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Garen vs Aurelion Sol

Updated Jun 3, 2026

Overview

Garen must deny Aurelion Sol a calm scaling lane by applying medium lane pressure and forcing short trades.
This is a snowball vs scale matchup where Garen aims to punish Aurelion Sol's weak early game and avoid extended trades.

Trading pattern

Use (Q) to silence and start quick trades, then follow with (E) and disengage before Aurelion Sol can retaliate.
Punish Aurelion Sol when his (Q) and (W) are on cooldown or missed.
Avoid using (Q) if he can simply disengage or kite, as losing the gap close leaves you vulnerable.

Danger windows

Be cautious immediately after using (Q) as you lose your main gap closer and silence.
Avoid extended trades after (E) ends, as Aurelion Sol can outpoke and kite you.
Watch for Aurelion Sol's upgraded ultimate and item spikes that increase his threat in lane and teamfights.

Early game

Use level 1-5 to pressure Aurelion Sol aggressively before he accesses his full kit.
Focus on short (Q) silence trades combined with (E) spin damage to punish his weak early farm.
Avoid extended trades where Aurelion Sol can poke safely and kite you out.

Power spikes

Level 6 is a major spike: use (R) to execute low-health Aurelion Sol after chipping him down.
First bruiser or tank item improves your survivability in trades, allowing repeated short trades.
Respect Aurelion Sol's scaling spikes at 75+ Stardust stacks and after his Rylai's completion by playing safer and avoiding extended fights.

Win conditions

Win by forcing short trades around (Q) silence and (E) damage to chip Aurelion Sol down before level 6.
Use your passive health regen to outlast his poke and create execute windows with (R).
Deny him safe farm and scaling by maintaining lane pressure and punishing cooldowns to prevent his mid-late game impact.