Darius vs Garen · Top lane matchup

Core game plan

Darius has an advantage against Garen. Trade after he uses Q. Bloodrage gives high execute threshold. Ignite counters his W damage reduction. Stridebreaker + Sterak's makes his R half effective.

Strength by game time

Lv 1–3LaningLevel 6Mid gameTeamfights

6:4.

5:5.

6:4.

4:6.

Level 1 take Q to push, Garen won't fightLevels 2-5 strong, Garen avoids fightsLevel 6 both have execute, evenMid game advantage, slow push to deny CSLate game Garen more useful in teamfights

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Darius vs Garen · Top lane matchup

Core game plan

Darius has an advantage against Garen. Trade after he uses Q. Bloodrage gives high execute threshold. Ignite counters his W damage reduction. Stridebreaker + Sterak's makes his R half effective.

Strength by game time

Lv 1–3LaningLevel 6Mid gameTeamfights

6:4.

5:5.

6:4.

4:6.

Level 1 take Q to push, Garen won't fightLevels 2-5 strong, Garen avoids fightsLevel 6 both have execute, evenMid game advantage, slow push to deny CSLate game Garen more useful in teamfights

Detailed breakdown

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