Who Wins
- You lose early 1v1s pre-6 as Garen's Q silence prevents your escape and his spin outdamages your poison trail in short trades.
- Post-6 you still lose direct all-ins since his R execute combined with his sustain from passive makes extended fights favor him heavily.
How to Trade
- Your best trading pattern is to Q poison him while running away, never committing to extended trades where his E can fully channel.
- Use W to slow his approach when he Qs toward you, then immediately disengage rather than trying to fight back.
Wave Control
- Push waves constantly with Q to force Garen under tower where he struggles to CS effectively and takes poke damage.
- Maintain pressure by proxying between his tower and second tower when possible, forcing him to choose between CS and chasing you.
Mistakes to Avoid
- Never try to fight Garen in extended trades or when his passive has been active, as his sustain will outlast your damage over time.
- Avoid getting caught in his Q-E combo without your W available, as the silence prevents your escape tools.
Created on 12/16/2025
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