LoL Classic - Galio Build

Changes for Classic

• The abilities are completely different. Read the descriptions

How to Play

Galio can farm and harass with Q, so look for opportunities to catch your opponent and low health minions in the same cast. Use E when you need to clear the wave quickly, but watch your mana before repeatedly using both spells. Picking up Chalice early and building towards Shushei’s Mana Jug helps you stay in lane and keep using your abilities. Cast W on yourself before taking a trade to gain resistances and recover health when you are damaged.

Once you unlock your ultimate, look for opportunities to fight alongside your jungler. Q’s slow and E’s movement speed can help you reach enemies, while Flash gives you another way to get into position for your taunt. In teamfights, wait until your teammates are close enough to follow up before committing. Use W on yourself before going in and watch for enemies who can interrupt your channel. Save Zhonya’s for after your ultimate finishes or gets interrupted, when you need protection from the follow-up damage.

Runes Explained

Magic Penetration Marks improve your damage against enemy champions, helping your Q and E poke remain threatening. Ability Power Quintessences give your spells more strength immediately, making it easier to pressure your opponent and work through the early waves.

Flat Magic Resist Glyphs are particularly useful on Classic Galio because his passive converts magic resistance into ability power. They give you protection against magic damage while also contributing to your spell damage. Armor Seals cover physical damage from basic attacks and minions, helping when you move forward to last-hit or trade.

Masteries Explained

Take 21 points in Offense to support Galio’s damage and wave clear. Additional ability power and magic penetration make your spells more effective, while Sorcery reduces their cooldowns. Executioner helps you finish weakened enemies after landing your damage, giving you more threat when your team follows up on a successful ultimate.

Your remaining nine points go into Utility. Meditation helps with mana regeneration, which is useful when you are farming and trading with spells. Summoner’s Insight and Mastermind reduce the wait between Flash uses, giving you more opportunities to find a strong engage. Runic Affinity extends neutral monster buffs, including blue buff whenever you receive it.