Azir - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
42.5%
Pick Rate
1.1%

Azirvs Galio

FMageMarksman
Patch26.3
Matches785,220
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedFeb 25, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Azir vs Galio is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.3. Azir wins with a 60.0% win rate (+20.0%) over Galio based on 30 games. Azir holds the advantage in both the early and late game. Below you'll find the best Azir build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Azir vs Galio matchup.

Azir Matchup Breakdown

Use the dropdown to select an opponent and see a detailed breakdown of how Azir 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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Galio - 60.0% win rateGalio(60.0%)
Azir - 60.0% win rate in this matchup
Azir
60.0% WR
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Galio vs Azir matchup - 40.0% win rate
Galio
40.0% WR

Who Wins the Azir vs Galio Matchup?

Azir wins the Azir vs Galio matchup
Winner
Azir
Matches: 30
60.0%
Win Rate
40.0%
7.2
CS / min
5.8
735
DMG / min
627
12,425
Gold / game
10,843
101
Heal / min
131
529
DMG Mitigated / min
1,617
0.5
CC / min
1.2
69.2%
Early Game WR
30.8%
52.9%
Late Game WR
47.1%

Azir vs Galio Matchup Summary

The Azir vs Galio matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 30 recent matches analyzed, Azir wins with a 60.0% win rate compared to Galio's 40.0%, giving Azir a 20.0 percentage point advantage. Azir dominates at every stage — from early laning through late game team fights. This consistent advantage makes it difficult for Galio players to find favorable windows, so team-dependent strategies and avoiding solo confrontations are essential. The most significant statistical gap is in sustain, where Galio leads by 1,118 HP/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Azir players can confidently pick into Galio and play aggressively from level 1. Look to establish lane dominance early through favorable trades and zone Galio away from CS whenever possible. Understanding these matchup dynamics is essential for champion select decisions and in-game strategy when facing this lane opponent.

Azir vs Galio Laning Phase Breakdown

Azir wins the laning phase against Galio in League of Legends

Azir is favored during the laning phase against Galio, winning 3 out of 5 key stat categories. Azir holds advantages in farming, damage and gold income, making them the stronger laner in this matchup.

Farming
7.2Azir
5.8Galio
Azir significantly out-farms Galio by 1.4 CS per minute, accumulating an estimated 20 CS lead by mid game. This substantial farming gap gives Azir a major gold advantage and earlier item completions. Galio players should prioritize wave management techniques like freezing near tower and using abilities efficiently to minimize the deficit.
Damage
735Azir
627Galio
Azir heavily out-damages Galio by 108 DMG/min, dominating both short trades and all-in fights. Galio should avoid extended combat and instead focus on burst trade patterns — short engages followed by immediate disengagement — to avoid letting Azir's sustained damage advantage take over.
Economy
12,425Azir
10,843Galio
Azir generates a commanding 1,582 more gold per game than Galio. This substantial economic advantage means Azir consistently reaches key item breakpoints earlier, creating a compounding lead that grows throughout the game. Galio should focus on cost-effective item choices and avoid unnecessary deaths to prevent falling further behind.
Utility
0.5Azir
1.2Galio
Galio provides 0.8 seconds more crowd control per minute than Azir, offering better gank setup potential and slightly more team fight utility. This CC advantage helps Galio coordinate with their jungler and control the pace of skirmishes.
Sustain
631Azir
1,749Galio
Galio vastly out-sustains Azir, healing and mitigating 1,118 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Galio can absorb significant punishment and remain in lane while Azir is forced to recall. Building grievous wounds early is essential for Azir, and focusing on burst trade patterns rather than sustained fights is critical.

Best Azir Build Against Galio

Spellslinger's Shoes is the optimal boots choice against Galio, providing the mobility and stats Azir needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Azir against Galio are Liandry's Torment, Zhonya's Hourglass and Nashor's Tooth. This combination gives Azir an effective balance of damage, survivability, and utility for the matchup. This build performs exceptionally well, achieving a 75.0% win rate across 4 games — well above average and making it the top item path against Galio. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Azir vs Galio matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Azir
69.2%
+38.5% advantage
Azir early game win rateAzir69.2%
Galio early game win rateGalio30.8%
Late Game
Azir
52.9%
+5.9% advantage
Azir late game win rateAzir52.9%
Galio late game win rateGalio47.1%

Azir dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 69.2% win rate — a 38.5 percentage point lead over Galio. This lopsided early game means Azir can dictate the pace of the lane from level 1, controlling trades, wave state, and river priority.

Azir is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 52.9% win rate — 5.9 points above Galio. Extended games heavily favor Azir, whose kit and scaling make them a dominant force in team fights and objective control.

Azir holds the advantage at every stage of the game, making this a consistently favorable matchup from lane through late game team fights. Galio players should look for outplays, team-dependent strategies, and picks rather than relying on scaling to win this matchup.

Best Azir Runes Against Galio

Precision rune tree - Azir primary runes vs GalioPrecision
Lethal Tempo - best Azir rune vs GalioPresence of Mind - best Azir rune vs GalioLegend: Alacrity - best Azir rune vs GalioCut Down - best Azir rune vs Galio
Sorcery rune tree - Azir secondary runes vs GalioSorcery
Gathering Storm - best Azir rune vs GalioManaflow Band - best Azir rune vs Galio
57.1% WR

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


Azir matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.3. The table below shows Azir'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 Azir build, runes, laning stats, and early vs late game analysis for that specific matchup.

Azir matchup win rates and stats in League of Legends patch 26.3
Opponent
Win Rate
Matches
CS/min
DMG/min
Gold/game
Early WR
Late WR
47.83%926.993212,32343.2%52.1%
35.80%817.079511,55136.6%35.0%
48.53%687.471711,64845.5%51.4%
32.81%647.085810,61527.0%40.7%
39.22%516.981011,55628.0%50.0%
48.00%507.084811,71647.4%48.4%
34.78%466.876812,02820.0%46.1%
29.55%446.675712,09625.0%32.1%
38.64%447.076012,00631.3%42.9%
35.00%406.770011,53827.8%40.9%
31.58%386.572411,56417.6%42.9%
62.16%377.085512,19440.0%77.3%
34.29%357.397112,37622.2%47.1%
52.94%346.899011,43657.9%46.7%
47.06%347.485413,83660.0%36.8%
48.48%336.96829,82552.4%41.7%
35.48%317.387112,98730.8%38.9%
43.33%306.478811,75214.3%68.8%
60.00%307.273512,42569.2%52.9%
40.00%306.078811,72718.2%52.6%
34.48%297.285913,11337.5%33.3%
55.17%297.184411,31847.1%66.7%
37.04%276.972011,59026.7%50.0%
51.85%277.185812,05346.7%58.3%
55.56%277.594511,40571.4%38.5%
44.00%256.686110,75342.9%45.5%
47.62%217.31,02912,91041.7%55.6%
31.58%197.11,01012,27230.0%33.3%
47.37%196.784110,57122.2%70.0%
38.89%186.97459,76133.3%44.4%
38.89%186.974910,51536.4%42.9%
38.89%186.972310,79633.3%44.4%
56.25%167.378011,76740.0%83.3%
31.25%166.364610,18614.3%44.4%
46.67%157.31,17712,51628.6%62.5%
57.14%146.483312,27020.0%77.8%
57.14%147.091513,85583.3%37.5%
71.43%147.886912,62985.7%57.1%
25.00%126.89409,95122.2%33.3%
18.18%117.585510,96425.0%0.0%
45.45%117.81,00012,47033.3%60.0%
45.45%117.388312,81560.0%33.3%
36.36%117.077411,03642.9%25.0%
30.00%107.583713,46925.0%33.3%
30.00%106.977712,04325.0%33.3%
44.44%97.275911,62750.0%33.3%
25.00%87.01,06111,8880.0%50.0%
12.50%86.690912,02250.0%0.0%
25.00%87.174211,27425.0%25.0%
12.50%86.882211,8150.0%25.0%
42.86%76.994314,42850.0%40.0%
42.86%76.285712,81266.7%25.0%
71.43%77.59059,97350.0%100.0%
33.33%66.78779,58050.0%0.0%
33.33%67.786212,9770.0%40.0%
50.00%67.281712,13533.3%66.7%
66.67%67.189510,16980.0%0.0%
16.67%66.85819,78720.0%0.0%
60.00%57.796513,02875.0%0.0%
20.00%56.266810,33333.3%0.0%
40.00%57.496410,949100.0%25.0%
0.00%57.769310,9850.0%0.0%
80.00%57.578710,040100.0%50.0%
20.00%57.36528,87420.0%0.0%
20.00%57.31,09913,7070.0%33.3%
40.00%55.792414,1400.0%50.0%
60.00%56.974910,65650.0%100.0%
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Azir vs Galio - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Azir do against Galio in League of Legends?

Azir wins the Azir vs Galio matchup with a 60.0% win rate compared to Galio's 40.0%, a 20.0 percentage point difference. This data is based on 30 recent ranked games in patch 26.3.

How does Azir do against Galio in the early game?

In the early game, Azir has the advantage against Galio with a 69.2% win rate versus 30.8%. Azir players should look to press their lane advantage through aggressive trades and wave control during the first 15 minutes.

How does Azir do against Galio in the late game?

In the late game, Azir takes over the Azir vs Galio matchup with a 52.9% win rate compared to 47.1%. Azir scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Azir vs Galio matchup?

Azir wins the matchup against Galio with a 60.0% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.3. The 20.0 percentage point advantage means Azir is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 30 games analyzed.

What is the best Azir build against Galio?

The best Azir build against Galio includes Liandry's Torment, Zhonya's Hourglass, Nashor's Tooth with Spellslinger's Shoes. This build achieves a 75.0% win rate in the matchup. Check the matchup breakdown above for the full item path and build order.

What are the best Azir runes against Galio?

The best Azir runes against Galio use the Precision primary tree with Sorcery secondary. This rune setup achieves a 57.1% win rate in the Azir vs Galio matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.

Does Azir counter Galio?

Yes, Azir has a favorable matchup against Galio with a 60.0% win rate. Azir strongly counters Galio in lane based on current patch 26.3 data.

How do I play Azir against Galio?

When playing Azir against Galio, 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.