Who Wins
- You lose early levels 1-3 due to Garen's Q movement speed and spin damage being superior in extended trades.
- At level 6, you gain kill pressure with R lockdown into Q2 true damage, but Garen's W damage reduction and R execute make it skill-dependent.
How to Trade
- Your optimal trading pattern is E engage into auto-Q1-W slow-Q2 then immediately disengage before Garen can respond with full E duration.
- Never commit to extended trades without your E escape available, as Garen's E outdamages your sustained damage output.
Wave Control
- Focus on freezing the wave near your tower to force Garen to overextend for CS, making him vulnerable to your E-R all-in combos.
- Avoid hard shoving unless you can recall immediately, as Garen excels at running you down in long lanes without your E available.
Mistakes to Avoid
- Never use E aggressively without vision of enemy jungler, as you become extremely vulnerable to ganks with no escape.
- Don't try to match Garen's sustain through trades - his passive regeneration will always win the attrition war.
Created on 11/17/2025
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