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.
Garen TFT champion portrait - Set 16
Avg Place
4.38
1st Place
27.2%
Top 4
52.3%
Pick Rate
12.8%

GarenTFT Stats

Set 16
SetSet 17
Matches364,187
TierAll Tiers
RankAll Ranks
Last UpdatedMay 4, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology
Spin for 3 seconds, gaining 50/50/80% Durability and healing for (+health +ap) over the duration. Each second, deal (+100ad) physical damage to adjacent enemies and reduce their Armor and Magic Resistance by 5.
Garen has a Very High contested risk with a 12.84% pick rate. This 4-cost unit is extremely likely to be contested, meaning multiple players in your lobby may be looking to pick it up. Popular comps using Garen include Dark Child/Defender, Defender/Demacia, Bruiser/Defender.
Tank
This unit is typically played as a frontline tank to absorb damage

In 50% of team compositions, Garen is played as a frontline tank without carry items. Focus carry items on your main damage dealer instead. As a 4-cost unit, Garen is a powerful late-game frontline addition.

Strategy Guide

Tank
Highly Contested
Tank Items
Flexible
Level 8+
4-Cost
Average
Role
Garen is played as a tank in 50% of comps. Build defensive items to maximize survivability.
Leveling
Find Garen by leveling to 8+. This 4-cost unit has low odds at lower levels.
Items
Best-in-slot build is Bramble Vest, Dragon's Claw, Sunfire Cape with a 65.3% top 4 rate (+13.0% vs base win rate).
Best Comps
Top performing comps: Defender/Demacia (90.7%), Defender/Demacia (89.4%).
Contest Warning
Garen has a highly contested risk. Scout early and be ready to pivot if multiple players contest.
Flexibility
Garen is a flexible unit that fits into 6+ 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 Demacia, Defender. Look for units that share these traits for synergy bonuses.

Set 16 Garen Stats

  • Garen health Health:1200
  • Garen mana Mana:130
  • Garen armor Armor:60
  • Garen magic resistance MR:60
  • Garen attack damage AD:65
  • Garen attack speed AS:0.60
  • Garen attack range Attack Range:1
  • Garen critical strike chance Crit %:25%
Compare Against Other Units

Garen performance analysis shows exceptional popularity (84th percentile) and average win rate (54th percentile). Garen's six key metrics: win rate (54th percentile), popularity (84th percentile), average placement (51th percentile), player damage (0th percentile), game length (0th percentile), and 3-star power (0th percentile).

When to Play Garen

Garen is a 4-cost champion in TFT Set 16 with a 52.3% win rate and 4.38 average placement. Garen has a 12.8% pick rate in ranked games.

Strengths

  • High 52.3% win rate makes this a strong carry option
  • Good 4.38 average placement for climbing
  • Versatile champion with solid pick rate
  • Premium 4-cost unit with powerful late-game impact

Weaknesses

  • High 4-cost makes it harder to hit early and 2-star
  • Requires proper item prioritization to maximize potential
  • Effectiveness depends on trait synergies and team comp

Strategic Tips

1

Economy Strategy

Save gold early and level to find Garen at higher levels.

2

Itemization

Garen works best with proper items - check the Build tab for optimal item recommendations.

3

Team Synergy

Top builds pair Garen with synergistic traits for maximum effectiveness.

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Garen Set 16 Stats - Frequently Asked Questions

Is Garen good in TFT Set 16?

Garen is currently a S-tier champion with a 52.31% win rate and 4.38 average placement in TFT Set 16. This makes Garen a top-tier pick that ranks 15th among 25 4-cost champions. Garen activates the Demacia and Defender 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 16 are Sunfire Cape (60.4% win rate), Spirit Visage (59.8% win rate) and Steadfast Heart (58.8% win rate). The optimal best-in-slot (BiS) build is Bramble Vest, Dragon's Claw and Sunfire Cape, achieving a 65.3% top 4 rate. Visit the Garen Build page for more item combinations and win rates.

What comps use Garen in TFT Set 16?

The best team compositions featuring Garen in TFT Set 16 are Defender/Demacia (90.7% win rate), Defender/Demacia (89.4% win rate) and Bruiser/Defender (86.9% win rate). Garen is a flexible unit that fits into 6+ 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 primarily played as a carry in TFT Set 16. As a 4-cost carry, you should prioritize giving Garen your best items, ideally Bramble Vest, Dragon's Claw and Sunfire Cape. Level up to find Garen and 2-star it as your primary damage dealer.

When should I roll for Garen in TFT?

Garen has the highest shop odds at level 10 with a 8% chance to appear in each shop slot. As a 4-cost unit, prioritize leveling to 8+ before rolling to maximize your odds of finding Garen.

What traits does Garen have in TFT Set 16?

Garen has the Demacia and Defender traits in TFT Set 16. 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 4-cost units?

Garen ranks 15th out of 25 4-cost champions in win rate (52.31%) in TFT Set 16. With a 12.84% pick rate and 4.38 average placement, Garen is a situational 4-cost option. Similar 4-cost alternatives include Ambessa, Lux and Seraphine.

Is Garen contested in TFT Set 16?

Garen has a high pick rate of 12.84%, making it a heavily contested unit in TFT Set 16. 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.