K'Sante vs Garen
Top Lane Matchup
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Who Wins
- You win levels 1-3 through superior range and mobility with Q poke and W shield trades.
- At level 6, Garen becomes significantly stronger as his ultimate provides execute pressure that you cannot match in extended fights.
How to Trade
- You should poke with Q from max range, then use W to shield his retaliation and create distance.
- Never commit to extended trades as his spin will outdamage you - focus on short burst trades with your passive proc.
Wave Control
- You want to maintain a slow push or freeze near your tower to deny Garen easy all-ins.
- Avoid hard shoving as Garen excels at running you down in long lanes without minion interference.
Mistakes to Avoid
- You must never use your W aggressively for engage when Garen has Q available, as he can silence you mid-dash and run you down.
- Respect his flash + ignite kill pressure once he hits level 6 with ultimate available.
Created on 11/16/2025
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