Garen, League of Legends champion
Win Rate
51.3%
Pick Rate
4.0%
Ban Rate
6.8%

Garen ARAM Build & Stats

Garen A TierFighterTank
Patch
26.20
Games
7,924
Lane
All Lanes
Tier
All Tiers
Last Updated
Oct 17, 2026 UTC
Methodology
Data Methodology

Patch 26.20 Garen ARAM stats show Garen with a 52.1% win rate and ranking #50 in ARAM mode. Discover Garen's best teammates, counters, and ARAM builds to dominate the Howling Abyss.

Garen ARAM Performance

Garen B Tier
52.1%Win Rate
0.6%Pick Rate
#50Win Rank
315Matches

Combat Stats

9.5Kills
9.8Deaths
18.7Assists

Damage Stats

24,293Dealt
39,588Taken
12,479Gold

Utility Stats

4,502Healing
1Shielding
Garen is a competitive champion in League of Legends ARAM with a 52.1% win rate and a 0.6% pick rate. Garen ranks #50 among all ARAM champions. In terms of playstyle, Garen excels at absorbing damage.
Small sampleBased on 315 matches. This is a small sample, so these numbers show a direction rather than a reliable figure.

📊Garen ARAM Mayhem Playstyle Profile

See how Garen compares to all other champions in ARAM. Higher percentiles indicate stronger performance in each category.

⚔️Damage DealerBottom 25%

Garen focuses less on raw damage, prioritizing other aspects of gameplay.

🛡️Tank / FrontlineTop 24%

Garen excels at absorbing damage, tanking more than 76% of all ARAM champions.

💚Healer / SupportBottom 34%

Garen relies on teammates for healing and sustain in extended fights.

💀KDA / SurvivalBottom 36%

Garen tends to trade aggressively, accepting deaths for team value.

Playstyle Analysis

Based on performance data from 315 ARAM matches, Garen plays best as a frontline tank. With elite-level stats in their primary role, Garen is highly impactful when played correctly.

To optimize Garen's ARAM build for Patch 16.20, prioritize the highest win-rate items. The top-performing build features Stridebreaker, Heartsteel, Thornmail as core items, achieving a 71.4% win rate. Mercury's Treads is the recommended boots choice for this build. The top 3 builds average 67.6% win rate. Keep adjusting your build to the enemy team as each game develops.

Rank
Core Items
Situational
Boots
Tier
Win Rate
WR Diff
Matches
1
Stridebreaker - Core item 1 for Garen ARAM buildHeartsteel - Core item 2 for Garen ARAM buildThornmail - Core item 3 for Garen ARAM build
Unending Despair - Situational item option for Garen ARAM buildBlack Cleaver - Situational item option for Garen ARAM buildPhantom Dancer - Situational item option for Garen ARAM build
Mercury's Treads - Recommended boots for Garen ARAM build
B Tier71.4%+19.4%7
2
Stridebreaker - Core item 1 for Garen ARAM buildBlack Cleaver - Core item 2 for Garen ARAM buildPhantom Dancer - Core item 3 for Garen ARAM build
Infinity Edge - Situational item option for Garen ARAM build
Berserker's Greaves - Recommended boots for Garen ARAM build
A Tier71.4%+19.4%7
3
Stridebreaker - Core item 1 for Garen ARAM buildHeartsteel - Core item 2 for Garen ARAM buildBlack Cleaver - Core item 3 for Garen ARAM build
Phantom Dancer - Situational item option for Garen ARAM buildSpirit Visage - Situational item option for Garen ARAM build
Mercury's Treads - Recommended boots for Garen ARAM build
C Tier60.0%+7.9%5
4
Stridebreaker - Core item 1 for Garen ARAM buildForce of Nature - Core item 2 for Garen ARAM buildDead Man's Plate - Core item 3 for Garen ARAM build
Phantom Dancer - Situational item option for Garen ARAM buildBlack Cleaver - Situational item option for Garen ARAM buildThornmail - Situational item option for Garen ARAM build
Mercury's Treads - Recommended boots for Garen ARAM build
C Tier58.3%+6.3%12
5
Stridebreaker - Core item 1 for Garen ARAM buildDead Man's Plate - Core item 2 for Garen ARAM buildThornmail - Core item 3 for Garen ARAM build
Unending Despair - Situational item option for Garen ARAM buildPhantom Dancer - Situational item option for Garen ARAM buildBlack Cleaver - Situational item option for Garen ARAM build
Berserker's Greaves - Recommended boots for Garen ARAM build
D Tier36.4%-15.7%11
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Master Garen on the Howling Abyss

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Champions that synergize best with Garen in ARAM. Playing with these teammates increases your win rate.

Champion
Win Rate
WR Diff
Zaahen - Best ARAM ally for GarenZaahen100.0%+47.9%
Bard - Best ARAM ally for GarenBard90.9%+38.8%
Vel'Koz - Best ARAM ally for GarenVel'Koz85.7%+33.7%
Sona - Best ARAM ally for GarenSona83.3%+31.3%
Evelynn - Best ARAM ally for GarenEvelynn83.3%+31.3%

Champions that counter Garen in ARAM. Be careful when facing these opponents on the Howling Abyss.

Champion
Win Rate vs
WR Diff
Maokai - Garen ARAM counterMaokai14.3%-37.8%
Kennen - Garen ARAM counterKennen20.0%-32.1%
Tristana - Garen ARAM counterTristana22.2%-29.8%
Hecarim - Garen ARAM counterHecarim22.2%-29.8%
Shaco - Garen ARAM counterShaco25.0%-27.1%

Champions that Garen performs best against in ARAM. Target these matchups for higher win rates.

Champion
Win Rate vs
WR Diff
Taliyah - Garen beats in ARAMTaliyah85.7%+33.7%
Nilah - Garen beats in ARAMNilah85.7%+33.7%
Yone - Garen beats in ARAMYone83.3%+31.3%
Jayce - Garen beats in ARAMJayce80.0%+27.9%
K'Sante - Garen beats in ARAMK'Sante80.0%+27.9%

Is Garen Good in ARAM?

Garen is currently a B-tier champion in ARAM (Patch 16.20), making them a reliable option.52.1% win rate Ranked #50 among all champions,Garen performs above average in ARAM mode.

Garen ARAM Performance Analysis

In ARAM, Garen averages 9.5/9.8/18.7 KDA across 315 analyzed matches. This frontline tank playstyle enables absorbing significant damage for the team.

With a 0.6% pick rate, Garen sees more specialized usage. The above-average performance rewards players who master Garen's kit.

Best Champions to Play With Garen

Team composition matters in ARAM. Garen performs exceptionally well alongside Zaahen, achieving a combined 100.0% win rate when on the same team.

Other strong allies include Bard (90.9% win rate) Vel'Koz (85.7% win rate).. Look for these synergies when your team is rolling for champions.

Garen Counters in ARAM

Be cautious when facing Maokai, who counters Garen with a 14.3% win rate against them. Kennen and Tristana also pose challenges.

Adjust your positioning and itemization when facing these threats.

Optimal Garen ARAM Build Path

The highest win rate build for Garen features Stridebreaker, Heartsteel, Thornmail as core items.71.4% win rate. Mercury's Treads is recommended for mobility.

Since ARAM is a single-lane constant teamfight mode, prioritize items that enhance your combat effectiveness immediately.

Tips for Playing Garen in ARAM

🎯
Team Fight Positioning

As a tank, position in front to absorb skillshots and initiate fights. Use the brush strategically.

💰
Item Priority

Build damage items early in ARAM for maximum impact. Rush Stridebreaker for your first major power spike.

❄️
ARAM-Specific Strategy

Take advantage of the health relics timing. Coordinate with your team for all-ins after successful poke.

Final Verdict: Should You Play Garen in ARAM?

Garen is solid in ARAM (52.1% win rate). Can perform well with proper execution.

Data based on Patch 16.20. Keep checking back as Garen's performance may change with balance updates. Analysis based on 315 matches.

Similar Top Champions in ARAM

These champions play the same lane as Garen in Summoner's Rift and perform well in ARAM. If you enjoy playing Garen, you might also excel with these picks on the Howling Abyss.

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Garen ARAM FAQ - Patch 16.20

Is Garen good in ARAM?

Garen has only 315 analysed matches in ARAM on patch 16.20, which is not enough to place it against other champions yet. The observed win rate is 52.1% — treat that as a first look rather than a verdict.

What is the best ARAM build for Garen?

The highest win rate ARAM build for Garen runs Stridebreaker, Heartsteel, Thornmail as core items, at a 71.4% win rate. Mercury's Treads is the recommended boots choice. ARAM is one continuous fight, so items with immediate combat value come before greedy scaling.

Which champions pair well with Garen in ARAM?

The best teammate for Garen in ARAM is Zaahen, at a 100.0% win rate when the two are on the same team. Other strong allies include Bard, Vel'Koz. Look for these champions on your side to improve your odds.

Who counters Garen in ARAM?

Maokai is the biggest counter to Garen in ARAM, winning 14.3% of games against them. Other difficult matchups include Kennen, Tristana. Adjust your positioning and your build when you see these champions.

What is Garen's ARAM win rate?

Garen has a 52.1% win rate in ARAM on patch 16.20, ranking #50 among all champions. The pick rate is 0.6% across 315 analysed matches.

What tier is Garen in ARAM?

Garen does not have enough ARAM matches on patch 16.20 to be given a tier yet. The observed win rate is 52.1% across 315 analysed matches, which is too few games to rank it against other champions.

Garen ARAM Runes and Damage

The most common Garen ARAM rune page starts with Conqueror: 22% of games, 60.0% win rate over 70 games.

Damage per minute
1,329
Gold per minute
683
Healing per minute
246
KDA
2.86

Most played rune page

ConquerorTriumphLegend: HasteLast Stand
SorceryCelerityNimbus Cloak
Adaptive Force (offense) · Adaptive Force (flex) · Health Scaling (defense)
60.0% · 70 games · 22%

Second rune page

ConquerorTriumphLegend: HasteLast Stand
ResolveConditioningOvergrowth
Adaptive Force (offense) · Adaptive Force (flex) · Health Scaling (defense)
52.2% · 115 games · 37%

ARAM samples are much smaller than ranked; rune pages under 30 games are not shown.