Udyr - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
49.6%
Pick Rate
2.0%

Udyrvs Garen

CFighterTank
Patch26.11
Matches776,441
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedJun 7, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Udyr vs Garen is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.11. Udyr wins with a 56.5% win rate (+13.0%) over Garen based on 23 games. Udyr holds the advantage in both the early and late game. Below you'll find the best Udyr build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Udyr vs Garen matchup.

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Udyr Matchup Breakdown

Use the dropdown to select an opponent and see a detailed breakdown of how Udyr 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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Udyr - 56.5% win rate in this matchup
Udyr
56.5% WR
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Garen vs Udyr matchup - 43.5% win rate
Garen
43.5% WR

Who Wins the Udyr vs Garen Matchup?

Udyr wins the Udyr vs Garen matchup
Winner
Udyr
Matches: 23
56.5%
Win Rate
43.5%
6.6
CS / min
7.0
714
DMG / min
743
10,870
Gold / game
11,767
368
Heal / min
107
1,434
DMG Mitigated / min
1,335
1.2
CC / min
1.4
53.9%
Early Game WR
46.1%
60.0%
Late Game WR
40.0%

Udyr vs Garen Matchup Summary

The Udyr vs Garen matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 23 recent matches analyzed, Udyr wins with a 56.5% win rate compared to Garen's 43.5%, giving Udyr a 13.0 percentage point advantage. Udyr dominates at every stage — from early laning through late game team fights. This consistent advantage makes it difficult for Garen players to find favorable windows, so team-dependent strategies and avoiding solo confrontations are essential. The most significant statistical gap is in sustain, where Udyr leads by 361 HP/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Udyr players can confidently pick into Garen and play aggressively from level 1. Look to establish lane dominance early through favorable trades and zone Garen away from CS whenever possible. Understanding these matchup dynamics is essential for champion select decisions and in-game strategy when facing this lane opponent.

Udyr vs Garen Laning Phase Breakdown

Garen wins the laning phase against Udyr in League of Legends

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

Farming
6.6Udyr
7.0Garen
Garen edges out Udyr by 0.4 CS per minute — a moderate farming advantage that adds up to roughly 7 CS over a 15-minute laning phase. This translates to earlier component purchases and slightly faster power spikes for Garen.
Damage
714Udyr
743Garen
Damage output is virtually even between Udyr and Garen, with only 30 DMG/min separating them. Fights in this matchup are decided more by ability timing and positioning than raw damage numbers, making mechanical skill the deciding factor in trades.
Economy
10,870Udyr
11,767Garen
Garen generates a commanding 898 more gold per game than Udyr. This substantial economic advantage means Garen consistently reaches key item breakpoints earlier, creating a compounding lead that grows throughout the game. Udyr should focus on cost-effective item choices and avoid unnecessary deaths to prevent falling further behind.
Utility
1.2Udyr
1.4Garen
Both Udyr and Garen provide similar amounts of crowd control (0.2s/min difference), meaning neither has a significant advantage in locking down opponents for ganks or team fights. Lane ganks are equally effective for both sides.
Sustain
1,802Udyr
1,442Garen
Udyr vastly out-sustains Garen, healing and mitigating 361 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Udyr can absorb significant punishment and remain in lane while Garen is forced to recall. Building grievous wounds early is essential for Garen, and focusing on burst trade patterns rather than sustained fights is critical.

Best Udyr Build Against Garen

Plated Steelcaps is the optimal boots choice against Garen, providing the mobility and stats Udyr needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Udyr against Garen are Liandry's Torment, Fimbulwinter and Unending Despair. This combination gives Udyr an effective balance of damage, survivability, and utility for the matchup. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Udyr vs Garen matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Udyr
53.9%
+7.7% advantage
Udyr early game win rateUdyr53.9%
Garen early game win rateGaren46.1%
Late Game
Udyr
60.0%
+20.0% advantage
Udyr late game win rateUdyr60.0%
Garen late game win rateGaren40.0%

Udyr dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 53.9% win rate — a 7.7 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.

Udyr is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 60.0% win rate — 20.0 points above Garen. Extended games heavily favor Udyr, whose kit and scaling make them a dominant force in team fights and objective control.

Udyr holds the advantage at every stage of the game, making this a consistently favorable matchup from lane through late game team fights. Garen players should look for outplays, team-dependent strategies, and picks rather than relying on scaling to win this matchup.

Best Udyr Runes Against Garen

Precision rune tree - Udyr primary runes vs GarenPrecision
Conqueror - best Udyr rune vs GarenTriumph - best Udyr rune vs GarenLegend: Haste - best Udyr rune vs GarenLast Stand - best Udyr rune vs Garen
Inspiration rune tree - Udyr secondary runes vs GarenInspiration
Approach Velocity - best Udyr rune vs GarenMagical Footwear - best Udyr rune vs Garen
100.0% WR

Running Precision primary with Inspiration secondary allows Udyr to press their advantage against Garen, amplifying the strengths that make this a favorable matchup.


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

Udyr 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
49.26%1361.362712,67050.0%48.7%
57.26%1241.467012,88956.1%58.2%
51.96%1021.161112,16855.1%49.1%
51.55%971.170312,88460.0%44.2%
50.55%911.161911,87047.8%53.3%
57.78%901.269612,86762.8%53.2%
52.27%881.366213,21950.0%53.9%
51.81%831.366912,93551.4%52.2%
48.78%821.362613,39054.5%44.9%
47.50%801.465211,27547.7%47.2%
53.75%801.267612,78247.1%58.7%
56.00%751.265413,25146.7%62.2%
44.83%581.364011,63943.3%46.4%
49.06%531.568212,26547.8%50.0%
42.31%522.762110,86138.5%46.1%
58.33%481.262912,12659.1%57.7%
51.06%471.264211,50056.5%45.8%
60.87%461.470612,96956.5%65.2%
55.56%451.266812,57565.0%48.0%
51.11%452.366712,21347.4%53.9%
46.51%431.357012,44559.1%33.3%
41.86%431.062411,40046.1%35.3%
64.10%391.461712,94056.3%69.6%
41.03%391.263511,31828.6%55.6%
41.67%361.656811,38631.6%52.9%
52.78%363.471812,48150.0%54.5%
54.29%352.162113,12338.5%63.6%
45.45%331.059612,66744.4%46.7%
36.36%331.359312,53050.0%26.3%
48.39%312.462010,66236.8%66.7%
33.33%301.264211,53513.3%53.3%
23.33%303.754810,73127.3%21.1%
56.67%301.164212,53760.0%53.3%
55.17%291.373212,70060.0%50.0%
51.72%293.569512,46442.9%60.0%
51.85%272.160911,84158.3%46.7%
40.74%271.158313,48225.0%47.4%
52.00%251.569314,12244.4%56.3%
37.50%241.161812,09133.3%41.7%
47.83%233.782612,27258.3%36.4%
56.52%236.671410,87053.9%60.0%
65.22%235.31,06913,68975.0%60.0%
54.55%221.470612,73575.0%30.0%
40.91%225.778511,81133.3%43.8%
42.86%213.899112,35650.0%36.4%
60.00%203.585510,93760.0%60.0%
36.84%191.374613,24922.2%50.0%
68.42%195.572811,68250.0%81.8%
42.11%192.163511,97225.0%54.5%
58.82%174.773310,83466.7%50.0%
52.94%170.853111,19155.6%50.0%
52.94%171.161111,33472.7%16.7%
43.75%166.683410,49155.6%28.6%
50.00%162.685112,78642.9%55.6%
56.25%161.153910,84850.0%66.7%
37.50%162.679911,75840.0%33.3%
60.00%155.367712,23933.3%66.7%
40.00%155.882211,80933.3%41.7%
42.86%146.177312,82466.7%36.4%
57.14%145.074812,18483.3%37.5%
57.14%141.456612,44742.9%71.4%
38.46%135.892011,62360.0%25.0%
25.00%124.06179,38222.2%33.3%
58.33%126.574710,91871.4%40.0%
41.67%126.679310,54328.6%60.0%
45.45%116.772112,41140.0%50.0%
36.36%112.677611,86666.7%0.0%
40.00%102.780715,32533.3%42.9%
30.00%105.876810,23140.0%20.0%
30.00%101.386814,72275.0%0.0%
60.00%101.95499,56242.9%100.0%
40.00%103.657710,53114.3%100.0%
55.56%96.789011,2710.0%83.3%
62.50%86.884210,77460.0%66.7%
62.50%87.096612,94233.3%80.0%
37.50%87.181610,34750.0%25.0%
71.43%75.661011,04750.0%100.0%
57.14%76.71,05810,25560.0%50.0%
42.86%73.381015,6290.0%50.0%
14.29%74.870610,0170.0%33.3%
28.57%72.065810,05825.0%33.3%
28.57%71.539610,26125.0%33.3%
33.33%65.665610,3260.0%40.0%
40.00%56.49769,16333.3%50.0%
60.00%53.63837,57650.0%100.0%
40.00%52.143610,77733.3%50.0%
60.00%51.670312,03666.7%50.0%
80.00%52.384715,0450.0%80.0%
20.00%57.41,21111,75933.3%0.0%

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Udyr vs Garen - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Udyr do against Garen in League of Legends?

Udyr wins the Udyr vs Garen matchup with a 56.5% win rate compared to Garen's 43.5%, a 13.0 percentage point difference. This data is based on 23 recent ranked games in patch 26.11.

How does Udyr do against Garen in the early game?

In the early game, Udyr has the advantage against Garen with a 53.9% win rate versus 46.1%. Udyr players should look to press their lane advantage through aggressive trades and wave control during the first 15 minutes.

How does Udyr do against Garen in the late game?

In the late game, Udyr takes over the Udyr vs Garen matchup with a 60.0% win rate compared to 40.0%. Udyr scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Udyr vs Garen matchup?

Udyr wins the matchup against Garen with a 56.5% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.11. The 13.0 percentage point advantage means Udyr is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 23 games analyzed.

What is the best Udyr build against Garen?

The best Udyr build against Garen includes Liandry's Torment, Fimbulwinter, Unending Despair with Plated Steelcaps. Check the matchup breakdown above for the full item path and build order.

What are the best Udyr runes against Garen?

The best Udyr runes against Garen use the Precision primary tree with Inspiration secondary. This rune setup achieves a 100.0% win rate in the Udyr vs Garen matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.

Does Udyr counter Garen?

Yes, Udyr has a favorable matchup against Garen with a 56.5% win rate. Udyr strongly counters Garen in lane based on current patch 26.11 data.

How do I play Udyr against Garen?

When playing Udyr against Garen, leverage your statistical advantages by trading aggressively during favorable windows. You have early game priority — look for kills and zone control before first recall. Build the recommended items and runes for this specific matchup for the best results.