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
Tryndamere
vs

45.4%
Garen win rate vs Tryndamere
Tryndamere has the edge
997
Games Analyzed
45.4%
Garen WR
54.6%
Tryndamere WR
-364
Avg Gold Diff @15
Garen
DamageAD
StyleAll-in
RangeMelee
Difficulty*----
StrongMid game
RunesConqueror / Resolve
SummsFlash + Ignite
Tryndamere
DamageAD
StyleAll-in
RangeMelee
Difficulty**---
StrongLate game
RunesLethal Tempo / Resolve
SummsFlash + Ghost
Power Spike Timeline
Tryndamere
Level 1
Garen
Level 6
Tryndamere
Level 6
Garen
1 item
Garen
2 items
Tryndamere
2 items
How to Play This Matchup
Power Curve
Garen is strongest mid game while Tryndamere peaks late 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
Tryndamere Win Condition
Splitpush forever, R unkillable 5s, crit RNG
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 Tryndamere's AD damage
Tryndamere
Kraken Slayer
Core
Build every game
Navori Quickblades
Core
Build every game

Infinity Edge
Core
Build every game

Plated Steelcaps
Defensive
Armor boots vs Garen's AD damage
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Tryndamere's Worst Matchups
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