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
Aurora
VS
Champion 2
Garen
vs

50.6%
Aurora win rate vs Garen
Skill matchup — could go either way
170
Games Analyzed
50.6%
Aurora WR
49.4%
Garen WR
+47
Avg Gold Diff @15
Aurora
DamageAP
StyleBurst
RangeRanged
Difficulty***--
StrongMid game
RunesElectrocute / Resolve
SummsFlash + Ignite
Garen
DamageAD
StyleAll-in
RangeMelee
Difficulty*----
StrongMid game
RunesConqueror / Resolve
SummsFlash + Ignite
Power Spike Timeline
Aurora
Level 6
Garen
Level 6
Aurora
1 item
Garen
1 item
Aurora
2 items
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.
Mixed Resistances
Aurora deals AP damage while Garen deals AD. Build resistances accordingly  don't stack the wrong type.
Range Advantage
Aurora has range advantage. Garen should look for short trades when Aurora uses abilities on the wave. Freeze near your tower and wait for jungle help or an all-in window.
Exploit Garen's Weakness
Garen's main weakness: Kiting, ranged poke, no CC. Play around this to maximize your advantage.
Aurora Win Condition
R zone trap, burst with passive procs
Garen Win Condition
Silence + spin trades, execute with R, simple and effective
Recommended Items
Aurora

Hextech Rocketbelt
Core
Build every game

Shadowflame
Core
Build every game

Zhonya's
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

Mercury's Treads
Defensive
MR + tenacity vs Aurora's AP damage and CC

Hexdrinker
Counter
Magic damage shield vs Aurora's burst
Aurora's Worst Matchups
Garen's Worst Matchups
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