Gnar vs Volibear TOP Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Gnar vs Volibear

Updated Jun 3, 2026

Overview

Use mini form range to harass and kite Volibear, denying him easy melee access and scaling opportunities.
Control the lane by managing Rage to time mega form for fights near terrain, leveraging Gnar's crowd control and durability.
This is a snowball vs early lane pressure matchup where Gnar must avoid giving Volibear sustained brawl windows.

Trading pattern

Trade short and ranged in mini form, backing off before Volibear can land second (W) or (Q) stun.
Punish Volibear's missed (Q) or (E) by stepping forward to extend poke and force him away from the wave.
Commit to mega form trades only when Rage is near full and terrain allows for effective (R) wall stun angles.

Danger windows

When (Q) is available, respect his stun threat and avoid melee range without (E) to escape.
After mega form expires, Gnar loses hard CC and durability; avoid extended trades during this cooldown.
Volibear's level 6 dive threat under tower demands careful wave management and readiness to disengage or call for assistance.

Early game

Prioritize safe poke with (Q) and (W) in mini form to chip Volibear before he can engage.
Avoid fighting without (E) available to kite (Q) stun and follow-up damage.
Use wave control to prevent Volibear from setting up early health leads or forced recalls.

Power spikes

Level 6: Use mega form (R) to engage or disengage, respecting Volibear's dive threat but punishing his low health under tower.
Controlled Rage before objectives: Time mega form to maximize durable engage and layered CC in fights.
Volibear's level 3 full ability combo requires cautious spacing to avoid extended brawls where he heals and shields.

Win conditions

Use mini form poke and kiting to deny Volibear early health leads and prevent his repeated (W) healing.
Manage Rage to enter mega form with crowd control near terrain, enabling teamfight engages and lane crashes.
Punish Volibear's missed (Q) and (E) cooldowns to maintain lane control and force him into defensive postures.