Garen vs Fizz MID Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Garen vs Fizz

Updated Jun 5, 2026

Overview

Garen faces a high-agency burst assassin who wants short trades and level 6 all-ins, so manage spacing to avoid his engage windows.
Focus on surviving early burst and using your passive health regen to outlast Fizz's poke and burst attempts.

Trading pattern

Use (Q) to silence and start short trades, then spin with (E) for damage and disengage before Fizz can use (E) to dodge or retaliate.
Avoid extended trades after your (E) ends, as Fizz's burst and mobility outpace you.
Punish Fizz when his (E) is on cooldown or if he uses it recklessly to engage or escape.

Danger windows

Respect Fizz's level 3 combo and level 6 ultimate windows as he can burst you down quickly.
Be cautious when your (Q) is on cooldown, as you lose your silence and gap closer, increasing vulnerability.
Avoid extended trades if your passive health regen hasn't recovered after previous skirmishes.

Early game

Punish Fizz's weak pre-level 3 by stepping up to trade when he attempts to farm.
Hold the wave near your side to deny Fizz easy all-in setups once he hits level 3.
Use (Q) and (E) for quick trades and back off to recover passive health before extended fights.

Power spikes

Level 6: Your (R) execute creates kill pressure; focus on chipping Fizz's health with short trades to enable execute.
First bruiser/tank item: Increases your durability in trades, allowing repeated short trades and passive recovery.
Respect Fizz's level 3 unlock when he gains (Q)+(W)+(E) combo for burst trades and his level 6 (R) all-in threat.

Win conditions

Win by landing silences with (Q) to deny Fizz's burst spells and follow up with (E) damage before disengaging.
Use your passive health regen to outlast poke and set up (R) execute kills after chipping Fizz's health.
Reach your first defensive item to enable safer repeated trades and force Fizz to play around your durability advantage.