Who Wins
- You win pre-6 through superior range and poke potential, as Gragas cannot effectively engage without taking significant Q-E harass.
- Post-6 the matchup shifts heavily in Gragas's favor since his R-E-Q combo can 100-0 you if he lands the engage, while your R alone lacks the damage to kill him through his sustain.
How to Trade
- Your optimal trading pattern involves Q-E-auto combos when Gragas goes for CS, then immediately backing off to avoid his E engage.
- Never try to extended trade as his W damage reduction and sustain will win any prolonged fight.
Wave Control
- You want to maintain a slow push or freeze near your tower to deny Gragas easy all-ins while maximizing your poke opportunities.
- Avoid hard shoving unless you have vision, as Gragas excels at setting up ganks with his displacement tools.
Mistakes to Avoid
- Never use your Q aggressively for poke if Gragas has E available, as missing your only escape tool gives him a free all-in window.
- Don't get baited into face-checking bushes or river areas where he can land surprise engages.
Created on 01/18/2026
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