Garen - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
50.8%
Pick Rate
5.2%

Garenvs Teemo

AFighterTank
Patch26.11
Matches776,441
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedJun 5, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Garen vs Teemo is a very close matchup in LoL patch 26.11. Teemo wins with a 51.0% win rate (+2.0%) over Garen based on 353 games. Teemo wins the early laning phase while Garen scales better into the late game. Below you'll find the best Garen build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Garen vs Teemo matchup.

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Garen Matchup Breakdown

Use the dropdown to select an opponent and see a detailed breakdown of how Garen 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 - 49.0% win rate in this matchup
Garen
49.0% WR
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Teemo vs Garen matchup - 51.0% win rate
Teemo
51.0% WR

Who Wins the Garen vs Teemo Matchup?

Teemo wins the Garen vs Teemo matchup
Winner
Teemo
Matches: 353
49.0%
Win Rate
51.0%
6.5
CS / min
6.8
661
DMG / min
1,057
12,248
Gold / game
12,334
127
Heal / min
119
1,555
DMG Mitigated / min
438
0.7
CC / min
1.5
46.9%
Early Game WR
53.1%
50.5%
Late Game WR
49.5%

Garen vs Teemo Matchup Summary

The Garen vs Teemo matchup is a very close matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 353 recent matches analyzed, Teemo wins with a 51.0% win rate compared to Garen's 49.0%, giving Teemo a 2.0 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Teemo controls the early laning stage, but Garen outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Teemo needs to press advantages before Garen reaches their power spikes, while Garen should focus on safe farming and hitting key item breakpoints. The most significant statistical gap is in sustain, where Garen leads by 1,124 HP/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. While Teemo is slightly favored, Garen can absolutely win this lane through smart trading patterns and wave management. Focus on playing around your cooldowns, conceding CS only when necessary, and capitalizing on Teemo's mistakes. Understanding these matchup dynamics is essential for champion select decisions and in-game strategy when facing this lane opponent.

Garen vs Teemo Laning Phase Breakdown

Teemo wins the laning phase against Garen in League of Legends

Teemo is favored during the laning phase against Garen, winning 4 out of 5 key stat categories. Teemo holds advantages in farming, damage, gold income and crowd control, making them the stronger laner in this matchup.

Farming
6.5Garen
6.8Teemo
Teemo 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 Teemo.
Damage
661Garen
1,057Teemo
Teemo heavily out-damages Garen by 396 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 Teemo's sustained damage advantage take over.
Economy
12,248Garen
12,334Teemo
Garen and Teemo generate nearly equal gold per game, with just a 86 gold difference. Neither champion has a clear economic advantage, so gold leads will depend on individual play quality, kill participation, and objective contributions.
Utility
0.7Garen
1.5Teemo
Teemo brings significantly more crowd control than Garen, with 0.8 more seconds of CC per minute. This large utility gap makes Teemo far more valuable in setting up jungle ganks, controlling objectives, and locking down targets in team fights. Garen should invest in tenacity and position carefully to avoid being chain-CC'd.
Sustain
1,682Garen
557Teemo
Garen vastly out-sustains Teemo, healing and mitigating 1,124 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Garen can absorb significant punishment and remain in lane while Teemo is forced to recall. Building grievous wounds early is essential for Teemo, and focusing on burst trade patterns rather than sustained fights is critical.

Best Garen Build Against Teemo

Berserker's Greaves is the optimal boots choice against Teemo, providing the mobility and stats Garen needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Garen against Teemo are Stridebreaker, Death's Dance and Spear of Shojin. This combination gives Garen an effective balance of damage, survivability, and utility for the matchup. This build performs exceptionally well, achieving a 100.0% win rate across 3 games — well above average and making it the top item path against Teemo. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Garen vs Teemo matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Teemo
53.1%
+6.3% advantage
Garen early game win rateGaren46.9%
Teemo early game win rateTeemo53.1%
Late Game
Garen
50.5%
+1.0% advantage
Garen late game win rateGaren50.5%
Teemo late game win rateTeemo49.5%

Teemo dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 53.1% win rate — a 6.3 percentage point lead over Garen. This lopsided early game means Teemo can dictate the pace of the lane from level 1, controlling trades, wave state, and river priority.

Late game (25+ minutes) is equally balanced, with Garen at 50.5% win rate — only 1.0 points ahead of Teemo. Team fight execution and macro play determine the winner at this stage, not champion matchup advantage.

The power dynamics shift as the game progresses — Teemo has the edge early, but Garen gradually takes over. However, the margins are slim enough that either champion can win at any stage with the right plays. Focus on taking advantages when you have them rather than waiting for a specific game phase.

Best Garen Runes Against Teemo

Precision rune tree - Garen primary runes vs TeemoPrecision
Conqueror - best Garen rune vs TeemoTriumph - best Garen rune vs TeemoLegend: Haste - best Garen rune vs TeemoLast Stand - best Garen rune vs Teemo
Sorcery rune tree - Garen secondary runes vs TeemoSorcery
Axiom Arcanist - best Garen rune vs TeemoCelerity - best Garen rune vs Teemo
51.0% WR

The Precision primary with Sorcery secondary combination helps Garen maximize their potential in this closely contested matchup, providing the right mix of offensive and defensive tools to edge out Teemo.


Garen matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.11. The table below shows Garen'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 Garen build, runes, laning stats, and early vs late game analysis for that specific matchup.

Garen matchup win rates and stats in League of Legends patch 26.11
Opponent
Win Rate
Matches
CS/min
DMG/min
Gold/game
Early WR
Late WR
51.85%3786.780012,36451.9%51.8%
49.01%3536.566112,24846.9%50.5%
45.82%2996.789913,16345.8%45.8%
51.46%2746.578012,51246.1%55.4%
50.00%2187.171512,46247.1%51.9%
54.17%2167.197412,92161.5%48.8%
50.94%2127.21,12612,99457.5%47.0%
47.83%2077.398913,30341.4%51.1%
44.66%2067.180612,76840.7%47.8%
52.24%2017.180512,25953.7%50.9%
48.50%2006.967912,30346.7%50.0%
46.32%1906.978811,87447.0%45.8%
53.01%1837.086312,85548.0%56.6%
60.67%1787.389113,20762.8%58.7%
47.67%1726.879211,83651.8%43.8%
44.44%1717.185413,09140.9%46.7%
49.69%1637.191112,41147.4%51.8%
48.08%1566.258111,45650.0%46.6%
46.67%1506.580411,81855.1%39.5%
45.77%1427.390013,58249.1%43.7%
44.68%1416.770112,17342.0%47.2%
48.23%1417.075312,73345.9%50.0%
48.57%1406.990512,25558.1%41.0%
60.90%1337.383313,65069.0%54.7%
51.94%1297.886413,40558.0%48.1%
45.31%1287.183813,67557.1%38.0%
55.08%1186.582112,79553.2%56.3%
59.83%1177.387812,97363.6%56.5%
59.83%1176.591812,17253.2%64.3%
49.56%1137.078112,62256.5%44.8%
49.55%1117.191613,35452.5%47.9%
57.55%1066.972412,18166.7%50.8%
52.53%997.190112,85964.3%43.9%
62.89%977.184512,79366.7%60.7%
56.84%956.763912,10548.9%64.0%
55.81%866.876912,38247.6%63.6%
43.21%817.191612,62648.6%39.1%
64.20%817.092513,83466.7%62.8%
51.95%776.985912,88756.7%48.9%
50.00%746.975911,74346.1%54.3%
40.58%696.559612,28037.9%42.5%
62.69%676.91,07213,41453.6%69.2%
47.62%636.385512,23058.3%41.0%
63.49%637.380312,11754.8%71.9%
56.45%627.189112,00267.7%42.9%
56.14%577.273713,32355.2%57.1%
66.67%456.589415,43462.5%69.0%
47.73%446.976712,14045.5%50.0%
50.00%406.871512,95458.8%43.5%
60.53%387.575213,51262.5%59.1%
52.78%367.079713,77878.6%36.4%
47.06%346.872511,50647.4%46.7%
75.76%335.684012,55470.6%81.3%
70.97%317.575912,01960.0%90.9%
60.00%306.683212,66478.6%43.8%
55.17%296.087212,79678.6%33.3%
35.71%286.675612,91122.2%42.1%
46.43%286.054910,85928.6%64.3%
57.69%266.777313,44654.5%60.0%
44.00%255.067212,68237.5%47.1%
62.50%246.990810,00469.2%54.5%
66.67%247.373311,35969.2%63.6%
37.50%247.065010,45435.7%40.0%
43.48%237.074311,76746.1%40.0%
52.17%237.074012,99742.9%56.3%
69.57%237.389812,29875.0%63.6%
56.52%236.281612,32055.6%57.1%
47.83%236.767711,86850.0%45.5%
38.10%216.665110,90254.5%20.0%
55.00%207.191313,67571.4%46.1%
73.68%197.394712,83172.7%75.0%
44.44%187.268113,28342.9%45.5%
58.82%177.066512,59137.5%77.8%
43.75%166.182214,98050.0%41.7%
50.00%166.193313,06850.0%50.0%
53.33%156.165812,56533.3%66.7%
33.33%156.749910,96244.4%16.7%
42.86%146.35869,81230.0%75.0%
50.00%147.01,09612,91850.0%50.0%
35.71%145.897913,15866.7%12.5%
64.29%146.770313,52225.0%80.0%
23.08%136.856012,31920.0%25.0%
53.85%137.081612,01550.0%60.0%
66.67%126.875812,78560.0%71.4%
66.67%124.094415,20960.0%71.4%
58.33%126.61,01214,35366.7%55.6%
75.00%123.964111,91140.0%100.0%
75.00%127.170112,08585.7%60.0%
75.00%126.063512,830100.0%57.1%
45.45%116.978813,60040.0%50.0%
54.55%116.871814,94650.0%55.6%
63.64%117.079914,78966.7%60.0%
90.00%106.882712,054100.0%80.0%
40.00%107.186515,24633.3%42.9%
40.00%105.574415,058100.0%0.0%
44.44%97.373810,67275.0%20.0%
22.22%96.671713,42033.3%16.7%
44.44%96.372813,727100.0%37.5%
37.50%85.183916,536100.0%28.6%
50.00%86.167613,670100.0%42.9%
50.00%85.746711,935100.0%42.9%
50.00%84.871213,8690.0%50.0%
37.50%86.873413,85850.0%25.0%
71.43%76.874514,868100.0%60.0%
71.43%74.376111,83433.3%100.0%
42.86%75.283213,86166.7%25.0%
71.43%77.275914,649100.0%60.0%
50.00%64.245010,15525.0%100.0%
50.00%65.671115,02550.0%50.0%
20.00%55.986515,4850.0%25.0%
60.00%56.388510,207100.0%33.3%
20.00%55.769311,96333.3%0.0%

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Garen vs Teemo - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Garen do against Teemo in League of Legends?

Teemo wins the Garen vs Teemo matchup with a 51.0% win rate compared to Garen's 49.0%, a 2.0 percentage point difference. This data is based on 353 recent ranked games in patch 26.11.

How does Garen do against Teemo in the early game?

In the early game, Teemo has the advantage against Garen with a 53.1% win rate versus 46.9%. Teemo players should look to press their lane advantage through aggressive trades and wave control during the first 15 minutes.

How does Garen do against Teemo in the late game?

In the late game, Garen takes over the Garen vs Teemo matchup with a 50.5% win rate compared to 49.5%. Garen scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Garen vs Teemo matchup?

Teemo wins the matchup against Garen with a 51.0% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.11. The 2.0 percentage point advantage means Teemo is slightly favored in this lane matchup based on 353 games analyzed.

What is the best Garen build against Teemo?

The best Garen build against Teemo includes Stridebreaker, Death's Dance, Spear of Shojin with Berserker's 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 Garen runes against Teemo?

The best Garen runes against Teemo use the Precision primary tree with Sorcery secondary. This rune setup achieves a 51.0% win rate in the Garen vs Teemo matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.

Does Garen counter Teemo?

No, Garen struggles against Teemo with only a 49.0% win rate. Teemo has the advantage in this matchup. Garen players should focus on safe farming and avoiding extended trades to minimize Teemo's lead.

How do I play Garen against Teemo?

When playing Garen against Teemo, play cautiously and avoid Teemo's power spikes. Focus on safe farming — you outscale Teemo in the late game. Use the matchup-specific build and runes above to optimize your chances.