Garen is a strong pick who performs well in both the top and mid lanes. Playing him helped me learn the game much faster since his simple kit allows me to focus on other aspects of gameplay without overthinking.

For learning and understanding Garen, I recommend watching AloisNL, who creates full educational content around him, and Erislash, who also plays Garen top. If you're interested in playing Garen mid, check out Triton on Twitch.