Yone vs Garen MID Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Yone vs Garen

Updated Jun 5, 2026

Overview

Yone is a scaling melee skirmisher who must use (E) + (Q) combos to force trades with planned exits against Garen's medium lane pressure.
Focus on denying Garen free farm by punishing his short trade windows and avoiding his silence and execute threat.

Trading pattern

Stack (Q) and engage with (E) plus the second (Q) to gap close, then snap back with (E) to avoid (Q) silence and (E) spin damage.
Punish Garen after he uses (Q) silence by stepping forward to trade before he can spin or reset his passive.
Avoid extended trades after (E) ends, as he wins sustained damage and can execute low-health targets.

Danger windows

Beware of (Q) silence and immediate follow-up (E) spin damage; avoid trading when these are up.
Garen's level 6 execute window is dangerous after he chips your health; avoid extended fights at low HP.
Be cautious when (E) is down, as your main escape and trade extension is unavailable, leaving you vulnerable to Garen's engage.

Early game

Avoid extended trades before level 3 when your full combo is unavailable and Garen can silence and spin damage you.
Use early wave control to keep the lane near your side and punish Garen's attempts to engage with (Q).
Respect Garen's passive health regen by forcing trades that interrupt his recovery windows.

Power spikes

Level 3 unlocks your full (Q)-(W)-(E) combo; use it to force trades when (Q) and (E) are on cooldown.
Your first attack speed item spike lets you pressure waves and trades more confidently; punish Garen before he builds tank items.
Respect Garen's level 6 (R) execute threat by avoiding low-health all-ins and using your mobility to dodge his engage.

Win conditions

Use (E) + (Q) combos to force short trades and back off before Garen can retaliate.
Deny Garen free farm by punishing his cooldowns and controlling wave position near your turret.
Reach your power spikes safely to outscale Garen, then use your mobility and knockups to engage or disengage in side-lane pressure and teamfights.