Gnar vs Vayne TOP Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Gnar vs Vayne

Updated Jun 3, 2026

Overview

Use mini form range and poke to control the lane and deny Vayne easy scaling space.
Manage Rage carefully to time mega form for crucial engages near terrain where your (R) stuns best.
This is a control vs scaling matchup; pressure Vayne early to limit her late-game threat.

Trading pattern

Trade short-range poke in mini form using (Q) and (W), then kite back with (E) before Vayne can retaliate.
Punish Vayne when her (E) is on cooldown by stepping forward to threaten all-ins or wave pressure.
Use mega form's hard CC and durability to engage when Rage is ready, especially near walls to maximize (R) stun.

Danger windows

Be cautious when mini form (E) is down, as Vayne can punish your lack of escape.
Respect (E) wall stun threat, especially if you are near terrain without your (E) ready.
Avoid fighting immediately after mega form expires, as you lose hard CC and durability advantage.

Early game

Abuse mini (Q) and (W) to chip Vayne while kiting with (E) to avoid her (E) stun threat.
Avoid fighting without (E) up in mini form to prevent being locked down by her (E).
Build Rage steadily and prepare to transform for level 6 power spike to turn fights.

Power spikes

At level 6, use mega form (R) with terrain angles to stun Vayne and initiate fights decisively.
Control Rage before objective fights to enter mega form with full crowd control and durability.
Respect Vayne's level 6 (R) stealth and repositioning; avoid extended trades when her (R) is active.

Win conditions

Use mini form poke and kiting to deny Vayne safe farm and scale.
Time mega form engages near walls to land (R) stuns and force favorable fights or dives.
Control the side lane with vision and Rage management to pressure Vayne and enable team objectives.