Garen, League of Legends champion
Win Rate
51.1%
Pick Rate
4.4%
Ban Rate
6.8%

Garen ARAM Build & Stats

Garen A TierFighterTank
Patch
26.20
Games
8,811
Lane
All Lanes
Tier
All Tiers
Last Updated
Oct 18, 2026 UTC
Methodology
Data Methodology

Patch 26.20 Garen ARAM stats show Garen with a 50.9% win rate and ranking #77 in ARAM mode. Discover Garen's best teammates, counters, and ARAM builds to dominate the Howling Abyss.

Garen ARAM Performance

Garen C Tier
50.9%Win Rate
0.6%Pick Rate
#77Win Rank
682Matches

Combat Stats

9.8Kills
9.8Deaths
18.4Assists

Damage Stats

24,387Dealt
39,951Taken
12,549Gold

Utility Stats

4,553Healing
1Shielding
Garen is a C tier champion in League of Legends ARAM with a 50.9% win rate and a 0.6% pick rate. Garen ranks #77 among all ARAM champions. In terms of playstyle, Garen excels at absorbing damage.
Fair sampleBased on 682 matches. That is enough matches for these numbers to be a fair guide, though they will still move between patches.

📊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 24%

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 36%

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

💀KDA / SurvivalBottom 35%

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

Playstyle Analysis

Based on performance data from 682 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, Phantom Dancer, Infinity Edge as core items, achieving a 85.7% win rate. Berserker's Greaves is the recommended boots choice for this build. The top 3 builds average 80.2% 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 buildPhantom Dancer - Core item 2 for Garen ARAM buildInfinity Edge - Core item 3 for Garen ARAM build
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Berserker's Greaves - Recommended boots for Garen ARAM build
S Tier85.7%+34.8%7
2
Stridebreaker - Core item 1 for Garen ARAM buildBlack Cleaver - Core item 2 for Garen ARAM buildSpirit Visage - Core item 3 for Garen ARAM build
Unending Despair - Situational item option for Garen ARAM buildPhantom Dancer - Situational item option for Garen ARAM buildSterak's Gage - Situational item option for Garen ARAM build
Mercury's Treads - Recommended boots for Garen ARAM build
A Tier80.0%+29.1%5
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
Berserker's Greaves - Recommended boots for Garen ARAM build
A Tier75.0%+24.1%12
4
Stridebreaker - Core item 1 for Garen ARAM buildHeartsteel - Core item 2 for Garen ARAM buildPhantom Dancer - Core item 3 for Garen ARAM build
Kaenic Rookern - Situational item option for Garen ARAM buildInfinity Edge - Situational item option for Garen ARAM build
Berserker's Greaves - Recommended boots for Garen ARAM build
B Tier71.4%+20.6%7
5
Stridebreaker - Core item 1 for Garen ARAM buildBlack Cleaver - Core item 2 for Garen ARAM buildPhantom Dancer - Core item 3 for Garen ARAM build
Unending Despair - Situational item option for Garen ARAM buildInfinity Edge - Situational item option for Garen ARAM build
Mercury's Treads - Recommended boots for Garen ARAM build
B Tier66.7%+15.8%12
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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
Rek'Sai - Best ARAM ally for GarenRek'Sai100.0%+49.1%
Zaahen - Best ARAM ally for GarenZaahen92.3%+41.4%
Aurora - Best ARAM ally for GarenAurora88.9%+38.0%
Aphelios - Best ARAM ally for GarenAphelios88.9%+38.0%
Kled - Best ARAM ally for GarenKled83.3%+32.5%

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

Champion
Win Rate vs
WR Diff
Yorick - Garen ARAM counterYorick12.5%-38.4%
Diana - Garen ARAM counterDiana22.2%-28.7%
Ornn - Garen ARAM counterOrnn25.0%-25.9%
Evelynn - Garen ARAM counterEvelynn25.0%-25.9%
Zaahen - Garen ARAM counterZaahen26.7%-24.2%

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

Champion
Win Rate vs
WR Diff
Camille - Garen beats in ARAMCamille85.7%+34.8%
Nilah - Garen beats in ARAMNilah84.6%+33.7%
Rell - Garen beats in ARAMRell83.3%+32.5%
Aatrox - Garen beats in ARAMAatrox80.0%+29.1%
Tryndamere - Garen beats in ARAMTryndamere75.0%+24.1%

Is Garen Good in ARAM?

Garen is currently a C-tier champion in ARAM (Patch 16.20), making them a situational pick.50.9% win rate Ranked #77 among all champions,Garen performs above average in ARAM mode.

Garen ARAM Performance Analysis

In ARAM, Garen averages 9.8/9.8/18.4 KDA across 682 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 Rek'Sai, achieving a combined 100.0% win rate when on the same team.

Other strong allies include Zaahen (92.3% win rate) Aurora (88.9% win rate).. Look for these synergies when your team is rolling for champions.

Garen Counters in ARAM

Be cautious when facing Yorick, who counters Garen with a 12.5% win rate against them. Diana and Ornn 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, Phantom Dancer, Infinity Edge as core items.85.7% win rate. Berserker's Greaves 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 average in ARAM (50.9% 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 682 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 is a C tier champion in ARAM with a 50.9% win rate and ranks #77 among all champions. Garen is a viable pick that performs well alongside the right team composition.

What is the best ARAM build for Garen?

The highest win rate ARAM build for Garen runs Stridebreaker, Phantom Dancer, Infinity Edge as core items, at a 85.7% win rate. Berserker's Greaves 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 Rek'Sai, at a 100.0% win rate when the two are on the same team. Other strong allies include Zaahen, Aurora. Look for these champions on your side to improve your odds.

Who counters Garen in ARAM?

Yorick is the biggest counter to Garen in ARAM, winning 12.5% of games against them. Other difficult matchups include Diana, Ornn. Adjust your positioning and your build when you see these champions.

What is Garen's ARAM win rate?

Garen has a 50.9% win rate in ARAM on patch 16.20, ranking #77 among all champions. The pick rate is 0.6% across 682 analysed matches.

What tier is Garen in ARAM?

Garen is rated C tier in ARAM on patch 16.20. C-tier champions are average performers that benefit from an optimal build. Tiers come from win rate and pick rate together with how many matches sit behind them.

Garen ARAM Runes and Damage

The most common Garen ARAM rune page starts with Conqueror: 21% of games, 59.6% win rate over 146 games.

Damage per minute
1,336
Gold per minute
687
Healing per minute
249
KDA
2.87

Most played rune page

ConquerorTriumphLegend: HasteLast Stand
SorceryCelerityNimbus Cloak
Adaptive Force (offense) · Adaptive Force (flex) · Health Scaling (defense)
59.6% · 146 games · 21%

Second rune page

ConquerorTriumphLegend: HasteLast Stand
ResolveConditioningOvergrowth
Adaptive Force (offense) · Adaptive Force (flex) · Health Scaling (defense)
53.0% · 230 games · 34%

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