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1 CostBest Varus build for TFT Set 18 with 54.8% top 4 rate. Top items: Thief's Gloves, Last Whisper, and Giant Slayer. Learn optimal components & itemization strategy.
Set 18 Varus builds: Infinity Edge, Last Whisper, Spear of Shojin (54.80% top four rate, +13.26% difference); Deathblade, Infinity Edge, Spear of Shojin (54.05% top four rate, +12.51% difference); Thief's Gloves (50.57% top four rate, +9.03% difference)
Varus Component Priority Order in Set 18
When playing Varus in TFT Set 18, prioritize collecting Sparring Gloves, Recurve Bow, B.F. Sword from the carousel and item drops. Tear Of The Goddess and Giant's Belt are also valuable secondary components. These components build into Varus's highest win rate items and will help you secure consistent top four placements. Focus on slamming items early using these components rather than holding for perfect items, as tempo is crucial for maintaining a healthy economy.
Why These Components for Varus?
Sparring Gloves is the 1st priority component for Varus, appearing in 6 of the top item builds. This component builds into Last Whisper, Thief's Gloves, Striker's Flail, which are core items for maximizing Varus's effectiveness.
Recurve Bow is the 2nd priority component for Varus, appearing in 6 of the top item builds. This component builds into Last Whisper, Giant Slayer, Red Buff, which are core items for maximizing Varus's effectiveness.
B.F. Sword is the 3rd priority component for Varus, appearing in 5 of the top item builds. This component builds into Giant Slayer, Infinity Edge, Deathblade, which are core items for maximizing Varus's effectiveness.
Varus Carousel & Item Drop Tips
- Early Game (Stage 1-2): Prioritize Sparring Gloves on the first carousel if available, as it builds into Varus's best-in-slot items.
- Mid Game (Stage 3-4): Look for Sparring Gloves or Recurve Bow to complete your core items. Don't greed for perfect components—slam items to preserve HP.
- Late Game (Stage 5+): Use any remaining components to build utility items or complete Varus's secondary items for maximum power.
Should You Itemize Varus in Set 18
When Itemized (Avg)
Base Champion Stats
Key Factors for Varus Itemization in Set 18
Varus's best item build provides +13.3% top four rate improvement. 2 builds achieve 10%+ improvement.
As a 1-cost champion, Varus is easier to 3-star. When 3-starred with proper items, low-cost carries can be very effective.
Varus Itemization Data Analysis
Our analysis of Varus itemization in TFT Set 18 examines 5 item builds to determine how effectively this champion scales with items. Varus has a base top four rate of 41.5%, and we compare each item build's performance against this baseline to measure itemization value.
The best Varus item build achieves a 54.8% top four rate, representing a +13.3% difference from the base rate. 2 out of 5 builds show 10%+ improvement over baseline, 1 builds show 5-10% improvement, 2 builds show 0-5% improvement, On average across all analyzed builds, itemized Varus achieves 49.8% top four rate (+8.3% vs base) with 4.44 average placement.
For players aiming to win lobbies, itemized Varus achieves a 11.9% first place rate. This provides reasonable first place upside while maintaining consistent top four finishes.
✓When to Itemize Varus
- When you find Varus early and can build around it as your primary carry
- When you have the optimal item components (check the Component Priority section above)
- When the lobby isn't heavily contesting Varus's key items
- When you can commit to 3-starring Varus through slow rolling
✗When NOT to Itemize Varus
- When another carry in your comp scales better with the same items
- When you're pivoting to a different composition mid-game
Best Varus Items in TFT Set 18
The best Varus item is Thief's Gloves with a 50.45% win rate (+8.91% vs base), 16.63% first place rate, and 2.16% pick rate. The most popular is Spear of Shojin with a 19.91% pick rate and 43.21% win rate. Last Whisper has the highest first place rate at 17.07%. The top three Varus items are Thief's Gloves, Last Whisper, and Giant Slayer.
Rank | Item | Components | Rating | Top 4 Rate | Top 4 Diff | 1st Place Rate | Pick Rate | Matches |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
  | B | 49.61% | +8.07% | 17.07% | 8.35% | 2,820 | ||
| A | 50.45% | +8.91% | 16.63% | 2.16% | 731 | ||
 | B | 47.61% | +6.07% | 14.96% | 7.12% | 2,404 | ||
| 4 |  | A | 47.58% | +6.04% | 16.78% | 2.76% | 932 | |
| 5 | | S | 45.95% | +4.41% | 16.63% | 4.43% | 1,497 | |
| 6 | | C | 44.52% | +2.98% | 14.27% | 18.77% | 6,342 | |
| 7 | | C | 44.04% | +2.50% | 15.76% | 9.43% | 3,184 | |
| 8 |  | C | 43.21% | +1.67% | 14.71% | 19.91% | 6,727 | |
| 9 | | C | 43.16% | +1.62% | 14.12% | 2.25% | 759 | |
| 10 | | B | 41.08% | -0.46% | 13.82% | 6.87% | 2,320 | |
| 11 |  | C | 37.50% | -4.04% | 16.00% | 4.45% | 1,504 | |
| 12 |  | F | 36.12% | -5.42% | 13.37% | 12.64% | 4,270 |
Best Varus Artifact Items in TFT Set 18
The best Varus artifact item is Luden's Tempest with a 49.84% win rate (+8.30% vs base), 12.90% first place rate, and 0.14% pick rate. The most popular is Manazane with a 0.34% pick rate and 47.04% win rate. Wit's End has the highest first place rate at 21.65%. The top three Varus artifact items are Luden's Tempest, Wit's End, and Gold Collector.
Rank | Item | Rating | Top 4 Rate | Top 4 Diff | 1st Place Rate | Pick Rate | Matches |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D | 49.84% | +8.30% | 12.90% | 0.14% | 46 | ||
| C | 48.09% | +6.55% | 16.49% | 0.25% | 86 | ||
| D | 47.04% | +5.50% | 13.80% | 0.34% | 114 | ||
| 4 | D | 46.85% | +5.31% | 14.45% | 0.22% | 74 | |
| 5 | S | 48.72% | +7.18% | 21.65% | 0.07% | 23 | |
| 6 | B | 46.06% | +4.52% | 16.26% | 0.16% | 54 | |
| 7 | B | 47.52% | +5.98% | 16.35% | 0.06% | 20 | |
| 8 | D | 41.54% | -0.00% | 15.73% | 0.19% | 65 | |
| 9 | S | 35.68% | -5.86% | 21.48% | 0.27% | 91 | |
| 10 | C | 42.75% | +1.21% | 14.53% | 0.05% | 18 | |
| 11 | D | 38.57% | -2.97% | 12.98% | 0.14% | 46 | |
| 12 | C | 39.60% | -1.94% | 15.92% | 0.09% | 29 | |
| 13 | D | 33.39% | -8.15% | 15.96% | 0.19% | 63 | |
| 14 | D | 36.70% | -4.84% | 14.33% | 0.11% | 36 | |
| 15 | C | 36.88% | -4.66% | 14.44% | 0.04% | 14 |
Best Varus Radiant Items in TFT Set 18
The best Varus radiant item is Radiant Deathblade with a 42.52% win rate (+0.98% vs base), 14.93% first place rate, and 0.09% pick rate. The most popular is Radiant Spear of Shojin with a 0.12% pick rate and 38.10% win rate. Radiant Guinsoo's Rageblade has the highest first place rate at 17.60%. The top three Varus radiant items are Radiant Deathblade, Radiant Giant Slayer, and Radiant Thief's Gloves.
Rank | Item | Rating | Top 4 Rate | Top 4 Diff | 1st Place Rate | Pick Rate | Matches |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| F | 42.52% | +0.98% | 14.93% | 0.09% | 30 | ||
| D | 38.10% | -3.44% | 12.78% | 0.12% | 39 | ||
| B | 40.43% | -1.11% | 15.51% | 0.05% | 18 | ||
| 4 | B | 41.10% | -0.44% | 16.80% | 0.03% | 10 | |
| 5 | D | 32.83% | -8.71% | 15.46% | 0.09% | 31 | |
| 6 | D | 37.85% | -3.69% | 16.89% | 0.04% | 13 | |
| 7 | D | 38.24% | -3.30% | 15.42% | 0.03% | 10 | |
| 8 | D | 38.24% | -3.30% | 13.92% | 0.03% | 10 | |
| 9 | C | 31.40% | -10.14% | 17.60% | 0.07% | 24 | |
| 10 | B | 33.47% | -8.07% | 15.68% | 0.04% | 12 |
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Varus Set 18 Build - Frequently Asked Questions
What is Varus's best build in Set 18?
The best Varus build in TFT Set 18 features Infinity Edge, Last Whisper, and Spear of Shojin as core items. This build has a 54.80% win rate and is picked 1.48% of the time. First place rate: 15.81%, avg placement: 4.13.
What is the best item for Varus?
Thief's Gloves is the best item for Varus with a 50.45% win rate and 2.16% pick rate across 731 matches.
Which item is most popular on Varus?
Spear of Shojin is the most popular item on Varus with a 19.91% pick rate. It has a 43.21% win rate across 6,727 matches.
What are the top 3 items for Varus?
The top 3 items for Varus are Thief's Gloves, Last Whisper, and Giant Slayer. These items provide the best stats and synergies for Varus's kit.
How many matches do the Varus item builds have?
The Varus item build data is based on 35,354 matches analyzed in TFT Set 18. This sample size provides statistically significant results for item recommendations.
Should I always build Thief's Gloves on Varus?
Thief's Gloves is a great choice but not always mandatory. Consider your lobby and available components. It has a 50.45% win rate on Varus.
What components should I prioritize for Varus in TFT Set 18?
Priority components for Varus are Sparring Gloves, Recurve Bow, and B.F. Sword. These components build into Varus's best items and should be picked early on carousel and from PvE rounds.
What should I pick on carousel for Varus in TFT?
On carousel for Varus TFT builds, prioritize Sparring Gloves. These components are essential for Varus's optimal items and may be contested so have backup plans.
Should I itemize Varus in TFT Set 18?
Yes, Varus is a strong item holder with a 54.8% win rate when properly itemized. Varus should be a priority for your items in Varus comps.
Is Varus a good item holder in TFT Set 18?
Yes, Varus is a great item holder because items significantly increase their win rate from 41.5% to 54.8%. Varus scales well with items.
What is Varus's top 4 rate with items in TFT Set 18?
Varus's top 4 rate when itemized is 49.8%. With proper items, Varus significantly exceeds the average champion top 4 rate of 50%.
What is the best Varus emblem?
The best emblem for Varus is Lunar Emblem with a 53.66% win rate. This emblem activates the Lunar trait on Varus, providing additional bonuses.
What is the top Varus radiant item?
The top radiant item for Varus is Radiant Striker's Flail with a 46.62% win rate. Radiant items are stronger versions of base items and should be prioritized when available.
What is the best Varus artifact?
The best artifact for Varus is Luden's Tempest with a 49.84% win rate. Artifacts provide unique effects that synergize with Varus's kit.