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
Zed
vs

52.9%
Garen win rate vs Zed
Garen has the edge
136
Games Analyzed
52.9%
Garen WR
47.1%
Zed WR
+235
Avg Gold Diff @15
Garen
DamageAD
StyleAll-in
RangeMelee
Difficulty*----
StrongMid game
RunesConqueror / Resolve
SummsFlash + Ignite
Zed
DamageAD
StyleBurst
RangeMelee
Difficulty****-
StrongMid game
RunesElectrocute / Sorcery
SummsFlash + Ignite
Power Spike Timeline
Zed
Level 3
Garen
Level 6
Zed
Level 6
Garen
1 item
Zed
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 Zed's Weakness
Zed's main weakness: Zhonya's, exhaust, tanks, falling behind. Play around this to maximize your advantage.
Garen Win Condition
Silence + spin trades, execute with R, simple and effective
Zed Win Condition
Assassinate squishies with R combo, splitpush side lanes
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 Zed's AD damage

Death's Dance
Defensive
Bleed passive reduces burst, heal on takedown
Zed

Eclipse
Core
Build every game

Youmuu's Ghostblade
Core
Build every game

Serylda's Grudge
Core
Build every game

Plated Steelcaps
Defensive
Armor boots vs Garen's AD damage
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