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
Gnar
VS
Champion 2
Kayle
vs

47.0%
Gnar win rate vs Kayle
Kayle has the edge
375
Games Analyzed
47.0%
Gnar WR
53.0%
Kayle WR
-243
Avg Gold Diff @15
Gnar
DamageAD
StylePoke
RangeRanged
Difficulty***--
StrongMid game
RunesFleet Footwork / Resolve
SummsFlash + Teleport
Kayle
DamageAP
StyleSustained
RangeMelee
Difficulty**---
StrongLate game
RunesLethal Tempo / Resolve
SummsFlash + Teleport
Power Spike Timeline
Gnar
Level 6
Kayle
Level 6
Gnar
1 item
Gnar
Mega Gnar
Kayle
Level 11
Kayle
Level 16
How to Play This Matchup
Power Curve
Gnar is strongest mid game while Kayle peaks late game. Play around your power window.
Mixed Resistances
Gnar deals AD damage while Kayle deals AP. Build resistances accordingly  don't stack the wrong type.
Range Advantage
Gnar has range advantage. Kayle 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
Kayle Win Condition
Survive to 16, become ranged hypercarry, R saves carries
Recommended Items
Gnar

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

Randuin's Omen
Core
Build every game

Mercury's Treads
Defensive
MR + tenacity vs Kayle's AP damage and CC

Hexdrinker
Counter
Magic damage shield vs Kayle's burst
Kayle

Nashor's Tooth
Core
Build every game

Riftmaker
Core
Build every game

Rabadon's
Core
Build every game

Plated Steelcaps
Defensive
Armor boots vs Gnar's AD damage
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