Galio Build
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.
The most played Galio Support build on patch 26.21 runs Aftershock with Shield Bash, Bone Plating and Unflinching, plus Nimbus Cloak and Transcendence from the secondary tree. Take Flash and Ignite. Start with Health Potion, then build Celestial Opposition, Locket of the Iron Solari and Plated Steelcaps, followed by Imperial Mandate, Thornmail and Frozen Heart. Max W (Shield of Durand) first, then E (Justice Punch), then Q (Winds of War). It has a 50.5% win rate and a 1.0% pick rate.
Runes
Primary
Aftershock
After immobilizing an enemy champion gain defenses and later deal a burst of magic damage around you.
Aftershock
After immobilizing an enemy champion, increase your Armor and Magic Resist by 45 + 75% of your Bonus Resists for 2.5s. Then explode, dealing magic damage to nearby enemies. Damage: 25 - 120 (+8% of your bonus health) Cooldown: 20s Resistance bonus from Aftershock capped at: 80-150 (based on level)
Shield Bash
Whenever you gain a shield, your next basic attack against a champion deals bonus adaptive damage.
Shield Bash
Whenever you gain a new shield, your next basic attack against a champion deals 5 - 30 (+2.5% Bonus Health) (+15.0% New Shield Amount) bonus adaptive damage. You have up to 2s after the shield expires to use this effect.
Bone Plating
After taking damage from an enemy champion, the next 3 spells or attacks you receive from them deal 30-60 (based on level) less damage. Duration: 1.5s Cooldown: 55s
Bone Plating
After taking damage from an enemy champion, the next 3 spells or attacks you receive from them deal 30-60 (based on level) less damage. Duration: 1.5s Cooldown: 55s
Unflinching
Gain Armor and Magic Resist when receiving crowd control.
Unflinching
Gain 10 Armor and Magic Resist when crowd controlled and for 2 seconds after.
Secondary
Nimbus Cloak
After casting a Summoner Spell, gain a short Move Speed increase that allows you to pass through units.
Nimbus Cloak
After casting a Summoner Spell, gain a Move Speed increase that lasts for 2s and allows you to pass through units. Increase: 15% - 45% Move Speed based on the Summoner Spell's cooldown. (Higher cooldown Summoner Spells grant more Move Speed).
Transcendence
Gain bonuses upon reaching the following levels: Level 5: +5 Ability Haste Level 8: +5 Ability Haste Level 11: On Champion takedown, reduce the remaining cooldown of basic abilities by 20%.
Transcendence
Gain bonuses upon reaching the following levels: Level 5: +5 Ability Haste Level 8: +5 Ability Haste Level 11: On Champion takedown, reduce the remaining cooldown of basic abilities by 20%.
Summoner Spells
Flash
Cooldown 300s
Flash
Cooldown 300s
Teleports you a short distance toward your cursor.
Ignite
Cooldown 180s
Ignite
Cooldown 180s
Deals true damage over time to target enemy champion and reduces healing effects on them for the duration.
Skill Priority
WShield of Durand
Cooldown 18/17/16/15/14s · 50 Mana
Galio charges a defensive stance, moving slowly. Upon releasing the charge, Galio will taunt and damage nearby enemies.
EJustice Punch
Cooldown 11/10/9/8/7s · 50 Mana
Galio will briefly step back and charge, knocking up the first enemy champion he encounters.
QWinds of War
Cooldown 11/10/9/8/7s · 60/65/70/75/80 Mana
Galio fires two windblasts that converge into a large tornado that deals damage over time.
Item Build
Full build 11,150gStarting Items
×2Health Potion
2 × 50g
Health Potion
Consume Restores 120 Health over 15 seconds.
Core Build
1Celestial Opposition
400g200 HP · 75% HP Regen · 75% Mana Regen · 9 Gold Per 10 Seconds
Blessing of the Mountain · Active
Celestial Opposition
400g- 200 Health
- 75% Base Health Regen
- 75% Base Mana Regen
- 9 Gold Per 10 Seconds
Blessing of the Mountain Reduce incoming champion damage for 2 seconds after taking damage from a champion. When the effect ends, slow nearby enemies by 50% for 1.5 seconds. Active (4 charges) Places an Invisible Stealth Ward that grants vision.
2Locket of the Iron Solari
2,200g200 HP · 30 Armor · 30 MR · 10 AH
Devotion
Locket of the Iron Solari
2,200g- 200 Health
- 30 Armor
- 30 Magic Resist
- 10 Ability Haste
Devotion Grant nearby allies a 290 - 360 Shield that decays over 2.5 seconds.
3Plated Steelcaps
1,200g25 Armor · 45 MS
Plating
Plated Steelcaps
1,200g- 25 Armor
- 45 Move Speed
Plating Reduces incoming damage from Attacks by 10%.
4Imperial Mandate
2,400g60 AP · 15 AH · 150% Mana Regen
Control · Command
Imperial Mandate
2,400g- 60 Ability Power
- 15 Ability Haste
- 150% Base Mana Regen
Control Gain 20 Ability Haste for your abilities with Immobilizing effects. Command On Immobilizing an enemy champion, mark them as 7% Vulnerable for 4 seconds.
5Thornmail
2,450g150 HP · 75 Armor
Thorns
Thornmail
2,450g- 150 Health
- 75 Armor
Thorns When struck by an Attack, deal magic damage to the attacker and apply 40% Wounds for 3 seconds if they are a champion.
6Frozen Heart
2,500g75 Armor · 400 Mana · 20 AH
Winter's Caress
Frozen Heart
2,500g- 75 Armor
- 400 Mana
- 20 Ability Haste
Winter's Caress Reduce the Attack Speed of nearby champions by 20%.
Abilities & Skill Path
Colossal Smash
Every few seconds, Galio's next basic attack deals bonus magic damage in an area.
QWinds of War
Cooldown 11/10/9/8/7s · 60/65/70/75/80 Mana
Galio fires two windblasts that converge into a large tornado that deals damage over time.
WShield of Durand
Cooldown 18/17/16/15/14s · 50 Mana
Galio charges a defensive stance, moving slowly. Upon releasing the charge, Galio will taunt and damage nearby enemies.
EJustice Punch
Cooldown 11/10/9/8/7s · 50 Mana
Galio will briefly step back and charge, knocking up the first enemy champion he encounters.
RHero's Entrance
Cooldown 180/160/140s · 100 Mana
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.