Pantheon vs Garen
Top Lane Matchup
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Who Wins
- You win levels 1-3 through Q poke and E block advantage, but Garen becomes stronger at 6.
- His R execute combined with Q silence and W damage reduction makes all-ins dangerous once he has ultimate.
How to Trade
- Your optimal trade is Q poke when Garen approaches minions, then W-E-Q combo when he commits with Q, using E to block his E damage.
- Always disengage immediately after your combo since extended trades favor his passive regeneration.
Wave Control
- Push early waves with Q to establish level advantage and recall timing, but avoid hard shoving after level 4.
- Garen's Q allows him to break freezes easily, so focus on slow pushing into crashes rather than attempting freezes.
Mistakes to Avoid
- Never stay in lane with low HP after level 6 as his R execute range is deceptively high.
- Don't waste E defensively against his Q since you need it to block his E damage during actual trades.
Created on 11/28/2025
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