Galio vs Seraphine
Build vs Seraphine
The champion's reference build, for lack of enough games in this matchup
Recommended items for Galio: Hextech Rocketbelt, Imperial Mandate, Zhonya's Hourglass, Mercury's Treads, Hollow Radiance, Dark Seal, Shadowflame, Stormsurge.
Starting items
Core build
Standard
Summoner spells
Other options
Power Spikes
Strength by game phase
Seraphine's abilities
Passive, spells and ultimate
Every third basic spell will cast twice from Seraphine. Additionally, casting spells near allies grants her bonus magic damage and range on her next basic attack.
Cooldowns
Cooldowns by spell rank
| Level | Q | W | E | R |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 8s | 22s | 11s | – |
| 6 | 7s | 22s | 11s | 2m40 |
| 9 | 6s | 22s | 11s | 2m40 |
| 11 | 6s | 22s | 11s | 2m20 |
| 16 | 6s | 22s | 11s | 2m |
| 18 | 6s | 22s | 11s | 2m |
Playing as Galio
Tips to maximize your impact
- Land your tornado during the taunt
Engage with Justice Punch (E), release Shield of Durand (W), then place Winds of War (Q) during the taunt: the tornado deals damage based on max health.
- Recharge your shield before a trade
Against a magic-damage opponent, don't take free hits before a trade: after a few seconds without taking damage, Shield of Durand (W) gives you a magic shield.
- Charge your taunt
Charge Shield of Durand (W) before releasing it, after a Flash if needed: a longer charge means a longer taunt, more damage and a wider area.
- Fly into fights
Watch the map and join fights with Hero's Entrance (R): your allies in the area get a magic shield, and your landing knocks enemies into the air.
Playing against Seraphine
How to counter and exploit weaknesses
- Dodge her Beat Drop
Dodge Beat Drop (E), especially if you're already slowed: it roots a slowed target and stuns an immobilized one.
- Back off before her third spell
Count her basic spells and back off before the third: Stage Presence (passive) casts it twice, whether it damages, slows or shields.
- Spread out from your allies
Spread out from your allies against Encore (R): each champion hit extends its range, and a charmed ally near you lets it reach you.
- Target her: she has no dash
If you can engage, target Seraphine: her kit has no dash to escape.
Other Galio matchups
Patch 16.21.1