MacroMind matchup data — real ranked games, not opinions
Garen vs Kassadin
What is Garen's win rate vs Kassadin?
In Top, Garen wins 52% against Kassadin across 56 observed ranked games. This is an observed win rate shown with its sample size, not a prediction or a guaranteed counter.
By 15 minutes the median game has Garen ahead by 1,324 gold.
Does Garen counter Kassadin?
The numbers call it close: 52% for Garen over 56 games, inside the noise band. Neither side counters the other on this sample — the lane swings on the spots below, so pick the side you play better and take the receipts with you.
How to beat Kassadin as Garen
| The spot | Win rate | Games |
|---|---|---|
| 300 gold up at 10:00 | 48% | 48 |
| First blood | 52% | 40 |
The median first death in this lane comes at 9:38; the level 6 spike lands around 5:09. Respect the all-in window until your spike is online.
What does Garen build in Top?
The most-finished Garen core is Stridebreaker, Phantom Dancer, Mortal Reminder: 55.8% across 11,163 games when all three got done. All matchups, patches 16.1-16.12.
Most games start Doran's Shield + Health Potion; the first finished item is usually Stridebreaker (53,134 games).
Skill plan: Garen players max E first and take E at level 1.