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
Garen
VS
Champion 2
Rek'Sai
vs

41.8%
Garen win rate vs Rek'Sai
Rek'Sai hard counters Garen
122
Games Analyzed
41.8%
Garen WR
58.2%
Rek'Sai WR
-656
Avg Gold Diff @15
Garen
DamageAD
StyleAll-in
RangeMelee
Difficulty*----
StrongMid game
RunesConqueror / Resolve
SummsFlash + Ignite
Rek'Sai
DamageAD
StyleAll-in
RangeMelee
Difficulty***--
StrongEarly game
RunesConqueror / Resolve
SummsFlash + Smite
Power Spike Timeline
Rek'Sai
Level 3
Garen
Level 6
Rek'Sai
Level 6
Garen
1 item
Rek'Sai
1 item
Garen
2 items
How to Play This Matchup
Power Curve
Garen is strongest mid game while Rek'Sai peaks early game. Play around your power window.
Armor Rush
Both champions deal physical damage. Whoever builds armor first (Plated Steelcaps, Bramble Vest) gets a huge advantage in trades.
Mirror Playstyle
Both champions play a all-in style. The one with better execution and itemization wins. Focus on spacing and cooldown tracking.
Exploit Garen's Weakness
Garen's main weakness: Kiting, ranged poke, no CC. Play around this to maximize your advantage.
Garen Win Condition
Silence + spin trades, execute with R, simple and effective
Rek'Sai Win Condition
Tunnel ganks, tremor sense vision, R execute
Recommended Items
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 Rek'Sai's AD damage
Rek'Sai

Eclipse
Core
Build every game

Black Cleaver
Core
Build every game

Death's Dance
Core
Build every game

Plated Steelcaps
Defensive
Armor boots vs Garen's AD damage
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