Garen The Might of Demacia
A proud and noble warrior, Garen fights as one of the Dauntless Vanguard. He is popular among his fellows, and respected well enough by his enemies—not least as a scion of the prestigious Crownguard family, entrusted with defending Demacia and its ideals. Clad in magic-resistant armor and bearing a mighty broadsword, Garen stands ready to confront mages and sorcerers on the field of battle, in a veritable whirlwind of righteous steel.
Perseverance
If Garen has not recently been struck by damage or enemy abilities, he regenerates a percentage of his total health each second.
Decisive Strike
Garen gains a burst of Move Speed, breaking free of all slows affecting him. His next attack strikes a vital area of his foe, dealing bonus damage and silencing them.
Cost:- 0
Cooldown:- 8
Range:- 300
Courage
Garen passively increases his Armor and Magic Resist by killing enemies. He may also activate this ability to give him a shield and tenacity for a brief moment followed by a lesser amount of damage reduction for a longer duration.
Cost:- 0
Cooldown:- 22/
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- 17/
- 15/
- 12
Range:- 0
Judgment
Garen rapidly spins his sword around his body, dealing physical damage to nearby enemies.
Cost:- 0
Cooldown:- 9/
- 8/
- 8/
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- 6
Range:- 325
Demacian Justice
Garen calls upon the might of Demacia to attempt to execute an enemy champion.
Cost:- 0
Cooldown:- 120/
- 100/
- 80
Range:- 400
- Fighter,
- Tank
Patch 26.1 Garen Changes
Quick overview of Garen's optimal setup in League of Legends. Garen's top build includes Swiftmarch, Stridebreaker, Phantom Dancer, using Conqueror, Triumph, Legend: Haste for maximum effectiveness. Garen performs well against Illaoi, Renekton, Jax but struggles against Gangplank, Shen, Tryndamere.
- Garen's Top Build
- Garen's Best Runes
- Garen's Top Matchups
- Garen's Counters
Garen's base statistics in League of Legends. Garen has 690 base health, 69 attack damage, 38 armor, and 32 magic resist. Understanding Garen's stats is crucial for maximizing Garen's effectiveness in lane and team fights. Compare Garen's stats against other champions to see how Garen ranks.
AP:0
AD:69(4.5 per level)
AS:0(3.65 per level)
Crit Chance:0%
Mana:0(0 per level)
Mana Regen:0(0 per level)
Health:690(98 per level)
Health Regen:8(0.5 per level)
Armor:38(4.2 per level)
MR:32(1.55 per level)
Speed:340
Attack Range:175(175 per level)
Garen Early vs Late Game Performance's win rate varies throughout the game based on match duration. Garen Early vs Late Game Performance peaks at 54.50% win rate in 25 minute games, while performing lowest at 49.21% in 50+ minute games. Understanding Garen Early vs Late Game Performance's power spikes across game duration helps optimize your playstyle and decision-making.
Garen's performance across key metrics in League of Legends. Early Game: 90.7%, Late Game: 44.8%, Objective Control: 74.4%, Supportive Strength: 54.8%, Creep Farming: 90.7%, Damage: 51.2%. These percentile rankings show how Garen compares to other champions in each category.
Garen maintains relatively consistent performance across different skill tiers in League of Legends, with win rates remaining stable from Iron (50.1%) to Diamond (50.3%). This stability, with only a 0.3% variance, indicates that Garen has a balanced skill floor and ceiling. The champion's effectiveness doesn't drastically change based on player skill level, suggesting that Garen's core strengths are accessible to players across all ranks while still offering depth for experienced players. Performance data across tiers (Iron (50.1%), Bronze (51.3%), Silver (52.6%), Gold (51.5%), Platinum (51.2%)) shows that Garen provides value regardless of whether you're learning the champion or have mastered the mechanics. This consistency makes Garen a reliable pick for players at any skill level. Both new and veteran players can find success by focusing on fundamental gameplay principles such as proper positioning, ability timing, and decision-making. While mechanical skill helps optimize Garen's performance, the champion's stable win rate across ranks demonstrates that game knowledge and smart play are equally important. Players can confidently pick Garen knowing that the champion's viability isn't heavily dependent on reaching higher skill tiers, though continued practice and improvement will naturally enhance your effectiveness.
When to Pick Garen
Strengths
- Solid win rate (51.06%) shows reliable performance
- Strong matchups against Illaoi and Renekton
- Optimal rune setup achieves 68.8% win rate
- Consistent performance throughout all game phases
Weaknesses
- Struggles against Gangplank (41.0% enemy WR)
- Requires safe laning to reach power spikes
- Requires proper positioning and cooldown management
- Can be punished by coordinated team play
Strategic Tips
Pick Garen into favorable matchups like Illaoi where you can dominate lane and snowball your lead.
Use the optimal $Precision + $Sorcery rune setup for a $68.8% win rate.
Learn your champion's key item and level power spikes to maximize fight potential.
Garen Overview - Frequently Asked Questions
What tier is Garen in League of Legends?
Garen is currently A tier in League of Legends patch 26.1. Garen ranks among the top champions in the current meta.
What is Garen's win rate?
Garen has a 51.06% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.1. This win rate is calculated across all ranks and reflects Garen's overall performance in ranked games.
Which champions are similar to Garen?
Champions similar to Garen include Naafiri, Volibear, and Yone. These champions share similar playstyles, abilities, or roles as Garen in League of Legends.
How does Garen perform during different match durations?
Garen's performance varies throughout the game. Early game strength, mid game power spikes, and late game scaling all contribute to Garen's overall effectiveness. Check the match duration win rate chart to see Garen's performance at different game lengths.