Gnar is a ranged fighter usually played Top on Summoner's Rift. This guide covers Gnar in ARAM: Gnar excels as a versatile tank/bruiser in ARAM, alternating between ranged poke in Mini form and disruptive CC in Mega form.
Gnar ARAM Abilities
Gnar builds Rage in combat; at max Rage, his next ability transforms him into Mega Gnar with bonus durability and new spells.
Boomerang Throw: Throws a boomerang that damages and slows enemies, reducing cooldown if caught. · Boulder Toss: Hurls a boulder that damages and slows nearby enemies, reducing cooldown when picked up.
Hyper: Attacks and spells build hype, dealing bonus damage and granting Move Speed. · Wallop: Mega Gnar slams the ground, stunning enemies in an area.
Hop: Gnar leaps to a location, bouncing off enemies to travel further. · Crunch: Mega Gnar slams down, damaging all nearby enemies.
Mega Gnar slams enemies in a direction, slowing them and stunning those who hit a wall.
Gnar ARAM Playstyle & Tips
Gnar excels as a versatile tank/bruiser in ARAM, alternating between ranged poke in Mini form and disruptive CC in Mega form. Focus on building rage safely, then engage with Mega Gnar's crowd control to lock down enemies for your team.
Tips
Build tanky items like Heartsteel and Sunfire Aegis to survive and deal damage in ARAM's constant fights.
Use your E (Hop) to dodge skillshots and reposition quickly, especially when Mega Gnar is about to transform.
Save your W (Wallop) stun for key targets like enemy carries or divers to peel for your team.
Manage your Rage bar carefully-transform into Mega Gnar near bushes or when engaging to maximize CC and burst.
In ARAM, poke with Boomerang Throw (Q) in Mini Gnar form to harass and farm safely from range.
Combos
Mini Gnar: Q (Boomerang) > auto-attack > W (Hyper) proc for kiting and damage.
Mega Gnar: W (Wallop) stun > Q (Boulder) slow > R (GNAR!) to knock enemies into walls for extended CC.
Engage combo: E (Hop) onto enemy > transform into Mega Gnar > W stun > R knockback > Q slow.
Poke and disengage: Q (Boomerang) > E (Hop) backward to create space while slowing enemies.
Gnar ARAM Build Patch 16.13
Runes
Primary — Precision
Fleet Footwork
Triumph
Legend: Alacrity
Last StandSecondary — Resolve
Conditioning
OvergrowthSummoners
Skill Order
Max your skills in this order
Starter Items
- 1.
Giant's Belt - 2.
Ruby Crystal - 3.
Health Potion - 4. Health Potion
Core Items
- 1.
Heartsteel - 2.
Mercury's Treads - 3.
Wit's End
Buy / avoid tips (5)
Buy when:
- enemy has multiple AD threats
- you need survivability in extended fights
- your champion deals physical damage
Avoid when:
- enemy team is mostly AP
- you prefer burst over sustained damage
Options
Buy / avoid tips (5)
Buy when:
- you are a melee diver or skirmisher
- enemy has high burst damage
- you need tenacity to avoid cc
Avoid when:
- you are a ranged champion
- enemy team has low burst damage
Options
Buy / avoid tips (5)
Buy when:
- enemy team has multiple tanks
- your team is mostly AD
- you need armor shred for carries
Avoid when:
- enemy team is all squishy
- your team is full AP
Options
Gnar ARAM FAQ
What is the best build for Gnar in ARAM?
In ARAM, Gnar typically builds core items like Heartsteel, Mercury's Treads, Wit's End and Fleet Footwork runes (Precision primary, Resolve secondary).
What runes should I use for Gnar in ARAM?
Take Fleet Footwork in the Precision tree as your keystone, with Resolve as your secondary tree for Gnar in ARAM.
How do you play Gnar in ARAM?
Gnar excels as a versatile tank/bruiser in ARAM, alternating between ranged poke in Mini form and disruptive CC in Mega form. Focus on building rage safely, then engage with Mega Gnar's crowd control to lock down enemies for your team.
What is Gnar's best combo in ARAM?
Mini Gnar: Q (Boomerang) > auto-attack > W (Hyper) proc for kiting and damage.
