GarenTFT Build
Vanguard
Warlord
1 CostBest Garen build for TFT Set 4 with 74.7% top 4 rate. Top items: Dragon's Claw, Ionic Spark, and Steadfast Heart. Learn optimal components & itemization strategy.
Set 4 Garen builds: Bramble Vest, Dragon's Claw, Warmog's Armor (74.71% top four rate, +24.36% difference); Bramble Vest, Ionic Spark, Sunfire Cape (72.16% top four rate, +21.81% difference); Gargoyle Stoneplate, Sunfire Cape, Spirit Visage (69.47% top four rate, +19.12% difference)
Garen Component Priority Order in Set 4
When playing Garen in TFT Set 4, prioritize collecting Chain Vest, Negatron Cloak, Giant's Belt from the carousel and item drops. Sparring Gloves and Tear of the Goddess 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.
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 Steadfast Heart, Bramble Vest, Sunfire Cape, which are core items for maximizing Garen's effectiveness.
Negatron Cloak is the 2nd priority component for Garen, appearing in 5 of the top item builds. This component builds into Dragon's Claw, Ionic Spark, Evenshroud, which are core items for maximizing Garen's effectiveness.
Giant's Belt is the 3rd priority component for Garen, appearing in 5 of the top item builds. This component builds into Spirit Visage, Sunfire Cape, Warmog's Armor, 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 Negatron Cloak 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 4
High PriorityGaren is a high-priority itemization target in Set 4. The best Garen item build achieves a 74.7% top four rate, which is +24.4% higher than Garen's base rate of 50.4%. 4 out of 5 builds show 10%+ improvement, indicating strong item scaling.
When Itemized (Avg)
Base Champion Stats
Key Factors for Garen Itemization in Set 4
Garen's best item build provides +24.4% top four rate improvement. 4 builds achieve 10%+ improvement.
4 different item builds achieve 10%+ improvement, giving flexibility in itemization.
As a 1-cost champion, Garen is easier to 3-star. When 3-starred with proper items, low-cost carries can be very effective.
Garen Itemization Data Analysis
Our analysis of Garen itemization in TFT Set 4 examines 5 item builds to determine how effectively this champion scales with items. Garen has a base top four rate of 50.4%, and we compare each item build's performance against this baseline to measure itemization value.
The best Garen item build achieves a 74.7% top four rate, representing a +24.4% difference from the base rate. 4 out of 5 builds show 10%+ improvement over baseline, 1 builds show 5-10% improvement, On average across all analyzed builds, itemized Garen achieves 67.4% top four rate (+17.1% vs base) with 3.73 average placement.
For players aiming to win lobbies, itemized Garen achieves a 11.6% 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 you can commit to 3-starring Garen through slow rolling
✗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 4
The best Garen item is Dragon's Claw with a 62.82% win rate (+12.47% vs base), 15.25% first place rate, and 6.31% pick rate. The most popular is Gargoyle Stoneplate with a 12.27% pick rate and 52.86% win rate. Ionic Spark has the highest first place rate at 17.02%. The top three Garen items are Dragon's Claw, Ionic Spark, and Steadfast Heart.
Rank | Item | Components | Rating | Top 4 Rate | Top 4 Diff | 1st Place Rate | Pick Rate | Matches |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | B | 62.82% | +12.47% | 15.25% | 6.31% | 1,517 | ||
 | A | 62.59% | +12.24% | 17.02% | 3.64% | 874 | ||
  | B | 60.52% | +10.17% | 15.74% | 3.50% | 841 | ||
| 4 | | B | 60.11% | +9.76% | 15.01% | 5.88% | 1,414 | |
| 5 |   | B | 59.50% | +9.15% | 14.57% | 10.00% | 2,405 | |
| 6 | | B | 57.19% | +6.84% | 14.30% | 10.44% | 2,509 | |
| 7 | | B | 56.87% | +6.52% | 13.53% | 11.63% | 2,796 | |
| 8 | | A | 56.60% | +6.25% | 16.22% | 2.40% | 576 | |
| 9 | | B | 55.69% | +5.34% | 16.08% | 2.05% | 492 | |
| 10 | | B | 53.83% | +3.48% | 15.95% | 2.33% | 561 | |
| 11 | | B | 52.86% | +2.51% | 13.41% | 12.27% | 2,951 |
Best Garen Artifact Items in TFT Set 4
The best Garen artifact item is Zhonya's Paradox with a 84.62% win rate (+34.27% vs base), 20.56% first place rate, and 0.05% pick rate. The most popular is Aegis of Dawn with a 0.44% pick rate and 68.57% win rate. Silvermere Dawn has the highest first place rate at 21.96%. The top three Garen artifact items are Zhonya's Paradox, Silvermere Dawn, and Void Gauntlet.
Rank | Item | Rating | Top 4 Rate | Top 4 Diff | 1st Place Rate | Pick Rate | Matches |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A | 84.62% | +34.27% | 20.56% | 0.05% | 13 | ||
| A | 76.09% | +25.74% | 21.96% | 0.19% | 46 | ||
| A | 75.76% | +25.41% | 19.97% | 0.27% | 66 | ||
| 4 | A | 73.58% | +23.23% | 19.98% | 0.22% | 53 | |
| 5 | A | 72.00% | +21.65% | 19.85% | 0.10% | 25 | |
| 6 | A | 70.00% | +19.65% | 20.34% | 0.04% | 10 | |
| 7 | A | 68.57% | +18.22% | 18.63% | 0.44% | 105 | |
| 8 | A | 68.35% | +18.00% | 17.85% | 0.33% | 79 | |
| 9 | A | 67.53% | +17.18% | 20.26% | 0.32% | 77 | |
| 10 | A | 60.00% | +9.65% | 21.66% | 0.08% | 20 | |
| 11 | A | 60.00% | +9.65% | 20.64% | 0.37% | 90 | |
| 12 | A | 60.00% | +9.65% | 20.15% | 0.08% | 20 | |
| 13 | A | 58.33% | +7.98% | 20.95% | 0.10% | 24 | |
| 14 | A | 57.69% | +7.34% | 20.80% | 0.32% | 78 | |
| 15 | A | 55.36% | +5.01% | 16.90% | 0.23% | 56 | |
| 16 | B | 39.13% | -11.22% | 14.13% | 0.10% | 23 |
Best Garen Radiant Items in TFT Set 4
The best Garen radiant item is Radiant Sunfire Cape with a 81.48% win rate (+31.13% vs base), 13.84% first place rate, and 0.11% pick rate. The most popular is Radiant Warmog's Armor with a 0.23% pick rate and 51.79% win rate. Radiant Jeweled Gauntlet has the highest first place rate at 19.14%. The top three Garen radiant items are Radiant Sunfire Cape, Radiant Spirit Visage, and Radiant Dragon's Claw.
Rank | Item | Rating | Top 4 Rate | Top 4 Diff | 1st Place Rate | Pick Rate | Matches |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B | 81.48% | +31.13% | 13.84% | 0.11% | 27 | ||
| B | 78.95% | +28.60% | 15.22% | 0.16% | 38 | ||
| B | 71.88% | +21.52% | 12.97% | 0.13% | 32 | ||
| 4 | B | 70.37% | +20.02% | 13.64% | 0.11% | 27 | |
| 5 | A | 66.67% | +16.32% | 19.14% | 0.05% | 12 | |
| 6 | B | 60.00% | +9.65% | 14.73% | 0.10% | 25 | |
| 7 | B | 51.79% | +1.44% | 14.45% | 0.23% | 56 | |
| 8 | B | 50.00% | -0.35% | 14.55% | 0.17% | 40 | |
| 9 | B | 50.00% | -0.35% | 16.01% | 0.04% | 10 | |
| 10 | B | 40.00% | -10.35% | 13.61% | 0.04% | 10 | |
| 11 | B | 20.00% | -30.35% | 16.93% | 0.04% | 10 |
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Garen Set 4 Build - Frequently Asked Questions
What is Garen's best build in Set 4?
The best Garen build in Set 4 is Bramble Vest, Dragon's Claw, and Warmog's Armor with a 74.71% top four rate, 11.49% first place rate, and 3.48 average placement. This build is picked 0.55% of the time.
What is the best item for Garen?
The best item for Garen is Dragon's Claw with a 62.82% win rate. This item is picked 6.31% of the time and has won 953 matches across 1,517 games.
Which item is most popular on Garen?
Gargoyle Stoneplate is the most popular item on Garen with a 12.27% pick rate. This item maintains a 52.86% win rate and has been used in 2,951 matches.
What are the top 3 items for Garen?
The top 3 items for Garen are Dragon's Claw, Ionic Spark, and Steadfast Heart with an average win rate of 61.98%. These items provide the highest performance across different team compositions and game situations.
How many matches do the Garen item builds have?
The Garen item builds are based on 17,465 total matches. Dragon's Claw has the most wins with 953 victories.
Should I always build Dragon's Claw on Garen?
While Dragon's Claw has the highest win rate at 62.82%, the best Garen build depends on your team composition, available components, and game situation. Consider Dragon's Claw, Ionic Spark, and Steadfast Heart as strong alternatives based on what items you can build.
What components should I prioritize for Garen in TFT Set 4?
The top components to prioritize for Garen in Set 4 are Chain Vest, Negatron Cloak, and Giant's Belt. These components appear most frequently in Garen's highest win rate item builds. Chain Vest is the #1 priority component, appearing in 6 of Garen's top item builds.
What should I pick on carousel for Garen in TFT?
When playing Garen in TFT Set 4, prioritize Chain Vest on the first carousel as it builds into Garen's best-in-slot items. Secondary priorities include Negatron Cloak and Giant's Belt. These components give you the flexibility to build Garen's optimal items.
Should I itemize Garen in TFT Set 4?
Garen is a high priority itemization target in TFT Set 4. Garen's best item build achieves a +24.4% top four rate improvement over the base rate of 50.4%. Proper itemization significantly boosts performance.
Is Garen a good item holder in TFT Set 4?
Garen is an excellent item holder and primary carry in TFT Set 4. With optimal items, Garen achieves +24.4% top four rate improvement, making it worthwhile to commit items to this champion.
What is Garen's top 4 rate with items in TFT Set 4?
When properly itemized, Garen achieves an average top four rate of 67.4% in TFT Set 4, which is +17.1% compared to the base rate of 50.4%. The best Garen item build reaches 74.7% top four rate with a 3.48 average placement.
What is the best Garen emblem?
The best Garen emblem is Brawler Emblem with a 69.48% win rate. This emblem is picked 0.64% of the time and has been used in 154 matches.
What is the top Garen radiant item?
The top Garen radiant item is Radiant Hand of Justice with a 87.50% win rate. This radiant item is picked 0.03% of the time and has been used in 8 matches.
What is the best Garen artifact?
The best Garen artifact is Eternal Pact with a 100.00% win rate. This artifact item is picked 0.02% of the time and has been used in 5 matches.