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 even. 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.

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. 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.

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GalioMatchups

Master every matchup: stats-driven builds, runes, skills, and laning insights, combined with Master-Tier tips and community contributions.

Matchup	Threat	Games	WR	Gold @ 15	Gold Diff	Tips
Akali	Hard	452	51%	-217	-673	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.
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. 50.0% WR 422 Matches Summoner Spells 53.7% WR 175 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. 2 8 10 12 13 Justice Punch Galio will briefly step back and charge, knocking up the first enemy champion he encounters. 3 14 15 17 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 Akali Runes 47.0% WR236 Matches Starting Items 46.2% WR 158 Matches Core Items 54.5% WR 11 Matches 4th Item Options 58.3% WR36 Matches 54.5% WR22 Matches 66.7% WR18 Matches 5th Item Options 42.9% WR7 Matches 60.0% WR5 Matches 66.7% WR3 Matches 6th Item Options 50.0% WR2 Matches 100.0% WR2 Matches Laning Phase (@15 min) Galio Damage 6,889 Akali Damage 6,792 Gold Diff-217 CS Diff-3 XP Diff-9 Ally Ganks1.29 Enemy Ganks1.38 End of Game Galio Damage 20,435 Akali Damage 21,889 Total Gold Diff-673 Total CS Diff-1 Split Push Galio Dmg to Turrets 3,391 Akali Dmg to Turrets 3,877
Katarina	Hard	388	53%	-234	-1,028	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.

Syndra	Very Hard	356	49%	-512	-2,096	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.

Ahri	Very Hard	316	46%	-427	-1,286	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	269	54%	-510	-1,261	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.

Viktor	Very Hard	263	50%	-284	-1,304	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.

Sylas	Easy	256	54%	+64	+18	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.

Zed	Very Hard	229	52%	-833	-2,509	A very simple counter: rush Heartsteel. His damage will become negligible against you, making the lane very easy.