Garen: strikes and a doubled-stat champion

Garen grows units through repeated strikes. This six-star loadout uses a doubling spell and his signature to turn large non-combat strikes into Nexus damage. Players run team, strike and sacrifice builds on him; this signature combination is one option, not a settled best build.

Demacia's Will

Spellshield and Sharpsight protect the champion and let him block Elusive units. On Garen specifically, non-combat strikes send excess damage to the enemy Nexus. The relic does not double strike buffs.

Hymn of Valor

Summoning the champion creates a three-cost Redoubled Valor. Double accumulated stats before a strike spell for more excess damage, or before combat for a larger attacker.

Hidden Tome

Playing or leveling a champion refills spell mana. The initial refill funds the doubling spell; a later level-up can refill again. Direct summoning alone is not a trigger.

Use early allies and Single Combat to earn the three-star +2|+2 on each allied strike. At six stars, playing an ally with at least five Power triggers a strike against the strongest enemy; Elites gain a round-only attack bonus and champions Silence the target for the round. Check the Power threshold before playing.

Play Garen, spend the spell refill on Redoubled Valor, and aim non-combat strikes at targets with less health than his Power. His signature sends the excess to the Nexus. Preserve mana for interaction and attack when it is safe.

The Beast Within, Black Shield and Ranger's Command give team reach, protection and Scout pressure. Other players use Sentinel's Plate to grow through damage. For a fun build, Corrupted Star Fragment consumes allies and triggers the fourth-star discounted Elite replacement.

Packed Powder can fail to discount against a protected Nexus. They disagree about whether aura stats are checked before the sixth-star strike threshold; do not treat Stacked Deck as a verified fix for every under-five-Power entry.

Decisive Strike

When you play a 5+ Power ally, it strikes the strongest enemy. If it was an Elite, give it +2|+0 this round. If it was a Champion, Silence the enemy this round.

• How are you gonna build Garen? by u/ConlanAG, 2026-09-09, 15 points (observed 14 Oct 2026).
• Relics for Garen by u/Sweet_Temperature630, 2026-09-10, 6 points (observed 14 Oct 2026).
• Player-submitted builds, collected 13 Oct 2026.
• Supporting champion guide, collected 13 Oct 2026.
• Champion mechanics, LoL Wiki, checked 13 Oct 2026.