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Garen

fightertank

Garen is a versatile melee fighter who excels in duels, primarily played in the top lane. Play aggressively from the early levels to dominate your lane.

Difficulty
★☆☆☆☆
Very accessible, ideal for beginners or players focused on macro decisions.
Archetypes
fightertank
Playstyle
aggressivecarry
Faction demacia
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Garen comes from Demacia and belongs to the Fighter category. You will mostly see them in the top lane, with a style built around aggressive play.

Garen is accessible: you can be effective after a few games, which makes them a good pick to start out or to learn a new role.

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To play Garen in the top lane, read our role guide: objectives, common mistakes and tips to improve.

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Is Garen hard to play?
On our 1 to 5 scale, Garen is rated 1/5: very easy
Which lane should I play Garen in?
Garen is mainly played in the top lane.
Which champions are similar to Garen?
Champions with a close profile: Xin Zhao, Shyvana, Trundle, Jarvan IV.