GuardianOverview
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Thresh leads with 5.30% pick rate and 53.13% win rate, Soraka leads with 2.37% pick rate and 60.32% win rate, Braum leads with 1.72% pick rate and 56.38% win rate.
Taric achieves 66.67% win rate (+10.89% diff), Soraka achieves 60.32% win rate (+6.16% diff), Braum achieves 56.38% win rate (+1.62% 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 62.24% win rate in 45 minute games, while performing lowest at 42.86% in 50+ 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 (50%), Tank (30%) 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 57.00% win rate, Font of Life appears in 80.0% of builds with a 59.12% win rate, Unflinching appears in 60.0% of builds with a 52.66% win rate when paired with Guardian.
When to Pick Guardian
Strengths
- High win rate (52.83%) indicates strong meta position
- Excellent synergy with Taric (66.67% 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
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 Bone Plating and Font of Life 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 52.83% win rate and 1.34% pick rate across 5 champions in ranked play.
Is Guardian good in the current meta?
Guardian has a 52.83% win rate in the current patch, making it a strong choice. The most popular champions using Guardian are Renata Glasc, Braum, Soraka.
What champion class benefits most from Guardian?
Support champions benefit most from Guardian, making up 50% of its usage. Tank (30%) and Mage (20%) also commonly use this rune.
What runes pair well with Guardian?
The best runes to pair with Guardian are Bone Plating, Font of Life, Unflinching. Bone Plating appears in 100.0% of builds featuring Guardian with a 57.00% combined win rate.
Which champion has the highest win rate with Guardian?
Taric currently has the highest win rate with Guardian at 55.78%, with a 0.74% pick rate in ranked games.