Garen

Garen

Top Build, Runes, Items · Patch 26.9

C Tier Win Rate 47.1% Pick Rate 2.0% Ban Rate 2.2% Role Top Games 155 Patch 26.9
Patch: 26.9
Tier C
Win Rate 47.1%
Pick Rate 2.0%
Ban Rate 2.2%
Matches 155
RUNES
WR 51.13% PR 85.81% Games 133
Precision
Precision
Press the Attack
Lethal Tempo
Fleet Footwork
Conqueror
Absorb Life
Triumph
Presence of Mind
Legend: Alacrity
Legend: Haste
Legend: Bloodline
Coup de Grace
Cut Down
Last Stand
Sorcery
Sorcery
Axiom Arcanist
Manaflow Band
Nimbus Cloak
Transcendence
Celerity
Absolute Focus
Scorch
Waterwalking
Gathering Storm
Adaptive Force
Attack Speed
Cooldown Reduction
Adaptive Force
Movement Speed
Health
Health
Slow Resist & Tenacity
Scaling Health
WR 12.50% PR 10.32% Games 16
Sorcery
Sorcery
Summon Aery
Arcane Comet
Stormraider's Surge
Axiom Arcanist
Manaflow Band
Nimbus Cloak
Transcendence
Celerity
Absolute Focus
Scorch
Waterwalking
Gathering Storm
Resolve
Resolve
Demolish
Font of Life
Shield Bash
Conditioning
Second Wind
Bone Plating
Overgrowth
Revitalize
Unflinching
Adaptive Force
Attack Speed
Cooldown Reduction
Adaptive Force
Movement Speed
Health
Health
Slow Resist & Tenacity
Scaling Health
Items

Starting Items

Games 9 PR 6%
Item 1054
Item 2003
Item 1036
Item 1001
Games 8 PR 5%
Item 1054
Item 2003
Item 3044
Item 1036

Build Order

Item 1054
Item 1036
Item 3044
Item 6631
Item 3046
Item 3033
Item 3742
Item 3161

Completed Items

Item 6631
Item 3046
Item 3033
Item 3742
Item 3161
Item 3142

Situational Items

Item 1042
Item 3077
Item 1001
Item 1028
Item 1055
Item 3086
Item 3123
Item 1029
Ability Max Order E > Q > W
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
Q
Q
Q
Q
Q
Q
W
W
W
W
W
W
E
E
E
E
E
E
R
R
R
R

Overview

Garen is a durable fighter who excels at simple but effective gameplay. His strong sustain, durability, and execute ultimate make him a reliable champion for controlling lane and punishing enemies who misposition.

Strengths

  • Very strong sustain in lane
  • Easy to play but effective
  • High durability
  • Strong execute ultimate
  • Good against many melee champions

Weaknesses

  • Limited mobility
  • Predictable gameplay
  • Can be kited by ranged champions
  • Limited crowd control
  • Struggles in some late game fights

Early Game

Garen should pressure melee opponents and farm safely while sustaining through trades.

Mid Game

Mid game Garen can threaten carries and control side lanes.

Late Game

In late game fights Garen should focus on eliminating priority targets.

Tips & Tricks

  • Use passive sustain to win trades.
  • Silence enemies before they cast abilities.
  • Look for execution opportunities.
  • Position carefully in fights.
  • Use movement speed to chase targets.