- Avg Place
- 4.38
- Top 4 rate
- 52.3%
- Pick Rate
- 12.8%
Garen TFT Comps · Set 16 · Legacy
Demacia
Defender
4 Cost- Set
- 16
- Games
- 96,879
- Tier
- All Tiers
- Rank
- All Ranks
- Last Updated
- Oct 27, 2026
- Author
- Dakota Chinnick
- Methodology
- Data Methodology
Every ranked comp that fields Garen in Set 16, with its top-4 rate, average placement and core units — and whether Garen is a reroll target or a late-game unit.
- Best comp
- Demacia Ryze
- Top 4 rate
- 86.9%best comp
- Plan
- Fast 8
- Named carry in
- 9%
- Strong comps
- 8
Best Garen comps in Set 16
9,523 ranked gamesThese are the 8 strongest ranked comps that field Garen in Set 16. The best is Demacia Ryze : 2.40 average placement and 86.9% top 4 over 397 games. The most-played one is Arcanist Sylas (3,359 games, 2.55 average placement).
| Comp | Garen 3★ | Top 4 | 1st | Avg place | Games |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0% | 86.9% | 43.1% | 2.40 | 397 | |
| 0% | 84.3% | 40.4% | 2.55 | 3,359 | |
| 0% | 89.4% | 27.5% | 2.56 | 864 | |
| 1% | 90.7% | 23.3% | 2.57 | 443 | |
| 1% | 73.7% | 27.6% | 3.24 | 733 | |
| 2% | 68.6% | 16.0% | 3.59 | 2,852 | |
| 2% | 50.3% | 7.5% | 4.36 | 549 | |
| 1% | 48.8% | 6.1% | 4.63 | 326 |
Exact final boards with at least 25 games and a top-4 rate of 48% or better, sorted by average placement. Top 4 = finishing 1st to 4th.
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Is Garen a carry or a support?
Garen is mostly a support or trait piece: it is the named carry in only 9% of its comp games, so give it utility or tank items and spend the damage items elsewhere. As a 4-cost, Garen comes online at level 8: stabilise, push levels and roll for it at 8.
- Plan
- Fast 8
- Named carry
- 9%share of comp games
- 3-star rate
- 0.9%in these comps
Best partners for Garen
Garen's comps are built around Swain, Galio, and Taric; the most common partner appears in 96% of those games.
Best Garen comp by rank
The best Garen comp changes with rank: Demacia Ryze leads in Gold, while Invoker Ornn does best in Diamond.
| Rank | Best comp | Top 4 | Avg place | Comps |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gold | Demacia Ryze | 94.2% | 2.14 | 8 |
| Platinum | Longshot Ziggs | 97.2% | 2.21 | 8 |
| Emerald | Demacia Ryze | 93.9% | 2.10 | 10 |
| Diamond | Invoker Ornn | 96.2% | 1.73 | 13 |
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Garen comps FAQ – Set 16
What is the best Garen comp in TFT Set 16?
The best Garen comp in Set 16 is Demacia Ryze , with a 2.40 average placement, 86.9% top 4 and 43.1% first-place rate over 397 ranked games.
Should you reroll for Garen?
No. Garen is a 4-cost that comes online at level 8, so level up and roll at 8 instead of slow rolling.
Is Garen a carry in TFT?
Garen is mostly a support or trait piece: it is the named carry in only 9% of its comp games, so give it utility or tank items and spend the damage items elsewhere.
Which units go best with Garen?
Garen's comps are built around Swain, Galio, and Taric; the most common partner appears in 96% of those games.
What is the most popular Garen comp in Set 16?
Arcanist Sylas is the most played Garen comp, with 3,359 ranked games and a 84.3% top-4 rate.
Does the best Garen comp change by rank?
The best Garen comp changes with rank: Demacia Ryze leads in Gold, while Invoker Ornn does best in Diamond.