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
Volibear
vs

55.4%
Gnar win rate vs Volibear
Gnar hard counters Volibear
377
Games Analyzed
55.4%
Gnar WR
44.6%
Volibear WR
+435
Avg Gold Diff @15
Gnar
DamageAD
StylePoke
RangeRanged
Difficulty***--
StrongMid game
RunesFleet Footwork / Resolve
SummsFlash + Teleport
Volibear
DamageMixed
StyleAll-in
RangeMelee
Difficulty**---
StrongEarly game
RunesConqueror / Resolve
SummsFlash + Teleport
Power Spike Timeline
Volibear
Level 3
Gnar
Level 6
Volibear
Level 6
Gnar
1 item
Volibear
1 item
Gnar
Mega Gnar
How to Play This Matchup
Power Curve
Gnar is strongest mid game while Volibear peaks early game. Play around your power window.
Mixed Resistances
Gnar deals AD damage while Volibear deals Mixed. Build resistances accordingly  don't stack the wrong type.
Poke vs All-in
Gnar wants to whittle Volibear down from range. Volibear needs to find a gap close and commit hard. If Volibear can't reach Gnar, they lose. If they get on top, Gnar is dead.
Range Advantage
Gnar has range advantage. Volibear 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 Volibear's Weakness
Volibear's main weakness: Kiting, falls off late, no escape. Play around this to maximize your advantage.
Gnar Win Condition
Poke in mini, engage in Mega with R
Volibear Win Condition
Tower dive with R, all-in with stun, early bully
Recommended Items
Gnar

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

Randuin's Omen
Core
Build every game
Volibear

Riftmaker
Core
Build every game

Nashor's Tooth
Core
Build every game

Zhonya's
Core
Build every game

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