Garen vs Azir MID Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Garen vs Azir

Updated Jun 5, 2026

Overview

Expect a mid-lane matchup where Garen must survive Azir's poke and soldier zoning to deny his scaling farm.
Focus on short trades using (Q) silence and (E) spin to chip Azir before backing off to recover passive health.

Trading pattern

Use (Q) to silence Azir and interrupt his poke, then quickly follow with (E) for damage before disengaging.
Punish Azir when he mispositions soldiers or uses (E) aggressively, as his escape options will be limited.
Avoid extended trades after (E) ends since Azir's sustained DPS through soldiers outmatches Garen's damage.

Danger windows

(R) displacement creates a major all-in threat; avoid committing when it is available and respect his soldier zones.
Be cautious when your passive health regen is interrupted repeatedly, as it weakens your sustain for trades.
Avoid extended trades if (Q) is baited or on cooldown, as Azir can punish your lack of silence and mobility.

Early game

Hold the wave near your side to punish Azir's CS attempts and avoid extended poke from soldiers.
Use brush or fog angles to approach for short (Q)+(E) trades when (E) reposition or (R) displacement are on cooldown.
Avoid overextending without vision, as (R) can isolate and punish aggressive engages.

Power spikes

Level 6 unlocks (R) execute, turning any health advantage into a kill threat; use short trades to chip Azir into execute range.
First bruiser or defensive item spike increases your durability in trades; repeat controlled trades to build a health lead.
Respect Azir's level 6 (R) displacement and first mage DPS item spike by avoiding all-ins without cooldowns or health advantage.

Win conditions

Deny Azir free farm by punishing CS attempts with short (Q)+(E) trades and wave pressure near your side.
Use level 6 execute windows to finish Azir after chipping his health with controlled trades.
After first defensive item, leverage your durability to repeat trades and force Azir off the wave, enabling side-lane pressure or roams.