Garen vs Zac

Garen
You
VS
Zac

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Who Wins

  • You win most trades pre-6 through Q-E-W combos, with level 1-2 being particularly strong due to your Q damage and silence.
  • Post-6 you dominate even harder as R provides execute pressure that forces Zac to play extremely safely around 25% HP.
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How to Trade

  • Open with Q to silence and prevent his E escape, then immediately E for spin damage while he cannot respond.
  • Use W to reduce his Q slow and W damage, then disengage before he can land follow-up abilities when silence wears off.

Wave Control

  • Freeze waves near your tower to deny his escape routes and force him into long lane trades where you excel.
  • Control minion positioning to prevent his E escapes over walls, making him choose between CSing and safety.

Mistakes to Avoid

  • Don't chase him through jungle walls with E up as he can easily escape and kite you in river fights.
  • Avoid using Q too early in trades since the silence duration is crucial for preventing his combo retaliation and escape attempts.
Created on 02/08/2026
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