Gnar's optimal builds, runes, and strategies vary based on playstyle and matchup. Here's a comprehensive breakdown for top lane:

Most Popular Build (54.8% WR, 7,145 matches)

• Summoners: Flash, Teleport
• Core Items: Trinity Force → Plated Steelcaps → Black Cleaver
• Late Game: Sterak's Gage → Randuin's Omen → Thornmail
• Runes: Grasp of the Undying, Demolish, Bone Plating, Overgrowth + Legend: Alacrity, Triumph
• Skill Order: Q > W > E

Alternative Build (55.3% WR, 3,250 matches)

• Same Summoners
• Core: Trinity Force → Plated Steelcaps → Black Cleaver
• Late Game: Sterak's Gage → Randuin's Omen → Wit's End
• Runes: Fleet Footwork, Triumph, Legend: Alacrity, Last Stand + Bone Plating, Overgrowth

Key Matchups: Strong Against:

• Poppy (57.9% WR)
• Volibear (57.4% WR)
• Dr. Mundo (57.4% WR)

Weak Against:

• Zac (42.3% WR)
• Cassiopeia (44.0% WR)
• Karma (44.1% WR)

Pro Tips:

1. Harass melee champions using range advantage, especially when they have 2 W stacks
2. Time Rage Bar for teamfights - engage when full
3. Check minimap before using E aggressively to avoid ganks
4. Consider situational defensive items based on enemy composition

Best Synergies:

• Volibear (58.6% WR)
• Fiddlesticks (57.4% WR)
• Bel'Veth (55.4% WR)

Adjust rune shards and itemization based on matchup, focusing on either armor or magic resist as needed.

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