What are some tips for the Tryndamere vs. Garen matchup?

Garen is an easy matchup because Tryndamere dominates extended trades. Don't use your W (Mocking Shout) until after Garen has used his Q (Decisive Strike), as Q cleanses the slow. The slow from W is also crucial as it stops his passive healing. Post-6, be mindful of his execute Ultimate (R), but remember it has a very long cast animation, giving you a reaction window to press your R. If he builds tanky, shove him in and outrotate him.

How do you play Tryndamere into Garen?

Garen is an easy matchup because Tryndamere dominates extended trades. Don't use your W (Mocking Shout) until after Garen has used his Q (Decisive Strike), as Q cleanses the slow. The slow from W is also crucial as it stops his passive healing. Post-6, be mindful of his execute Ultimate (R), but remember it has a very long cast animation, giving you a reaction window to press your R. If he builds tanky, shove him in and outrotate him.

Who wins the Tryndamere vs. Garen matchup?

Based on our data, this matchup is undefined Tryndamere. A key tip is: Garen is an easy matchup because Tryndamere dominates extended trades. Don't use your W (Mocking Shout) until after Garen has used his Q (Decisive Strike), as Q cleanses the slow. The slow from W is also crucial as it stops his passive healing. Post-6, be mindful of his execute Ultimate (R), but remember it has a very long cast animation, giving you a reaction window to press your R. If he builds tanky, shove him in and outrotate him.

How do you counter Tryndamere as Garen?

Garen is an easy matchup because Tryndamere dominates extended trades. Don't use your W (Mocking Shout) until after Garen has used his Q (Decisive Strike), as Q cleanses the slow. The slow from W is also crucial as it stops his passive healing. Post-6, be mindful of his execute Ultimate (R), but remember it has a very long cast animation, giving you a reaction window to press your R. If he builds tanky, shove him in and outrotate him.

What are some tips for the Tryndamere vs. Jax matchup?

Jax is a hard matchup, partly due to his Counterstrike (E). The strategy is to bait his E with a single auto, immediately stop attacking, and use your Spin (E) to damage him as you get away. This applies significant pressure while forcing his long E cooldown. Look to hit Level 6 before him to set up a dive, but always try to burn his E before fully committing. If he builds Frozen Heart later, you are generally in trouble and should focus on shoving and rotating.

How do you play Tryndamere into Jax?

Jax is a hard matchup, partly due to his Counterstrike (E). The strategy is to bait his E with a single auto, immediately stop attacking, and use your Spin (E) to damage him as you get away. This applies significant pressure while forcing his long E cooldown. Look to hit Level 6 before him to set up a dive, but always try to burn his E before fully committing. If he builds Frozen Heart later, you are generally in trouble and should focus on shoving and rotating.

Who wins the Tryndamere vs. Jax matchup?

Based on our data, this matchup is even. A key tip is: Jax is a hard matchup, partly due to his Counterstrike (E). The strategy is to bait his E with a single auto, immediately stop attacking, and use your Spin (E) to damage him as you get away. This applies significant pressure while forcing his long E cooldown. Look to hit Level 6 before him to set up a dive, but always try to burn his E before fully committing. If he builds Frozen Heart later, you are generally in trouble and should focus on shoving and rotating.

How do you counter Tryndamere as Jax?

Jax is a hard matchup, partly due to his Counterstrike (E). The strategy is to bait his E with a single auto, immediately stop attacking, and use your Spin (E) to damage him as you get away. This applies significant pressure while forcing his long E cooldown. Look to hit Level 6 before him to set up a dive, but always try to burn his E before fully committing. If he builds Frozen Heart later, you are generally in trouble and should focus on shoving and rotating.

What are some tips for the Tryndamere vs. Malphite matchup?

Permaban this champion. If you must face him, you need to snowball aggressively early by fighting him and exploiting his limited mana pool. Once he builds full armor, you will not have the damage to kill him, so you must shove him in and outrotate him with your superior mobility. Do not take Grasp runes into this matchup.

How do you play Tryndamere into Malphite?

Permaban this champion. If you must face him, you need to snowball aggressively early by fighting him and exploiting his limited mana pool. Once he builds full armor, you will not have the damage to kill him, so you must shove him in and outrotate him with your superior mobility. Do not take Grasp runes into this matchup.

Who wins the Tryndamere vs. Malphite matchup?

Based on our data, this matchup is undefined Malphite. A key tip is: Permaban this champion. If you must face him, you need to snowball aggressively early by fighting him and exploiting his limited mana pool. Once he builds full armor, you will not have the damage to kill him, so you must shove him in and outrotate him with your superior mobility. Do not take Grasp runes into this matchup.

How do you counter Tryndamere as Malphite?

Permaban this champion. If you must face him, you need to snowball aggressively early by fighting him and exploiting his limited mana pool. Once he builds full armor, you will not have the damage to kill him, so you must shove him in and outrotate him with your superior mobility. Do not take Grasp runes into this matchup.

TryndamereMatchups

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Matchup	Threat	Games	WR	Gold @ 15	Gold Diff	Tips
Garen	Easy	303	57%	+888	+1,692	Garen is an easy matchup because Tryndamere dominates extended trades. Don't use your W (Mocking Shout) until after Garen has used his Q (Decisive Strike), as Q cleanses the slow. The slow from W is also crucial as it stops his passive healing. Post-6, be mindful of his execute Ultimate (R), but remember it has a very long cast animation, giving you a reaction window to press your R. If he builds tanky, shove him in and outrotate him.
Skill Priority Q Bloodlust Tryndamere thrives on the thrills of combat, increasing his Attack Damage as he is more and more wounded. He can cast Bloodlust to consume his Fury and heal himself. E Spinning Slash Tryndamere slices toward a target unit, dealing damage to enemies in his path. W Mocking Shout Tryndamere lets out an insulting cry, decreasing surrounding champions' Attack Damage. Enemies with their backs turned to Tryndamere also have their Move Speed reduced. 57.3% WR 281 Matches Summoner Spells 59.0% WR 134 Matches Skill Order Bloodlust Tryndamere thrives on the thrills of combat, increasing his Attack Damage as he is more and more wounded. He can cast Bloodlust to consume his Fury and heal himself. 2 3 5 8 9 Mocking Shout Tryndamere lets out an insulting cry, decreasing surrounding champions' Attack Damage. Enemies with their backs turned to Tryndamere also have their Move Speed reduced. 4 14 Spinning Slash Tryndamere slices toward a target unit, dealing damage to enemies in his path. 1 7 10 12 13 Undying Rage Tryndamere's lust for battle becomes so strong that he is unable to die, no matter how wounded he becomes. 6 11 Tryndamere vs Garen Runes 56.8% WR192 Matches Starting Items 60.0% WR 75 Matches Core Items 58.3% WR 12 Matches 4th Item Options 62.0% WR50 Matches 70.3% WR37 Matches 64.7% WR34 Matches 5th Item Options 62.5% WR24 Matches 50.0% WR20 Matches 40.0% WR10 Matches 6th Item Options 80.0% WR5 Matches 75.0% WR4 Matches 50.0% WR4 Matches Laning Phase (@15 min) Tryndamere Damage 8,112 Garen Damage 7,011 Gold Diff+888 CS Diff+18 XP Diff+733 Ally Ganks0.79 Enemy Ganks1.11 End of Game Tryndamere Damage 26,653 Garen Damage 22,899 Total Gold Diff+1,692 Total CS Diff+31 Split Push Tryndamere Dmg to Turrets 14,225 Garen Dmg to Turrets 9,901
Jax	Easy	298	50%	+311	+517	Jax is a hard matchup, partly due to his Counterstrike (E). The strategy is to bait his E with a single auto, immediately stop attacking, and use your Spin (E) to damage him as you get away. This applies significant pressure while forcing his long E cooldown. Look to hit Level 6 before him to set up a dive, but always try to burn his E before fully committing. If he builds Frozen Heart later, you are generally in trouble and should focus on shoving and rotating.

Malphite	Easy	289	44%	+524	+1,813	Permaban this champion. If you must face him, you need to snowball aggressively early by fighting him and exploiting his limited mana pool. Once he builds full armor, you will not have the damage to kill him, so you must shove him in and outrotate him with your superior mobility. Do not take Grasp runes into this matchup.

Zaahen	Easy	283	51%	+682	+1,332

Nasus	Easy	282	45%	+1,216	+1,752	Nasus is initially an easy lane, but quickly becomes hard if you fail to punish him. Deny him CS/XP hard at Level 1 and 2. Your best strategy is to set up a freeze on your side of the lane to deny him stacks and expose him to ganks. Post-6, if he uses Wither (W) or Ultimate (R), disengage immediately. If you fall behind later, use your mobility to make plays around him, but avoid direct 1v1 confrontation. If he takes Phase Rush, save your slows until it's on cooldown.

Darius	Favored	265	48%	-77	+280	Darius is a consistently hard matchup due to his all-in potential and powerful passive. You must play reactively. The key is to punish the cooldown of his Q by meticulously dodging the outer edge (the damage and heal zone); if the Q animation starts, either Spin (E) away or click into his body to avoid the handle. If he uses his E (pull) at a bad time, your best option is to commit to the all-in and hope for crits. Don't attempt to R reactively to his Ultimate, as the damage often comes through before the animation finishes. If he plays safe, shove him in and use your superior out-of-combat mobility to outrotate him and flank his team.

Aatrox	Easy	222	51%	+114	+1,049	This is a medium difficulty lane that pivots entirely on Level 1 and Level 2 priority. Crucially, don't leash. You must fight Aatrox hard early to gain the Level 2 advantage.

Sion	Easy	214	48%	+416	+1,331	Sion is an easy matchup that favors extended trades. Save your Spin (E) to get out of his fully charged Q knockup. Immediately run away after killing him to avoid his passive form damage. Post-6, ensure you position between him and his escape path so he cannot Ultimate (R) away from your all-in.