Guardian Overview
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Braum achieves 81.25% win rate (+29.44% diff), Seraphine achieves 77.78% win rate (+27.62% diff), Renata Glasc achieves 70.59% win rate (+20.23% 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 53.21% win rate in 40 minute games, while performing lowest at 47.54% in 20 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 (25%) and Mage (25%) champions.
These runes are most commonly used alongside Guardian in League of Legends. Font of Life appears in 75.0% of builds with a 76.54% win rate, Bone Plating appears in 75.0% of builds with a 76.54% win rate, Biscuit Delivery appears in 50.0% of builds with a 70.59% win rate when paired with Guardian.
When to Pick Guardian
Strengths
- Solid win rate (51.10%) shows reliable performance
- Excellent synergy with Braum (81.25% WR)
- Strong synergy with Font of Life (75.0% 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
Pick Guardian on champions like Thresh that can fully utilize its effects. Avoid picking it on champions where other Resolve runes provide more value.
Pair Guardian with Font of Life and Bone Plating for the highest win rate combinations.
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.
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 51.10% win rate and 1.66% pick rate across 4 champions in ranked play.
Is Guardian good in the current meta?
Guardian has a 51.10% win rate in the current patch, making it a solid option. The most popular champions using Guardian are Braum, Renata Glasc, Seraphine.
What champion class benefits most from Guardian?
Support champions benefit most from Guardian, making up 50% of its usage. Tank (25%) and Mage (25%) also commonly use this rune.
What runes pair well with Guardian?
The best runes to pair with Guardian are Font of Life, Bone Plating, Biscuit Delivery. Font of Life appears in 75.0% of builds featuring Guardian with a 76.54% combined win rate.
Which champion has the highest win rate with Guardian?
Braum currently has the highest win rate with Guardian at 51.81%, with a 3.65% pick rate in ranked games.