Garen,The Might of Demacia,Garen Crownguard

Stats: health: Health690+98, resource: ResourceN/A, health regen: Health regen. (per 5s)8+0.5, resource regen: Resource regen.N/A, armor: Armor38+4.2, attack damage: Attack damage69+4.5, attack speed: Base AS0.625, gameplay radius: Gameplay radius65, selection radius: Selection radius75, release: 2010-04-27, changed: V13.8, role: Juggernaut, position: TopMiddle, rangetype: Melee, adaptivetype: Physical, cost: 450|260

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GarenMainArmored 1Armored 2Armored 3BareCasualTrainingTeenTitlesReal nameGaren CrownguardAlias(es)The King's SwordThe Might of DemaciaLord GarenCommander GarenSword-Captain GarenCharacteristicsSpeciesHumanPronoun(s)He/HimTimelineBorn:971 ANWeapon(s)Silver Broadsword "Judgment"[1]Anti-Magic ArmorDemacian JusticePersonal statusStatusAlivePlace of originHigh Silvermere,DemaciaCurrent residenceDemacia City,DemaciaFamilyPieter Crownguard(Father)Augatha Crownguard(Mother)Luxanna Crownguard(Sister)Fossian Crownguard(Great-Grandfather)†Unnamed Uncle(Uncle)†Hargold Crownguard(Great-Uncle)†Tianna Crownguard(Aunt)Eldred Crownguard(Uncle)†Professional statusOccupation(s)Dauntless Vanguard LeaderRegion(s)DemaciaFaction(s)Crownguard HouseDauntless VanguardRelated character(s)Jarvan IVTiannaLuxXin ZhaoKatarinaSwainQuinnFioraTaricNocturneGalioSylasCithria

Garen

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• Armored 1
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• Bare
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Titles

Real name

Alias(es)

• The King's Sword
• The Might of Demacia
• Lord Garen
• Commander Garen
• Sword-Captain Garen
Characteristics

Species

Pronoun(s)

Timeline

• Born:971 AN
Weapon(s)

• Silver Broadsword "Judgment"[1]
• Anti-Magic Armor
• Demacian Justice
Personal status

Status

Place of origin

Current residence

Family

• Pieter Crownguard(Father)
• Augatha Crownguard(Mother)
• Luxanna Crownguard(Sister)
• Fossian Crownguard(Great-Grandfather)†
• Unnamed Uncle(Uncle)†
• Hargold Crownguard(Great-Uncle)†
• Tianna Crownguard(Aunt)
• Eldred Crownguard(Uncle)†
Professional status

Occupation(s)

Region(s)

Faction(s)

• Crownguard House
• Dauntless Vanguard
Related character(s)

A proud and noble soldier,Garenfights at the head of theDauntless Vanguard. He is popular among his fellows, and respected well enough by his enemies—not least as a scion of the prestigiousCrownguard family, entrusted with defendingDemaciaand its ideals. Clad in magic-resistant armor and bearing a mighty broadsword, Garen stands ready to confront mages and sorcerers on the field of battle, in a veritable whirlwind of righteous steel.



Contents

• 1Background1.1Early life1.2Recent history
• 2Apperance
• 3Personality
• 4Abilities
• 5Relations5.1Lux5.2Katarina5.3Jarvan IV5.4Taric5.5Pieter Crownguard5.6Nocturne5.7Sylas5.8Galio5.9Fiora
• 6Read More6.1Biography6.2Starring Champion6.3Mentioned Champion6.4Alternate Universes
• 7Trivia
• 8Change log
• 9References
• 10See also
• 1.1Early life
• 1.2Recent history
• 5.1Lux
• 5.2Katarina
• 5.3Jarvan IV
• 5.4Taric
• 5.5Pieter Crownguard
• 5.6Nocturne
• 5.7Sylas
• 5.8Galio
• 5.9Fiora
• 6.1Biography
• 6.2Starring Champion
• 6.3Mentioned Champion
• 6.4Alternate Universes
Background[]

Early life[]

At 12 years old, Garen leftHigh Silvermereto join the military. By the time Garen was 18 years old he has served with honor in campaigns along the Freljordian borders, played a key role in purging cultists from the Silent Forest, fought alongside the defenders of Whiterock, and started the trials necessary to join the ranks of theDauntless Vanguard. At the age of 21, Garen joined the ranks of theDauntless Vanguard.

Recent history[]

(TBA)

Apperance[]

Garen is a tall and stocky handsome man, with fair skin, a strong jaw, short brown hair, and blue eyes.

Personality[]

(TBA)

Abilities[]

(TBA)

Relations[]

Lux[]

Garen isLux'solder brother and their family name is Crownguard. He deeply respects and loves his sister, but he fears what may happen to her if her magical abilities were to be revealed. After the events of theLux comic, Lux got Garen to verbally acknowledge that she was a mage. The two parted ways on good terms. In the end Garen ended up accepting his magician sister and that not all magicians are bad people. He and their aunt,Tianna Crownguard, planned on arranging Lux to marry princeJarvan IVin order to protect her from persecution. As their family name implies, they serve and protect the crown.

Katarina[]

It is hinted that Garen andKatarinahave feelings for each other. Then there are those who imply it to the point of confirmation:

• Link▶️"KatandGarensitting in a tree~ And you better just be holding hands or I'm telling!"
• Link▶️"Youlive by a code that'll never let you get what you want. Let me take you toher."
• Link▶️"Don't starve your heart,child! Let me deliver you tohim."
• "Honor? Duty? Ha! Whatyourheart demands is all that matters."
• "No love is impossible, my god demands you followyourdesires."
• Link▶️"The always-enchanting tale ofstar-crossedlovers."
• Link▶️"Yourfinale will be aduet."
• Link▶️"Stop carving words into my bark! Everyone knowsG<3K!"
Their special interactions with each other and various others inLegends of Runeterrasuggests that at some point the two are in a romantic relationship, which they try to keep secret.

Jarvan IV[]

Jarvan IVis Garen's childhood friend. When the Exemplar was captured, Garen felt responsible and led the Dauntless Vanguard on a rescue operation.

Taric[]

Garen andTaricare long-time friends from the Shield of Valoran's days in the Demacian military. Garen was furious at being convincedTaricwas wasting his talents as a warrior but he still believed in him.

Pieter Crownguard[]

Garen andLuxanna'sfather, Pieter Crownguard was a defender during the failed Noxian assault nicknamedCyrus's Folly. This is likely referring to the same Cyrus who conquered the port city Basilich, which also happens to be the home town ofDariusand hisyounger brother.

Nocturne[]

Nocturneterrorized the Demacian settlement of Fossbarrow untilGarenandLuxexpelled him from neighboring tomb.Nocturnewas sealed in the grave of their great-grandfather Fossian, who died during the fight versus him, before a young mage named Luca accidentally woke him up.

Sylas[]

Garen has foughtSylasand his allies multiple times.

Galio[]

Garen encounteredGaliowhen his sister summoned the Colossus to fight offSylasand theWinter's Claw.

Fiora[]

Garen andFioraknow each other, as she helps train theDauntless Vanguard, though they never train together as "the outcome would be obvious". They fought together against the dragon that attackedEhrenmount.

Read More

Biography



Biography

The Might of Demacia

ByGraham McNeill

Starring:Garen

Mentioned:Jarvan III,Jarvan IV,Lux,Tianna

Starring Champion



Video

Before Glory

Two aspiring young warriors sneak into a Demacian training arena, hoping to walk in the footsteps of their heroes, Garen Crownguard and Fiora Laurent.

Starring:Fiora,Garen,Severos



Short Story • 28 Minute Read

For Demacia

ByGraham McNeill

In a town plagued by nightmares, can even the best and bravest of Demacia bring back the light?

Starring:Garen,Lux,Nocturne

Mentioned:Jarvan IV,Morgana,Shyvana



Short Story

Garen: First Shield

ByAnthony Reynolds Lenné

The King is dead. Demacia is mourning. And in the eyes of Garen Crownguard, it’s his fault. But can he rise to the challenge when Demacia needs him again? While on a peacetime expedition beyond the borders of Demacia, Garen, Quinn, and the Dauntless Vanguard uncover a plot that threatens to destroy long-standing alliances. As the knight-ranger Quinn tries to get word back to Demacia, Garen and his comrades make a desperate last stand. How long can they last, and at what cost?

Starring:Cithria,Garen,Quinn,Tianna

Mentioned:Jarvan IV,Lux,Sylas



Comic

Katarina: Issue 3

ByScott Hawkes

The kingdom of Demacia is in chaos! While the Great City has its focus on Sylas and his mage rebellion, a cunning, redheaded assassin, Katarina, lurks in the shadows. Focused on executing the most dangerous mission of her life, she hopes to finally live up to her father’s impossible expectations. However, when she is forced to choose between the mission and her own instincts, will she have to betray Noxus’ Master of Assassins?

Starring:Garen,Jaredan,Katarina

Mentioned:Arrika,Drann,Jarvan III,Lux,Marcus Du Couteau,Swain,Sylas



Video

Legends Never Die

The pursuit of mastery is an endless journey, but those who persevere etch their names in history.

Starring:Ashe,Garen,Lee Sin



Comic

Lux: Issue 1

ByJohn O'Bryan,Billy Tan,Haining,Gadson,John Roshell

In Demacia, order reigns and magic is forbidden. How will the order be upset when Lux's hidden magic emerges?

Starring:Garen,Jaredan,Lux,Sylas,Tianna

Mentioned:Jarvan III,Jarvan IV



Comic

Lux: Issue 2

ByJohn O'Bryan,Billy Tan,Haining,Gadson,John Roshell

Struggling to control her growing magic, Lux bluffs her way into the Mageseeker compound.

Starring:Garen,Jarvan IV,Lux,Sylas

Mentioned:Galio,Jarvan III,Morgana,Tianna



Comic

Lux: Issue 3

ByJohn O'Bryan,Billy Tan,Haining,Gadson,John Roshell

If saving Sylas means exposing her powers, will Lux dare risk her own future to save a criminal?

Starring:Garen,Jaredan,Lux,Sylas,Tianna

Mentioned:Jarvan III,Jarvan IV



Comic

Lux: Issue 4

ByJohn O'Bryan,Billy Tan,Haining,Gadson,John Roshell

Sylas' master plan is revealed! But is it too late for a guilt-ridden Lux to turn the tide?

Starring:Garen,Jarvan III,Jarvan IV,Lux,Sylas,Tianna

Mentioned:Kayle,Morgana,Shyvana



Comic

Lux: Issue 5

ByJohn O'Bryan,Billy Tan,Haining,Gadson,John Roshell

As all mages are hunted down by Prince Jarvan IV and forces led by Garen, Lux must make her ultimate decision!

Starring:Garen,Jarvan IV,Lux,Sylas

Mentioned:Jarvan III



Game

The Mageseeker

ByDigital Sun

In the kingdom of Demacia, the Mageseekers hold the power to oppress magic-using citizens in the name of public order–by inducting and indoctrinating them, locking them away, or driving them into hiding. Play as Sylas, a spell-stealing mage who has just broken free of his unjust captivity at the Mageseekers’ hands. Wielding the chains that once bound you, you must liberate your homeland from tyranny, one Mageseeker at a time.

Starring:Aidan,Eldred,Garen,Gideon,Hesbeth,Jarvan IV,Kara,Killan,Leilani,Lux,Morgana,Rayn,Rukko,Shyvana,Sylas,Wisteria,Yops

Mentioned:Aatrox,Anden Mayne,Dalin,Dominick,Evelynn,Falden,Fiddlesticks,Fizz,Galio,Jaredan,Jarvan III,Katarina,Kayle,LeBlanc,Mihira,Naafiri,Nocturne,Rhaast,Ryze,Sion,Tianna,Varus



Short Story • 7 Minute Read

The Soldier and the Hag

ByGraham McNeill

The Lady of the Stones took a fellow soldier. Now, she'll take on Garen and his broadsword.

Starring:Garen

Mentioned:Lux



Music Video

Warriors

By Numerous creators



Starring:Caitlyn,Ezreal,Galio,Garen,Kai'Sa,Lux,Sylas,Urgot,Vi

Mentioned Champion



Comic

Katarina: Issue 2

ByScott Hawkes

The kingdom of Demacia is in chaos! While the Great City has its focus on Sylas and his mage rebellion, a cunning, redheaded assassin, Katarina, lurks in the shadows. Focused on executing the most dangerous mission of her life, she hopes to finally live up to her father’s impossible expectations. However, when she is forced to choose between the mission and her own instincts, will she have to betray Noxus’ Master of Assassins?

Starring:Arrika,Jarvan III,Katarina,Lux,Marcus Du Couteau

Mentioned:Boram Darkwill,Garen,Soreana Du Couteau,Swain,Sylas,Talon



Comic

Katarina: Issue 5

ByScott Hawkes

The kingdom of Demacia is in chaos! While the Great City has its focus on Sylas and his mage rebellion, a cunning, redheaded assassin, Katarina, lurks in the shadows. Focused on executing the most dangerous mission of her life, she hopes to finally live up to her father’s impossible expectations. However, when she is forced to choose between the mission and her own instincts, will she have to betray Noxus’ Master of Assassins?

Starring:Drann,Jaredan,Katarina,Marcus Du Couteau,Swain

Mentioned:Boram Darkwill,Garen,Jarvan III,LeBlanc,Lux,Mordekaiser,Soreana Du Couteau,Sylas,Talon



Short Story • 4 Minute Read

Last Light

ByGraham McNeill

In the wake of disaster, Lux risks all for the sake of a wounded soldier.

Starring:Lux

Mentioned:Garen,Morgana



Short Story

Shield of Remembrance

ByAnthony Reynolds Lenné

Quinn ran through the forest, moving softly and swiftly.

Starring:Dalin,Quinn,Valor

Mentioned:Anivia,Garen,Genevieve,Sylas,Tianna



Video

Stand With Sylas

Demacia is built on a lie. All these noble ideals and promises of a brighter future - they were never meant for us. For too long have we mages had to hide in the shadows, and it has cost us everything.It is time we stand up and fight back!

Starring:Sylas

Mentioned:Garen



Video

Tales of Runeterra



Starring: N/A

Mentioned:Akali,Braum,Corki,Darius,Diana,Ekko,Fiora,Garen,Graves,Heimerdinger,Jinx,Leona,Lulu,Miss Fortune,Shen,Teemo,Thresh,Tristana,Twisted Fate



Video

Tellstones: King's Gambit (Video)

Can you play like a champion?

Starring:Cithria

Mentioned:Fiora,Garen,Jarvan IV,Lux,Quinn,Sona,Taric,Valor,Xin Zhao



Biography

The Exemplar of Demacia

ByRayla Heide

Starring:Jarvan IV

Mentioned:Garen,Jarvan III,Shyvana,Sion,Tianna,Xin Zhao



Biography

The Lady of Luminosity

ByGraham McNeill

Starring:Lux

Mentioned:Garen,Jarvan III,Tianna



Biography

The Shield of Valoran

ByGeorge Krstic

Starring:Taric

Mentioned:Garen



Short Story

The Weight of Expectations

ByAmanda Jeffrey

Cithria hacked at the ground with the mattock, her shoulders burning with the exertion.

Starring:Cithria

Mentioned:Garen

Alternate Universes



Video

A Twist of Fate

The battle seems decided... until there is a Twist of Fate.

Starring:Annie,Fiddlesticks,Garen,Katarina,Nocturne,Ryze,Tryndamere,Twisted Fate



Video

Battle of the God-Kings



Starring:Darius,Garen



Video

Dawn by Raid



Starring:Caitlyn,Garen,Leona,Wukong,Yone



Video

Enemy of my Enemy

Two sworn enemies discover a newfound respect for each other when they're forced to put their differences aside and work together against a common enemy.

Starring:Garen,Katarina



Video

Faction Wars



Starring:Garen,Swain



Entries

Journal of Justice

ByInstitute of War

Formare veneficum est formare fatum.

Starring:Akali,Alistar,Amumu,Anivia,Annie,Ashe,Blitzcrank,Brand,Cassiopeia,Cho'Gath,Corki,Darius,Dr. Mundo,Evelynn,Ezreal,Fiddlesticks,Gangplank,Garen,Gragas,Heimerdinger,Irelia,Janna,Jarvan IV,Jax,Karma,Karthus,Kassadin,Katarina,Kayle,Kennen,Kog'Maw,Lee Sin,Leona,Lissandra,Lux,Malzahar,Maokai,Master Yi,Mordekaiser,Morgana,Nasus,Nidalee,Nocturne,Nunu,Olaf,Pantheon,Poppy,Rammus,Renekton,Riven,Rumble,Ryze,Sejuani,Shaco,Shen,Singed,Sion,Sivir,Skarner,Sona,Soraka,Swain,Talon,Taric,Teemo,Tibbers,Tristana,Trundle,Tryndamere,Twisted Fate,Twitch,Udyr,Urgot,Veigar,Vladimir,Warwick,Willump,Wukong,Xin Zhao,Yorick,Zilean



Video

ULTRACOMBO



Starring:Caitlyn,Garen,Kai'Sa,Lucian,Qiyana,Yasuo



Comic

Crystal Quest: Series 1

ByARTeapot



Starring:Bard,Jayce,Karthus,Sejuani

Mentioned:Anivia,Ashe,Braum,Bristle,Caitlyn,Camille,Elise,Ezreal,Garen,Gragas,Graves,Heimerdinger,Illaoi,Ivern,Katarina,Kled,Lee Sin,Leona,Lissandra,Lucian,Nami,Olaf,Poppy,Ryze,Senna,Singed,Skaarl,Taliyah,Taric,Teemo,Tryndamere,Twisted Fate,Veigar,Vi,Zac



Reveal

Demacia Needs Heroes

By Numerous creators

She is a new kind of hero, one of new mind and new method. One who can go where armies cannot reach, where swords cannot clash.

Starring:Quinn,Valor

Mentioned:Garen,Jarvan IV,Talon



Comic

Olaf vs Everything: Series 1

ByTom Barton



Starring:Olaf

Mentioned:Aatrox,Bristle,Draven,Garen,Illaoi,Malphite,Nagakabouros,Quinn,Ryze,Sejuani,Trundle,Tryndamere,Valor,Warwick



Comic

Punches and Plants: Series 1

ByRisu



Starring:Vi,Zyra

Mentioned:Ahri,Alistar,Annie,Ashe,Blitzcrank,Brand,Braum,Caitlyn,Darius,Diana,Dr. Mundo,Ekko,Evelynn,Ezreal,Gangplank,Garen,Gnar,Gragas,Graves,Heimerdinger,Janna,Jinx,Karma,Katarina,Leona,Lucian,Malzahar,Miss Fortune,Nami,Nasus,Nunu,Quinn,Renekton,Rumble,Ryze,Sejuani,Sivir,Sona,Soraka,Tahm Kench,Taliyah,Taric,Teemo,Tibbers,Trundle,Tryndamere,Twisted Fate,Twitch,Valor,Varus,Vel'Koz,Vladimir,Volibear,Warwick,Willump,Wukong,Zac,Ziggs



Music Video

RISE

By Numerous creators

Reaching the peak takes more than skill. Only those with the ambition to RISE above all others will know its height.

Starring: N/A

Mentioned:Akali,Ashe,Braum,Darius,Ekko,Ezreal,Fiora,Garen,Gnar,Jarvan IV,Jax,Jinx,Kalista,Kennen,Kha'Zix,Leona,Lux,Master Yi,Olaf,Poppy,Rakan,Riven,Ryze,Sejuani,Swain,Taliyah,Thresh,Tryndamere,Vayne,Xayah,Yasuo,Zed,Ziggs



Video

Represent

13 regional champions will compete at the 2019 Mid-Season Invitational, but there can be only one winner. Who will lift the trophy? Who will represent?

Starring: N/A

Mentioned:Aatrox,Aurelion Sol,Darius,Garen,Kayn,Leona,Poppy



Comic

The Roadtrip

ByCassie Parkes,Marvin Clifford



Starring:Caitlyn,Gangplank,Zoe

Mentioned:Ahri,Ashe,Azir,Bard,Braum,Darius,Fiddlesticks,Garen,Gnar,Gragas,Graves,Irelia,Jinx,Kalista,Katarina,Kog'Maw,Lee Sin,Lulu,Master Yi,Nami,Poppy,Rakan,Shaco,Sona,Swain,Taric,Teemo,Twisted Fate,Varus,Xayah,Yasuo,Zilean



Music Video

WARRIORS

By Numerous creators

The battle begins, and sixteen teams across the globe are fighting towards one goal – to win the League of Legends World Championship.

Starring: N/A

Mentioned:Ashe,Darius,Draven,Garen,Jax,Jayce,Jinx,Leona,Lissandra,Nasus,Renekton,Riven,Ryze,Vi,Yasuo



Video

Welcome Aboard

Consider this your invite to join the greatest crew in the galaxy.

Starring:Jinx,Kayn,Malphite,Rhaast,Sona,Yasuo

Mentioned:Garen,Katarina,Lux,Ziggs

Trivia[]

• Garen is 26 years old.He was 25 years old during the events of theFor Demaciaand laterLux Comic.[2]
• InFor Demacia, his sword is described as silver, likely means it is made of silver steel, which is rumored to be metal quenched with petricite in blessed waters, to offer protection from magic in battle. As revealed inGaren: First Shield, its name isJudgement. The sword has magical power as shown inLux comicandWarriors.Garen was seriously injured during his first battle againstSylas, when, having run out of stored magic, Sylas'petricite shacklesunexpectedly absorbed some after blocking Garen's sword strike and used what appears to be some sort of flame magic to strike back.Luxrealized that the Demacian Steel sword was key to Garen's losing the first fight though Garen had not. She warned him to use another weapon when he faced off with Sylas a second time.
• Canonically, Garen doesn't spin when usingJudgment, instead he repeatedly swings his sword around.
• TheWarriors Cinematic Season 2020 Asset Packincludes models of him and his sword depicted in the cinematic.
• He was 25 years old during the events of theFor Demaciaand laterLux Comic.[2]
• Garen was seriously injured during his first battle againstSylas, when, having run out of stored magic, Sylas'petricite shacklesunexpectedly absorbed some after blocking Garen's sword strike and used what appears to be some sort of flame magic to strike back.Luxrealized that the Demacian Steel sword was key to Garen's losing the first fight though Garen had not. She warned him to use another weapon when he faced off with Sylas a second time.
• Luxrealized that the Demacian Steel sword was key to Garen's losing the first fight though Garen had not. She warned him to use another weapon when he faced off with Sylas a second time.
Change log[]

References[]

See also[]

Passive ability — Name: Perseverance, Description: Innate: Garen regenerates 「 1. 5 % − 10. 1 % (based on level) of his maximum health every 5 seconds. 」 「 0. 15 % − 1. 01 % (based on level) of his maximum health every 0. 5 seconds. 」 Perseverance is lost for 8 seconds if Garen takes damage from epic monsters , turrets , or champions , or if he is hit by an enemy ability or affected by an enemy summoner spell , refreshing on subsequent damage and hits taken from them., {'targeting_input': 'Targeting inputPassive', 'details': ['Hide', 'Details', 'Perseverancedoes not go on nor refresh its cooldown from damage which was fully prevented by ashieldorinvulnerability.']}

Q ability — Name: Decisive Strike, Description: Active: Garen cleanses himself of all slows and gains 35% bonus movement speed for a few seconds. Movement Speed Duration: 1 / 1. 65 / 2. 3 / 2. 95 / 3. 6 Additionally, Garen empowers his next basic attack within 4. 5 seconds to have an uncancellable windup , lunge at the target, deal bonus physical damage , and silence the target for 1. 5 seconds. Bonus Physical Damage: 30 / 60 / 90 / 120 / 150 (+ 50% AD) Decisive Strike resets Garen's basic attack timer., {'targeting_input': 'Targeting inputAuto', 'damage_type': 'Physical', 'spell_shield': 'See Notes', 'parries': 'Blocked', 'details': ['Hide', 'Details', 'The enhanced attack will apply otheron-hit effectsand cancritically strikeas normal (the bonus damage does not).The bonus damage will also applylife steal.The bonus damage is applied tostructures.', 'The bonus damage will also applylife steal.', 'The bonus damage is applied tostructures.', 'Decisive StrikelocksGarenout of using basic attacks for a short period of time. This is shortened withattack speed.', "The enhanced attack will still complete and hit the target even if they becomeuntargetableduring theattack's windup.", 'Decisive Strikewill not prevent the reapplication ofslows(e.g. the persistent slow fromPillar of Icewill be immediately reapplied after removal ifGarenis still within itsarea of effect).', 'Spell shieldwill only negate thesilence.', "Decisive Strike'slungecan pass very thin terrain and will otherwise not be able to. In any case,Garenwill still hit his target."]}

W ability — Name: Courage, Description: Passive: Whenever Garen kills an enemy, he generates a stack of Courage , stacking up to 150 times. Courage: For each stack, Garen gains 0. 2 bonus armor and 0. 2 bonus magic resistance , up to a maximum of 30 bonus resistances each. After reaching maximum stacks, Garen gains 10% bonus armor and 10% bonus magic resistance . Active: Garen reduces incoming damage by 30% for a few seconds. For the first 0. 75 seconds, Garen additionally grants himself a shield and 60% tenacity . Duration: 2 / 2. 75 / 3. 5 / 4. 25 / 5 Shield Strength: 65 / 85 / 105 / 125 / 145 (+ 18% bonus health), {'targeting_input': 'Targeting inputAuto', 'details': ['Hide', 'Details', 'Map-Specific Differences', "Courage'sbonus resistances are only gained when it is ranked up at least once, butCourage'spassive is retroactive for units killed before it was learned.", "Courage'sbonusresistances can be obtained by any ofGaren'sdamage sources (basic attacks, abilities, summoner spells, runes, item actives).This does not includelast hitstransferred toGarenartificially, through effects such asSpoils of War.", 'This does not includelast hitstransferred toGarenartificially, through effects such asSpoils of War.', "The kills on these enemy unit types count towardsCourage'sbonusresistances:Champions(Onlykills,Assistsdon't grant thebonusresistances)AllminionsandmonstersChampion summoned units(e.g.Noxious Trap,Powder Keg,Dark Procession)Allpetsandclones.The bonus is equal for all these units;Largeunits do not grant a larger bonus.", "Champions(Onlykills,Assistsdon't grant thebonusresistances)", 'Allminionsandmonsters', 'Champion summoned units(e.g.Noxious Trap,Powder Keg,Dark Procession)', 'Allpetsandclones.The bonus is equal for all these units;Largeunits do not grant a larger bonus.', 'The bonus is equal for all these units;Largeunits do not grant a larger bonus.', "The kills on these enemy unit types donotcount towardsCourage'sbonusresistances:Wards.Turrets(includingSun Disk) and otherstructuresJungle plants.Units destroyed by 'trampling' such asZyra'sseeds,Zac'sgooorRek'Sai'stunnels.", 'Wards.', 'Turrets(includingSun Disk) and otherstructures', 'Jungle plants.', "Units destroyed by 'trampling' such asZyra'sseeds,Zac'sgooorRek'Sai'stunnels.", 'Couragewill only grant bonus resistances from units killed byGarenhimself.Eye of the HeraldandSpoils of Warof allies do not count.', 'TheTenacityincreasestacks additivelywith thetenacity reductionfromBrittle, but multiplicatively with other sources.', 'Bonus resistances on-kill changed to 0.5.Number of enemy kills needed to reach the maximum amount changed to 60.', 'New Effect:Gains 18.75Couragestacks per round.']}

E ability — Name: Judgment, Description: Active: Garen rapidly spins his sword around himself 7 (+ 1 per 25% bonus attack speed ) times over 3 seconds, becoming ghosted and unable to basic attack and dealing physical damage to nearby enemies periodically. Judgment can be recast after 1 second for its duration, and does so automatically after it ends. Physical Damage Per Spin: 4 / 8 / 12 / 16 / 20 (+ 0 − 8. 2 (based on level) ) (+ 32 / 34 / 36 / 38 / 40% AD) Enemy champions hit 6 times by Judgment are inflicted with 25% armor reduction for 6 seconds, with the duration refreshing upon the 7th hit and every 6th hit thereafter. Judgment deals 25% increased damage against the nearest enemy hit. Increased Damage Per Spin: 5 / 10 / 15 / 20 / 25 (+ 0 − 10. 25 (based on level) ) (+ 40 / 42. 5 / 45 / 47. 5 / 50% AD) Recast: Garen ends Judgment prematurely, reducing its cooldown by its remaining duration. Judgment can critically strike for (75% + 45% ) bonus physical damage . Additionally, Judgment deals 150% damage against monsters ., {'targeting_input': 'Targeting inputAuto', 'damage_type': 'Physical', 'details': ['Hide', 'Details', 'Map-Specific Differences', "The initial casts count as an ability activation for the purposes of on-cast effects such asSpellbladeand triggeringForce Pulse'spassive.Deactivating the ability manually does not.", 'Deactivating the ability manually does not.', 'Each spin triggers a stack ofConqueror.', "For the purpose of moving closer to an enemy when right clicking them,Judgmentalso reducesGaren'sattack range「\xa0to 100\xa0」「\xa0by 75\xa0」for the duration.", "JudgmentcancelsGaren'slast movement command upon ending.", 'Each spin deals damage simultaneously to all enemies within its range when the spin is completed.', 'The spin animation is capped at once per 0.2seconds, but the amount of ticks will keep on scaling.', 'The armor reduction stacks multiplicatively with other percentage armor penetration effects.', 'Death', 'Cannot spin more than once from multiple casts.']}

R ability — Name: Demacian Justice, Description: Active: Garen calls upon the might of Demacia onto the target enemy champion , dealing them true damage as well as revealing them for 1 second at the start of the cast time. True Damage: 150 / 300 / 450 (+ 25 / 30 / 35% of target's missing health) Link ▶️ "For the cause!", {'targeting_input': 'Targeting inputUnit', 'damage_type': 'True', 'spell_shield': 'Blocked', 'details': ['Hide', 'Details', "The target will die if they're at least under20 / 23.08/ 25.93%maximumhealth+120 / 230.77/ 333.33flathealthon top of that. This does not count effects that mitigatetrue damage, such asshields.", 'If the target becomesuntargetable,dies, or is too far away or no longer insightduring the cast time, this ability will cancel but does not go oncooldownnor pay its cost (if applicable).']}

Trivia:
Garen was featured in theSummoner's RiftBattle Trainingtutorialbefore its revamp.
His dance is a reference toBye Bye ByebyNSYNC.A side-by-side comparison can be seenhere.He used to share this dance withTryndamerebefore they both gotreworked.
Wukong'sabilities might have been based on Garen's kit. (Decisive Strike/Crushing Blow,Judgment/Cyclone)
Garen was the first to have hisInfluence Pointprice reduced twice, others beingMiss FortuneandWarwick.
Theoriginal iconofPerseverancefeatures a silhouette of Garen's pose from his firstOriginal splash art.
In the now-removed official League of Legendsforums, the original icon ofPerseverancewas used to represent the "Public Beta Environment" section.