Aurelion Sol - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
51.8%
Pick Rate
1.4%

Aurelion Solvs Garen

SMage
Patch26.14
Matches491,560
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedJul 23, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Aurelion Sol vs Garen is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.14. Aurelion Sol wins with a 60.0% win rate (+20.0%) over Garen based on 5 games. Aurelion Sol wins the early laning phase while Garen scales better into the late game. Below you'll find the best Aurelion Sol build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Aurelion Sol vs Garen matchup.

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Aurelion Sol Matchup Breakdown

Use the dropdown to select an opponent and see a detailed breakdown of how Aurelion Sol performs against them. You'll get head-to-head win rates, laning stats, the best build and runes for the matchup, and early vs late game analysis — all based on real ranked data.

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Aurelion Sol - 60.0% win rate in this matchup
Aurelion Sol
60.0% WR
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Garen vs Aurelion Sol matchup - 40.0% win rate
Garen
40.0% WR

Who Wins the Aurelion Sol vs Garen Matchup?

Aurelion Sol wins the Aurelion Sol vs Garen matchup
Winner
Aurelion Sol
Matches: 5
60.0%
Win Rate
40.0%
6.3
CS / min
7.3
688
DMG / min
845
6,184
Gold / game
7,757
94
Heal / min
159
361
DMG Mitigated / min
1,274
0.2
CC / min
1.1
75.0%
Early Game WR
25.0%
0.0%
Late Game WR
100.0%

Aurelion Sol vs Garen Matchup Summary

The Aurelion Sol vs Garen matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 5 recent matches analyzed, Aurelion Sol wins with a 60.0% win rate compared to Garen's 40.0%, giving Aurelion Sol a 20.0 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Aurelion Sol controls the early laning stage, but Garen outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Aurelion Sol needs to press advantages before Garen reaches their power spikes, while Garen should focus on safe farming and hitting key item breakpoints. The most significant statistical gap is in crowd control, where Garen leads by 0.9s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Aurelion Sol players can confidently pick into Garen and play aggressively from level 1. Look to establish lane dominance early through favorable trades and zone Garen away from CS whenever possible. Understanding these matchup dynamics is essential for champion select decisions and in-game strategy when facing this lane opponent.

Aurelion Sol vs Garen Laning Phase Breakdown

Garen wins the laning phase against Aurelion Sol in League of Legends

Garen is favored during the laning phase against Aurelion Sol, winning 5 out of 5 key stat categories. Garen holds advantages in farming, damage, gold income, crowd control and sustain, making them the stronger laner in this matchup.

Farming
6.3Aurelion Sol
7.3Garen
Garen significantly out-farms Aurelion Sol by 1.0 CS per minute, accumulating an estimated 15 CS lead by mid game. This substantial farming gap gives Garen a major gold advantage and earlier item completions. Aurelion Sol players should prioritize wave management techniques like freezing near tower and using abilities efficiently to minimize the deficit.
Damage
688Aurelion Sol
845Garen
Garen heavily out-damages Aurelion Sol by 157 DMG/min, dominating both short trades and all-in fights. Aurelion Sol should avoid extended combat and instead focus on burst trade patterns — short engages followed by immediate disengagement — to avoid letting Garen's sustained damage advantage take over.
Economy
6,184Aurelion Sol
7,757Garen
Garen generates a commanding 1,573 more gold per game than Aurelion Sol. This substantial economic advantage means Garen consistently reaches key item breakpoints earlier, creating a compounding lead that grows throughout the game. Aurelion Sol should focus on cost-effective item choices and avoid unnecessary deaths to prevent falling further behind.
Utility
0.2Aurelion Sol
1.1Garen
Garen brings significantly more crowd control than Aurelion Sol, with 0.9 more seconds of CC per minute. This large utility gap makes Garen far more valuable in setting up jungle ganks, controlling objectives, and locking down targets in team fights. Aurelion Sol should invest in tenacity and position carefully to avoid being chain-CC'd.
Sustain
455Aurelion Sol
1,433Garen
Garen vastly out-sustains Aurelion Sol, healing and mitigating 978 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Garen can absorb significant punishment and remain in lane while Aurelion Sol is forced to recall. Building grievous wounds early is essential for Aurelion Sol, and focusing on burst trade patterns rather than sustained fights is critical.

Best Aurelion Sol Build Against Garen

Sorcerer's Shoes is the optimal boots choice against Garen, providing the mobility and stats Aurelion Sol needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Aurelion Sol against Garen are Liandry's Torment, Shadowflame and Blackfire Torch. This combination gives Aurelion Sol an effective balance of damage, survivability, and utility for the matchup. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Aurelion Sol vs Garen matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Aurelion Sol
75.0%
+50.0% advantage
Aurelion Sol early game win rateAurelion Sol75.0%
Garen early game win rateGaren25.0%
Late Game
Garen
100.0%
+100.0% advantage
Aurelion Sol late game win rateAurelion Sol0.0%
Garen late game win rateGaren100.0%

Aurelion Sol dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 75.0% win rate — a 50.0 percentage point lead over Garen. This lopsided early game means Aurelion Sol can dictate the pace of the lane from level 1, controlling trades, wave state, and river priority.

Garen is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 100.0% win rate — 100.0 points above Aurelion Sol. Extended games heavily favor Garen, whose kit and scaling make them a dominant force in team fights and objective control.

This matchup features a dramatic power shift: Aurelion Sol must aggressively press their early advantage and close out the game before Garen reaches their scaling breakpoints. If Garen survives the laning phase without falling too far behind, the matchup flips in their favor. Dragon and Rift Herald control are pivotal — the team that secures early objectives can snowball or buy time to scale.

Best Aurelion Sol Runes Against Garen

Sorcery rune tree - Aurelion Sol primary runes vs GarenSorcery
Arcane Comet - best Aurelion Sol rune vs GarenAxiom Arcanist - best Aurelion Sol rune vs GarenTranscendence - best Aurelion Sol rune vs GarenWaterwalking - best Aurelion Sol rune vs Garen
Precision rune tree - Aurelion Sol secondary runes vs GarenPrecision
Absorb Life - best Aurelion Sol rune vs GarenCoup de Grace - best Aurelion Sol rune vs Garen
100.0% WR

Running Sorcery primary with Precision secondary allows Aurelion Sol to press their advantage against Garen, amplifying the strengths that make this a favorable matchup.


Aurelion Sol matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.14. The table below shows Aurelion Sol's win rate, gold difference, and performance stats against every champion in the current meta. Click any champion name to see a detailed head-to-head breakdown including the best Aurelion Sol build, runes, laning stats, and early vs late game analysis for that specific matchup.

Aurelion Sol matchup win rates and stats in League of Legends patch 26.14
Opponent
Win Rate
Matches
CS/min
DMG/min
Gold/game
Early WR
Late WR
55.00%606.787812,35936.4%65.8%
47.46%596.692412,20550.0%46.3%
49.06%536.392412,02133.3%62.1%
59.62%526.991811,95647.1%65.7%
72.50%405.986411,96258.3%78.6%
39.47%386.782411,88726.3%52.6%
47.22%366.290210,00127.8%66.7%
34.38%326.180210,10616.7%57.1%
40.00%306.794912,98236.4%42.1%
44.44%276.581111,95744.4%44.4%
58.33%246.594312,20050.0%62.5%
47.83%236.585410,72727.3%66.7%
60.87%237.199110,95860.0%61.5%
52.17%236.582911,11642.9%56.3%
43.48%236.578611,60483.3%29.4%
56.52%236.589912,00955.6%57.1%
54.55%225.979612,88033.3%62.5%
36.36%225.97839,32518.2%54.5%
54.55%227.094512,84366.7%50.0%
45.45%226.884211,25555.6%38.5%
47.62%216.587012,48960.0%36.4%
61.90%215.792412,52971.4%57.1%
45.00%206.397913,09528.6%53.9%
47.37%196.692011,25155.6%40.0%
52.63%195.984711,40425.0%72.7%
61.11%186.687711,97071.4%54.5%
55.56%186.896010,15863.6%42.9%
47.06%176.386812,00450.0%45.5%
50.00%166.487910,96825.0%58.3%
60.00%156.284311,63050.0%66.7%
66.67%156.51,03214,00875.0%63.6%
46.67%156.583811,34816.7%66.7%
66.67%156.81,00713,17760.0%70.0%
33.33%157.21,06415,33575.0%18.2%
40.00%156.688212,31957.1%25.0%
60.00%155.890811,45450.0%71.4%
57.14%146.579211,93860.0%55.6%
57.14%146.891314,07650.0%60.0%
46.15%133.37178,03950.0%42.9%
61.54%136.71,32714,76760.0%62.5%
69.23%136.397112,065100.0%55.6%
53.85%137.292712,33140.0%62.5%
66.67%126.37767,83766.7%66.7%
50.00%126.31,0749,84850.0%50.0%
63.64%115.490812,38750.0%80.0%
54.55%117.288011,79775.0%42.9%
54.55%116.79186,51450.0%66.7%
50.00%107.592111,51440.0%60.0%
30.00%106.596111,82133.3%25.0%
60.00%107.01,01113,45450.0%66.7%
50.00%86.990314,2520.0%50.0%
75.00%85.01,16411,79950.0%100.0%
50.00%86.88738,98450.0%50.0%
87.50%87.21,06914,90150.0%100.0%
57.14%75.51,0189,15150.0%66.7%
57.14%77.31,33918,8130.0%57.1%
57.14%77.199411,0280.0%80.0%
42.86%76.688014,289100.0%33.3%
42.86%77.161210,31450.0%33.3%
42.86%76.986012,03350.0%40.0%
71.43%76.897914,55433.3%100.0%
42.86%76.31,23611,1470.0%100.0%
42.86%76.51,00813,97333.3%50.0%
71.43%76.995513,353100.0%60.0%
33.33%66.894712,9510.0%66.7%
66.67%66.581613,838100.0%50.0%
50.00%67.21,40311,963100.0%25.0%
33.33%66.07339,04833.3%33.3%
20.00%53.06519,3830.0%50.0%
40.00%54.56438,58433.3%50.0%
20.00%57.090211,9640.0%25.0%
60.00%56.36886,18475.0%0.0%
40.00%57.573011,27450.0%33.3%
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Aurelion Sol vs Garen - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Aurelion Sol do against Garen in League of Legends?

Aurelion Sol wins the Aurelion Sol vs Garen matchup with a 60.0% win rate compared to Garen's 40.0%, a 20.0 percentage point difference. This data is based on 5 recent ranked games in patch 26.14.

How does Aurelion Sol do against Garen in the early game?

In the early game, Aurelion Sol has the advantage against Garen with a 75.0% win rate versus 25.0%. Aurelion Sol players should look to press their lane advantage through aggressive trades and wave control during the first 15 minutes.

How does Aurelion Sol do against Garen in the late game?

In the late game, Garen takes over the Aurelion Sol vs Garen matchup with a 100.0% win rate compared to 0.0%. Garen scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Aurelion Sol vs Garen matchup?

Aurelion Sol wins the matchup against Garen with a 60.0% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.14. The 20.0 percentage point advantage means Aurelion Sol is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 5 games analyzed.

What is the best Aurelion Sol build against Garen?

The best Aurelion Sol build against Garen includes Liandry's Torment, Shadowflame, Blackfire Torch with Sorcerer's Shoes. Check the matchup breakdown above for the full item path and build order.

What are the best Aurelion Sol runes against Garen?

The best Aurelion Sol runes against Garen use the Sorcery primary tree with Precision secondary. This rune setup achieves a 100.0% win rate in the Aurelion Sol vs Garen matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.

Does Aurelion Sol counter Garen?

Yes, Aurelion Sol has a favorable matchup against Garen with a 60.0% win rate. Aurelion Sol strongly counters Garen in lane based on current patch 26.14 data.

How do I play Aurelion Sol against Garen?

When playing Aurelion Sol against Garen, leverage your statistical advantages by trading aggressively during favorable windows. You have early game priority — look for kills and zone control before first recall. Build the recommended items and runes for this specific matchup for the best results.