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Gnar vs Tryndamere

Updated Jun 3, 2026

Overview

Gnar should control the lane by using mini form range to poke and kite Tryndamere, denying him calm scaling and Fury buildup.
This is a control vs splitpush matchup where Gnar must manage Rage timing to convert mega form into strong crowd control and teamfight presence.

Trading pattern

Trade primarily in mini form using ranged poke and kite with (E), only committing when Rage is near mega form.
Punish Tryndamere when he uses (E) aggressively by kiting and landing (Q) slows to prevent his chase.
Avoid extended trades when Tryndamere has high Fury or (R) available; instead, poke and disengage to force him to waste cooldowns.

Danger windows

Respect Tryndamere's threat when his Fury is high and (E) is available for gap closing.
Avoid fighting when your mini form (E) is down as you lose your primary escape and kiting tool.
Be cautious during (R) duration; avoid committing to all-ins and prepare to punish once it ends.

Early game

Use mini form (Q) and (W) to chip Tryndamere while preserving (E) for escapes or re-positioning.
Avoid fighting without (E) available as Tryndamere can punish Gnar's lack of disengage.
Time your Rage buildup to reach mega form before level 6 for impactful trades and wave control.

Power spikes

Level 6 is a major spike; enter fights with Rage nearly full to transform and use (R) near terrain for wall stun and crowd control.
Tryndamere's level 6 (R) is a danger window; respect his death denial by disengaging and punishing after it expires or when (E) is down.
Manage Rage to have mega form ready for objective fights or wave crashes to maximize your teamfight impact and durability.

Win conditions

Use mini form poke and kiting to deny Tryndamere Fury buildup and force him to waste (E) and (R).
Time mega form transformations for wave crashes, dives, or teamfights near terrain to maximize your crowd control impact.
Control side-lane pressure by punishing Tryndamere's extended trades and forcing him to play around your crowd control windows.