Garenvs Udyr
Garen vs Udyr is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.14. Udyr wins with a 60.0% win rate (+20.0%) over Garen based on 5 games. Udyr 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 Udyr matchup.
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.
Who Wins the Garen vs Udyr Matchup?
Garen vs Udyr Matchup Summary
The Garen vs Udyr matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 5 recent matches analyzed, Udyr wins with a 60.0% win rate compared to Garen's 40.0%, giving Udyr a 20.0 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Udyr controls the early laning stage, but Garen outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Udyr 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 crowd control, where Garen leads by 0.7s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Udyr has a strong advantage in this matchup. Garen players should play defensively, prioritize safe farming under tower, and look for opportunities created by jungle pressure or Udyr overextending. Avoid prolonged trades and wait for team fights where positioning and coordination matter more. Understanding these matchup dynamics is essential for champion select decisions and in-game strategy when facing this lane opponent.
Garen vs Udyr Laning Phase Breakdown
Garen is favored during the laning phase against Udyr, winning 4 out of 5 key stat categories. Garen holds advantages in damage, gold income, crowd control and sustain, making them the stronger laner in this matchup.
Best Garen Build Against Udyr
Boots of Swiftness is the optimal boots choice against Udyr, providing the mobility and stats Garen needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Garen against Udyr are Serpent's Fang, Stridebreaker and Youmuu's Ghostblade. 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 1 games — well above average and making it the top item path against Udyr. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Garen vs Udyr matchup.
Early Game vs Late Game
Garen33.3%
Udyr66.7%Garen50.0%Udyr50.0%Udyr dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 66.7% win rate — a 33.3 percentage point lead over Garen. This lopsided early game means Udyr 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 50.0% win rate — only 0.0 points ahead of Udyr. Team fight execution and macro play determine the winner at this stage, not champion matchup advantage.
The power dynamics shift as the game progresses — Udyr 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 Udyr
Sorcery
Resolve
The Sorcery and Resolve rune setup gives Garen the best tools to compete against Udyr in this difficult matchup, compensating for the statistical disadvantages with optimal rune synergies.
Garen matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.14. 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.
Opponent | Win Rate | Matches | CS/min | DMG/min | Gold/game | Early WR | Late WR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 42.31% | 312 | 6.4 | 746 | 11,673 | 42.1% | 42.4% | |
| 49.77% | 219 | 6.6 | 846 | 11,835 | 47.3% | 51.6% | |
| 56.86% | 204 | 6.6 | 760 | 11,729 | 53.5% | 59.3% | |
| 53.19% | 188 | 6.2 | 627 | 10,820 | 57.7% | 50.0% | |
| 47.95% | 146 | 7.0 | 749 | 12,074 | 42.9% | 51.1% | |
| 44.44% | 135 | 7.0 | 708 | 12,044 | 40.0% | 47.1% | |
| 54.55% | 132 | 6.7 | 842 | 12,146 | 50.0% | 57.1% | |
| 55.65% | 124 | 7.1 | 1,014 | 13,237 | 47.7% | 60.0% | |
| 49.59% | 121 | 6.9 | 880 | 12,342 | 50.0% | 49.3% | |
| 40.00% | 110 | 6.6 | 779 | 11,462 | 41.7% | 38.7% | |
| 49.09% | 110 | 6.8 | 744 | 11,156 | 50.0% | 48.2% | |
| 49.54% | 109 | 7.6 | 1,080 | 11,813 | 49.1% | 50.0% | |
| 52.48% | 101 | 7.0 | 809 | 11,776 | 57.5% | 48.1% | |
| 46.39% | 97 | 6.6 | 841 | 12,705 | 36.6% | 53.6% | |
| 50.56% | 89 | 7.2 | 848 | 12,315 | 58.3% | 45.3% | |
| 48.86% | 88 | 6.9 | 727 | 12,614 | 41.4% | 52.5% | |
| 46.51% | 86 | 6.8 | 709 | 11,853 | 42.4% | 49.1% | |
| 48.75% | 80 | 7.3 | 791 | 11,491 | 40.5% | 55.8% | |
| 52.56% | 78 | 6.6 | 714 | 11,395 | 50.0% | 54.5% | |
| 51.95% | 77 | 7.0 | 668 | 10,824 | 54.8% | 48.6% | |
| 53.25% | 77 | 7.0 | 985 | 12,181 | 56.3% | 51.1% | |
| 50.72% | 69 | 6.5 | 818 | 11,082 | 51.7% | 50.0% | |
| 41.18% | 68 | 6.9 | 846 | 12,534 | 55.2% | 30.8% | |
| 52.94% | 68 | 7.0 | 873 | 12,842 | 44.8% | 59.0% | |
| 57.35% | 68 | 7.0 | 782 | 11,946 | 58.6% | 56.4% | |
| 40.30% | 67 | 7.0 | 835 | 12,190 | 29.6% | 47.5% | |
| 54.55% | 66 | 7.2 | 943 | 12,110 | 60.0% | 50.0% | |
| 56.92% | 65 | 7.0 | 955 | 11,827 | 54.2% | 58.5% | |
| 40.00% | 65 | 6.3 | 637 | 12,628 | 31.8% | 44.2% | |
| 44.62% | 65 | 6.6 | 967 | 12,400 | 54.5% | 39.5% | |
| 48.44% | 64 | 8.1 | 828 | 12,398 | 40.7% | 54.0% | |
| 54.84% | 62 | 6.3 | 685 | 11,740 | 54.2% | 55.3% | |
| 45.90% | 61 | 6.9 | 773 | 12,120 | 48.1% | 44.1% | |
| 43.64% | 55 | 7.0 | 765 | 12,010 | 39.1% | 46.9% | |
| 58.18% | 55 | 7.0 | 744 | 11,065 | 63.6% | 50.0% | |
| 64.15% | 53 | 7.4 | 952 | 12,136 | 60.9% | 66.7% | |
| 61.54% | 52 | 7.1 | 830 | 10,791 | 64.3% | 58.3% | |
| 53.19% | 47 | 6.3 | 849 | 11,911 | 53.6% | 52.6% | |
| 50.00% | 42 | 6.5 | 843 | 12,368 | 52.6% | 47.8% | |
| 53.85% | 39 | 7.0 | 879 | 13,428 | 63.6% | 50.0% | |
| 52.63% | 38 | 6.6 | 674 | 12,051 | 66.7% | 43.5% | |
| 48.48% | 33 | 7.3 | 869 | 12,490 | 53.9% | 45.0% | |
| 54.55% | 33 | 6.6 | 810 | 12,138 | 46.7% | 61.1% | |
| 28.13% | 32 | 6.0 | 659 | 12,640 | 33.3% | 25.0% | |
| 65.52% | 29 | 6.9 | 660 | 12,179 | 41.7% | 82.3% | |
| 33.33% | 24 | 5.7 | 895 | 13,292 | 44.4% | 26.7% | |
| 58.33% | 24 | 7.0 | 663 | 10,464 | 60.0% | 55.6% | |
| 31.82% | 22 | 7.0 | 962 | 12,231 | 44.4% | 23.1% | |
| 40.91% | 22 | 7.5 | 741 | 13,635 | 50.0% | 35.7% | |
| 47.62% | 21 | 5.9 | 710 | 11,468 | 22.2% | 66.7% | |
| 47.62% | 21 | 6.3 | 693 | 11,424 | 37.5% | 53.9% | |
| 66.67% | 21 | 6.6 | 736 | 11,080 | 80.0% | 54.5% | |
| 40.00% | 20 | 7.0 | 786 | 12,446 | 25.0% | 43.8% | |
| 47.37% | 19 | 6.1 | 618 | 11,712 | 0.0% | 60.0% | |
| 58.82% | 17 | 6.5 | 829 | 12,350 | 60.0% | 58.3% | |
| 23.53% | 17 | 3.9 | 663 | 11,104 | 25.0% | 22.2% | |
| 50.00% | 16 | 6.5 | 782 | 12,674 | 33.3% | 60.0% | |
| 46.67% | 15 | 6.4 | 756 | 13,110 | 25.0% | 54.5% | |
| 53.33% | 15 | 7.0 | 550 | 11,705 | 57.1% | 50.0% | |
| 42.86% | 14 | 7.1 | 736 | 10,385 | 14.3% | 71.4% | |
| 84.62% | 13 | 6.4 | 728 | 14,090 | 100.0% | 80.0% | |
| 61.54% | 13 | 6.9 | 615 | 10,863 | 42.9% | 83.3% | |
| 75.00% | 12 | 6.6 | 869 | 12,606 | 75.0% | 75.0% | |
| 50.00% | 12 | 7.2 | 735 | 11,509 | 66.7% | 33.3% | |
| 45.45% | 11 | 4.0 | 669 | 11,268 | 40.0% | 50.0% | |
| 45.45% | 11 | 6.3 | 632 | 9,800 | 42.9% | 50.0% | |
| 18.18% | 11 | 7.2 | 604 | 11,316 | 33.3% | 12.5% | |
| 54.55% | 11 | 6.2 | 637 | 14,123 | 100.0% | 44.4% | |
| 45.45% | 11 | 6.3 | 731 | 10,603 | 50.0% | 40.0% | |
| 20.00% | 10 | 6.9 | 927 | 13,846 | 0.0% | 22.2% | |
| 40.00% | 10 | 4.8 | 780 | 10,267 | 100.0% | 14.3% | |
| 70.00% | 10 | 7.2 | 843 | 10,535 | 57.1% | 100.0% | |
| 60.00% | 10 | 6.3 | 823 | 9,865 | 57.1% | 66.7% | |
| 30.00% | 10 | 7.3 | 745 | 10,772 | 40.0% | 20.0% | |
| 40.00% | 10 | 6.2 | 538 | 11,019 | 0.0% | 66.7% | |
| 77.78% | 9 | 6.3 | 776 | 15,696 | 0.0% | 77.8% | |
| 37.50% | 8 | 7.5 | 804 | 11,338 | 100.0% | 16.7% | |
| 62.50% | 8 | 6.9 | 789 | 12,367 | 100.0% | 50.0% | |
| 37.50% | 8 | 6.7 | 762 | 13,794 | 50.0% | 33.3% | |
| 25.00% | 8 | 6.4 | 429 | 12,294 | 33.3% | 20.0% | |
| 71.43% | 7 | 3.6 | 782 | 11,861 | 50.0% | 100.0% | |
| 28.57% | 7 | 3.8 | 463 | 8,709 | 0.0% | 100.0% | |
| 42.86% | 7 | 5.5 | 1,009 | 11,169 | 33.3% | 50.0% | |
| 42.86% | 7 | 7.2 | 462 | 12,244 | 50.0% | 33.3% | |
| 42.86% | 7 | 4.8 | 787 | 14,523 | 100.0% | 20.0% | |
| 57.14% | 7 | 6.3 | 693 | 10,882 | 75.0% | 33.3% | |
| 33.33% | 6 | 4.2 | 753 | 13,309 | 0.0% | 50.0% | |
| 66.67% | 6 | 7.0 | 1,063 | 17,925 | 100.0% | 60.0% | |
| 33.33% | 6 | 6.8 | 775 | 12,367 | 50.0% | 25.0% | |
| 66.67% | 6 | 7.3 | 778 | 13,110 | 66.7% | 66.7% | |
| 33.33% | 6 | 7.6 | 787 | 13,795 | 0.0% | 66.7% | |
| 16.67% | 6 | 7.2 | 728 | 9,332 | 33.3% | 0.0% | |
| 40.00% | 5 | 6.5 | 566 | 12,076 | 33.3% | 50.0% | |
| 40.00% | 5 | 6.7 | 502 | 9,776 | 25.0% | 100.0% | |
| 80.00% | 5 | 6.6 | 467 | 6,243 | 75.0% | 100.0% | |
| 40.00% | 5 | 3.5 | 584 | 12,284 | 0.0% | 66.7% | |
| 60.00% | 5 | 7.5 | 1,064 | 18,008 | 100.0% | 50.0% | |
| 40.00% | 5 | 3.8 | 709 | 12,148 | 100.0% | 25.0% | |
| 80.00% | 5 | 7.2 | 387 | 11,878 | 100.0% | 66.7% | |
| 60.00% | 5 | 6.0 | 653 | 12,155 | 50.0% | 66.7% | |
| 40.00% | 5 | 5.8 | 648 | 12,259 | 0.0% | 50.0% | |
| 40.00% | 5 | 4.1 | 888 | 15,749 | 0.0% | 40.0% | |
| 40.00% | 5 | 7.3 | 846 | 12,331 | 33.3% | 50.0% | |
| 40.00% | 5 | 7.1 | 497 | 10,651 | 25.0% | 100.0% | |
| 80.00% | 5 | 4.2 | 852 | 14,478 | 100.0% | 66.7% | |
| 60.00% | 5 | 7.4 | 807 | 14,929 | 100.0% | 50.0% | |
| 80.00% | 5 | 2.9 | 626 | 12,150 | 0.0% | 100.0% | |
| 40.00% | 5 | 7.3 | 845 | 7,757 | 25.0% | 100.0% | |
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Garen vs Udyr - Frequently Asked Questions
How does Garen do against Udyr in League of Legends?
Udyr wins the Garen vs Udyr matchup with a 60.0% win rate compared to Garen's 40.0%, a 20.0 percentage point difference. This data is based on 5 recent ranked games in patch 26.14.
How does Garen do against Udyr in the early game?
In the early game, Udyr has the advantage against Garen with a 66.7% win rate versus 33.3%. Udyr players should look to press their lane advantage through aggressive trades and wave control during the first 15 minutes.
How does Garen do against Udyr in the late game?
In the late game, Garen takes over the Garen vs Udyr matchup with a 50.0% win rate compared to 50.0%. Garen scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.
Who wins the Garen vs Udyr matchup?
Udyr wins the matchup against Garen with a 60.0% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.14. The 20.0 percentage point advantage means Udyr is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 5 games analyzed.
What is the best Garen build against Udyr?
The best Garen build against Udyr includes Serpent's Fang, Stridebreaker, Youmuu's Ghostblade with Boots of Swiftness. 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 Udyr?
The best Garen runes against Udyr use the Sorcery primary tree with Resolve secondary. This rune setup achieves a 0.0% win rate in the Garen vs Udyr matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.
Does Garen counter Udyr?
No, Garen struggles against Udyr with only a 40.0% win rate. Udyr has the advantage in this matchup. Garen players should focus on safe farming and avoiding extended trades to minimize Udyr's lead.
How do I play Garen against Udyr?
When playing Garen against Udyr, play cautiously and avoid Udyr's power spikes. Focus on safe farming — you outscale Udyr in the late game. Use the matchup-specific build and runes above to optimize your chances.