MacroMind matchup data — real ranked games, not opinions
Ryze vs Garen
In Top, Ryze wins 50% against Garen 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 Ryze ahead by 128 gold.
Does Ryze counter Garen?
The numbers call it close: 50% for Ryze over 256 games, inside the noise band. Pick the side you play better.
How to beat Garen as Ryze
Turn the early game into gold: 300 up at 10:00 runs this matchup at 59% over 160 games; 300 behind drops it to 35% over 96.
The median first death in this lane comes at 6:58; the level 6 spike lands around 5:16. Respect the all-in window until your spike is online.