Tryndamere vs Gnar TOP Matchup Guide

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Tryndamere into Gnarmedium

Overview

Use your medium early game agency to pressure Gnar and deny him free scaling.
Focus on building Fury to enable strong trades and extended side-lane fights.
Leverage your splitpush identity to force Gnar to respond and create map pressure.

Trade aggressively when Fury is stacked and Gnar's or disengage is down.
Use to gap close only if you can chase or reset the fight.
Convert low-health trades with to survive Gnar's burst and secure kills or tower pressure.

Be cautious when Gnar's Rage is near mega form and is available, especially near walls.
Avoid engaging when is down to prevent being kited or locked down.
Do not fight during Gnar's mega form; wait for it to expire before committing.

Prioritize stacking Fury on minions before engaging to maximize trade potential.
Avoid all-ins without Fury or to prevent being kited or stunned.
Use slow to reduce Gnar's damage and create safer trade windows.

At level 6, use to commit to all-ins Gnar can't safely disengage.
After two core items, increase side-lane pressure and extended duel threat.
Respect Gnar's mega form and wall stun; avoid fighting near terrain or when his Rage is near mega.

Build Fury and use and to force extended side-lane fights.
Exploit Gnar's mini form vulnerability by engaging when his is down.
Push side lanes aggressively post two-item spike to force Gnar to answer or lose objectives.

Tactical tip

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Updated Jul 4, 2026New matchup