Gragas vs Ornn TOP Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Gragas vs Ornn

Updated Jun 3, 2026

Overview

Control the lane by using short trades to deny Ornn a passive scaling lane.
Prioritize disrupting Ornn's engage and scaling by punishing his cooldowns and avoiding extended fights.
This is a control vs teamfight scaling matchup; Gragas must pressure early and avoid giving Ornn free scaling.

Trading pattern

Take compact trades by slowing Ornn with (Q), prepping (W), then engaging with (E) stun and backing off using passive sustain.
Punish Ornn when he uses (E) away from terrain or wastes cooldowns, as his engage threat is lower.
Avoid missing (E) since it costs your engage and escape; trade only when (W) and passive sustain are ready.

Danger windows

(E) knockup near terrain and (R) long-range engage create high danger windows; maintain spacing and hold (E) to counter.
Avoid extended trades after missing (E) or when your passive sustain is on cooldown.
Be cautious when (W) brittle is active, as it amplifies his follow-up crowd control damage.

Early game

Use level 3 power spike to perform full short trade rotations with (E) stun and (W) damage reduction.
Avoid extended fights before level 6 where Ornn's tankiness and crowd control can punish you.
Hold (E) to interrupt (E) engage when he commits near terrain.

Power spikes

Level 6 unlocks (R) displacement; use it to isolate Ornn or disengage his all-ins, forcing him to respect your positioning.
First AP or tank item spike strengthens your burst and durability; trade around your build's strengths.
Respect Ornn's level 6 (R) long-range engage and first tank item durability; avoid fighting near terrain where his (E) knockup is threatening.

Win conditions

Win by controlling short trades with (Q), (W), and (E) while using passive sustain to outlast Ornn's burst.
Use (R) to disrupt Ornn's engage or isolate him for kills, denying his teamfight impact.
Pressure Ornn before his tank item spike to deny stable scaling and force mistakes in lane.