Matchup
Heavy CCStrong engageVery tankyHeavy AP damage
Build vs Galio
Build adapted to this matchup
Starting items
Core build
Standard
Summoner spells
42%
37%Anti AD
Anti Tank
DPS
100.0% WR2 games
Precision
Press the Attack
Triumph
Legend: Alacrity
Last Stand
Resolve
Overgrowth
Bone Plating
Power Spikes
Strength by game phase
Early (0-15)
Mid (15-30)
Late (30+)
Varus
GalioCareful
Careful
Favorable
Galio's abilities
Passive, spells and ultimate
Colossal Smash (P)
Every few seconds, Galio's next basic attack deals bonus magic damage in an area.
Cooldowns
Cooldowns by spell rank
| Level | Q | W | E | R |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 11s | 18s | 11s | – |
| 6 | 9s | 18s | 11s | 3m |
| 9 | 7s | 17s | 11s | 3m |
| 11 | 7s | 16s | 11s | 2m40 |
| 16 | 7s | 14s | 9s | 2m20 |
| 18 | 7s | 14s | 7s | 2m20 |
Playing against Galio
How to counter and exploit weaknesses
1
Galio is weak against AD champions in lane — he scales MR but not armor naturally.
2
His R can only target an ally — if his teammates aren't in range, he can't use it.
3
W (taunt) has a visible windup: dash or Flash out of the zone before he releases it.
4
Punish him when his E (dash) is on cooldown — it's his only mobility.
Source: op.gg + LTL Engine · Patch 16.9.1 · May 9, 2026