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
Varus
vs

47.5%
Gnar win rate vs Varus
Varus has the edge
282
Games Analyzed
47.5%
Gnar WR
52.5%
Varus WR
-198
Avg Gold Diff @15
Gnar
DamageAD
StylePoke
RangeRanged
Difficulty***--
StrongMid game
RunesFleet Footwork / Resolve
SummsFlash + Teleport
Varus
DamageMixed
StylePoke
RangeRanged
Difficulty**---
StrongMid game
RunesArcane Comet / Inspiration
SummsFlash + Heal
Power Spike Timeline
Gnar
Level 6
Varus
Level 6
Gnar
1 item
Varus
1 item
Gnar
Mega Gnar
Varus
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.
Mixed Resistances
Gnar deals AD damage while Varus deals Mixed. Build resistances accordingly  don't stack the wrong type.
Mirror Playstyle
Both champions play a poke style. The one with better execution and itemization wins. Focus on spacing and cooldown tracking.
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
Varus Win Condition
Q poke from range, R root chain engage, hybrid builds
Recommended Items
Gnar

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

Randuin's Omen
Core
Build every game
Varus
Muramana
Core
Build every game

Luden's Tempest
Core
Build every game

Rabadon's
Core
Build every game

Plated Steelcaps
Defensive
Armor boots vs Gnar's AD damage
Gnar's Worst Matchups
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