Garen: change history

14 changes across 4 patches (Jul 14, 2026 to Oct 6, 2026), newest first. Nerf Radar tracks the 10 most recent official updates for League of Legends, back to May 27, 2026.

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Oct 6, 2026League of Legends Patch 26.20Buff 3Official notes ↗

Buff

ARAM: Mayhem W Cooldown
Garen's W cooldown decreases from 22–12 to 18–12.
22–12→18–12

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W Cooldown: 22–12 → 18–12

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ARAM: Mayhem W Shield Strength
Garen's W shield strength increases from 18% bonus health to 20% bonus health.
18% bonus health→20% bonus health

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W Shield Strength: 18% Bonus Health → 20% Bonus Health

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ARAM: Mayhem W Passive Stacks
Garen's W passive stacks increase from 0.4 per minion kill to 0.75 per minion kill.
0.4 per minion kill→0.75 per minion kill

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W Passive Stacks: 0.4 per minion kill → 0.75 per minion kill
Aug 25, 2026League of Legends Patch 26.17Buff 7Official notes ↗

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League Classic Base Stats · Attack Damage
Garen's attack damage increases from 55.5 to 60.
55.5→60

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Attack Damage: 55.5 → 60

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League Classic Base Stats · Armor Growth
Garen's armor growth increases from 2.7 to 3.
2.7→3

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Armor Growth: 2.7 → 3

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League Classic W - Courage · Bonus Armor and Magic Resistance Increase
The bonus armor and magic resistance increase from Garen's Courage (W) rises from 20% to 30%.
20%→30%

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Bonus Armor and Magic Resistance Increase: 20% → 30%

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League Classic E - Judgment · Damage Per Second
Damage per second on Garen's Judgment (E) increases from 20 / 45 / 70 / 95 / 120 + 70 / 80 / 90 / 100 / 110% total AD to 20 / 45 / 70 / 95 / 120 + 80 / 90 / 100 / 110 / 120% total AD.
20 / 45 / 70 / 95 / 120 + 70 / 80 / 90 / 100 / 110% total AD→20 / 45 / 70 / 95 / 120 + 80 / 90 / 100 / 110 / 120% total AD

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Damage Per Second: 20 / 45 / 70 / 95 / 120 + 70 / 80 / 90 / 100 / 110% total AD → 20 / 45 / 70 / 95 / 120 + 80 / 90 / 100 / 110 / 120% total AD

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Arena Passive - Perseverance · Out of Combat Timer
The out-of-combat timer on Garen's Perseverance (Passive) drops from 8s to 4s.
8s→4s

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Out of Combat Timer: 8s → 4s

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Arena W - Courage · Resist per Stack
Resist per stack on Garen's Courage (W) increases from 0.2 to 0.5.
0.2→0.5

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Resist per Stack: 0.2 → 0.5

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Arena W - Courage · Maximum Resist Granted
Maximum resist granted on Garen's Courage (W) increases from 30 to 60.
30→60

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Maximum Resist Granted: 30 → 60
Aug 11, 2026League of Legends Patch 26.16Buff 3Official notes ↗

Buff

League Classic Base Stats · Base Health Regeneration
Garen's base health regeneration increases from 8.2 to 9.0.
8.2→9.0

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Base Health Regeneration: 8.2 → 9.0

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League Classic Passive - Perseverance · Maximum Health Per Second Regeneration
Maximum health regeneration per second on Garen's Perseverance (Passive) increases from 0.4% to 0.5%.
0.4%→0.5%

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Maximum Health Per Second Regeneration: 0.4% → 0.5%

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League Classic R - Demacian Justice · Cooldown
Cooldown on Garen's Demacian Justice (R) decreases from 160 / 120 / 80 to 140 / 110 / 80.
160 / 120 / 80→140 / 110 / 80

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Cooldown: 160 / 120 / 80 → 140 / 110 / 80
Jul 14, 2026League of Legends Patch 26.14Nerf 1Official notes ↗

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Summoner's Rift R - Demacian Justice · True Damage
True damage on Garen's Demacian Justice (R) decreases from 150 / 250 / 350 (+ 25 / 30 / 35% of target's missing health) to 125 / 200 / 275 (+ 25 / 30 / 35% of target's missing health).
150 / 250 / 350 (+ 25 / 30 / 35% of target's missing health)→125 / 200 / 275 (+ 25 / 30 / 35% of target's missing health)

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True Damage: 150 / 250 / 350 (+ 25 / 30 / 35% of target's missing health) → 125 / 200 / 275 (+ 25 / 30 / 35% of target's missing health)

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