League of Legends: Complete Garen Champion Guide & Trivia

League of Legends: Complete Garen Champion Guide & Trivia

By Marcus Chen

December 9, 2024 at 10:41 AM

Garen - A Comprehensive Overview

Development and Voice Acting

  • Voiced by Jamieson Price in League of Legends and Legends of Runeterra
  • God-King Garen voiced by Mick Lauer
  • Japanese voice provided by Hiroki Tōchi

Lore and Background

  • 26 years old
  • Wields a magical silver steel sword named "Judgement"
  • Member of the Demacian military
  • Brother of Lux
  • Has a romantic connection with Katarina (in alternate universe)

Gameplay Highlights

  • No ability power ratios on any abilities
  • Known for his signature spinning ability (Judgment)
  • Original "Spin to Win" champion, creating a popular gaming phrase
  • Was featured in the original Summoner's Rift Battle Training tutorial

Notable Characteristics

  • Dance references both Johnny Bravo and NSYNC's "Bye Bye Bye"
  • Yells "Demacia!" during Courage ability
  • Signature ultimate ability (Demacian Justice) sound effects created using tuning fork and finger cymbal on broadsword
  • Name "Garen" has Armenian origins, meaning "highly valued"

Skin Themes

  • Featured in multiple theme lines:
    • Steel Legion
    • Commando
    • God-King
    • Demacia Vice
    • Mecha Kingdoms
    • Battle Academia
    • Mythmaker

Interesting Facts

  • One of 21 champions without AP ratios
  • Part of one of seven sibling pairs in League of Legends
  • First champion to have IP price reduced twice
  • Dreadknight skin was previously obtainable for free through Twitter

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