I randomly got Gnar in an ARAM and had a load of fun with him so I decided to start running him on the Rift.

I'll likely have more to say about Gnar as time goes on, but this is just my initial impression of the few match-ups that I have faced.

Akali - Not a fan of this match-up. At 21-9-0 with MR glyphs, she chunks you for a one bar of health every time she hits you with a Mark of the Assassin. And you definitely do not want to let her proc the mark. In the early lane you can kite her somewhat, but once she gets Shadow Dance forget about kiting. The lane isn't a... Read More

I've been plinking around with Garen since the introduction of the new Black Cleaver.

Masteries: 21-9-0
Runes: Atk Dmg, Armor, MR, Atk Dmg Quints

Initial Impression

Garen is a weird mix of AoE and single target damage with a kit that is good for hit and run tactics.

I find him rather satisfying to play as it is fun to smack people with with Decisive Strike, then take chunks off of them with Judgment, and finally end them with Demacian Justice.

He also has great emotes and jokes and such. Always fun to start doing one armed handstand push-ups... Read More