GuardianOverview
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Thresh leads with 5.26% pick rate and 75.68% win rate, Braum leads with 2.01% pick rate and 68.75% win rate, Rakan leads with 1.58% pick rate and 75.00% win rate.
Thresh achieves 75.68% win rate (+24.39% diff), Rakan achieves 75.00% win rate (+27.36% diff), Braum achieves 68.75% win rate (+19.08% diff).
Guardian Early vs Late Game Performance's win rate varies throughout the game based on match duration. Guardian Early vs Late Game Performance peaks at 52.83% win rate in 35 minute games, while performing lowest at 47.28% in 15 minute games. Understanding Guardian Early vs Late Game Performance's power spikes across game duration helps optimize your playstyle and decision-making.
Guardian is most commonly used by Support (57%) and Tank (43%) champions.
These runes are most commonly used alongside Guardian in League of Legends. Font of Life appears in 100.0% of builds with a 69.88% win rate, Bone Plating appears in 100.0% of builds with a 69.88% win rate, Unflinching appears in 50.0% of builds with a 72.21% win rate when paired with Guardian.
When to Pick Guardian
Strengths
- Solid win rate (50.86%) shows reliable performance
- Excellent synergy with Thresh (75.68% WR)
- Strong synergy with Font of Life (100.0% pairing rate)
- Scales well into late game teamfights
Weaknesses
- Requires proper champion selection to maximize value
- Weaker early game requires safe laning phase
- Less effective on Tank champions
- Other Resolve runes may outperform in specific matchups
Strategic Tips
Champion Selection
Pick Guardian on champions like Thresh that can fully utilize its effects. Avoid picking it on champions where other Resolve runes provide more value.
Rune Synergies
Pair Guardian with Font of Life and Bone Plating for the highest win rate combinations.
Game Phase Focus
Guardian scales into the late game. Focus on farming safely and reaching your power spikes before committing to fights.
These runes are part of the same Resolve rune tree as Guardian. Grasp of the Undying, Aftershock, Demolish, and 8 more runes can be combined with Guardian in your rune page.
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Guardian - Frequently Asked Questions
What is Guardian and what does it do in League of Legends?
Guardian is a rune in the Resolve rune tree. It currently has a 50.86% win rate and 1.46% pick rate across 4 champions in ranked play.
Is Guardian good in the current meta?
Guardian has a 50.86% win rate in the current patch, making it a solid option. The most popular champions using Guardian are Rakan, Braum, Thresh.
What champion class benefits most from Guardian?
Support champions benefit most from Guardian, making up 57% of its usage. Tank (43%) and also commonly use this rune.
What runes pair well with Guardian?
The best runes to pair with Guardian are Font of Life, Bone Plating, Unflinching. Font of Life appears in 100.0% of builds featuring Guardian with a 69.88% combined win rate.
Which champion has the highest win rate with Guardian?
Thresh currently has the highest win rate with Guardian at 51.28%, with a 5.26% pick rate in ranked games.