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
Malphite
vs

44.1%
Gnar win rate vs Malphite
Malphite hard counters Gnar
3,276
Games Analyzed
44.1%
Gnar WR
55.9%
Malphite WR
-468
Avg Gold Diff @15
Gnar
DamageAD
StylePoke
RangeRanged
Difficulty***--
StrongMid game
RunesFleet Footwork / Resolve
SummsFlash + Teleport
Malphite
DamageMixed
StyleBurst
RangeMelee
Difficulty*----
StrongMid game
RunesGrasp of the Undying / Inspiration
SummsFlash + Teleport
Power Spike Timeline
Gnar
Level 6
Malphite
Level 6
Gnar
1 item
Malphite
1 item
Gnar
Mega Gnar
Malphite
Teamfights
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.
Mixed Resistances
Gnar deals AD damage while Malphite deals Mixed. Build resistances accordingly  don't stack the wrong type.
Range Advantage
Gnar has range advantage. Malphite 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
Malphite Win Condition
R into backline for AoE knockup, stack armor vs AD
Recommended Items
Gnar

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

Randuin's Omen
Core
Build every game
Malphite

Frozen Heart
Core
Build every game

Thornmail
Core
Build every game

Gargoyle Stoneplate
Core
Build every game

Plated Steelcaps
Defensive
Armor boots vs Gnar's AD damage
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