How are champion matchup win rates calculated?

Win rates are calculated from thousands of ranked games in Emerald+ elo on the current patch. Data is sourced from OP.GG and updated regularly.

What does a 55% win rate matchup mean?

A 55% win rate means Champion 1 wins 55 out of every 100 games against Champion 2 in ranked. Anything above 52% is considered a favorable matchup.

Do matchup win rates change every patch?

Yes. Champion buffs, nerfs, item changes, and meta shifts can all affect matchup win rates. Our data updates with each new patch.

Should I always pick the counter champion?

Not necessarily. Comfort and experience on a champion often matter more than counter-picking, especially below Diamond. A 2-3% win rate difference is easily overcome by champion mastery.

What rank is the matchup data from?

All matchup data is sourced from Emerald+ ranked games to ensure the data reflects skilled play. Lower elo matchups can differ significantly.

Patch 26.9 Data

Champion Matchups

Pick two champions and see who wins. Win rates, counters, and tips powered by live ranked data.

Champion 1

Garen

Champion 2

Gnar

50.2%

Garen win rate vs Gnar

Skill matchup — could go either way

990

Games Analyzed

50.2%

Garen WR

49.8%

Gnar WR

+16

Avg Gold Diff @15

Power Spike Timeline

Garen Level 6

Gnar Level 6

Garen 1 item

Gnar 1 item

Gnar Mega Gnar

Garen 2 items

How to Play This Matchup

Mid-Game Showdown

Both champions spike around the same time. The player who gets their first item faster wins. Focus on CS leads and smart trades to build an advantage before the mid-game.

Armor Rush

Both champions deal physical damage. Whoever builds armor first (Plated Steelcaps, Bramble Vest) gets a huge advantage in trades.

Close the Gap

Gnar will poke you down. You need to find an angle to all-in. Use bushes, minion waves, and flash aggressively. One good engage wins the lane.

Range Advantage

Gnar has range advantage. Garen should look for short trades when Gnar uses abilities on the wave. Freeze near your tower and wait for jungle help or an all-in window.

Exploit Gnar's Weakness

Gnar's main weakness: Mega timing, all-in when mini, predictable. Play around this to maximize your advantage.

Garen Win Condition

Silence + spin trades, execute with R, simple and effective

Gnar Win Condition

Poke in mini, engage in Mega with R

Kill Pressure vs Map Play

Garen typically runs Ignite for kill pressure. Gnar runs Teleport for map impact. Garen needs to convert the combat advantage into kills before Gnar outscales through TP plays.

Recommended Items

Garen