Top Matchup

Dr. Mundo vs Garen

Patch: 15.15 (25.15)
League: Platinum+
Dr. Mundo

Dr. Mundo

the Madman of Zaun
Top
Dr. Mundo Top Overall Win Rate
50.06%

Matchup Win Rate

48.3%
Dr. Mundo vs Garen Wins
⚔
51.7%
Garen vs Dr. Mundo Wins
Garen

Garen

The Might of Demacia
Top
Garen Top Overall Win Rate
50.66%

Dr. Mundo vs Garen - Top Matchup Guide Patch 15.15 (25.15)

Dr. Mundo Top vs Garen Top - Who is stronger?

Dr. Mundo Top has trouble against Garen (48.3% win rate) based on 1282 games. This is a tough matchup for Dr. Mundo players.

View detailed statistics below: items, runes, and counter builds for Dr. Mundo Top vs Garen Top in patch 15.15 (25.15), including win rates and pick rates. With proper study, this can improve your chances of victory up to 60.9% in this matchup.

Statistical Matchup Analysis

Current meta showdown: Dr. Mundo (5.5% pick rate, 8th most popular out of 62 Top champions) versus Garen (5.0%, 9th place). These two top lane titans clash constantly, making matchup mastery a decisive factor in your climb. Every edge matters: In this tough matchup, the proven Grasp of the Undying + Demolish combination (48.9% win rate) plus optimal itemization Heartsteel, Warmog's Armor, Titanic Hydra, and Boots of Swiftness boosts your chances from 48.3% to 60.9% - potentially game-changing.

Survive and scale: Dr. Mundo faces both matchup (48.34%) and farming disadvantages (6.28 vs 6.98/min). With a 0.70 CS/min deficit, prioritize safe farming and jungle assistance. Damage doesn't equal wins: Dr. Mundo outputs more damage (934 vs 739/min, 2nd place) but still loses the matchup. The issue likely lies in survivability, mobility, or damage timing rather than raw output. Complete dominance by Garen: leads in both matchup win rate (51.7%) and KDA (1.90 vs 1.80, 25th vs 40th place). Dr. Mundo players need exceptional preparation to overcome this counter-pick.

Dr. Mundo vs Garen - Top Stats Comparison

Dr. Mundo Top
Dr. Mundo Top		Versus
Garen Top
Garen Top
ATierA+
48.3%Matchup Winrate51.7%
50.06%Role Winrate50.66%
#34Winrate Rank#22
5.5%Pickrate5.0%
1.8Average KDA1.9
407Gold per Minute431
6.28CS/Min6.98
0.29Wards per Minute0.31
934Damage per Minute739

How to Beat Garen as Dr. Mundo (Top)

Despite the slight difference in effectiveness, in the Dr. Mundo versus Garen matchup in the top lane, neither champion has an overwhelming advantage. The winner is determined by player skill and understanding the intricacies of the confrontation. Studying this guide will improve your chances of success.

Dr. Mundo deals mixed damage - the opponent has fewer options for defense. Garen deals mainly physical damage (74.50%), additional items against this damage type may be required against snowballing or aggressive play.

Consider the farming superiority demonstrated by Garen, ranking 20th (versus 43rd for Dr. Mundo) in farming efficiency among champions in this role. This means the opponent can build gold advantages more quickly. Meanwhile, their higher KDA (1.9 versus 1.8) suggests they participate more effectively in team fights.

Key aspects of the Dr. Mundo Top versus Garen Top matchup

In this difficult confrontation, it is critically important for the Dr. Mundo player to avoid attempts to force trades and all-ins with the Garen player, as the matchup requires a patient and calculated approach. Extended trades without clear tactical advantage often lead to unfavorable consequences, and ignoring opportunities to receive team support can be a fatal mistake for game progression.

Dr. Mundo vs Garen: Top Lane Summoner Spells

Most Popular

Ghost
Ghost Gain Move Speed and ignore unit collision for the duration.
Teleport
Teleport After a brief channel, become untargetable and travel to an allied unit. Upgrades into Unleashed Teleport, which significantly increases travel speed.
46.4% Win Rate70.1% Pick Rate

Highest Win Rate

Flash
Flash Teleports you a short distance toward your cursor.
Ghost
Ghost Gain Move Speed and ignore unit collision for the duration.
47.5% Win Rate2.3% Pick Rate

Dr. Mundo vs Garen: Top Lane Runes

Most Frequent Runes

Primary Path
Resolve
Grasp of the Undying
Grasp of the Undying Every 4s in combat, your next basic attack on a champion will:
  • Deal bonus magic damage equal to 3.5% of your max health
  • Heal you for 1.3% of your max health
  • Permanently increase your health by 5
    Ranged Champions: Damage, healing, and permanent health gained are 60% effective.

    • Grasp of the Undying

    Every 4s in combat, your next basic attack on a champion will:Deal bonus magic damage equ…

    Demolish
    Demolish Charge up a powerful attack against a tower over 3s, while within 600 range of it. The charged attack deals 100 (+35% of your max health) bonus physical damage.

    Cooldown: 45s

    Demolish

    Charge up a powerful attack against a tower over 3s, while within 600 range of …

    Second Wind
    Second Wind After taking damage from an enemy champion, heal for 4% of your missing health +3 over 10s.

    Second Wind

    After taking damage from an enemy champion, heal for 4% of your missing health …

    Overgrowth
    Overgrowth Absorb life essence from monsters or enemy minions that die near you, permanently gaining 3 maximum health for every 8.

    When you've absorbed 120 monsters or enemy minions, gain an additional 3.5% maximum health.

    Overgrowth

    Absorb life essence from monsters or enemy minions that die near you, permanent…

    Secondary Path
    Inspiration
    Magical Footwear
    Magical Footwear You get free Slightly Magical Footwear at 12 min, but you cannot buy boots before then. For each takedown you acquire the boots 45s sooner.

    Slightly Magical Footwear grants you an additional 10 Move Speed.

    Magical Footwear

    You get free Slightly Magical Footwear at 12 min, but you cannot buy boots befo…

    Approach Velocity
    Approach Velocity Gain 7.5% Move Speed towards nearby enemy champions that are movement impaired. This bonus is increased to 15% Move Speed for any enemy champion that you impair.

    Activation Range for CC from allies: 1000

    Approach Velocity

    Gain 7.5% Move Speed towards nearby enemy champions that are movement impaired.…

    Adaptive
    Attack Speed
    Attack Speed Increases attack speed by 10%

    Attack Speed

    Increases attack speed by 10%

    Scaling Health
    Scaling Health Increases health from 10 to 180 HP across levels 1-18

    Scaling Health

    Increases health from 10 to 180 HP across levels 1-18

    Scaling Health
    Scaling Health Increases health from 10 to 180 HP across levels 1-18

    Scaling Health

    Increases health from 10 to 180 HP across levels 1-18

    48.9% Win Rate76.6% Pick Rate

    Best Win Rate Runes

    Primary Path
    Resolve
    Grasp of the Undying
    Grasp of the Undying Every 4s in combat, your next basic attack on a champion will:
  • Deal bonus magic damage equal to 3.5% of your max health
  • Heal you for 1.3% of your max health
  • Permanently increase your health by 5
    Ranged Champions: Damage, healing, and permanent health gained are 60% effective.

    • Grasp of the Undying

    Every 4s in combat, your next basic attack on a champion will:Deal bonus magic damage equ…

    Demolish
    Demolish Charge up a powerful attack against a tower over 3s, while within 600 range of it. The charged attack deals 100 (+35% of your max health) bonus physical damage.

    Cooldown: 45s

    Demolish

    Charge up a powerful attack against a tower over 3s, while within 600 range of …

    Second Wind
    Second Wind After taking damage from an enemy champion, heal for 4% of your missing health +3 over 10s.

    Second Wind

    After taking damage from an enemy champion, heal for 4% of your missing health …

    Overgrowth
    Overgrowth Absorb life essence from monsters or enemy minions that die near you, permanently gaining 3 maximum health for every 8.

    When you've absorbed 120 monsters or enemy minions, gain an additional 3.5% maximum health.

    Overgrowth

    Absorb life essence from monsters or enemy minions that die near you, permanent…

    Secondary Path
    Inspiration
    Magical Footwear
    Magical Footwear You get free Slightly Magical Footwear at 12 min, but you cannot buy boots before then. For each takedown you acquire the boots 45s sooner.

    Slightly Magical Footwear grants you an additional 10 Move Speed.

    Magical Footwear

    You get free Slightly Magical Footwear at 12 min, but you cannot buy boots befo…

    Approach Velocity
    Approach Velocity Gain 7.5% Move Speed towards nearby enemy champions that are movement impaired. This bonus is increased to 15% Move Speed for any enemy champion that you impair.

    Activation Range for CC from allies: 1000

    Approach Velocity

    Gain 7.5% Move Speed towards nearby enemy champions that are movement impaired.…

    Adaptive
    Attack Speed
    Attack Speed Increases attack speed by 10%

    Attack Speed

    Increases attack speed by 10%

    Scaling Health
    Scaling Health Increases health from 10 to 180 HP across levels 1-18

    Scaling Health

    Increases health from 10 to 180 HP across levels 1-18

    Scaling Health
    Scaling Health Increases health from 10 to 180 HP across levels 1-18

    Scaling Health

    Increases health from 10 to 180 HP across levels 1-18

    48.9% Win Rate76.6% Pick Rate

    Dr. Mundo vs Garen: Top Lane Item Builds

    Most Popular Build

    Starting Items
    Stealth Ward
    Stealth Ward (0 gold) Active (210 - 120s, max 2 charges)
    Places an Invisible Stealth Ward that grants vision for 90-120 seconds.
    Doran's Shield
    Doran's Shield (450 gold) 110 Health
    Enduring Focus
    Restore 4 Health every 5 seconds.
    After taking damage from a champion, restore Health over 8 seconds.
    Helping Hand
    Attacks deal 5 bonus physical damage to minions.
    Health Potion
    Health Potion (50 gold) Consume
    Restores 120 Health over 15 seconds.
    50.1% Win Rate74.4% Pick Rate
    Popular Boots
    Boots of Swiftness
    Boots of Swiftness (1000 gold) 60 Move Speed
    Fleetfooted
    Reduce the effectiveness of Slows by 25%.
    52.8% Win Rate52.2% Pick Rate
    Plated Steelcaps
    Plated Steelcaps (1200 gold) 25 Armor
    45 Move Speed
    Plating
    Reduces incoming damage from Attacks by 10%.
    47.4% Win Rate28.1% Pick Rate
    Mercury's Treads
    Mercury's Treads (1250 gold) 20 Magic Resist
    45 Move Speed
    30% Tenacity
    46.8% Win Rate9.5% Pick Rate
    Core Build
    Giant's Belt
    Giant's Belt (900 gold) 350 Health
    ->
    Warmog's Armor
    Warmog's Armor (3100 gold) 1000 Health
    100% Base Health Regen
    Warmog's Heart
    If you have 2000 bonus Health and have not taken damage within 8 seconds, restore Health per second.
    Warmog's Vitality
    Gain bonus Health equal to 12% of your Item Health (0).
    Heartsteel
    Heartsteel (3000 gold) 900 Health
    100% Base Health Regen
    Colossal Consumption (0s) per target
    If an enemy champion is nearby for a few seconds, your next Attack against them deals 70 plus 6% of your max Health as bonus physical damage and grants 8% of the damage as max Health.
    Goliath
    For each 1000 max Health, gain 3% increased size, up to 30%.
    Titanic Hydra
    Titanic Hydra (3300 gold) 40 Attack Damage
    600 Health
    Cleave
    Attacks deal physical damage on-hit and to enemies behind the target.
    Titanic Crescent
    Empower your next Cleave to deal bonus physical damageOn-Hit and deal bonus physical damage to enemies behind the target.
    58.0% Win Rate29.1% Pick Rate
    Final Build
    Overlord's Bloodmail
    Overlord's Bloodmail (3300 gold) 30 Attack Damage
    550 Health
    Tyranny
    Gain 2% of your bonus Health as Attack Damage.
    Retribution
    Gain up to 10% increased Attack Damage based on your percent missing Health.
    58.5% Win Rate18.9% Pick Rate

    Best Win Rate Build

    Starting Items
    Stealth Ward
    Stealth Ward (0 gold) Active (210 - 120s, max 2 charges)
    Places an Invisible Stealth Ward that grants vision for 90-120 seconds.
    Scorchclaw Pup
    Scorchclaw Pup (450 gold) Jungle Companions
    Summon a Scorchclaw that assists you against monsters.
    Scorchclaw's Slash
    The companion grows as you hunt monsters, empowering your Smite. When fully grown, it periodically imbues your next Attack or Ability to burn enemies and Slow them. Killing large monsters readies this immediately.
    Health Potion
    Health Potion (50 gold) Consume
    Restores 120 Health over 15 seconds.
    57.1% Win Rate0.6% Pick Rate
    Highest Winrate Boots
    Ionian Boots of Lucidity
    Ionian Boots of Lucidity (900 gold) 10 Ability Haste
    45 Move Speed
    Ionian Insight
    Gain 10 Summoner Spell Haste.
    69.5% Win Rate0.1% Pick Rate
    Boots of Swiftness
    Boots of Swiftness (1000 gold) 60 Move Speed
    Fleetfooted
    Reduce the effectiveness of Slows by 25%.
    52.8% Win Rate52.2% Pick Rate
    Plated Steelcaps
    Plated Steelcaps (1200 gold) 25 Armor
    45 Move Speed
    Plating
    Reduces incoming damage from Attacks by 10%.
    47.4% Win Rate28.1% Pick Rate
    Core Build
    Crystalline Bracer
    Crystalline Bracer (800 gold) 200 Health
    100% Base Health Regen
    ->
    Heartsteel
    Heartsteel (3000 gold) 900 Health
    100% Base Health Regen
    Colossal Consumption (0s) per target
    If an enemy champion is nearby for a few seconds, your next Attack against them deals 70 plus 6% of your max Health as bonus physical damage and grants 8% of the damage as max Health.
    Goliath
    For each 1000 max Health, gain 3% increased size, up to 30%.
    Warmog's Armor
    Warmog's Armor (3100 gold) 1000 Health
    100% Base Health Regen
    Warmog's Heart
    If you have 2000 bonus Health and have not taken damage within 8 seconds, restore Health per second.
    Warmog's Vitality
    Gain bonus Health equal to 12% of your Item Health (0).
    Titanic Hydra
    Titanic Hydra (3300 gold) 40 Attack Damage
    600 Health
    Cleave
    Attacks deal physical damage on-hit and to enemies behind the target.
    Titanic Crescent
    Empower your next Cleave to deal bonus physical damageOn-Hit and deal bonus physical damage to enemies behind the target.
    60.9% Win Rate2.2% Pick Rate
    Final Build
    Sundered Sky
    Sundered Sky (3100 gold) 40 Attack Damage
    400 Health
    10 Ability Haste
    Lightshield Strike
    Your first Attack against a champion Critically Strikes and restores Health.
    67.1% Win Rate6.3% Pick Rate
    Other Items
    Spirit Visage
    Spirit Visage (2700 gold) 400 Health
    50 Magic Resist
    10 Ability Haste
    100% Base Health Regen
    Boundless Vitality
    Heals and Shields on you are increased by 25%.
    56.2% Win Rate17.0% Pick Rate
    Thornmail
    Thornmail (2450 gold) 150 Health
    75 Armor
    Thorns
    When struck by an Attack, deal magic damage to the attacker and apply 40% Wounds for 3 seconds if they are a champion.
    54.3% Win Rate14.3% Pick Rate
    Randuin's Omen
    Randuin's Omen (2700 gold) 350 Health
    75 Armor
    Resilience
    Receive 30% less damage from Critical Strikes.
    Humility
    Slow nearby enemies by 70% for 2 seconds.
    54.5% Win Rate7.4% Pick Rate
    Unending Despair
    Unending Despair (2800 gold) 400 Health
    25 Armor
    25 Magic Resist
    10 Ability Haste
    Anguish
    Every 4 seconds while in combat with champions, deal magic damage to nearby enemy champions and heal for 250% of the damage dealt.
    59.0% Win Rate7.4% Pick Rate
    Dead Man's Plate
    Dead Man's Plate (2900 gold) 350 Health
    55 Armor
    4% Move Speed
    Shipwrecker
    While moving, build up to 20 bonus Move Speed. Your next Attack discharges built up Move Speed to deal bonus physical damage.
    Unsinkable
    Reduce the effectiveness of Slows by 25%.
    55.3% Win Rate6.4% Pick Rate
    Sundered Sky
    Sundered Sky (3100 gold) 40 Attack Damage
    400 Health
    10 Ability Haste
    Lightshield Strike
    Your first Attack against a champion Critically Strikes and restores Health.
    67.1% Win Rate6.3% Pick Rate
    Jak'Sho, The Protean
    Jak'Sho, The Protean (3200 gold) 350 Health
    45 Armor
    45 Magic Resist
    Voidborn Resilience
    After 5 seconds of champion combat, increase your bonus Armor and Magic Resist by 30% until end of combat.
    50.4% Win Rate2.2% Pick Rate

    Dr. Mundo vs Garen: Top Lane Skill (abilities) Orders

    Most Frequent Skill Order

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    Q
    Q
    Infected Bonesaw Dr. Mundo throws an infected bonesaw, dealing damage to the first enemy hit based on their current health and slowing them.
    Q
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    Q
    Q
    Q
    W
    W
    Heart Zapper Dr. Mundo electrocutes himself, dealing persistent damage to nearby enemies and storing a portion of damage he takes. At the end of the duration or on Recast, Dr. Mundo deals a burst of damage to nearby enemies. If the burst hit an enemy, he heals a percentage of the stored damage.
    W
    W
    W
    W
    W
    E
    E
    Blunt Force Trauma Passive - Dr. Mundo gains bonus Attack Damage, increasing based on his max Health.

    Active - Dr. Mundo slams his “medical” bag into an enemy, dealing additional damage based on his missing Health. If the enemy dies they are swatted away, dealing damage to enemies they pass through.
    E
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    R
    R
    Maximum Dosage Dr. Mundo pumps himself with chemicals, instantly healing a percent of his missing Health. He then gains Move Speed and regenerates a portion of his maximum Health over a long duration.
    R
    R
    R
    Max Order: Q > E > W
    45.7% Win Rate59.5% Pick Rate

    Highest Win % Skill Order

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    R
    Q
    Infected Bonesaw Dr. Mundo throws an infected bonesaw, dealing damage to the first enemy hit based on their current health and slowing them.
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    W
    Heart Zapper Dr. Mundo electrocutes himself, dealing persistent damage to nearby enemies and storing a portion of damage he takes. At the end of the duration or on Recast, Dr. Mundo deals a burst of damage to nearby enemies. If the burst hit an enemy, he heals a percentage of the stored damage.
    W
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    W
    W
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    Blunt Force Trauma Passive - Dr. Mundo gains bonus Attack Damage, increasing based on his max Health.

    Active - Dr. Mundo slams his “medical” bag into an enemy, dealing additional damage based on his missing Health. If the enemy dies they are swatted away, dealing damage to enemies they pass through.
    E
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    E
    E
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    R
    R
    Maximum Dosage Dr. Mundo pumps himself with chemicals, instantly healing a percent of his missing Health. He then gains Move Speed and regenerates a portion of his maximum Health over a long duration.
    R
    R
    R
    Max Order: Q > E > W
    62.1% Win Rate1.0% Pick Rate

    Dr. Mundo tips:

    • A well-timed Sadism can bait enemy champions into attacking you even when they lack the damage to finish you.
    • Spirit Visage will increase the healing done by your ultimate and lower cooldowns on all of your abilities.
    • Cleavers are a powerful tool for killing neutral monsters. Instead of returning to base, farm neutral monsters until your ultimate can heal you.

    Playing Against Garen

    • Stack armor items to lower the large amount of physical damage that Garen deals out.
    • Try to run away from Garen as your health gets lower, as he can execute you quickly with Demacian Justice.
    • Be careful about attacking Garen in brush. It often will lead to taking full damage from Judgment.
    • Judgment deals maximum damage when only hitting a single target. If getting out of its radius isn't possible, move through allied minions to reduce damage taken.

    Dr. Mundo Top other Matchups

    Dr. Mundo
    +7.9%
    Jax

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    Dr. Mundo
    +7.8%
    Kennen

    Dr. Mundo vs Kennen

    Dr. Mundo
    +6.7%
    Renekton

    Dr. Mundo vs Renekton

    Dr. Mundo
    +4.5%
    Gnar

    Dr. Mundo vs Gnar

    Dr. Mundo
    +4.3%
    Cho'Gath

    Dr. Mundo vs Cho'Gath

    Dr. Mundo
    +4.0%
    Gangplank

    Dr. Mundo vs Gangplank

    Dr. Mundo
    +3.7%
    Urgot

    Dr. Mundo vs Urgot

    Dr. Mundo
    +3.6%
    Malphite

    Dr. Mundo vs Malphite

    Dr. Mundo
    +3.3%
    Sion

    Dr. Mundo vs Sion

    Dr. Mundo
    +3.0%
    Vayne

    Dr. Mundo vs Vayne

    Dr. Mundo
    +2.9%
    Vladimir

    Dr. Mundo vs Vladimir

    Dr. Mundo
    +2.5%
    Gragas

    Dr. Mundo vs Gragas

    Dr. Mundo
    +2.4%
    Darius

    Dr. Mundo vs Darius

    Dr. Mundo
    +2.2%
    Volibear

    Dr. Mundo vs Volibear

    Dr. Mundo
    +2.0%
    K'Sante

    Dr. Mundo vs K'Sante

    Dr. Mundo
    +1.6%
    Teemo

    Dr. Mundo vs Teemo

    Dr. Mundo
    +1.2%
    Camille

    Dr. Mundo vs Camille

    Dr. Mundo
    -1.1%
    Tryndamere

    Dr. Mundo vs Tryndamere

    Dr. Mundo
    -1.3%
    Shen

    Dr. Mundo vs Shen

    Dr. Mundo
    -1.5%
    Riven

    Dr. Mundo vs Riven

    Dr. Mundo
    -1.6%
    Ambessa

    Dr. Mundo vs Ambessa

    Dr. Mundo
    -1.6%
    Yasuo

    Dr. Mundo vs Yasuo

    Dr. Mundo
    -2.1%
    Fiora

    Dr. Mundo vs Fiora

    Dr. Mundo
    -2.6%
    Warwick

    Dr. Mundo vs Warwick

    Dr. Mundo
    -2.6%
    Jayce

    Dr. Mundo vs Jayce

    Dr. Mundo
    -2.7%
    Kayle

    Dr. Mundo vs Kayle

    Dr. Mundo
    -3.0%
    Singed

    Dr. Mundo vs Singed

    Dr. Mundo
    -3.0%
    Ornn

    Dr. Mundo vs Ornn

    Dr. Mundo
    -3.3%
    Yorick

    Dr. Mundo vs Yorick

    Dr. Mundo
    -3.4%
    Kled

    Dr. Mundo vs Kled

    Dr. Mundo
    -3.5%
    Illaoi

    Dr. Mundo vs Illaoi

    Dr. Mundo
    -3.9%
    Sett

    Dr. Mundo vs Sett

    Dr. Mundo
    -4.7%
    Trundle

    Dr. Mundo vs Trundle

    Dr. Mundo
    -4.8%
    Aatrox

    Dr. Mundo vs Aatrox

    Dr. Mundo
    -4.8%
    Yone

    Dr. Mundo vs Yone

    Dr. Mundo
    -5.0%
    Mordekaiser

    Dr. Mundo vs Mordekaiser

    Dr. Mundo
    -5.3%
    Irelia

    Dr. Mundo vs Irelia

    Dr. Mundo
    -6.1%
    Gwen

    Dr. Mundo vs Gwen

    Dr. Mundo
    -6.4%
    Nasus

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