Galio, League of Legends champion
Win Rate
48.7%
Pick Rate
0.6%
Ban Rate
1.8%

Galio Support Win Rate & Tier

Galio F TierTankMage
Patch
26.20
Games
747
Lane
Support
Tier
All Tiers
Last Updated
Oct 12, 2026 UTC
Methodology
Data Methodology

Outside the gleaming city of Demacia, the stone colossus Galio keeps vigilant watch. Built as a bulwark against enemy mages, he often stands motionless for decades until the presence of powerful magic stirs him to life. Once activated, Galio makes the most of his time, savoring the thrill of a fight and the rare honor of defending his countrymen. But his triumphs are always bittersweet, for the magic he destroys is also his source of reanimation, and each victory leaves him dormant once again.

Is Galio Good in Patch 26.20?

Galio is weak in Patch 26.20: F tier as Support — pick it for comfort, not for the meta. Galio's 48.7% win rate ranks #31 of 39 Support champions, and its pick rate ranks #37. That is down 1.5 points from Patch 26.19. Galio is banned in 1.8% of games and present (picked or banned) in 6.9%.

Tier
F
Win Rate
48.7%#31 of 39 Support
Pick Rate
0.6%#37 of 39 Support
Ban Rate
1.8%
Win rate change
−1.5vs Patch 26.19

Win rate over the last patches (Support)

Full patch history, ban rate by rank and base stats for Galio →

Galio Roles

Galio goes Mid in 72% of ranked games this patch. Each lane has its own build, runes and counters — pick the lane to switch every tab.

Share of the champion's ranked games played in each lane, with the win rate in that lane.

Patch 26.20 Galio Changes

Win Rate
Patch 26.1949.40%
Patch 26.2049.30%
-0.10%
Pick Rate
Patch 26.192.55%
Patch 26.202.55%
0.00%

Quick overview of Galio's optimal setup in League of Legends. Galio's top build includes Plated Steelcaps, Hollow Radiance, Frozen Heart, using Aftershock, Shield Bash, Second Wind for maximum effectiveness. Galio performs well against Zilean, Morgana, Janna but struggles against Yuumi, Thresh, Lux.

Galio Strengths and Weaknesses

Where Galio stands against every champion this patch, from ranked game stats per minute.

Strengths

  • Damage mitigated: better than 89% of champions
  • Crowd control: better than 83% of champions
  • Vision score: better than 75% of champions

Weaknesses

  • Healing: below 86% of champions
  • Damage to champions: below 80% of champions

Galio ranks in the 46.7 percentile for early game strength, 15.6 percentile for late game scaling, 37.8 percentile for objective control, 50.0 percentile for support strength, 64.4 percentile for creep farming, and 48.9 percentile for damage output.

Galio demonstrates unique performance characteristics, with win rates showing a 56.5% decrease from Iron to Master tiers. This pattern suggests that Galio may be more accessible for newer players while facing increased difficulty against higher-skilled opponents. In Iron tier, Galio achieves a 56.5% win rate, which gradually declines to 0.0% in Master. This trend often indicates that Galio's strengths can be more effectively countered by experienced players who understand the champion's weaknesses and trading patterns. The declining performance (Iron (56.5%), Bronze (43.8%), Silver (46.2%), Gold (50.5%), Platinum (53.8%)) suggests that while Galio can be effective in lower ranks where opponents may not exploit vulnerabilities, higher-tier players are better equipped to neutralize Galio's advantages. However, this doesn't mean Galio is unviable at higher ranks - rather, it requires more sophisticated strategies, better macro play, and careful matchup selection. Players at higher elos should focus on understanding when to pick Galio, how to play around counters, and maximizing value in favorable matchups. Success with Galio at higher levels demands strong game sense, positioning, and the ability to adapt playstyle based on team compositions and enemy picks.

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Galio Early vs Late Game Performance's win rate varies throughout the game based on match duration. Galio Early vs Late Game Performance peaks at 60.00% win rate in 40 minute games, while performing lowest at 42.55% in 35 minute games. Understanding Galio Early vs Late Game Performance's power spikes across game duration helps optimize your playstyle and decision-making.

Champions similar to Galio include Janna, Anivia, Xin Zhao. These champions share similar playstyles, ability kits, or strategic roles as Galio in League of Legends. If you enjoy playing Galio, consider trying these champions to expand your champion pool while maintaining a familiar playstyle.
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Is Galio Good? FAQ - Patch 26.20

Is Galio good in Patch 26.20?

Not this patch: Galio is F tier as Support with a 48.7% win rate. That win rate ranks #31 of 39 Support champions.

What lane is Galio played in?

Mostly Mid (72% of ranked games), also Support (22%).

How often is Galio banned?

Galio is banned in 1.8% of ranked games in Patch 26.20 and picked or banned in 6.9%.

What is Galio good at?

Compared with every champion this patch, Galio stands out for Damage mitigated (89/100), Crowd control (83/100), Vision score (75/100).

Which champions are similar to Galio?

Champions that play like Galio: Janna, Anivia, Xin Zhao.