Garen vs Pantheon
Mid Lane Matchup
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Who Wins
- You lose pre-6 trades due to Pantheon's Q poke and E block negating your Q damage.
- Post-6 you can win all-ins if you land R execute range, but Pantheon's burst combo can still threaten you.
How to Trade
- Your best trades involve using Q to gap close through minions, then immediately W to reduce his E damage and Q poke follow-up.
- You need to commit to extended trades with E spin to outdamage his burst pattern.
Wave Control
- You should focus on shoving waves with E to minimize his Q poke opportunities and create roam timings.
- Avoid freezing since Pantheon can freely harass you when the wave is static.
Mistakes to Avoid
- Don't use Q as your engage tool when Pantheon has E available, as he'll block the damage and silence, leaving you vulnerable to his full combo.
- Never trade when you're below 40% HP due to his R execute potential.
Created on 01/04/2026
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