A proud and noble soldier, Garen fights at the head of the Dauntless Vanguard. He is popular among his fellows, and respected well enough by his enemies—not least as a scion of the prestigious Crownguard family, entrusted with defending Demacia and its ideals. Clad in magic-resistant armor and bearing a mighty broadsword, Garen stands ready to confront mages and sorcerers on the field of battle, in a veritable whirlwind of righteous steel.
"This kingdom, and its people, have given me everything. What kind of man would I be if I gave any less in return?"— Garen
At 12 years old, Garen left High Silvermere to join the military. By the time Garen was 18 years old he has served with honor in campaigns along the Freljordian borders, played a key role in purging cultists from the Silent Forest, fought alongside the defenders of Whiterock, and started the trials necessary to join the ranks of the Dauntless Vanguard. At the age of 21, Garen finally joined this elite order of Demacian soldiers.
During the chaos of Sylas's escape and attacks on the Citadel, Garen crosses blade with Katarina during her escape after assassinating Jarvan III. He lets her go due to not knowing Katarina's actions, as well as Lux being in danger due to the aforementioned attack.
After the death of Jarvan III, Garen lead the First Shield along with the Fourth and Eighth Shield of the Dauntless Vanguard to Nockmirch. The group was joined by Quinn. With the help of Quinn, Cithria and others, Garen was able to foiled a scheme by Noxus to force Nockmirch to aid Noxus against Demacia.
During the Great Mage Rebellion, Garen fought against Sylas multiple times. He also reunited with Lux in Terbisia. However, the two siblings then had a fall out due to the events of the Great Mage Rebellion. Garen was then able to reconcile with his sister, vowing to never abandon her again as they stand together against the Mageseekers.
Master Swordsman: As the leader of the Dauntless Vanguard, Garen has become an expert of swordsmanship. His immense physical strength allows him to cut through stone with his sword.
Garen is Lux's older brother and their family name is Crownguard. He deeply respects and loves his sister, but he fears what may happen to her if her magical abilities were to be revealed. He and their aunt, Tianna Crownguard, planned on arranging Lux to marry prince Jarvan IV in order to protect her from persecution. After the events of the Lux comic, Lux got Garen to verbally acknowledge that she was a mage. The two parted ways on good terms. In the end, Garen ended up accepting his magician sister and that not all magicians are bad people. Garen then found and reunited with Lux in Terbisia. However, the two have a fall out due to the events of the Great Mage Rebellion. Garen was then able to reconcile with his sister, vowing to never abandon her again as they stand together against the Mageseekers. As their family name implies, they serve and protect the crown.
"Stop carving words into my bark! Everyone knows G <3 K!"
Their special interactions with each other and various others in Legends of Runeterra suggests that at some point the two are in a romantic relationship, which they try to keep secret.
Garen and Taric are long-time friends from the Shield of Valoran's days in the Demacian military. Garen was furious at being convinced Taric was wasting his talents as a warrior but he still believed in him.
As Garen and Lux's father, Pieter Crownguard was a defender during the failed Noxian assault nicknamed Cyrus's Folly. This is likely referring to the same Cyrus who conquered the port city Basilich, which also happens to be the home town of Darius and his younger brother.
Nocturne terrorized the Demacian settlement of Fossbarrow until Garen and Lux expelled him from neighboring tomb. Nocturne was sealed in the grave of their great-grandfather Fossian, who died during the fight versus him, before a young mage named Luca accidentally woke him up.
Garen and Fiora know each other, as she helps train the Dauntless Vanguard, though they never train together as "the outcome would be obvious". They fought together against the dragon that attacked Ehrenmount.
The King is dead. Demacia is mourning. And in the eyes of Garen Crownguard, it’s his fault. But can he rise to the challenge when Demacia needs him again? While on a peacetime expedition beyond the borders of Demacia, Garen, Quinn, and the Dauntless Vanguard uncover a plot that threatens to destroy long-standing alliances. As the knight-ranger Quinn tries to get word back to Demacia, Garen and his comrades make a desperate last stand. How long can they last, and at what cost?
The kingdom of Demacia is in chaos! While the Great City has its focus on Sylas and his mage rebellion, a cunning, redheaded assassin, Katarina, lurks in the shadows. Focused on executing the most dangerous mission of her life, she hopes to finally live up to her father’s impossible expectations. However, when she is forced to choose between the mission and her own instincts, will she have to betray Noxus’ Master of Assassins?
In the kingdom of Demacia, the Mageseekers hold the power to oppress magic-using citizens in the name of public order–by inducting and indoctrinating them, locking them away, or driving them into hiding. Play as Sylas, a spell-stealing mage who has just broken free of his unjust captivity at the Mageseekers’ hands. Wielding the chains that once bound you, you must liberate your homeland from tyranny, one Mageseeker at a time.
The kingdom of Demacia is in chaos! While the Great City has its focus on Sylas and his mage rebellion, a cunning, redheaded assassin, Katarina, lurks in the shadows. Focused on executing the most dangerous mission of her life, she hopes to finally live up to her father’s impossible expectations. However, when she is forced to choose between the mission and her own instincts, will she have to betray Noxus’ Master of Assassins?
The kingdom of Demacia is in chaos! While the Great City has its focus on Sylas and his mage rebellion, a cunning, redheaded assassin, Katarina, lurks in the shadows. Focused on executing the most dangerous mission of her life, she hopes to finally live up to her father’s impossible expectations. However, when she is forced to choose between the mission and her own instincts, will she have to betray Noxus’ Master of Assassins?
Demacia is built on a lie. All these noble ideals and promises of a brighter future - they were never meant for us. For too long have we mages had to hide in the shadows, and it has cost us everything. It is time we stand up and fight back!
Two sworn enemies discover a newfound respect for each other when they're forced to put their differences aside and work together against a common enemy.
Party Dragons, cat minions, and disco-fueled chaos take over as Shaco's pranks clash with Pengu Garen's wholesome hype. Dash through speed pads, trigger surprise events, and join the party before it's gone!
An ancient evil threatens to cover the Freljord in endless ice and Sejuani Dawnchaser must find a way to save her home before it is consumed by eternal winter.
13 regional champions will compete at the 2019 Mid-Season Invitational, but there can be only one winner. Who will lift the trophy? Who will represent?
In For Demacia, his sword is described as silver, likely means it is made of silver steel, which is rumored to be metal quenched with petricite in blessed waters, to offer protection from magic in battle. As revealed in Garen: First Shield, its name is Judgement. The sword has magical power as shown in Lux comic and Warriors.
Garen was seriously injured during his first battle against Sylas, when, having run out of stored magic, Sylas' petricite shackles unexpectedly absorbed some after blocking Garen's sword strike and used what appears to be some sort of flame magic to strike back.
Lux realized that the Demacian Steel sword was key to Garen's losing the first fight though Garen had not. She warned him to use another weapon when he faced off with Sylas a second time.
Canonically, Garen doesn't spin when using Judgment, instead he repeatedly swings his sword around.
"This kingdom, and its people, have given me everything. What kind of man would I be if I gave any less in return?" - Garen
A proud and noble warrior, Garen fights as one of the Dauntless Vanguard. He is popular among his fellows, and respected well enough by his enemies—not least as a scion of the prestigious Crownguard family, entrusted with defending Demacia and its ideals. Clad in magic-resistant armor and bearing a mighty broadsword, Garen stands ready to confront mages and sorcerers on the field of battle, in a veritable whirlwind of righteous steel.
"This kingdom, and its people, have given me everything. What kind of man would I be if I gave any less in return?" - Garen
Garen is a warrior of Demacia who has devoted his life to defending his kingdom and its ideals. Armed with his magic-resistant armor and broadsword, Garen puts his life on the line for both his nation, and his fellow soldiers.
For historical versions of other stories, please see each story's respective change log.
Innate:Garen continually regenerates a portion of his maximum health.
This ability is temporarily disabled if he is attacked by epic monsters, enemy turrets, or enemy champions.
League of Legends content
Demacian Justice
COOLDOWN: 120 / 100 / 80
Active:Garen strikes a lethal blow to an enemy champion that deals true damage based on the target's missing health.
League of Legends content
Judgment
COOLDOWN: 9 / 8.25 / 7.5 / 6.75 / 6
Active:Garen rapidly spins with his sword for a short time while ghosted, continually dealing physical damage to nearby enemies. He spins more based on his bonus attack speed.
The nearest enemy is dealt increased damage. Enemy champions hit by enough spins will have reduced armor.
Recast:Judgment is ended early, with the cooldown reduced by its remaining duration.
League of Legends content
Petricite Burst
Innate:Sylas' ability casts generate stacks of Unshackled that stack up to a cap. While he has stacks, he gains tremendous bonus attack speed.
Unshackled:Sylas' next basic attack consumes a stack to whirl his chains around him, dealing magic damage to the target and reduced magic damage to nearby enemies.
Luxanna Crownguard (Sister)
Tianna Crownguard (Aunt)
Eldred Crownguard (Uncle) †
Garen fights at the head of the 
Dauntless Vanguard. He is popular among his fellows, and respected well enough by his enemies—not least as a scion of the prestigious 
Crownguard family, entrusted with defending 
Demacia and its ideals. Clad in magic-resistant armor and bearing a mighty broadsword, Garen stands ready to confront mages and sorcerers on the field of battle, in a veritable whirlwind of righteous steel.
Cithria and others, Garen was able to foiled a scheme by Noxus to force Nockmirch to aid Noxus against Demacia.
Master Swordsman: As the leader of the Dauntless Vanguard, Garen has become an expert of swordsmanship. His immense physical strength allows him to cut through stone with his sword.
Jarvan IV in order to protect her from persecution. After the events of the Lux comic, Lux got Garen to verbally acknowledge that she was a mage. The two parted ways on good terms. In the end, Garen ended up accepting his magician sister and that not all magicians are bad people. Garen then found and reunited with Lux in Terbisia. However, the two have a fall out due to the events of the Great Mage Rebellion. Garen was then able to reconcile with his sister, vowing to never abandon her again as they stand together against the Mageseekers. As their family name implies, they serve and protect the crown.
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petricite shackles unexpectedly absorbed some after blocking Garen's sword strike and used what appears to be some sort of flame magic to strike back.
