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Garen vs Trundle

Updated Jun 3, 2026

Overview

Focus on short, controlled trades to chip Trundle's health and avoid extended fights where he excels.
Deny Trundle the chance to force long trades inside his (W) zone by maintaining lane pressure and resetting health with your passive.
This is a control vs splitpush matchup; prioritize surviving lane and punishing Trundle's overextensions rather than out-scaling him.

Trading pattern

Engage with (Q) to silence and start a quick (E) spin trade, then disengage before Trundle can extend with (W) buffs or (E) pillar.
Punish Trundle when his (W) is down by forcing trades that deny his healing and attack speed.
Avoid fighting inside (W) zone where he gains sustain and movement advantage.

Danger windows

Beware of extended fights inside (W) zone where he gains healing and attack speed.
Avoid being trapped or slowed by (E) pillar which can block escapes or force bad positioning.
Exercise caution when (R) is available and he targets you, as he can significantly reduce your durability.

Early game

Use early short (Q)+(E) trades to chip Trundle before he can fully engage with (W) healing.
Avoid prolonged fights before level 6 when you lack your execute threat.
Keep the wave stable to allow passive health regeneration between trades and avoid being locked down by (E) slow.

Power spikes

Level 6: Use (R) to execute Trundle once he's chipped low, turning short trades into kill opportunities.
First bruiser/tank item: Repeat controlled trades to absorb damage and outlast Trundle's attempts to stat-steal.
Respect Trundle's level 6 (R) that drains your resistances; avoid extended fights when it's active.

Win conditions

Use your (Q) silence to deny Trundle's key spells and initiate short trades that chip his health.
Preserve your passive health regeneration by stepping back after trades to maintain lane presence and execute pressure.
Reach level 6 and use (R) to finish low-health Trundle targets, then leverage your durability to control side lanes and deny his splitpush.