Gragas vs Gnar TOP Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

Gragas vs Gnar TOP Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Overview

Control lane with short trades using , , and to prevent Gnar's safe scaling.
Manage wave to avoid giving Gnar free ranged poke or mega form engage opportunities.
Deny Gnar's form-timed all-ins by punishing cooldowns and using for displacement.

Trading pattern

Start trades by slowing Gnar with , then use and to burst and stun, backing off to reset passive.
Punish Gnar when he dashes forward, especially if you can land stun.
Avoid extended fights after your cooldowns or passive are down to prevent being out-sustained or kited.

Danger windows

Respect Gnar's Rage near mega form and availability for engage or escape.
Avoid fighting near walls where Gnar can maximize wall stun impact.
After missing , you lose both engage and escape, making you vulnerable to follow-up trades.

Early game

Use to zone and slow Gnar's mini form poke while readying and for burst trades.
Avoid aggressive unless you can secure a stun and have passive sustain.
Prioritize short trades before Gnar hits level 6 mega form and respect his engage potential.

Power spikes

At level 6, use to disengage or isolate Gnar during mega form engages; respect wall stun angles.
After first AP or tank item, leverage improved burst or durability to pressure Gnar in short trades.
Respect Gnar's level 6 mega form power spike and his ability to chain CC near terrain.

Win conditions

Win by controlling short trades with , , and while sustaining through passive healing.
Use strategically to disrupt Gnar's all-ins or isolate him during teamfights.
Deny Gnar calm scaling by punishing his form cooldowns and forcing fights before mega form expires.

Tactical tip

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