Galio vs Garen · Top lane matchup

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Core game plan

Garen's W damage reduction has a cooldown window; Galio's burst is high. Avoid the damage reduction to easily suppress him.
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Strength by game time

Lv 1–3LaningLevel 6Mid gameTeamfights

6:4.

6:4.

5:5.

5:5.

6:4.

Use Q to poke at levels 1-3, keep distance, avoid being silenced by Q.Freeze lane during laning phase, call jungler; Garen pushes and gets ganked.After 6, watch for Garen's ult execute, keep health high.Roam mid-game, use ult to quickly assist sidelanes.In teamfights, protect teammates with W and R; Garen struggles to dive.
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Detailed breakdown

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