Archived Champion: This champion is from TFT Set 7 and is no longer in the current set. Stats shown are from when this set was active.
Avg Place
4.54
1st Place
30.3%
Explore the best TFT team compositions featuring Varus as a core unit in your lineup. Our analysis covers 4 viable team comps that include Varus, with an average win rate of 80.53% across all compositions. The top performing Varus comp achieves an impressive 84.62% win rate, built around Astral, Bruiser, Dragon traits, while alternative builds leverage Astral, Bruiser. This comprehensive table shows every competitive team composition using Varus, sorted by win rate to help you find the strongest builds for climbing ranked. Each composition displays the complete champion lineup, optimal item builds for carry units, all active traits with breakpoints, and detailed performance statistics including average placement, win rate, first place rate, and pick rate. Toggle between 8 and 9 champion compositions using the filters above to match your preferred board state.
Avg Place 2.74 | Top 4 84.62% | First Place 30.77% | Low Contested Risk | |||
Games221 Gold value110 gold Avg exit round5-7 Avg game length35:11 Dmg to players141 Contested RiskLow Contested Risk Frontline & backlineFrontline  ★★★ ★★★ ★★★ ★★Backline  ★★★ ★★★  ★★Grouped by unit role — not a recommended board layout. Carry buildsNo build data for this comp yet. Star-up priority      | ||||||
Avg Place 2.75 | Top 4 84.44% | First Place 27.41% | Low Contested Risk | |||
Games135 Gold value117 gold Avg exit round6-1 Avg game length35:24 Dmg to players143 Contested RiskLow Contested Risk Frontline & backlineFrontline ★★★★★★★★★★★ ★★Backline ★★★★★★★★Grouped by unit role — not a recommended board layout. Carry buildsNo build data for this comp yet. Star-up priority | ||||||
Avg Place 2.88 | Top 4 80.07% | First Place 30.07% | Low Contested Risk | |||
Games296 Gold value111 gold Avg exit round5-7 Avg game length35:03 Dmg to players139 Contested RiskLow Contested Risk Frontline & backlineFrontline ★★★★★★★★★★★Backline ★★★ ★★★★★★★Grouped by unit role — not a recommended board layout. Carry buildsNo build data for this comp yet. Star-up priority | ||||||
Avg Place 3.18 | Top 4 73.00% | First Place 28.00% | Low Contested Risk | |||
Games100 Gold value95 gold Avg exit round5-6 Avg game length34:14 Dmg to players132 Contested RiskLow Contested Risk Frontline & backlineFrontline ★★★★★★★★★ ★★★★Backline ★★★★★★Grouped by unit role — not a recommended board layout. Carry buildsNo build data for this comp yet. Star-up priority | ||||||
2.74
Avg Place84.62%
Top 4 Rate30.77%
First PlaceLow Contested Risk
Games221
Gold value110 gold
Avg exit round5-7
Avg game length35:11
Dmg to players141
Contested RiskLow Contested Risk
Frontline & backline
Frontline★★★Nidalee★★★Skarner★★★Vladimir★★Sylas
★★★★★★★★★★★Backline★★★Lux★★★VarusZoe★★Aurelion Sol
★★★★★★★★Grouped by unit role — not a recommended board layout.
Carry builds
No build data for this comp yet.
Star-up priority
2.75
Avg Place84.44%
Top 4 Rate27.41%
First PlaceLow Contested Risk
Games135
Gold value117 gold
Avg exit round6-1
Avg game length35:24
Dmg to players143
Contested RiskLow Contested Risk
Frontline & backline
Frontline★★★Nidalee★★★Skarner★★★Vladimir★★Sylas★★Jayce
★★★★★★★★★★★★★Backline★★★Lux★★★Varus★★Aurelion Sol
★★★★★★★★Grouped by unit role — not a recommended board layout.
Carry builds
No build data for this comp yet.
Star-up priority
2.88
Avg Place80.07%
Top 4 Rate30.07%
First PlaceLow Contested Risk
Games296
Gold value111 gold
Avg exit round5-7
Avg game length35:03
Dmg to players139
Contested RiskLow Contested Risk
Frontline & backline
Frontline★★★Nidalee★★★Skarner★★★Vladimir★★Sylas
★★★★★★★★★★★Backline★★★Lux★★Zyra★★★Varus★★Aurelion Sol
★★★★★★★★★★Grouped by unit role — not a recommended board layout.
Carry builds
No build data for this comp yet.
Star-up priority
3.18
Avg Place73.00%
Top 4 Rate28.00%
First PlaceLow Contested Risk
Games100
Gold value95 gold
Avg exit round5-6
Avg game length34:14
Dmg to players132
Contested RiskLow Contested Risk
Frontline & backline
Frontline★★★Nidalee★★★Skarner★★★Vladimir★★Lillia★★Sylas
★★★★★★★★★★★★★Backline★★★Lux★★★VarusAurelion Sol
★★★★★★Grouped by unit role — not a recommended board layout.
Carry builds
No build data for this comp yet.
Star-up priority
Varus Comp Trait Synergies in TFT Set 7
Astral100%81.3% WR
Bruiser100%81.3% WR
Dragon100%81.3% WR
Mage50%81.4% WR
Spell Thief25%84.6% WR
Guild25%84.4% WR
Primary Synergies
Varus excels in compositions that leverage Astral, Bruiser, Dragon synergies. The Astral trait appears in 100% of Varus comps with a 81.3% average win rate. Building around these core traits provides consistent performance and flexible itemization options throughout the game.
Supporting Traits
Supporting traits like Mage, Spell Thief, Guild complement Varus comps by providing additional utility and stat bonuses. These secondary synergies often activate naturally when building your core composition, adding defensive or offensive capabilities without requiring dedicated slots.
How to Play the Best Varus Comp
Stage 2-3Early Game
Start your game by picking up Nidalee, Skarner, Vladimir, Lux. These 1-2 cost units form the foundation of this 84.6% win rate composition, providing early trait activations and board stability. Focus on building economy while collecting these pieces.
Stage 3-4Mid Game
This is when Varus comes online. Transition your board around Stage 3-4 by adding Sylas. These 3-cost units are crucial for this composition's power spike and help complete key trait breakpoints. Level to 6-7 and stabilize your board.
Stage 4-5Late Game
Complete this Astral/Bruiser/Dragon composition with Zoe, Aurelion Sol in the late game. These high-cost units are essential for the comp's 84.6% win rate. Level to 8-9 and prioritize 2-starring your carries.
Pivot Suggestions
When playing Varus in TFT Set 7, the Astral/Bruiser/Dragon composition with a 84.6% win rate is often the strongest choice. However, in competitive lobbies, other players may contest key units, making it difficult to 2-star your carries. Knowing when and how to pivot to alternative Varus team comps is essential for maintaining a top 4 placement. Below are the best pivot compositions that share core units with the optimal Varus build, allowing for a smooth transition without sacrificing too much board strength.
Pivot Option 1: Astral/Bruiser/Dragon
84.4% WR88% overlap
Keep these units
Sell these units
Add these units
This Astral/Bruiser/Dragon composition shares 88% of its units with the best Varus comp, achieving a 84.4% win rate. You'll need to sell Zoe from your board and replace them with Jayce. This pivot can be executed smoothly at any stage since you retain most of your board. This flexibility makes it an excellent backup plan when Varus's primary composition is heavily contested in your lobby.
Pivot Option 2: Astral/Bruiser/Dragon
80.1% WR88% overlap
Keep these units
Sell these units
Add these units
This Astral/Bruiser/Dragon composition shares 88% of its units with the best Varus comp, achieving a 80.1% win rate. You'll need to sell Zoe from your board and replace them with Zyra. This pivot can be executed smoothly at any stage since you retain most of your board. This flexibility makes it an excellent backup plan when Varus's primary composition is heavily contested in your lobby.
Pivot Option 3: Astral/Bruiser/Dragon
73.0% WR88% overlap
Keep these units
Sell these units
Add these units
This Astral/Bruiser/Dragon composition shares 88% of its units with the best Varus comp, achieving a 73.0% win rate. You'll need to sell Zoe from your board and replace them with Lillia. This pivot can be executed smoothly at any stage since you retain most of your board. This flexibility makes it an excellent backup plan when Varus's primary composition is heavily contested in your lobby.
When to Pivot Your Varus TFT Comp
Recognizing when to pivot is just as important as knowing what to pivot to. Scout your lobby early and often - if you see 2 or more players building the same Varus composition, consider transitioning to one of these alternative builds. The best time to pivot is typically during Stage 3-4, before you've fully committed your gold and items to the contested build. Remember that a completed pivot comp with 2-star units will almost always outperform a contested comp stuck at 1-star. Use these Varus pivot strategies to adapt to your lobby and secure consistent top 4 finishes in TFT Set 7.
MetaBot Desktop
Get MetaBot on your gaming PC
The desktop app is Windows-only — send yourself the link and install it next time you sit down to play.
- Live in-game overlays while you play
- Every match tracked automatically
- Post-game AI coaching and breakdowns
Rated 5/5 Stars
Riot Approved
3 Cost