Galio Wild Rift Build with Highest Winrate - Guide Runes, Items, and Skill Order

Author: Son Acton

Galio in Wild Rift is not only a mage capable of blocking attacks but also possesses a lot of crowd control abilities. The way to build Galio is to buy items for magic power and resistance stats. The way to play "The Colossus" is to take advantage of CC skills and the ability to approach from afar to participate in team fights.

Galio Wild Rift

Galio Wild Rift

Patch 5.0c

Tank Tank - Lane: support mid

Damage: Magic

Power Spike

Difficulty

Damage

Toughness

Utility

CC

Mobility

Tier A
Win rate 50.88%
Pick rate 2.0%
Ban rate 0.2%
Galio Wild Rift Build
Galio: Wild Rift Build Guide

Galio's Item Build & Runes

Galio runes Win 58.23% and Pick 29.31%

Galio runes Mid with Win 55.92% and Pick 26.45%

First Strike

Scorch

Cheap Shot

Eyeball Collector

TRANSCENDENCE

Build Galio Wild Rift with the highest win rate

  • Item Rod of Ages Rod of Ages
  • Item Archangel's Staff Archangel's Staff
  • Item Ionian Boots of Lucidity Ionian Boots of Lucidity
  • Item Rylai's Crystal Scepter Rylai's Crystal Scepter
  • Item Crystalline Reflector Crystalline Reflector
  • Item Morellonomicon Morellonomicon

Galio build second

  • Item  Boots of Mana Boots of Mana
  • Item  Luden's Echo Luden's Echo
  • Item  Crown of the Shattered Queen Crown of the Shattered Queen
  • Item  Rabadon's Deathcap Rabadon's Deathcap
  • Item  Lich Bane Lich Bane
  • Item  Riftmaker Riftmaker

Galio item build third

  • Item  Rod of Ages Rod of Ages
  • Item  Protobelt Protobelt
  • Item  Oblivion Orb Oblivion Orb
  • Item  Rabadon's Deathcap Rabadon's Deathcap
  • Item  Liandry's Torment Liandry's Torment
  • Item  Oceanid's Trident Oceanid's Trident

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Galio position

Play in the Mid lane. Possessing the Super Hero skill, Galio can appear in time to provide quick support in the remaining two lanes.

Galio summoner spells

flash + Ignite  

Galio Build

Galio, a true force on the battlefield, thrives with a build that amplifies his magical power.

When you're dominating the match, seize the opportunity to further cripple your foes. Think speed boosts and chilling slows – the Hextech Rocketbelt is a perfect addition!

But if the tide starts to turn, resilience is key. Ward off pesky crowd control with Mercury's Treads, and bolster your magical defenses with the Abyssal Mask. Feeling extra bold? Grab that Guardian Angel – turn the tables and charge headlong into the fray with Hero's Entrance, knowing that your golden stasis will buy you precious time.

Galio ability 

Galio ability order

skill order Galio Wild Rift

Certainly Winds of war Galio's minion push and poke skill raised Max first.

Shield of Durand and Justice Punch the next two skills bring Galio's unique crowd control effects.

Galio abilities

COLOSSAL SMASH COLOSSAL SMASH

  • What it does: Amps up your next swing – imagine your fist crackling with energy! Smack an enemy for a satisfying surge of extra magic damage that blasts outwards, harming anyone nearby.
  • How to use it: Ever wished you could clear out pesky minion waves with one blow? This is your move. Pair it with your other abilities and watch the fireworks.
  • The good stuff: Scales with not one, but three stats, meaning your build gets flexible!
  • Watch out for: Don't be caught swinging for nothing – you need to land that hit for the effect AND it's got a bit of a wait time between uses.

WINDS OF WAR WINDS OF WAR

  • What it does: Like calling forth a mini-tempest, you unleash two gusts that swirl into a damage-dealing tornado. Deals a percentage of your target's health, making it hurt more on those bulking tanks.
  • How to use it: Minion waves won't stand a chance. Combo with Colossal Smash and those poor little guys evaporate. The tornado hurts over time, so it's perfect for softening up enemies already caught by your other moves.
  • The good stuff: Great for clearing space, and power that grows along with your own.
  • Watch out for: Takes some aiming, gotta get both blasts on target, plus that tornado has a slight delay before it starts the pain.

SHIELD OF DURAND SHIELD OF DURAND

  • What it does: Think of it like a magical force field! It's got two parts: a regular shield against magic that refreshes every so often, and (the fun part) a taunt that makes enemies HAVE to fight you while you deflect a chunk of their damage.
  • How to use it: Hate those pesky mages? Pop this up and laugh while their spells fizzle out. Taunt a dangerous foe, forcing them to focus you while your team takes them down. Combo it for maximum annoyance.
  • The good stuff: Makes you tankier against magic, and that taunt can turn a whole teamfight around.
  • Watch out for: That cooldown IS on the long side, so good timing is everything.

JUSTICE PUNCH JUSTICE PUNCH

  • What it does: Imagine charging forward, fist glowing, and sending an enemy flying! That's this move - damage, disruptive knock-up, and a burst of speed to get you into the action.
  • How to use it: Perfect way to start a fight! Knock up a key target, or use it defensively to create some distance. Pairs well with your shield's taunt – close in, force them to face you, then blast them away.
  • The good stuff: Serious damage on a single target, and that knock-up gives your team the advantage.
  • Watch out for: They can dodge it with the right timing, so close the distance first before you unleash it.

HERO'S ENTRANCE HERO'S ENTRANCE

  • What it does: This is where you get to be the shining hero! Shield your allies AND blast enemies sky-high when you land, a true entrance worthy of a legend.
  • How to use it: Team caught in a bad spot? Drop in to save the day! See a chance to knock out a bunch of enemies? Time to fly! Ganking another lane never looked so dramatic.
  • The good stuff: Turns you into instant backup, AND gives your team the perfect chance to counterattack. Wide range of possibilities!
  • Watch out for: That cooldown is huge, so choose your moment wisely. Teamwork is key here – don't land if your allies aren't ready to follow up.

How to play Galio

Early on, don't sweat missing a few minions as you learn Galio's rhythm.  Just focus on staying alive – dodging those pesky long-range spells from enemy mages is a win all on its own.

But once you hit level 3, that's when the fun starts! Get your jungler in for a gank. A well-timed combo will turn those early-game struggles into sweet, sweet revenge.

Mid-game, good vision control is key. Ward up those crucial jungle spots, and the enemy jungler's every move will be revealed. No sneaky attacks on your watch!

Ready to fight?  Charge in and get close! Pop your Durand Shield to slow those enemies down, then it's time to rain down some punches. Weave in a Justice Punch for a knock-up, and finish them off with Winds of War. Most enemies won't survive that brutal combo.

Come late-game teamfights, Galio shines.  Push the lane aggressively, then surprise the enemy with a dramatic Hero's Entrance right into the heart of their team. Even if you miss a few targets, your ult provides a beefy shield for your allies. You'll turn the tide of battle!

Farming Tip: Stand just below your minion wave. A well-placed Winds of War will blast both melee and ranged minions. Use your passive's powerful punch to finish any survivors, clearing the whole wave with ease.

Combo:

JUSTICE PUNCH +WINDS OF WAR + AA

JUSTICE PUNCH + AA +SHIELD OF DURAND + WINDS OF WAR + AA

Galio pros and cons

Pros

  • The Magic Tank: Galio's unique blend of magic damage and his passive shield grants surprising durability. Imagine a mage with the toughness to shrug off a few blows!
  • Crowd Control Master: Slows, knock-ups, and a massive taunt – Galio's kit is built to disrupt enemies and shield your teammates from harm.
  • Wave-clearing Champ: If you hate minions, Galio's your guy. His abilities can wipe out waves in a flash, letting you focus on pressuring the enemy.

Cons

  • The Glass Cannon... Kinda: Galio's tougher than your average mage, but don't go charging in like a true tank. Overconfidence will get you splattered.
  • Ultimate Gamble: Hero's Entrance is powerful, but whiff it, and you've just delivered yourself to the enemy team on a silver platter.
  • Weak Early Game: Galio needs time to ramp up. If those early ganks fail, you could find yourself behind in gold and losing precious tower pressure.
  • Chunky Cooldowns: Missing your abilities doesn't just feel bad, it leaves you seriously vulnerable for a good while.

Galio counters

Galio's a force to be reckoned with, but even the mightiest titans have their weaknesses. Here's how to tip the scales in your favor:

  • Dance Around his Shield: See that golden glow around Galio? That's his Shield of Durand, and it means trouble. Back off and give him space – your poke won't do much when that shield's up. If you've got the range, keep the pressure on from a distance with those long-range attacks.
  • Watch for the Dive: That glowing circle on the ground? That's Galio revving up his Hero's Entrance. Time to scatter! Unless you enjoy a surprise knockup, get those feet moving and use any dashes or speed boosts you have.
  • Spread Out, Squad: Galio loves a crowd. He's happiest when he can taunt and smash the whole team at once. Don't make it easy for him! Keep some healthy space between you and your allies.

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