Archived Champion: This champion is from TFT Set 16 and is no longer in the current set. Stats shown are from when this set was active.
Avg Place
4.38
1st Place
11.5%
Top 4
52.3%
GarenTFT Build
Set 16
Demacia
Defender
4 CostSetSet 17
Matches115,344
TierAll Tiers
RankAll Ranks
Last UpdatedAug 9, 2026 UTC
MethodologyData Methodology
AuthorDakota Chinnick
Best Garen build for TFT Set 16 with 65.3% top 4 rate. Top items: Protector's Vow, Sunfire Cape, and Spirit Visage. Learn optimal components & itemization strategy.
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Set 16 Garen builds: Bramble Vest, Dragon's Claw, Sunfire Cape (65.28% top four rate, +12.97% difference); Gargoyle Stoneplate, Sunfire Cape, Spirit Visage (64.46% top four rate, +12.15% difference); Gargoyle Stoneplate, Spirit Visage, Warmog's Armor (63.78% top four rate, +11.47% difference)
Average Placement:3.70
Top 4 Rate:65.28%
Top 4 Diff:+12.97%
First Place Rate:16.46%
Pick Rate:1.09%
Average Placement:3.84
Top 4 Rate:64.46%
Top 4 Diff:+12.15%
First Place Rate:12.66%
Pick Rate:0.89%
Average Placement:3.89
Top 4 Rate:63.78%
Top 4 Diff:+11.47%
First Place Rate:12.35%
Pick Rate:0.87%
Garen Component Priority Order in Set 16
When playing Garen in TFT Set 16, prioritize collecting Chain Vest, Giant's Belt, Negatron Cloak from the carousel and item drops. Tear of the Goddess and Sparring Gloves are also valuable secondary components. These components build into Garen's highest win rate items and will help you secure consistent top four placements. Focus on slamming items early using these components rather than holding for perfect items, as tempo is crucial for maintaining a healthy economy.
1
Chain VestFound in 6 builds
2
Giant's BeltFound in 5 builds
3
Negatron CloakFound in 4 builds
4
Tear of the GoddessFound in 2 builds
5
Sparring GlovesFound in 3 builds
Why These Components for Garen?
Chain Vest is the 1st priority component for Garen, appearing in 6 of the top item builds. This component builds into Sunfire Cape, Protector's Vow, Steadfast Heart, which are core items for maximizing Garen's effectiveness.
Giant's Belt is the 2nd priority component for Garen, appearing in 5 of the top item builds. This component builds into Sunfire Cape, Spirit Visage, Warmog's Armor, which are core items for maximizing Garen's effectiveness.
Negatron Cloak is the 3rd priority component for Garen, appearing in 4 of the top item builds. This component builds into Dragon's Claw, Evenshroud, Gargoyle Stoneplate, which are core items for maximizing Garen's effectiveness.
Garen Carousel & Item Drop Tips
- Early Game (Stage 1-2): Prioritize Chain Vest on the first carousel if available, as it builds into Garen's best-in-slot items.
- Mid Game (Stage 3-4): Look for Chain Vest or Giant's Belt to complete your core items. Don't greed for perfect components—slam items to preserve HP.
- Late Game (Stage 5+): Use any remaining components to build utility items or complete Garen's secondary items for maximum power.
Should You Itemize Garen in Set 16
High PriorityGaren is a high-priority itemization target in Set 16. The best Garen item build achieves a 65.3% top four rate, which is +13.0% higher than Garen's base rate of 52.3%. 3 out of 5 builds show 10%+ improvement, indicating strong item scaling.
When Itemized (Avg)
Top 4 Rate60.1%
Top 4 Diff vs Base+7.8%
Average Placement4.01
First Place Rate13.2%
Base Champion Stats
Base Top 4 Rate52.3%
Best Build Diff+13.0%
Champion Cost4-cost
Builds Analyzed5
Key Factors for Garen Itemization in Set 16
Excellent Item Scaling
Garen's best item build provides +13.0% top four rate improvement. 3 builds achieve 10%+ improvement.
Multiple Strong Build Options
3 different item builds achieve 10%+ improvement, giving flexibility in itemization.
High-Cost Carry Design
As a 4-cost champion, Garen has high base stats and powerful abilities designed to scale with items.
Garen Itemization Data Analysis
Our analysis of Garen itemization in TFT Set 16 examines 5 item builds to determine how effectively this champion scales with items. Garen has a base top four rate of 52.3%, and we compare each item build's performance against this baseline to measure itemization value.
The best Garen item build achieves a 65.3% top four rate, representing a +13.0% difference from the base rate. 3 out of 5 builds show 10%+ improvement over baseline, 1 builds show 0-5% improvement, and 1 builds actually underperform the baseline. On average across all analyzed builds, itemized Garen achieves 60.1% top four rate (+7.8% vs base) with 4.01 average placement.
For players aiming to win lobbies, itemized Garen achieves a 13.2% first place rate. This provides reasonable first place upside while maintaining consistent top four finishes.
✓When to Itemize Garen
- When you find Garen early and can build around it as your primary carry
- When you have the optimal item components (check the Component Priority section above)
- When the lobby isn't heavily contesting Garen's key items
✗When NOT to Itemize Garen
- When another carry in your comp scales better with the same items
- When you're pivoting to a different composition mid-game
Best Garen Items in TFT Set 16
The best Garen item is Protector's Vow with a 60.40% win rate (+8.09% vs base), 16.99% first place rate, and 2.46% pick rate. The most popular is Spirit Visage with a 11.12% pick rate and 59.81% win rate. The top three Garen items are Protector's Vow, Sunfire Cape, and Spirit Visage.
Rank | Item | Components | Rating | Top 4 Rate | Top 4 Diff | 1st Place Rate | Pick Rate | Matches |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
  | B | 60.39% | +8.08% | 13.91% | 9.98% | 16,172 | ||
 | B | 59.81% | +7.50% | 14.02% | 11.12% | 18,027 | ||
| A | 60.40% | +8.09% | 16.99% | 2.46% | 3,980 | ||
| 4 | | B | 58.64% | +6.33% | 14.17% | 9.23% | 14,958 | |
| 5 |  | S | 58.82% | +6.51% | 16.17% | 4.37% | 7,083 | |
| 6 | | S | 58.26% | +5.95% | 15.06% | 8.19% | 13,267 | |
| 7 |  | A | 57.11% | +4.80% | 14.37% | 8.24% | 13,345 | |
| 8 | | B | 57.38% | +5.07% | 14.68% | 2.41% | 3,900 | |
| 9 | | B | 55.80% | +3.49% | 13.92% | 9.18% | 14,868 | |
| 10 | | A | 52.65% | +0.34% | 15.82% | 2.56% | 4,156 |
Best Garen Artifact Items in TFT Set 16
The best Garen artifact item is Flickerblades with a 78.57% win rate (+26.26% vs base), 11.82% first place rate, and 0.01% pick rate. The most popular is Aegis of Dawn with a 0.74% pick rate and 63.29% win rate. Zhonya's Paradox has the highest first place rate at 15.68%. The top three Garen artifact items are Flickerblades, Gold Collector, and Rapid Firecannon.
Rank | Item | Rating | Top 4 Rate | Top 4 Diff | 1st Place Rate | Pick Rate | Matches |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C | 65.71% | +13.40% | 14.89% | 0.60% | 971 | ||
| D | 64.87% | +12.56% | 12.82% | 0.33% | 538 | ||
| D | 63.29% | +10.98% | 12.71% | 0.74% | 1,196 | ||
| 4 | F | 62.24% | +9.93% | 11.79% | 0.60% | 972 | |
| 5 | D | 75.76% | +23.45% | 10.63% | 0.02% | 33 | |
| 6 | C | 63.79% | +11.48% | 14.34% | 0.22% | 359 | |
| 7 | C | 61.45% | +9.14% | 14.69% | 0.53% | 856 | |
| 8 | D | 75.86% | +23.55% | 12.55% | 0.02% | 29 | |
| 9 | D | 59.98% | +7.67% | 11.75% | 0.51% | 822 | |
| 10 | F | 60.35% | +8.04% | 8.56% | 0.39% | 633 | |
| 11 | C | 62.60% | +10.29% | 15.68% | 0.08% | 131 | |
| 12 | D | 56.77% | +4.46% | 11.72% | 0.45% | 731 | |
| 13 | - | 58.48% | +6.17% | 0.00% | 0.20% | 330 | |
| 14 | D | 78.57% | +26.26% | 11.82% | 0.01% | 14 | |
| 15 | F | 56.98% | +4.67% | 14.36% | 0.21% | 344 | |
| 16 | C | 57.83% | +5.52% | 12.47% | 0.10% | 166 | |
| 17 | B | 67.74% | +15.43% | 13.32% | 0.02% | 31 | |
| 18 | C | 54.33% | +2.02% | 11.98% | 0.29% | 462 | |
| 19 | C | 53.03% | +0.72% | 12.71% | 0.24% | 396 | |
| 20 | F | 53.06% | +0.75% | 10.70% | 0.21% | 343 | |
| 21 | D | 66.67% | +14.36% | 12.79% | 0.01% | 24 | |
| 22 | C | 54.87% | +2.56% | 14.25% | 0.07% | 113 | |
| 23 | F | 57.78% | +5.47% | 10.51% | 0.03% | 45 | |
| 24 | B | 49.39% | -2.92% | 14.24% | 0.10% | 164 | |
| 25 | D | 58.82% | +6.51% | 12.25% | 0.01% | 17 | |
| 26 | F | 61.54% | +9.23% | 11.14% | 0.01% | 13 | |
| 27 | - | 41.96% | -10.35% | 0.00% | 0.07% | 112 | |
| 28 | F | 44.44% | -7.87% | 10.08% | 0.01% | 18 |
Best Garen Radiant Items in TFT Set 16
The best Garen radiant item is Radiant Giant Slayer with a 77.36% win rate (+25.05% vs base), 13.75% first place rate, and 0.03% pick rate. The most popular is Radiant Spirit Visage with a 0.45% pick rate and 69.09% win rate. Radiant Sterak's Gage has the highest first place rate at 21.77%. The top three Garen radiant items are Radiant Giant Slayer, Radiant Warmog's Armor, and Radiant Spirit Visage.
Rank | Item | Rating | Top 4 Rate | Top 4 Diff | 1st Place Rate | Pick Rate | Matches |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C | 72.87% | +20.56% | 15.80% | 0.43% | 693 | ||
| F | 69.09% | +16.78% | 11.68% | 0.45% | 728 | ||
| B | 77.36% | +25.05% | 13.75% | 0.03% | 53 | ||
| 4 | D | 68.54% | +16.23% | 12.37% | 0.30% | 480 | |
| 5 | F | 68.03% | +15.72% | 16.54% | 0.29% | 466 | |
| 6 | F | 68.18% | +15.87% | 12.44% | 0.07% | 110 | |
| 7 | F | 62.72% | +10.41% | 12.91% | 0.32% | 523 | |
| 8 | F | 65.77% | +13.46% | 12.37% | 0.09% | 149 | |
| 9 | D | 61.87% | +9.56% | 15.82% | 0.34% | 556 | |
| 10 | F | 61.30% | +8.99% | 12.31% | 0.24% | 385 | |
| 11 | B | 63.87% | +11.56% | 21.77% | 0.10% | 155 | |
| 12 | F | 66.67% | +14.36% | 18.61% | 0.05% | 84 | |
| 13 | F | 60.75% | +8.44% | 11.67% | 0.16% | 265 | |
| 14 | F | 63.89% | +11.58% | 11.57% | 0.07% | 108 | |
| 15 | F | 62.93% | +10.62% | 12.45% | 0.07% | 116 | |
| 16 | D | 57.75% | +5.44% | 16.31% | 0.13% | 213 | |
| 17 | C | 65.85% | +13.54% | 15.29% | 0.03% | 41 | |
| 18 | D | 65.79% | +13.48% | 12.55% | 0.02% | 38 | |
| 19 | F | 59.15% | +6.84% | 16.22% | 0.04% | 71 | |
| 20 | D | 52.86% | +0.55% | 19.03% | 0.13% | 210 | |
| 21 | F | 68.42% | +16.11% | 16.01% | 0.01% | 19 | |
| 22 | B | 51.14% | -1.17% | 14.12% | 0.22% | 352 | |
| 23 | A | 63.33% | +11.02% | 18.96% | 0.02% | 30 | |
| 24 | C | 64.00% | +11.69% | 15.81% | 0.02% | 25 | |
| 25 | C | 59.09% | +6.78% | 18.75% | 0.03% | 44 | |
| 26 | C | 57.14% | +4.83% | 16.66% | 0.03% | 56 | |
| 27 | C | 55.38% | +3.07% | 15.33% | 0.04% | 65 | |
| 28 | F | 56.67% | +4.36% | 12.02% | 0.02% | 30 | |
| 29 | D | 53.33% | +1.02% | 19.31% | 0.02% | 30 | |
| 30 | F | 58.82% | +6.51% | 14.43% | 0.01% | 17 | |
| 31 | F | 46.15% | -6.16% | 14.17% | 0.02% | 26 | |
| 32 | F | 47.37% | -4.94% | 15.32% | 0.01% | 19 | |
| 33 | C | 44.00% | -8.31% | 17.57% | 0.02% | 25 | |
| 34 | D | 38.71% | -13.60% | 16.91% | 0.02% | 31 | |
| 35 | C | 42.11% | -10.20% | 16.17% | 0.01% | 19 | |
| 36 | F | 34.78% | -17.53% | 12.02% | 0.01% | 23 |
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Garen Set 16 Build - Frequently Asked Questions
What is Garen's best build in Set 16?
The best Garen build in TFT Set 16 features Bramble Vest, Dragon's Claw, and Sunfire Cape as core items. This build has a 65.28% win rate and is picked 1.09% of the time. First place rate: 16.46%, avg placement: 3.70.
What is the best item for Garen?
Protector's Vow is the best item for Garen with a 60.40% win rate and 2.46% pick rate across 3,980 matches.
Which item is most popular on Garen?
Spirit Visage is the most popular item on Garen with a 11.12% pick rate. It has a 59.81% win rate across 18,027 matches.
What are the top 3 items for Garen?
The top 3 items for Garen are Protector's Vow, Sunfire Cape, and Spirit Visage. These items provide the best stats and synergies for Garen's kit.
How many matches do the Garen item builds have?
The Garen item build data is based on 109,756 matches analyzed in TFT Set 16. This sample size provides statistically significant results for item recommendations.
Should I always build Protector's Vow on Garen?
Protector's Vow is a great choice but not always mandatory. Consider your lobby and available components. It has a 60.40% win rate on Garen.
What components should I prioritize for Garen in TFT Set 16?
Priority components for Garen are Chain Vest, Giant's Belt, and Negatron Cloak. These components build into Garen's best items and should be picked early on carousel and from PvE rounds.
What should I pick on carousel for Garen in TFT?
On carousel for Garen TFT builds, prioritize Chain Vest. These components are essential for Garen's optimal items and may be contested so have backup plans.
Should I itemize Garen in TFT Set 16?
Yes, Garen is a strong item holder with a 65.3% win rate when properly itemized. Garen should be a priority for your items in Garen comps.
Is Garen a good item holder in TFT Set 16?
Yes, Garen is a great item holder because items significantly increase their win rate from 52.3% to 65.3%. Garen scales well with items.
What is Garen's top 4 rate with items in TFT Set 16?
Garen's top 4 rate when itemized is 60.1%. With proper items, Garen significantly exceeds the average champion top 4 rate of 50%.
What is the best Garen emblem?
The best emblem for Garen is Juggernaut Emblem with a 70.12% win rate. This emblem activates the Juggernaut trait on Garen, providing additional bonuses.
What is the top Garen radiant item?
The top radiant item for Garen is Radiant Giant Slayer with a 77.36% win rate. Radiant items are stronger versions of base items and should be prioritized when available.
What is the best Garen artifact?
The best artifact for Garen is Flickerblades with a 78.57% win rate. Artifacts provide unique effects that synergize with Garen's kit.
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