Talk:Garen/@comment-203.177.180.151-20121025040408/@comment-46.7.207.128-20121025230931

Disagree with above poster, Doran's Shield has never let me down in lane with Garen, especially when compared to Doran's Blade. Major hp boost, armour and hp regen compliments his passive nicely, allowing him to sustain ridiculously well in lane.

To the first Anon: The only issue I see with your build is that it is so bloody expensive. Personally I would skip the thornmail/FoN and simply change your boots to whichever heavy damage type comp you are fighting against, Ninja Tabi or Mercury's Treads. That way, you can generally always reach Atmog's and then consider your options from there. Black Cleaver too is a bit expensive, in fact id conclude with a Ghostblade, both cheaper and affordable while being constructed via the Brutalizer.