Garen vs Aurelion Sol MID Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Garen vs Aurelion Sol

Updated Jun 5, 2026

Overview

Deny Aurelion Sol free farm by punishing his slow early clear and low early agency with aggressive short trades.
This is a short-trade versus scale matchup where Garen must leverage early all-ins before Aurelion Sol reaches teamfight threat.

Trading pattern

Use (Q) to silence and start quick (E) damage combos, then disengage before Aurelion Sol can respond with poke.
Punish Aurelion Sol when he mispositions to farm or when his (Q) and (W) are on cooldown.
Avoid using (Q) when Aurelion Sol can simply reposition or disengage with his star placement.

Danger windows

Be cautious when Aurelion Sol has (Q) and (W) available for poke and waveclear, as extended trades favor him.
Avoid extended fights after your (Q) and passive cooldowns expire, as you lose trading effectiveness and sustain.
Watch for Aurelion Sol's level 6 execute pressure and avoid staying low health without passive recovery.

Early game

Use early waves to step forward for quick (Q)+(E) trades, then back off to recover passive health.
Punish Aurelion Sol's farming attempts with auto attacks and (Q) silence when his poke cooldowns are down.
Avoid extended trades where Aurelion Sol can kite or outdamage you with stars after (E) ends.

Power spikes

At level 6, use (R) execute to finish low-health Aurelion Sol after chipping him down with short trades.
After your first bruiser/tank item, repeat controlled trades to absorb poke and maintain health advantage.
Respect Aurelion Sol's spike after completing Rylai's, as his chase and poke become harder to avoid.

Win conditions

Win lane by denying Aurelion Sol free farm through punishing cooldowns and wave pressure.
Use short, durable trades with (Q) silence and (E) damage to chip him into (R) execute range.
After gaining lane priority and first item, look to roam or side lane where your all-in and durability outmatch his scaling teamfight impact.