Garen, League of Legends champion
Win Rate
51.8%
Pick Rate
4.4%
Ban Rate
7.0%

Garen ARAM Build & Stats

Garen S TierFighterTank
Patch
26.20
Games
5,744
Lane
All Lanes
Tier
All Tiers
Last Updated
Oct 13, 2026 UTC
Methodology
Data Methodology

Patch 26.20 Garen ARAM stats show Garen with a 56.6% win rate and ranking #26 in ARAM mode. Discover Garen's best teammates, counters, and ARAM builds to dominate the Howling Abyss.

Garen ARAM Performance

Garen A Tier
56.6%Win Rate
0.5%Pick Rate
#26Win Rank
83Matches

Combat Stats

9.6Kills
9.6Deaths
19.2Assists

Damage Stats

23,712Dealt
39,985Taken
12,577Gold

Utility Stats

4,699Healing
1Shielding
Garen is a competitive champion in League of Legends ARAM with a 56.6% win rate and a 0.5% pick rate. Garen ranks #26 among all ARAM champions. In terms of playstyle, Garen excels at absorbing damage.
Very small sampleBased on 83 matches. This is far too small a sample to draw conclusions from — treat these numbers as provisional.

📊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 22%

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

🛡️Tank / FrontlineTop 22%

Garen excels at absorbing damage, tanking more than 78% of all ARAM champions.

💚Healer / SupportBottom 35%

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

💀KDA / SurvivalBottom 40%

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

Playstyle Analysis

Based on performance data from 83 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, Dead Man's Plate, Thornmail as core items, achieving a 40.0% win rate. Mercury's Treads is the recommended boots choice for this build. 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 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
Mercury's Treads - Recommended boots for Garen ARAM build
F Tier40.0%-16.6%5
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Master Garen on the Howling Abyss

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  • ARAM win rate & tier
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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
Thresh - Best ARAM ally for GarenThresh100.0%+43.4%
Veigar - Best ARAM ally for GarenVeigar85.7%+29.1%
Ahri - Best ARAM ally for GarenAhri83.3%+26.7%
Jhin - Best ARAM ally for GarenJhin83.3%+26.7%
Ziggs - Best ARAM ally for GarenZiggs71.4%+14.8%

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

Champion
Win Rate vs
WR Diff
Aphelios - Garen ARAM counterAphelios20.0%-36.6%
Caitlyn - Garen ARAM counterCaitlyn33.3%-23.3%
Nami - Garen ARAM counterNami40.0%-16.6%
Lulu - Garen ARAM counterLulu40.0%-16.6%
Hwei - Garen ARAM counterHwei40.0%-16.6%

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

Champion
Win Rate vs
WR Diff
Ekko - Garen beats in ARAMEkko85.7%+29.1%
Janna - Garen beats in ARAMJanna80.0%+23.4%
Vayne - Garen beats in ARAMVayne77.8%+21.1%
Seraphine - Garen beats in ARAMSeraphine77.8%+21.1%
Lucian - Garen beats in ARAMLucian71.4%+14.8%

Is Garen Good in ARAM?

Garen is currently a A-tier champion in ARAM (Patch 16.20), making them a highly viable choice.56.6% win rate Ranked #26 among all champions,Garen performs above average in ARAM mode.

Garen ARAM Performance Analysis

In ARAM, Garen averages 9.6/9.6/19.2 KDA across 83 analyzed matches. This frontline tank playstyle enables absorbing significant damage for the team.

With a 0.5% 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 Thresh, achieving a combined 100.0% win rate when on the same team.

Other strong allies include Veigar (85.7% win rate) Ahri (83.3% win rate).. Look for these synergies when your team is rolling for champions.

Garen Counters in ARAM

Be cautious when facing Aphelios, who counters Garen with a 20.0% win rate against them. Caitlyn and Nami 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, Dead Man's Plate, Thornmail as core items.40.0% 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 strong in ARAM with a 56.6% win rate. Highly recommended for climbing!

Data based on Patch 16.20. Keep checking back as Garen's performance may change with balance updates. Analysis based on 83 matches.

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Garen ARAM FAQ - Patch 16.20

Is Garen good in ARAM?

Garen has only 83 analysed matches in ARAM on patch 16.20, which is not enough to place it against other champions yet. The observed win rate is 56.6% — 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, Dead Man's Plate, Thornmail as core items, at a 40.0% 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 Thresh, at a 100.0% win rate when the two are on the same team. Other strong allies include Veigar, Ahri. Look for these champions on your side to improve your odds.

Who counters Garen in ARAM?

Aphelios is the biggest counter to Garen in ARAM, winning 20.0% of games against them. Other difficult matchups include Caitlyn, Nami. Adjust your positioning and your build when you see these champions.

What is Garen's ARAM win rate?

Garen has a 56.6% win rate in ARAM on patch 16.20, ranking #26 among all champions. The pick rate is 0.5% across 83 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 56.6% across 83 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: 39% of games, 65.6% win rate over 32 games.

Damage per minute
1,288
Gold per minute
683
Healing per minute
255
KDA
2.99

Most played rune page

ConquerorTriumphLegend: HasteLast Stand
ResolveConditioningOvergrowth
Adaptive Force (offense) · Adaptive Force (flex) · Health Scaling (defense)
65.6% · 32 games · 39%

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