Yone vs Gnar TOP Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Yone vs Gnar

Updated Jun 4, 2026

Overview

Yone is a scaling melee skirmisher who must use (E) + (Q) combos to force trades and avoid Gnar's ranged harassment.
Focus on denying Gnar a passive lane by applying pressure with well-timed trades while respecting his rage management and mega form windows.
This is a snowball vs control matchup where Yone must snowball early trades to outscale Gnar's medium lane pressure.

Trading pattern

Stack (Q) to set up knockup, then gap close with (E) and second (Q), snapping back immediately to avoid Gnar's counterattack.
Punish Gnar when his (E) hop is on cooldown by forcing short trades with your mobility and shield.
Avoid trading when Gnar's rage is near mega form or when he has terrain angles for his (R) wall stun.

Danger windows

Be cautious when Gnar's rage is near mega form as he gains hard CC and durability for all-ins.
Avoid extended trades or engagements when (E) hop is available to escape or engage.
Watch for Gnar's mega (W) and (R) stuns near terrain; maintain spacing to prevent being locked down.

Early game

Prioritize reaching level 3 to unlock your full (Q)-(W)-(E) trade combo with shield and knockup for safer trades.
Use (E) + (Q) combo to engage trades only when minion wave and cooldowns minimize punishment risk.
Avoid extended trades before level 3 and before you have attack speed items to reduce vulnerability to Gnar's poke.

Power spikes

At level 3, use your full (Q)-(W)-(E) combo to force trades with planned exits; this is your first major power spike.
After your first attack speed item, increase wave pressure and trade confidence while tracking Gnar's cooldowns.
Respect Gnar's level 6 mega form and (R) wall stun; avoid fighting near walls and back off before he transforms.

Win conditions

Use your (E) + (Q) combo to force trades and deny Gnar safe scaling by punishing cooldowns and wave states.
Snowball early by securing kills or forcing Gnar out of lane before he hits mega form power spikes.
Transition into side-lane pressure and teamfight engages using your mobility and knockup to control fights and leverage your scaling.