Zed vs Garen

Zed
You
VS
Garen

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Who Wins

  • You control pre-6 through superior range and mobility, winning short trades with Q poke and W repositioning.
  • Post-6, you gain significant kill pressure with R, but must respect Garen's damage potential if he reaches you without your escape tools.
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How to Trade

  • Your best trading pattern is W forward, Q-E combo, then immediately return to shadow to avoid Garen's retaliation.
  • Only commit to extended trades when Garen's Q is on cooldown and you can kite with your mobility.

Wave Control

  • Maintain distance and use your range advantage to harass while keeping the wave in a neutral position.
  • Avoid hard pushing unless you can recall safely, as Garen can run you down in long lanes without minion protection.

Mistakes to Avoid

  • Don't waste W aggressively when Garen has Q available, as he can silence and run you down without your escape.
  • Avoid using R when Garen has significant health and his W damage reduction is available, as you may not have enough damage to secure the kill.
Created on 05/10/2026
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