Patch 26.9 Data
Champion Matchups
Pick two champions and see who wins. Win rates, counters, and tips powered by live ranked data.
Champion 1
Aatrox
VS
Champion 2
Garen
vs

49.3%
Aatrox win rate vs Garen
Skill matchup — could go either way
1,380
Games Analyzed
49.3%
Aatrox WR
50.7%
Garen WR
-57
Avg Gold Diff @15
Aatrox
DamageAD
StyleSustained
RangeMelee
Difficulty***--
StrongMid game
RunesConqueror / Resolve
SummsFlash + Teleport
Garen
DamageAD
StyleAll-in
RangeMelee
Difficulty*----
StrongMid game
RunesConqueror / Resolve
SummsFlash + Ignite
Power Spike Timeline
Aatrox
Level 3
Aatrox
Level 6
Garen
Level 6
Aatrox
1 item
Garen
1 item
Garen
2 items
How to Play This Matchup
Mid-Game Showdown
Both champions spike around the same time. The player who gets their first item faster wins. Focus on CS leads and smart trades to build an advantage before the mid-game.
Armor Rush
Both champions deal physical damage. Whoever builds armor first (Plated Steelcaps, Bramble Vest) gets a huge advantage in trades.
Exploit Aatrox's Weakness
Aatrox's main weakness: Grievous wounds, kiting, hard CC. Play around this to maximize your advantage.
Aatrox Win Condition
Win lane through sustain and snowball teamfights with ult
Garen Win Condition
Silence + spin trades, execute with R, simple and effective
Recommended Items
Aatrox

Eclipse
Core
Build every game

Black Cleaver
Core
Build every game

Serylda's Grudge
Core
Build every game

Plated Steelcaps
Defensive
Armor boots vs Garen's AD damage
Garen

Stridebreaker
Core
Build every game

Mortal Reminder
Core
Build every game

Dead Man's Plate
Core
Build every game

Plated Steelcaps
Defensive
Armor boots vs Aatrox's AD damage

Bramble Vest
Counter
Grievous wounds + armor vs Aatrox's sustain/autos

Executioner's Calling
Counter
Grievous wounds to cut healing
Aatrox's Worst Matchups
Garen's Worst Matchups
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