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
Gragas
VS
Champion 2
Garen
vs

46.3%
Gragas win rate vs Garen
Garen has the edge
633
Games Analyzed
46.3%
Gragas WR
53.7%
Garen WR
-296
Avg Gold Diff @15
Gragas
DamageAP
StyleBurst
RangeMelee
Difficulty***--
StrongMid game
RunesElectrocute / Inspiration
SummsFlash + Smite
Garen
DamageAD
StyleAll-in
RangeMelee
Difficulty*----
StrongMid game
RunesConqueror / Resolve
SummsFlash + Ignite
Power Spike Timeline
Gragas
Level 3
Gragas
Level 6
Garen
Level 6
Gragas
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.
Mixed Resistances
Gragas deals AP damage while Garen deals AD. Build resistances accordingly  don't stack the wrong type.
Exploit Gragas's Weakness
Gragas's main weakness: Squishy if building AP, R can save enemies. Play around this to maximize your advantage.
Gragas Win Condition
E engage, R displacement, body slam combos
Garen Win Condition
Silence + spin trades, execute with R, simple and effective
Recommended Items
Gragas

Hextech Rocketbelt
Core
Build every game

Zhonya's Hourglass
Core
Build every game

Rabadon'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 Gragas's AP damage and CC

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