Varus

Varus

Top Build, Runes, Items · Patch 26.9

A Tier Win Rate 48.2% Pick Rate 3.0% Ban Rate 10.3% Role Top Games 452 Patch 26.9
Patch: 26.9
Tier A
Win Rate 48.2%
Pick Rate 3.0%
Ban Rate 10.3%
Matches 452
RUNES
WR 59.52% PR 37.17% Games 168
Precision
Precision
Press the Attack
Lethal Tempo
Fleet Footwork
Conqueror
Absorb Life
Triumph
Presence of Mind
Legend: Alacrity
Legend: Haste
Legend: Bloodline
Coup de Grace
Cut Down
Last Stand
Resolve
Resolve
Demolish
Font of Life
Shield Bash
Conditioning
Second Wind
Bone Plating
Overgrowth
Revitalize
Unflinching
Adaptive Force
Attack Speed
Cooldown Reduction
Adaptive Force
Movement Speed
Health
Health
Slow Resist & Tenacity
Scaling Health
WR 38.97% PR 30.09% Games 136
Precision
Precision
Press the Attack
Lethal Tempo
Fleet Footwork
Conqueror
Absorb Life
Triumph
Presence of Mind
Legend: Alacrity
Legend: Haste
Legend: Bloodline
Coup de Grace
Cut Down
Last Stand
Resolve
Resolve
Demolish
Font of Life
Shield Bash
Conditioning
Second Wind
Bone Plating
Overgrowth
Revitalize
Unflinching
Adaptive Force
Attack Speed
Cooldown Reduction
Adaptive Force
Movement Speed
Health
Health
Slow Resist & Tenacity
Scaling Health
Items

Starting Items

Games 46 PR 10%
Item 1055
Item 2003
Item 3070
Item 1036
Games 21 PR 5%
Item 1055
Item 2003
Item 3070
Item 2031

Build Order

Item 1055
Item 3070
Item 1036
Item 3134
Item 2510
Item 3073
Item 3142
Item 3042

Completed Items

Item 2510
Item 3073
Item 3142
Item 3042
Item 3087
Item 3157

Situational Items

Item 1001
Item 1042
Item 1028
Item 3044
Item 1037
Item 2021
Item 6690
Item 1086
Ability Max Order W > Q > E
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2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
Q
Q
Q
Q
Q
Q
W
W
W
W
W
W
E
E
E
E
E
E
R
R
R
R

Overview

Varus is a versatile marksman who can function as a poke threat, on-hit damage dealer, or mixed burst carry depending on his build. He is strongest when he can control fights from range, punish poor positioning, and pressure enemies before they ever reach him.

Strengths

  • Very flexible build paths
  • Strong poke and lane pressure
  • Useful crowd control with ultimate
  • Good damage profile into many team comps
  • Can punish bad positioning from range

Weaknesses

  • Low mobility
  • Can be punished by hard engage
  • Needs good positioning in fights
  • Skill accuracy matters heavily in poke styles
  • Less safe if enemies reach his space

Early Game

In the early game Varus should focus on lane pressure, clean trading, and controlling wave states that make enemy bot lanes uncomfortable. He gains a lot of value by forcing opponents to respect his range and setup.

Mid Game

Mid game is where Varus becomes a major threat around objective fights and grouped movement. He can poke teams down or set up fights with ultimate depending on his build and team needs.

Late Game

In late game fights Varus should play around spacing, target access, and controlled damage windows. He is strongest when protected well enough to keep applying pressure without getting forced out.

Tips & Tricks

  • Your build changes your role a lot, adapt well.
  • Low mobility means positioning must stay disciplined.
  • Objective setups are some of your best moments.
  • Poke pressure can win fights before they start.
  • Do not waste ultimate without a clear purpose.