Azir - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
43.5%
Pick Rate
1.1%

Azirvs Garen

FMageMarksman
Patch26.4
Matches1,089,240
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedMar 4, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Azir vs Garen is a very close matchup in LoL patch 26.4. Azir wins with a 50.0% win rate (+0.0%) over Garen based on 6 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 Garen 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.

Compare against an opponent
Garen - 50.0% win rateGaren(50.0%)
Azir - 50.0% win rate in this matchup
Azir
50.0% WR
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Garen vs Azir matchup - 50.0% win rate
Garen
50.0% WR

Who Wins the Azir vs Garen Matchup?

Azir wins the Azir vs Garen matchup
Winner
Azir
Matches: 6
50.0%
Win Rate
50.0%
8.1
CS / min
7.6
1,261
DMG / min
448
11,982
Gold / game
11,271
118
Heal / min
78
564
DMG Mitigated / min
1,341
0.4
CC / min
0.9
50.0%
Early Game WR
50.0%
50.0%
Late Game WR
50.0%

Azir vs Garen Matchup Summary

The Azir vs Garen matchup is essentially a coin-flip matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 6 recent matches analyzed, Azir wins with a 50.0% win rate compared to Garen's 50.0%, giving Azir a 0.0 percentage point advantage. Azir holds a slight edge in both the early and late game, but the margins are thin enough that individual skill and jungle attention will often determine the outcome. Garen can still find windows through outplays and team coordination. The most significant statistical gap is in damage output, where Azir leads by 813 DMG/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Azir has a statistical edge, but the margin is close enough that respecting Garen's strengths is important. Trade when cooldowns are favorable, track the enemy jungler, and build toward your strongest item spikes to convert the slight advantage into a decisive lead. Understanding these matchup dynamics is essential for champion select decisions and in-game strategy when facing this lane opponent.

Azir vs Garen Laning Phase Breakdown

Azir wins the laning phase against Garen in League of Legends

Azir is favored during the laning phase against Garen, 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
8.1Azir
7.6Garen
Azir edges out Garen by 0.4 CS per minute — a moderate farming advantage that adds up to roughly 7 CS over a 15-minute laning phase. This translates to earlier component purchases and slightly faster power spikes for Azir.
Damage
1,261Azir
448Garen
Azir heavily out-damages Garen by 813 DMG/min, dominating both short trades and all-in fights. Garen 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
11,982Azir
11,271Garen
Azir earns 711 more gold per game than Garen, equivalent to roughly one additional component item. This economic edge comes from a combination of better farming, kill participation, and objective control, giving Azir slightly faster item completions.
Utility
0.4Azir
0.9Garen
Garen provides 0.4 seconds more crowd control per minute than Azir, offering better gank setup potential and slightly more team fight utility. This CC advantage helps Garen coordinate with their jungler and control the pace of skirmishes.
Sustain
682Azir
1,418Garen
Garen vastly out-sustains Azir, healing and mitigating 737 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Garen 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 Garen

Spellslinger's Shoes is the optimal boots choice against Garen, providing the mobility and stats Azir needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Azir against Garen are Rylai's Crystal Scepter, Nashor's Tooth and Rabadon's Deathcap. This combination gives Azir 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 Azir vs Garen matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Azir
50.0%
+0.0% advantage
Azir early game win rateAzir50.0%
Garen early game win rateGaren50.0%
Late Game
Azir
50.0%
+0.0% advantage
Azir late game win rateAzir50.0%
Garen late game win rateGaren50.0%

The early game (first 15 minutes) is a toss-up between Azir and Garen, with Azir holding a razor-thin 50.0% win rate edge (+0.0%). Individual skill and jungle proximity will matter more than champion advantage in the early laning phase.

Late game (25+ minutes) is equally balanced, with Azir at 50.0% win rate — only 0.0 points ahead of Garen. Team fight execution and macro play determine the winner at this stage, not champion matchup advantage.

This matchup is remarkably even at every stage of the game. Neither Azir nor Garen has a phase-specific advantage, making this a pure skill matchup where individual mechanics, decision-making, and team coordination determine the outcome.

Best Azir Runes Against Garen

Precision rune tree - Azir primary runes vs GarenPrecision
Lethal Tempo - best Azir rune vs GarenPresence of Mind - best Azir rune vs GarenLegend: Alacrity - best Azir rune vs GarenCut Down - best Azir rune vs Garen
Sorcery rune tree - Azir secondary runes vs GarenSorcery
Gathering Storm - best Azir rune vs GarenManaflow Band - best Azir rune vs Garen
100.0% WR

The Precision primary with Sorcery secondary combination helps Azir maximize their potential in this closely contested matchup, providing the right mix of offensive and defensive tools to edge out Garen.


Azir matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.4. 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 26.4
Opponent
Win Rate
Matches
CS/min
DMG/min
Gold/game
Early WR
Late WR
37.16%1507.485512,21837.0%37.3%
47.24%1277.391612,15844.1%50.0%
38.54%967.378912,07534.1%41.8%
43.96%917.289411,32136.4%55.6%
39.29%846.977211,24025.7%49.0%
43.28%677.281911,83748.3%39.5%
43.94%667.272711,51243.8%44.1%
56.92%656.981711,62963.6%53.5%
30.65%627.265711,14528.1%33.3%
57.63%597.286711,69054.5%61.5%
56.90%587.591212,90460.0%54.5%
36.36%557.077311,58430.4%40.6%
48.08%537.081411,52239.1%55.2%
46.15%537.292612,28454.2%39.3%
50.00%507.285812,40959.1%42.9%
34.69%497.589311,90632.1%38.1%
43.48%476.678711,83540.0%46.1%
48.89%457.471911,48438.1%58.3%
48.89%457.486311,72552.2%45.5%
58.14%447.584212,85842.9%65.5%
40.91%447.067310,13046.4%31.3%
48.84%437.295112,56852.6%45.8%
39.02%416.971911,66740.0%38.1%
36.84%387.383511,64131.6%42.1%
36.84%387.292812,32630.8%40.0%
30.56%377.179111,35721.1%41.2%
35.14%376.980012,03731.3%38.1%
48.57%357.581411,50052.9%44.4%
41.18%347.098210,54441.7%40.0%
39.39%337.281212,61423.1%50.0%
54.55%337.41,01711,83353.3%55.6%
42.42%337.396712,28838.5%45.0%
46.15%277.390712,73854.5%40.0%
52.00%257.278010,84250.0%54.5%
37.50%247.483011,40827.3%46.1%
43.48%237.089412,04833.3%50.0%
36.84%197.31,10411,77933.3%40.0%
31.58%196.671510,80625.0%36.4%
22.22%187.575810,45610.0%37.5%
37.50%167.091612,32542.9%33.3%
56.25%167.595913,97850.0%60.0%
50.00%166.890811,64775.0%25.0%
31.25%167.175711,56833.3%28.6%
26.67%156.665211,0720.0%44.4%
46.67%158.292611,56030.0%80.0%
42.86%147.584412,64350.0%37.5%
50.00%147.61,04113,00220.0%66.7%
46.15%136.267911,23120.0%62.5%
27.27%117.294012,03240.0%16.7%
40.00%106.893813,78133.3%42.9%
70.00%106.789310,94175.0%66.7%
40.00%106.899211,30633.3%50.0%
22.22%96.167510,53920.0%25.0%
44.44%96.973610,71240.0%50.0%
62.50%87.196312,59060.0%66.7%
62.50%87.092613,72733.3%80.0%
50.00%86.177910,97160.0%33.3%
25.00%88.091910,3040.0%66.7%
62.50%87.285213,89666.7%60.0%
87.50%87.91,02711,271100.0%50.0%
37.50%86.788111,91850.0%33.3%
85.71%76.574610,65875.0%100.0%
28.57%76.876010,5050.0%50.0%
71.43%77.71,19713,3240.0%100.0%
57.14%77.089211,70260.0%50.0%
42.86%76.78399,37850.0%33.3%
42.86%77.670511,25433.3%50.0%
33.33%67.377912,14333.3%33.3%
66.67%68.394013,14150.0%100.0%
50.00%66.56789,94833.3%66.7%
16.67%67.193513,3330.0%25.0%
16.67%66.182810,89933.3%0.0%
66.67%68.495614,22775.0%50.0%
50.00%68.11,26111,98250.0%50.0%
40.00%56.567511,34433.3%50.0%
60.00%56.87068,99950.0%66.7%
0.00%56.67859,9260.0%0.0%
40.00%57.58449,02850.0%0.0%
20.00%58.079811,89850.0%0.0%
40.00%57.31,07313,502100.0%25.0%
80.00%56.87729,77575.0%100.0%
40.00%56.17629,7150.0%50.0%
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Azir vs Garen - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Azir do against Garen in League of Legends?

Azir wins the Azir vs Garen matchup with a 50.0% win rate compared to Garen's 50.0%, a 0.0 percentage point difference. This data is based on 6 recent ranked games in patch 26.4.

How does Azir do against Garen in the early game?

In the early game, Azir has the advantage against Garen with a 50.0% win rate versus 50.0%. 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 Garen in the late game?

In the late game, Azir takes over the Azir vs Garen matchup with a 50.0% win rate compared to 50.0%. Azir scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Azir vs Garen matchup?

Azir wins the matchup against Garen with a 50.0% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.4. The 0.0 percentage point advantage means Azir is slightly favored in this lane matchup based on 6 games analyzed.

What is the best Azir build against Garen?

The best Azir build against Garen includes Rylai's Crystal Scepter, Nashor's Tooth, Rabadon's Deathcap with Spellslinger's Shoes. Check the matchup breakdown above for the full item path and build order.

What are the best Azir runes against Garen?

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

Does Azir counter Garen?

Yes, Azir has a favorable matchup against Garen with a 50.0% win rate. Azir slightly edges out Garen in lane based on current patch 26.4 data.

How do I play Azir against Garen?

When playing Azir 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.