Skins
Counters
Base Stats
Gameplay Ratings
Attack
Defense
Magic
Per Level
Abilities
E
Justice Punch
Galio will briefly step back and charge, knocking up the first enemy champion he encounters.
Passive
Colossal Smash
Every few seconds, Galio's next basic attack deals bonus magic damage in an area.
Q
Winds of War
Galio fires two windblasts that converge into a large tornado that deals damage over time.
R (Ultimate)
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.
W
Shield of Durand
Galio charges a defensive stance, moving slowly. Upon releasing the charge, Galio will taunt and damage nearby enemies.
Playing As Galio
- -You can release Shield of Durand even while crowd controlled.
- -You can use the minimap ally icons to cast Hero's Entrance.
- -You can use the step back from Justice Punch to dodge enemy spells.
Playing Against Galio
- -Galio moves slower when he is charging Shield of Durand.
- -Hero's Entrance can be interrupted before Galio jumps into the air.
- -Galio cannot traverse walls with Justice Punch.
Lore
Outside the gleaming city of Demacia, the stone colossus Galio keeps vigilant watch. Built as a bulwark against enemy mages, he often stands motionless for decades until the presence of powerful magic stirs him to life. Once activated, Galio makes the most of his time, savoring the thrill of a fight and the rare honor of defending his countrymen. But his triumphs are always bittersweet, for the magic he destroys is also his source of reanimation, and each victory leaves him dormant once again.
About Galio, the Colossus
Outside the gleaming city of Demacia, the stone colossus Galio keeps vigilant watch. Built as a bulwark against enemy mages, he often stands motionless for decades until the presence of powerful magic stirs him to life. Once activated, Galio makes the most of his time, savoring the thrill of a fight and the rare honor of defending his countrymen. But his triumphs are always bittersweet, for the magic he destroys is also his source of reanimation, and each victory leaves him dormant once again.
How to Play Galio
Playing Galioeffectively comes down to understanding the champion's role, combo patterns, and power spikes. As a tank, Galio benefits from the recommended runes and core items shown above, which reflect the current meta across ranked play.
Strengths & Ally Tips
- You can release Shield of Durand even while crowd controlled.
- You can use the minimap ally icons to cast Hero's Entrance.
- You can use the step back from Justice Punch to dodge enemy spells.
Playing Against Galio
- Galio moves slower when he is charging Shield of Durand.
- Hero's Entrance can be interrupted before Galio jumps into the air.
- Galio cannot traverse walls with Justice Punch.
Galio Counters and Matchups
Galio's toughest matchup this patch is Milio. Conversely, Galio performs strongly into Brand.
Difficulty and Who Should Play Galio
Riot rates Galio's difficulty at 5/10. Galio sits in the middle range — approachable, but with enough depth to reward practice.