Talk:Garen/@comment-4742012-20120815202837/@comment-98.211.116.115-20120815233435

Itemization on Garen is much easier post-patch.

I feel Frozen Mallet and Guardian Angel might be a great combo on Garen now. This, combined with Merc Treads, Youmuu's and IE should give him all the tankiness and damage he needs.

I think Garen really needs to focus on building an IE, and weapons like Atma's and Maw are too defensive and expensive, and will slow that process down. A player can happily pick up a Phage/Giant's Belt + Null Magic Mantle/Chain Vest and basically be just as tanky for cheaper, while working towards the IE so his damage can keep up.