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Garen Top Build, Patch 26.20 — Runes, Ability Damage & ARAM Buffs/Nerfs
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Every number below is computed from Riot's official game data for patch 26.20 — the Worlds 2026 patch (Data Dragon, with Meraki Analytics ability values and Riot's published ARAM balance), not sampled from match histories. Open the interactive labs to test Garen against any opponent at any level.
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Garen build and runes (Top, patch 26.20)
Item order
- Jak'Sho, The Protean
- Plated Steelcaps
- Sterak's Gage
- Warmog's Armor
- Heartsteel
- Dead Man's Plate
Start: Doran's Shield, Health Potion
Situational: —
Rune page
Resolve · keystone Grasp of the Undying
Demolish, Conditioning, Overgrowth
Secondary: Hextech Flashtraption, Triple Tonic
Summoners: Flash, Ignite · Skill order: Q > E > W
Garen is classified Tank (durability-first); itemization computed from Jak'Sho, The Protean + current-patch item stats. Win-rate shown is an estimate and does not drive the build.
Garen base stats by level
| Level | Health | Attack damage | Armor | Magic resist | Attack speed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Level 1 | 690 | 69.0 | 38.0 | 32.0 | 0.625 |
| Level 6 | 1,077 | 86.8 | 54.6 | 38.1 | 0.715 |
| Level 11 | 1,550 | 108.5 | 74.9 | 45.6 | 0.825 |
| Level 18 | 2,356 | 145.5 | 109.4 | 58.4 | 1.013 |
Growth follows Riot's per-level curve: value = base + growth × (n−1) × (0.7025 + 0.0175 × (n−1)).
Garen ability damage per rank
Q — Decisive Strike physical
| Rank | R1 | R2 | R3 | R4 | R5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Base damage | 30 | 60 | 90 | 120 | 150 |
| Cooldown (s) | 8.0 | 8.0 | 8.0 | 8.0 | 8.0 |
Scaling: 50/50/50/50/50% total AD.
Garen Q damage by champion level (own stats, no items)
| Level | Rank | Raw damage | Cooldown |
|---|---|---|---|
| Level 1 | rank 1 | 64.5 | 8.0s |
| Level 3 | rank 2 | 97.8 | 8.0s |
| Level 6 | rank 3 | 133.4 | 8.0s |
| Level 9 | rank 5 | 199.7 | 8.0s |
| Level 11 | rank 5 | 204.2 | 8.0s |
| Level 13 | rank 5 | 209.1 | 8.0s |
| Level 16 | rank 5 | 217.1 | 8.0s |
| Level 18 | rank 5 | 222.8 | 8.0s |
W — Courage none
| Rank | R1 | R2 | R3 | R4 | R5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Base damage | no direct damage | ||||
| Cooldown (s) | 23.0 | 21.0 | 19.0 | 17.0 | 15.0 |
Scaling: no scaling.
E — Judgment physical
| Rank | R1 | R2 | R3 | R4 | R5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Base damage | 4 | 8 | 12 | 16 | 20 |
| Cooldown (s) | 9.0 | 9.0 | 9.0 | 9.0 | 9.0 |
Scaling: 36/37/38/39/40% total AD.
Garen E damage by champion level (own stats, no items)
| Level | Rank | Raw damage | Cooldown |
|---|---|---|---|
| Level 1 | rank 1 | 28.8 | 9.0s |
| Level 3 | rank 2 | 36.0 | 9.0s |
| Level 6 | rank 3 | 45.0 | 9.0s |
| Level 9 | rank 5 | 59.7 | 9.0s |
| Level 11 | rank 5 | 63.4 | 9.0s |
| Level 13 | rank 5 | 67.3 | 9.0s |
| Level 16 | rank 5 | 73.7 | 9.0s |
| Level 18 | rank 5 | 78.2 | 9.0s |
R — Demacian Justice true
| Rank | R1 | R2 | R3 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Base damage | 150 | 300 | 450 |
| Cooldown (s) | 120.0 | 100.0 | 80.0 |
Scaling: no scaling.
Garen R damage by champion level (own stats, no items)
| Level | Rank | Raw damage | Cooldown |
|---|---|---|---|
| Level 6 | rank 1 | 150.0 | 120.0s |
| Level 9 | rank 1 | 150.0 | 120.0s |
| Level 11 | rank 2 | 300.0 | 100.0s |
| Level 13 | rank 2 | 300.0 | 100.0s |
| Level 16 | rank 3 | 450.0 | 80.0s |
| Level 18 | rank 3 | 450.0 | 80.0s |
Garen ARAM buffs & nerfs (Howling Abyss balance modifiers)
Garen deals normal damage and takes -5% damage on the Howling Abyss.
| ARAM modifier | Value |
|---|---|
| Damage dealt | — |
| Damage taken | -5% |
| Healing | — |
| Shielding | — |
| Attack speed | — |
| Ability haste | — |
| Tenacity | — |
| Energy regen | — |
ARAM also starts champions at level 3 with 1,400 gold. The ARAM sheet applies these modifiers to every stat and ability side by side with Summoner's Rift.
Frequently asked
What is the best Garen build on patch 26.20?
RiftLab's stat-driven build for Garen Top is Jak'Sho, The Protean, Plated Steelcaps, Sterak's Gage, Warmog's Armor, Heartsteel, Dead Man's Plate, with Grasp of the Undying as the keystone. It is computed from the champion's damage profile and the opponent's resists, not from win-rate scraping.
Does Garen have ARAM modifiers?
Yes. On ARAM Garen deals normal damage and takes -5% damage.
How much damage does Garen's Decisive Strike do?
Garen's Q (Decisive Strike) has a base damage of 30/60/90/120/150 across its ranks and scales with 50/50/50/50/50% total AD. Before the target's resistances; use the Damage Lab for the mitigated number against a specific opponent.
How much health does Garen have at level 18?
Garen has 2,356 base health, 109.4 armor and 58.4 magic resist at level 18 with no items, on patch 26.20.
Data: Riot Data Dragon 26.20, Meraki Analytics, LoL Wiki ARAM table. Builds are stat-driven recommendations from RiftLab's optimizer, not win-rate aggregates.