Just picked up Garen in Wild Rift and not sure how to play him? Read this guide and learn how you can dominate the Rift with the Might of Demacia.
Runes
Garen's rather simple kit lets him quickly build up Conqueror stacks. In slot 1, Brutal will often give you the upper hand in your toplane matchup.
Spirit Walker a must-have against slow-heavy compositions. Essentially, it gives you some reprieve against enemy kiting, as it makes reaching your target easier thanks to a +20% resistance to slows.
Mastermind is a great choice to round out your build if you plan on winning your lane outright.
Abilities
Here's the order you should use to rank up your skills. It should be said that with Garen, it's often a good idea to start with his first ability, Decisive Blow if you get into a Level 1 duel.
Summoner Spells
Starter Items & Boots
Mercury Treads are often the best choice for Garen, since they help you deal with enemy kiting. However, Ninja Tabi will be more effective when fighting against an AD-heavy composition.
Main Items
The items you buy as Garen will vary from game to game based on the enemy composition. We've listed the most effective items for Garen below, ranked on importance. The items in bold are surefire pickups that you'll want in 90% of your games.
Tips & Tricks
- Garen's first skill, Decisive Blow, counts as a Basic Attack. The best way to play Garen uses this move to reset your Auto Attack, making the optimal skill rotation Auto > Decisive Blow > Auto.
