Galio vs Aurelion Sol MID Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Galio vs Aurelion Sol

Updated May 31, 2026

Overview

Galio aims to punish Aurelion Sol's weak early game by forcing short trades with W and E to prevent safe scaling.
Maintain medium lane pressure to deny Aurelion Sol a passive farm lane and create roam opportunities with R.

Trading pattern

Engage short trades by landing W taunt and follow up with E knock-up when Aurelion Sol tries to farm or poke with Aurelion Sol Q and Aurelion Sol E.
Punish Aurelion Sol's inability to dodge your W and E by forcing close-range trades.
Use wave pressure and cooldown windows to trade aggressively before Aurelion Sol hits key power spikes.

Danger windows

Be cautious when W or E are on cooldown, as Aurelion Sol can kite and trade safely.
Avoid extended fights if R is unavailable, reducing Galio's peel and engage threat.
Punish Aurelion Sol's early weak kit by forcing all-ins before he completes key items or levels.

Early game

Use Q and passive to harass while holding W and E to punish Aurelion Sol stepping too close.
Pressure the wave early to force Aurelion Sol into vulnerable positions before he completes his kit.
Avoid extended trades without W and E ready to prevent being kited by Aurelion Sol's range.

Power spikes

Galio's level 6 R significantly increases map impact and skirmish potential.
First durability or AP utility item boosts Galio's survivability in trades.
Respect Aurelion Sol's late-game scaling and upgraded R after 75+ stacks, as his roaming and teamfight presence become strong.

Win conditions

Deny Aurelion Sol safe farming by using W and E to force short trades and zone him.
Push waves to enable roams with R, turning side fights in your favor.
Absorb magic damage and control skirmishes with layered crowd control to snowball team impact.