MacroMind matchup data — real ranked games, not opinions

Garen vs Ryze

In Top, Garen wins 50% against Ryze across 256 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 behind by 127 gold.

Does Garen counter Ryze?

The numbers call it close: 50% for Garen over 256 games, inside the noise band. Pick the side you play better.

How to beat Ryze as Garen

Turn the early game into gold: 300 up at 10:00 runs this matchup at 65% over 96 games; 300 behind drops it to 41% over 160.

The median first death in this lane comes at 7:16; the level 6 spike lands around 5:30. Respect the all-in window until your spike is online.