Azir - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
47.5%
Pick Rate
0.9%

Azirvs Garen

FMageMarksman
Patch26.9
Matches514,344
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedMay 10, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Azir vs Garen is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.9. Azir wins with a 80.0% win rate (+60.0%) over Garen based on 5 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.

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Garen - 80.0% win rateGaren(80.0%)
Azir - 80.0% win rate in this matchup
Azir
80.0% WR
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Garen vs Azir matchup - 20.0% win rate
Garen
20.0% WR

Who Wins the Azir vs Garen Matchup?

Azir wins the Azir vs Garen matchup
Winner
Azir
Matches: 5
80.0%
Win Rate
20.0%
7.0
CS / min
6.7
890
DMG / min
647
11,843
Gold / game
11,859
122
Heal / min
119
617
DMG Mitigated / min
1,554
0.5
CC / min
0.8
100.0%
Early Game WR
0.0%
66.7%
Late Game WR
33.3%

Azir vs Garen Matchup Summary

The Azir vs Garen matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 5 recent matches analyzed, Azir wins with a 80.0% win rate compared to Garen's 20.0%, giving Azir a 60.0 percentage point advantage. Azir dominates at every stage — from early laning through late game team fights. This consistent advantage makes it difficult for Garen players to find favorable windows, so team-dependent strategies and avoiding solo confrontations are essential. The most significant statistical gap is in sustain, where Garen leads by 934 HP/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Azir 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.

Azir vs Garen Laning Phase Breakdown

Garen wins the laning phase against Azir in League of Legends

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

Farming
7.0Azir
6.7Garen
Azir edges out Garen by 0.3 CS per minute — a moderate farming advantage that adds up to roughly 5 CS over a 15-minute laning phase. This translates to earlier component purchases and slightly faster power spikes for Azir.
Damage
890Azir
647Garen
Azir heavily out-damages Garen by 244 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
11,843Azir
11,859Garen
Azir and Garen generate nearly equal gold per game, with just a 16 gold difference. Neither champion has a clear economic advantage, so gold leads will depend on individual play quality, kill participation, and objective contributions.
Utility
0.5Azir
0.8Garen
Garen provides 0.3 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
739Azir
1,673Garen
Garen vastly out-sustains Azir, healing and mitigating 934 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

Gluttonous Greaves 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 Liandry's Torment, Riftmaker 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 100.0% win rate across 1 games — well above average and making it the top item path against Garen. 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
100.0%
+100.0% advantage
Azir early game win rateAzir100.0%
Garen early game win rateGaren0.0%
Late Game
Azir
66.7%
+33.3% advantage
Azir late game win rateAzir66.7%
Garen late game win rateGaren33.3%

Azir dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 100.0% win rate — a 100.0 percentage point lead over Garen. 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 66.7% win rate — 33.3 points above Garen. 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. Garen players should look for outplays, team-dependent strategies, and picks rather than relying on scaling to win this matchup.

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

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


Azir matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.9. 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 26.9
Opponent
Win Rate
Matches
CS/min
DMG/min
Gold/game
Early WR
Late WR
55.36%567.41,01313,34855.0%55.6%
39.58%487.187311,84238.1%40.7%
53.66%427.095211,89764.7%45.8%
54.29%357.01,02912,73957.1%52.4%
52.94%346.987711,35260.0%47.4%
31.03%296.777310,64620.0%36.8%
55.17%297.586912,13053.3%57.1%
40.74%276.980511,67827.3%50.0%
61.54%267.190312,17146.1%76.9%
38.10%217.578512,00230.0%45.5%
52.38%217.692411,85041.7%66.7%
36.84%196.879711,96542.9%33.3%
33.33%187.073712,70680.0%15.4%
52.94%176.81,00111,43037.5%66.7%
47.06%176.987011,37854.5%33.3%
29.41%176.266710,8790.0%45.5%
47.06%177.079712,87816.7%63.6%
35.29%176.273710,94116.7%45.5%
31.25%166.664010,00425.0%37.5%
40.00%157.897212,39550.0%33.3%
66.67%157.193713,84266.7%66.7%
33.33%157.394911,99025.0%36.4%
35.71%146.879710,82814.3%57.1%
53.85%137.678511,87157.1%50.0%
53.85%136.996110,99950.0%57.1%
53.85%137.092311,24425.0%100.0%
61.54%137.390313,88371.4%50.0%
61.54%137.397014,44350.0%66.7%
46.15%137.890511,87428.6%66.7%
58.33%127.41,00011,01766.7%50.0%
58.33%126.890913,64833.3%66.7%
18.18%116.767811,4150.0%28.6%
36.36%116.88389,36928.6%50.0%
40.00%106.01,06211,49940.0%40.0%
50.00%107.682910,93050.0%50.0%
40.00%107.075811,30660.0%20.0%
44.44%97.589510,12466.7%33.3%
37.50%87.21,06713,59050.0%25.0%
50.00%87.31,02711,79825.0%75.0%
42.86%77.399413,91550.0%40.0%
42.86%77.387612,37740.0%50.0%
50.00%67.398413,1950.0%75.0%
83.33%66.792310,628100.0%80.0%
33.33%68.589012,9580.0%50.0%
33.33%67.378011,82150.0%25.0%
33.33%67.599712,3510.0%50.0%
40.00%57.983511,76750.0%33.3%
60.00%56.176410,81150.0%66.7%
0.00%56.677511,5710.0%0.0%
80.00%57.089011,843100.0%66.7%
20.00%56.878912,9710.0%20.0%
40.00%56.379912,4710.0%66.7%
40.00%57.991814,5760.0%50.0%
80.00%56.71,29414,219100.0%66.7%

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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 80.0% win rate compared to Garen's 20.0%, a 60.0 percentage point difference. This data is based on 5 recent ranked games in patch 26.9.

How does Azir do against Garen in the early game?

In the early game, Azir has the advantage against Garen with a 100.0% win rate versus 0.0%. 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 66.7% win rate compared to 33.3%. 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 80.0% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.9. The 60.0 percentage point advantage means Azir is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 5 games analyzed.

What is the best Azir build against Garen?

The best Azir build against Garen includes Liandry's Torment, Riftmaker, Nashor's Tooth with Gluttonous Greaves. This build achieves a 100.0% 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 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 80.0% win rate. Azir strongly counters Garen in lane based on current patch 26.9 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.