Talk:Garen/@comment-24896347-20151107121204/@comment-5157201-20151108042037

Garen's power early game got nerfed with the juggernaut patch, your only power is at level 1 with your Q. After that your E does about half as much damage as it used to until it reaches ~ level 4.

The only trade you should do pre-6 is with your Q, then running away with judgement active. You shouldn't trade at all against champions with ranged poke. After 6 you can trade a little more recklessly as long as you're sure that in an extended trade you can execute them before they kill you.