Garen vs Aatrox · Top lane matchup
Core game plan
Aatrox can pressure your health bar from level 1, freeze the wave to make last-hitting difficult. Garen has to play safe early and wait for items to turn the tables.
Strength by game time
Lv 1–3LaningLevel 6Mid gameTeamfights
4:6.
4:6.
5:5.
4:6.
6:4.
Use E to push for level 2, tank his 3 Qs and heal with passive.After level 2, Q him to proc Grasp, then walk into jungle to heal.At level 6, use W to block Aatrox's 3rd Q, eat fruit to heal.After Plated Steelcaps, Q silence into E, trade and push for plates.In teamfights, Garen is tankier and can soak damage; Aatrox fears being focused.
Detailed breakdown
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