MageTankWarden

Galio

The Colossus

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About Galio

Galio, The Colossus, is a mage, tank, and warden champion in League of Legends played in midlane and support on Summoner's Rift. Riot released Galio on August 10, 2010 in Patch 1.0.0.98. Galio uses melee attacks and deals magical damage.

Galio has 11 skins in 11 skin lines. Galio has waited 121 days for a new skin, the 135th longest wait of 173 champions. See every champion's wait

Gameplay style

Galio fills the mage/tank/warden role with melee attacks, mostly in midlane and support.

Galio deals magical damage and spends Mana to cast abilities. Tanks like Galio soak damage at the front of fights and lock enemies down with crowd control.

Galio's story

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.

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Official Champion Spotlight

See Galio's abilities and gameplay in the official League of Legends Champion Spotlight.

Learning Galio

Here is what Galio does well and where this mage, tank, and warden champion struggles.

Champion strengths

  • Powerful area-of-effect damage
  • Tough to kill in fights
  • Strong waveclear
  • Strong crowd control abilities

Champion weaknesses

  • Usually lacks mobility
  • Limited damage output
  • Vulnerable to assassins
  • Can be kited by other champions

Galio costs 1575 BE or 790 RP. Galio sits in Riot's mid-range price tier for champions with steeper learning curves or specialized kits.

Galio has not been on sale since March 1, 2026.

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