Archived Champion: This champion is from TFT Set 15 and is no longer in the current set. Stats shown are from when this set was active.
Avg Place
4.51
1st Place
19.5%
Top 4
49.3%
GarenTFT Stats
Set 15
Bastion
Battle Academia
1 CostSetSet 17
Matches115,344
TierAll Tiers
RankAll Ranks
Last UpdatedAug 9, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology
AuthorDakota Chinnick
Heal 330/360/390 (+8%
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Garen has a High contested risk with a 12.53% pick rate. This 1-cost unit is highly likely to be contested, meaning multiple players in your lobby may be looking to pick it up. Popular comps using Garen include Bastion/Battle Academia.
Utility
This unit provides utility through traits, abilities, buffs, or crowd control
In 100% of team compositions, Garen is played for utility without carry items. Focus items on your main carry instead. As a 1-cost unit, Garen is easy to 3-star for enhanced utility.
Strategy Guide
Utility
Contested
Skip Items
Flexible
Roll Lvl 5
1-Cost
Average
Role
Garen is typically played for utility. Focus items on your main carry instead.
Leveling
Consider 3-starring Garen by slow rolling at level 5 where 1-cost units have the highest appearance rate.
Best Comps
Top performing comps: Bastion/Battle Academia (90.3%), Bastion/Battle Academia (87.0%).
Contest Warning
Garen has a contested risk. Scout early and be ready to pivot if multiple players contest.
Flexibility
Garen is a flexible unit that fits into 11+ distinct team compositions. This makes it a safe early pickup since you can pivot to multiple builds depending on what you hit.
Traits
Garen activates Bastion, Battle Academia. Look for units that share these traits for synergy bonuses.
Garen performance analysis shows strong popularity (65th percentile) and below average win rate (34th percentile). Garen's six key metrics: win rate (34th percentile), popularity (65th percentile), average placement (34th percentile), player damage (0th percentile), game length (0th percentile), and 3-star power (0th percentile).
When to Play Garen
Garen is a 1-cost champion in TFT Set 15 with a 49.3% win rate and 4.51 average placement. Garen has a 12.5% pick rate in ranked games.
Strengths
- Versatile champion with solid pick rate
- Low 1-cost unit is easy to 3-star for power spikes
- Flexible unit that fits multiple team compositions
Weaknesses
- Low-cost unit falls off without 3-star upgrade
- Requires proper item prioritization to maximize potential
- Effectiveness depends on trait synergies and team comp
Strategic Tips
1
Economy Strategy
Consider 3-starring Garen if given early pairs.
2
Itemization
Garen works best with proper items - check the Build tab for optimal item recommendations.
3
Team Synergy
Look for trait synergies that enhance Garen's strengths.
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Garen Set 15 Stats - Frequently Asked Questions
Is Garen good in TFT Set 15?
Garen is currently a A-tier champion with a 49.33% win rate and 4.51 average placement in TFT Set 15. This makes Garen a strong pick that ranks 7th among 14 1-cost champions. Garen activates the Bastion and Battle Academia traits, providing valuable synergies for your team composition.
What are the best items for Garen in TFT?
The best items for Garen in TFT Set 15 are Thief's Gloves (61.7% win rate), Bloodthirster (58.0% win rate) and Titan's Resolve (57.4% win rate). Visit the Garen Build page for more item combinations and win rates.
What comps use Garen in TFT Set 15?
The best team compositions featuring Garen in TFT Set 15 are Bastion/Battle Academia (90.3% win rate), Bastion/Battle Academia (87.0% win rate) and Bastion/Battle Academia (86.3% win rate). Garen is a flexible unit that fits into 11+ distinct compositions, making it a safe early pickup. See all compositions on the Garen Comps page.
Is Garen a carry or support in TFT?
Garen is typically played as a support or tank in TFT Set 15. As a 1-cost support unit, Garen provides utility through the Bastion and Battle Academia traits. Focus your items on your main carry and use Garen to activate key synergies.
When should I roll for Garen in TFT?
Garen has the highest shop odds at level 1 with a 35.71% chance to appear in each shop slot. As a 1-cost unit, consider slow rolling at level 5 if you want to 3-star Garen.
What traits does Garen have in TFT Set 15?
Garen has the Bastion and Battle Academia traits in TFT Set 15. These traits provide multiple synergy options when building your team composition. Check the Garen Traits page to see which trait combinations have the highest win rates.
How does Garen compare to other 1-cost units?
Is Garen contested in TFT Set 15?
Garen has a high pick rate of 12.53%, making it a heavily contested unit in TFT Set 15. Scout your lobby early to see if other players are going for Garen, and be prepared to pivot if multiple players are competing for the same units.
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