What are some tips for the Galio vs. Syndra matchup?

Your goal is to dodge her Q and E. A direct engage is impossible, as she will simply use her Scatter the Weak (E) to disengage. Your best bet is to coordinate with your jungler and attack when her E is on cooldown. Keep your W available to mitigate her ultimate's damage.

How do you play Galio into Syndra?

Your goal is to dodge her Q and E. A direct engage is impossible, as she will simply use her Scatter the Weak (E) to disengage. Your best bet is to coordinate with your jungler and attack when her E is on cooldown. Keep your W available to mitigate her ultimate's damage.

Who wins the Galio vs. Syndra matchup?

Based on our data, this matchup is even. A key tip is: Your goal is to dodge her Q and E. A direct engage is impossible, as she will simply use her Scatter the Weak (E) to disengage. Your best bet is to coordinate with your jungler and attack when her E is on cooldown. Keep your W available to mitigate her ultimate's damage.

How do you counter Galio as Syndra?

Your goal is to dodge her Q and E. A direct engage is impossible, as she will simply use her Scatter the Weak (E) to disengage. Your best bet is to coordinate with your jungler and attack when her E is on cooldown. Keep your W available to mitigate her ultimate's damage.

What are some tips for the Galio vs. Katarina matchup?

Skilled Katarina players can be evasive, so only engage after she has used her Shunpo (E). It is critical to save your W or E to instantly interrupt her ultimate. A standard tank build will make it very difficult for her to kill you.

How do you play Galio into Katarina?

Skilled Katarina players can be evasive, so only engage after she has used her Shunpo (E). It is critical to save your W or E to instantly interrupt her ultimate. A standard tank build will make it very difficult for her to kill you.

Who wins the Galio vs. Katarina matchup?

Based on our data, this matchup is undefined Galio. A key tip is: Skilled Katarina players can be evasive, so only engage after she has used her Shunpo (E). It is critical to save your W or E to instantly interrupt her ultimate. A standard tank build will make it very difficult for her to kill you.

How do you counter Galio as Katarina?

Skilled Katarina players can be evasive, so only engage after she has used her Shunpo (E). It is critical to save your W or E to instantly interrupt her ultimate. A standard tank build will make it very difficult for her to kill you.

What are some tips for the Galio vs. Akali matchup?

This is a very favorable matchup. You can punish Akali whenever she attempts to farm. If she uses her shroud, your W will force her out. A well-timed E can interrupt her dashes from her own E or ultimate. Overall, she should not pose a significant threat.

How do you play Galio into Akali?

This is a very favorable matchup. You can punish Akali whenever she attempts to farm. If she uses her shroud, your W will force her out. A well-timed E can interrupt her dashes from her own E or ultimate. Overall, she should not pose a significant threat.

Who wins the Galio vs. Akali matchup?

Based on our data, this matchup is undefined Galio. A key tip is: This is a very favorable matchup. You can punish Akali whenever she attempts to farm. If she uses her shroud, your W will force her out. A well-timed E can interrupt her dashes from her own E or ultimate. Overall, she should not pose a significant threat.

How do you counter Galio as Akali?

This is a very favorable matchup. You can punish Akali whenever she attempts to farm. If she uses her shroud, your W will force her out. A well-timed E can interrupt her dashes from her own E or ultimate. Overall, she should not pose a significant threat.

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GalioMatchups

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Matchup	Threat	Games	WR	Gold @ 15	Gold Diff	Tips
Syndra	Very Hard	399	50%	-513	-1,942	Your goal is to dodge her Q and E. A direct engage is impossible, as she will simply use her Scatter the Weak (E) to disengage. Your best bet is to coordinate with your jungler and attack when her E is on cooldown. Keep your W available to mitigate her ultimate's damage.
Skill Priority Q Winds of War Galio fires two windblasts that converge into a large tornado that deals damage over time. W Shield of Durand Galio charges a defensive stance, moving slowly. Upon releasing the charge, Galio will taunt and damage nearby enemies. E Justice Punch Galio will briefly step back and charge, knocking up the first enemy champion he encounters. 49.0% WR 359 Matches Summoner Spells 45.5% WR 191 Matches Skill Order Winds of War Galio fires two windblasts that converge into a large tornado that deals damage over time. 1 4 5 7 9 Shield of Durand Galio charges a defensive stance, moving slowly. Upon releasing the charge, Galio will taunt and damage nearby enemies. 3 8 10 12 13 Justice Punch Galio will briefly step back and charge, knocking up the first enemy champion he encounters. 2 14 15 Hero's Entrance Galio designates an ally's position as his landing spot, granting all allies in the area a magic shield. After a delay Galio smashes down location, knocking up nearby enemies. 6 11 16 Galio vs Syndra Runes 52.6% WR253 Matches Starting Items 50.9% WR 167 Matches Core Items 41.2% WR 17 Matches 4th Item Options 57.1% WR21 Matches 52.6% WR19 Matches 82.4% WR17 Matches 5th Item Options 62.5% WR8 Matches 50.0% WR6 Matches 50.0% WR4 Matches 6th Item Options 66.7% WR3 Matches 100.0% WR1 Matches 100.0% WR1 Matches Laning Phase (@15 min) Galio Damage 4,832 Syndra Damage 6,164 Gold Diff-513 CS Diff-14 XP Diff-207 Ally Ganks1.47 Enemy Ganks1.33 End of Game Galio Damage 16,585 Syndra Damage 23,239 Total Gold Diff-1,942 Total CS Diff-31 Split Push Galio Dmg to Turrets 2,025 Syndra Dmg to Turrets 3,097
Katarina	Not Favored	396	52%	-43	-885	Skilled Katarina players can be evasive, so only engage after she has used her Shunpo (E). It is critical to save your W or E to instantly interrupt her ultimate. A standard tank build will make it very difficult for her to kill you.

Akali	Even	353	60%	-228	-588	This is a very favorable matchup. You can punish Akali whenever she attempts to farm. If she uses her shroud, your W will force her out. A well-timed E can interrupt her dashes from her own E or ultimate. Overall, she should not pose a significant threat.

Ahri	Very Hard	342	46%	-431	-1,349	Ahri will constantly try to poke you down. Avoid engaging her solo due to her high mobility and Charm. Prioritize dodging her abilities, especially the true damage return on her Q. A defensive start with Doran's Shield and Second Wind is recommended. Focus on safe farming, coordinating with your jungler, and roaming after pushing the wave. You outscale her and become much stronger in later stages.

Fizz	Very Hard	311	51%	-439	-1,392	His early damage can be threatening, but the matchup becomes much easier after you get some components. You can counter his engage by dashing into his Q or using your E to dodge his Playful/Trickster. Use your W to mitigate damage from his E or ultimate.

Sylas	Even	301	50%	-116	-389	Let him make the first move. You can use the backstep of your Justice Punch (E) to dodge his Abduct, then immediately follow up with a W taunt for a favorable trade. Disengage quickly to prevent him from healing with his W. Avoid extended trades.

Viktor	Very Hard	276	50%	-269	-1,147	Maintain a safe distance while farming, and be aware that his ultimate can interrupt your taunt channel. Outside of that, he is very catchable and can be killed easily if you can get on top of him.

Yasuo	Very Hard	244	51%	-574	-1,572	A full tank build starting with Frozen Heart is the most effective way to counter him. Be mindful of his third Q and use your E to interrupt his dashes.