Guardian - League of Legends Rune

GuardianOverview

Patch26.7
Matches949,984
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedApr 19, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology
Guard allies within 350 units of you, and allies you target with spells for 2.5s. While Guarding, if you or the ally take more than a small amount of damage over the duration of the Guard, both of you gain a shield for 1.5s.

Cooldown: 90 - 40 seconds
Shield: 45 - 180 + 25% of your ability power + 5% of your bonus health
Proc Threshold: 50 - 165 postmitigation damage

Braum leads with 2.26% pick rate and 61.11% win rate, Rakan leads with 1.32% pick rate and 60.87% win rate, Renata Glasc leads with 0.53% pick rate and 55.88% win rate.

Braum achieves 61.11% win rate (+11.96% diff), Rakan achieves 60.87% win rate (+12.35% diff), Renata Glasc achieves 55.88% win rate (+6.23% 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 55.68% win rate in 50+ minute games, while performing lowest at 47.62% 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 (60%), Tank (20%) and Mage (20%) champions.

These runes are most commonly used alongside Guardian in League of Legends. Bone Plating appears in 100.0% of builds with a 59.29% win rate, Unflinching appears in 66.7% of builds with a 60.99% win rate, Biscuit Delivery appears in 66.7% of builds with a 58.50% win rate when paired with Guardian.

When to Pick Guardian

Guardian is a Resolve tree rune with a 50.28% win rate and 1.61% pick rate in the current patch. It's most effective on Support champions (60% of users). The most popular champions using Guardian are Braum, Rakan, Renata Glasc.

Strengths

  • Solid win rate (50.28%) shows reliable performance
  • Excellent synergy with Braum (61.11% WR)
  • Strong synergy with Bone Plating (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 Mage champions
  • Other Resolve runes may outperform in specific matchups

Strategic Tips

1

Champion Selection

Pick Guardian on champions like Braum that can fully utilize its effects. Avoid picking it on champions where other Resolve runes provide more value.

2

Rune Synergies

Pair Guardian with Bone Plating and Unflinching for the highest win rate combinations.

3

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 50.28% win rate and 1.61% pick rate across 3 champions in ranked play.

Is Guardian good in the current meta?

Guardian has a 50.28% win rate in the current patch, making it a solid option. The most popular champions using Guardian are Braum, Rakan, Renata Glasc.

What champion class benefits most from Guardian?

Support champions benefit most from Guardian, making up 60% of its usage. Tank (20%) and Mage (20%) also commonly use this rune.

What runes pair well with Guardian?

The best runes to pair with Guardian are Bone Plating, Unflinching, Biscuit Delivery. Bone Plating appears in 100.0% of builds featuring Guardian with a 59.29% combined win rate.

Which champion has the highest win rate with Guardian?

Renata Glasc currently has the highest win rate with Guardian at 49.66%, with a 0.53% pick rate in ranked games.