Replace Garen's W with Righteous Deflection
This was originally a response to another thread, but I felt like posting it here for more viability.
looking at the recently discarded changes to his W on the PBE... The should really just give him the spell/attack counter idea that was going around instead just ratcheting up the defense/tenacity further.
Let him to activate W to counter/parry a spell or attack and let him apply a portion of the blocked damage to next Q. Make everyone scream and run for their lives when Garen dives in front of his ADC and Parries a Jhin 4th auto.
I mean, Garen was largely marketed as "That guy who laughs off your nid spears and poke and heals it off during objective standoffs." during his most recent rework.
this would very much fit into that role, and would differ him from braum or yasuo by giving him a very specialized 1 use application of a projectile/attack block that has big teamfight swinging potential if you get into the right spot at the right time, (which is a challenge with Garens Mobility. ) or Flash to defend an ally, while keeping him aggressively focused as is his nature as a low CC Jugg who wants to really really punch your smug noxian face in.
[darius-angry]
I think this would also fit into Garens role as a champion that can help new players learn. Playing Garen, even if you are an experienced player is an exercise in your fundamentals. Knowing when to flank, where to be, and a countering ability like this would further help users learn the importance of positioning, and add a very very satisfying mechanic when you nail it for experienced players.
tee a full spin, since its duration was gutted long ago.