Talk:Garen/@comment-4579700-20120523023724/@comment-24.127.38.120-20120523042455

Think of it like Kayle's ult. It doesn't last long enough to save someone (usually), and it's never ideal to do so. Instead, you try to estimate when you'd take the most damage, and use it just before then. Garen's W is so underrated. It makes him one of the most naturally tanky champions in the game (up there with shyvana and poppy) because of natural resistances and damage reduction, which allow you to build heavier damage than most tanky DPS.