Garen vs Pantheon TOP Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

Garen vs Pantheon TOP Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Overview

This lane favors short trades where you silence Pantheon to block his stun and burst.
Your goal is to outlast Pantheon's early aggression using passive regen and avoid extended fights.
Keep the wave stable to deny Pantheon easy roam windows with his .

Trading pattern

Start trades with silence to interrupt Pantheon's stun, then spin with and disengage.
Punish Pantheon when his or are on cooldown by stepping up for short trades.
Avoid extended fights after your ends to prevent Pantheon from outdueling you.

Danger windows

Be wary when Pantheon's stun is available; it locks you down for burst.
Avoid trading into Pantheon's damage block, as it negates your main damage.
After Pantheon hits 6, push waves hard and ping to track his roams.

Early game

Use plus for quick trades, then back off before Pantheon retaliates.
Avoid engaging when Pantheon's stun and empowered are up.
Hold the wave near mid to prevent Pantheon from crashing and roaming after level 6.

Power spikes

Hit level 6 to threaten execute kills with after chipping Pantheon down.
After your first defensive item, repeat controlled trades to absorb burst and maintain health advantage.
Respect Pantheon's level 2-3 empowered combo; avoid trades when his stun and empowered are ready.

Win conditions

Use short silence trades with to chip Pantheon and force him low.
Space out after trades to recover health with your passive and maintain execute threat.
Punish Pantheon’s roams by crashing waves quickly and taking plates or jungle pressure during his absence.

Tactical tip

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