Matchup of the Day

Kayle vs. Gnar (Top Lane)

A detailed breakdown of the lane, from early game to late.

Winrate: 53.6%Patch 15.1956 Matches

Matchup Win Rate

53.6%

Gold Diff @ 15

-852g

Gold Diff @ End

-27g

Average KDA

5/6/6

Master Tier Analysis

Your Win Condition

Survive until six. Trade at first item.

General Strategy

3Q>E max Stand behind minions but not right behind them so Gnar’s q cannot hit you. Avoid getting hit by Gnar’s hyper. Ult when he stuns in Mega so he cannon combo it into his ult. Be careful when he is about to turn into mega form from mini. Dshield and second wind helps with sustain against his q. If you really struggle against him Fleet Footwork might be beneficial to help you survive.

Trading Patterns

Would not recommend taking early trades against Gnar. His stats as a bruiser are simply higher than yours in the early game unless Gnar misplays you will not achieve a significant advantage in lane. Look to trade when Gnar is in his Mini form but be sure Gnar cannot extend the trade and run you down the lane with his hyper movement speed.

Wave Management

You want the wave near your turret until you have first item. Gnar has a lot of movement speed with his double jump and hyper procs. Try not to push the wave when you are farming with q.

Their Win Condition

Gnar wants to poke with q and get two quick autos to proc his hyper when he is in mini form. When he turns into mega form, he can look for some very heavy trades onto you if he lands his abilities onto you.

Build & Rune Breakdown

Match Flow Visualization

Kayle

Combat Stats

Gnar
5/6/6KDA5/5/6
37%Kill Participation36%
54%Win Rate46%

Damage Dealt @ 15 min

Kayle
4,574
Gnar
7,363

Damage Dealt @ End

Kayle
20,856
Gnar
22,170

Damage Taken @ End

Kayle
22,170
Gnar
20,856

Who wins this matchup?

Kayle
Gnar
Skill Matchup

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