Master Yi vs Garen
Top Lane Matchup
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Who Wins
- You lose most pre-6 trades due to Garen's superior base stats and built-in sustain, but can match damage if you commit E and auto-attacks fully.
- Post-6 remains difficult as your R reset potential is limited in 1v1 scenarios, while Garen's R provides reliable execute damage.
How to Trade
- Use Q to dodge Garen's Q when he runs at you, then immediately activate E for true damage trades while his abilities are on cooldown.
- Focus on short trades with Q-auto-E, then back off before he can respond with his full combo.
Wave Control
- Focus on farming safely and avoiding extended trades, using Q to last hit minions from range when possible.
- Let Garen push into you so you can farm near tower, as his sustain makes it difficult to create meaningful poke damage.
Mistakes to Avoid
- Don't Q aggressively onto minions when Garen has Q available, as you'll land in melee range with no escape and eat his full combo.
- Avoid all-ins when his R is available and you're below 30% health, as the true damage execute will kill you regardless of your items.
Created on 12/03/2025
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