- Win Rate
- 0%
- Pick Rate
- 0%
- Ban Rate
- 7.0%
Garen Mid Win Rate & Tier
- Patch
- 26.20
- Matches
- 893,080
- Lane
- Mid
- Tier
- All Tiers
- Last Updated
- Oct 16, 2026 UTC
- Methodology
- Data Methodology
- Author
- Dakota Chinnick
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.
Is Garen Good in Patch 26.20?
That is up 0.8 points from Patch 26.19. Garen is banned in 7.0% of games and present (picked or banned) in 15.8%.
- Tier
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- Win Rate
- —
- Pick Rate
- —%
- Ban Rate
- 7.0%
- Win rate change
- +0.8vs Patch 26.19
Win rate over the last patches (Mid)
Full patch history, ban rate by rank and base stats for Garen →
Garen Roles
Garen goes Top in 91% of ranked games this patch. Each lane has its own build, runes and counters — pick the lane to switch every tab.
Share of the champion's ranked games played in each lane, with the win rate in that lane.
Patch 26.20 Garen Changes
Quick overview of Garen's optimal setup in League of Legends. Garen's top build includes core items, using optimal runes for maximum effectiveness. Garen performs well against certain champions but struggles against key counters.
Garen Strengths and Weaknesses
Where Garen stands against every champion this patch, from ranked game stats per minute.
Strengths
- Damage to buildings: better than 96% of champions
- CS: better than 90% of champions
- Damage mitigated: better than 88% of champions
Weaknesses
- Healing: below 85% of champions
Garen ranks in the 0.0 percentile for early game strength, 0.0 percentile for late game scaling, 0.0 percentile for objective control, 0.0 percentile for support strength, 0.0 percentile for creep farming, and 0.0 percentile for damage output.
Garen demonstrates varying performance across different skill levels in League of Legends. Champion mastery and understanding of game fundamentals significantly impact Garen's effectiveness. Players who invest time learning Garen's mechanics, optimal trading patterns, and power spikes will see improved performance. Success with Garen requires understanding both the champion's kit and how to execute it properly in different matchups. Lower-ranked players may struggle initially but can improve their win rate through practice and game knowledge. Higher-ranked players who have mastered Garen's mechanics tend to utilize the champion more effectively. The champion's skill ceiling allows experienced players to maximize potential through superior decision-making, mechanical execution, and game sense. To succeed with Garen, focus on mastering ability combos, understanding matchup-specific strategies, and developing strong macro play alongside micro-mechanical skills.
Theorycraft Your Next Garen Build
Test any item combination — even off-meta — against thousands of real Garen matches. See win rate, KDA, damage, and every item's real impact before you ever lock in.
- Any item combo — even off-meta
- Thousands of real matches
- Win rate by rank & game length
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Is Garen Good? FAQ - Patch 26.20
What lane is Garen played in?
Mostly Top (91% of ranked games), also Mid (7%).
How often is Garen banned?
Garen is banned in 7.0% of ranked games in Patch 26.20 and picked or banned in 15.8%.
What is Garen good at?
Compared with every champion this patch, Garen stands out for Damage to buildings (96/100), CS (90/100), Damage mitigated (88/100).