level 6, use mega form (R) near walls to maximize crowd control and durability for engages.
Manage Rage to enter fights with mega form ready, turning wave or river fights in your favor.
Respect Teemo's level 6 trap control and increased poke damage; sweep traps before committing to fights or side pressure.

Win conditions

Win by using mini form's ranged poke to chip Teemo and control the wave while timing mega form for decisive all-ins or teamfight engages.
Deny Teemo safe auto trades and trap setups by controlling spacing and sweeping traps.
Use mega form CC near terrain to lock down Teemo in fights and create kill opportunities or force him out of lane control.