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Garen Patch History

Trending down — 3 of the last 3 changes were nerfs.

Every tracked buff, nerf and adjustment for Garen, newest first — with the exact numbers from each patch. Latest change in Patch 26.14.

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3Buffs
4Nerfs
1Adjustments

Change Timeline

  1. Patch 26.14

    NerfJul 14, 2026

    Garen's ultimate damage has been reduced.

    R - Demacian Justice

    • True damage decreased.
    Patch 26.14 details

  2. Patch 26.5

    NerfMar 3, 2026

    Garen's Q move speed duration has been reduced at lower ranks.

    Q - Decisive Strike

    • Move speed duration: 1 / 1.65 / 2.3 / 2.95 / 3.6 ⇒ 1.4 / 1.95 / 2.5 / 3.05 / 3.6

    E - Judgment

    • Damage per spin: 4 / 7 / 10 / 13 / 16 (+ 38 / 41 / 44 / 47 / 50% AD) ⇒ 4 / 7 / 10 / 13 / 16 (+ 40 / 43 / 46 / 49 / 52% AD)
    Patch 26.5 details

  3. Patch 26.1

    NerfJan 7, 2026

    Reduced crit ratio on E ability.

    E - Judgement

    • Crit Ratio decreased.
    Patch 26.1 details

  4. Patch 25.18

    BuffSep 9, 2025

    Garen's E damage has been increased.

    E - Judgment

    • AD Ratio per Spin: 36 / 39 / 42 / 45 / 48% AD ⇒ 38 / 41 / 44 / 47 / 50% AD.
    Patch 25.18 details

  5. Patch 25.12

    BuffJun 10, 2025

    Increased damage scaling on E ability.

    E - Judgment

    • Damage: 4 / 8 / 12 / 16 / 20 (+36 / 38 / 40 / 42 / 44% AD) ⇒ 4 / 7 / 10 / 13 / 16 (+36 / 39 / 42 / 45 / 48% AD)
    Patch 25.12 details

  6. Patch 25.11

    AdjustmentMay 27, 2025

    W and E adjusted, R damage decreased.

    W

    • Cooldown: 23 / 21 / 19 / 17 / 15 ⇒ 22 / 19.5 / 17 / 14.5 / 12
    • Damage Reduction: 30% ⇒ 25 / 29 / 33 / 37 / 41%

    E

    • Cooldown: 9 ⇒ 9 / 8.25 / 7.5 / 6.75 / 6
    • Damage: 4 / 8 / 12 / 16 / 20 (+ 36 / 37 / 38 / 39 / 40% AD) ⇒ 4 / 8 / 12 / 16 / 20 (+ 36 / 38 / 40 / 42 / 44% AD)

    R

    • Damage: 150 / 300 / 450 (+ 25 / 30 / 35% missing HP) ⇒ 150 / 250 / 350 (+ 25 / 30 / 35% missing HP)
    Patch 25.11 details

  7. Patch 25.06

    NerfMar 18, 2025

    Garen's E damage on critical strikes has been decreased.

    E - Judgement

    • Damage on Critical Strikes: 175% ⇒ 150%
    Patch 25.06 details

  8. Patch 14.2

    BuffJan 23, 2024

    Garen's W active duration is adjusted and E damage is increased.

    W - Courage

    • 30% Damage Reduction Duration: 2/2.75/3.5/4.25/5 ⇒ 4 seconds at all ranks

    E - Judgment

    • Damage per Spin: 4/8/12/16/20 (+0-8.2 (based on level)) (+32/34/36/38/40% AD) ⇒ 4/8/12/16/20 (+0-8.2 (based on level)) (+36/37/38/39/40% AD)
    Patch 14.2 details

Garen FAQ

Was Garen buffed or nerfed in Patch 26.14?
Garen was nerfed in Patch 26.14.
When was Garen's last change?
Patch 26.14, released 14 July 2026.
How many times has Garen been changed?
Garen has changed 8 times in the patches we track, from Patch 14.2 to Patch 26.14 — 3 buffs, 4 nerfs and 1 adjustments.