Talk:Garen/@comment-4499945-20121215034603/@comment-46.7.207.128-20121216225256

Garen's weakness is predominantly his mediocre gap closer and, even with the S3 changes, kiting. Not to mention armour stacking being a decent soft counter. Ashe for example can slow him all day every day, and as mentioned so can Nidalee. The only issue with the likes of Kayle for example is they have one slow which, if timed poorly or if Garen is patient, will simply use his Q to cancel it.

Jayce especially. Simply keep backing and poking him down. Be patient, and harrass. Certainly with the new S3, slowing effects have been alleviated, however similarly, simply adapt by taking greater precaution while utilizing the same tactics you did before. Another concerning 5v5, and assuming you are fortunate to encounter one of those pure tank Garens, you're best probably just to ignore him and focus on another target.