Patch 26.9 Data
Champion Matchups
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Champion 1
Gnar
VS
Champion 2
Irelia
vs

44.0%
Gnar win rate vs Irelia
Irelia hard counters Gnar
895
Games Analyzed
44.0%
Gnar WR
56.0%
Irelia WR
-478
Avg Gold Diff @15
Gnar
DamageAD
StylePoke
RangeRanged
Difficulty***--
StrongMid game
RunesFleet Footwork / Resolve
SummsFlash + Teleport
Irelia
DamageAD
StyleAll-in
RangeMelee
Difficulty****-
StrongEarly game
RunesConqueror / Resolve
SummsFlash + Teleport
Power Spike Timeline
Irelia
Level 2
Irelia
Level 5
Gnar
Level 6
Gnar
1 item
Irelia
BORK
Gnar
Mega Gnar
How to Play This Matchup
Power Curve
Gnar is strongest mid game while Irelia peaks early game. Play around your power window.
Armor Rush
Both champions deal physical damage. Whoever builds armor first (Plated Steelcaps, Bramble Vest) gets a huge advantage in trades.
Poke vs All-in
Gnar wants to whittle Irelia down from range. Irelia needs to find a gap close and commit hard. If Irelia can't reach Gnar, they lose. If they get on top, Gnar is dead.
Range Advantage
Gnar has range advantage. Irelia 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.
Gnar Win Condition
Poke in mini, engage in Mega with R
Irelia Win Condition
Stack passive on minions, all-in with 4 stacks
Recommended Items
Gnar

Trinity Force
Core
Build every game
Frozen Mallet
Core
Build every game

Randuin's Omen
Core
Build every game

Plated Steelcaps
Defensive
Armor boots vs Irelia's AD damage
Irelia

Blade of the Ruined King
Core
Build every game

Trinity Force
Core
Build every game

Wit's End
Core
Build every game

Plated Steelcaps
Defensive
Armor boots vs Gnar's AD damage
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