Garen vs Kayle
Top Lane Matchup
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Who Wins
- You win levels 1-3 decisively through Q movement speed and silence shutting down Kayle's E harass while your spin deals significant damage.
- At level 6, you still have kill pressure with Q-E-R combo, but Kayle's R makes her much safer and harder to finish.
How to Trade
- Your optimal trade is Q to gap close and silence, immediately E for maximum spin damage, then W to mitigate her retaliation damage as you walk away.
- Always look for trades when her E is on cooldown since she loses most of her trading power without the ranged auto attacks.
Wave Control
- Push early waves hard with E to establish level advantages and deny Kayle farm, but after level 6 consider freezing near your tower to create longer lanes for all-ins.
- You want to prevent Kayle from safely farming and scaling by maintaining pressure through wave positioning.
Mistakes to Avoid
- Don't waste Q on minions when Kayle is in range for trades, as losing your gap closer and silence makes you completely vulnerable to her kiting.
- Avoid extended trades after level 11 when her range and damage scaling make her significantly stronger in sustained fights.
Created on 11/22/2025
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