VarusTFT Comps
3 CostThe best Varus team comp features Astral , Bruiser , Dragon , Mage , and Spell Thief with a 93.62% win rate. The most popular Varus comp uses Astral , Bruiser , Dragon , Evoker , Mage , and Whispers and is picked 0.17% of the time in TFT Set 7.
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.
- | 2.74 Avg Place | 84.62% Win Rate | 30.77% First Place | 0.13% Pick Rate | ||||
- | 2.75 Avg Place | 84.44% Win Rate | 27.41% First Place | 0.08% Pick Rate | ||||
- | 2.88 Avg Place | 80.07% Win Rate | 30.07% First Place | 0.17% Pick Rate | ||||
- | 3.18 Avg Place | 73.00% Win Rate | 28.00% First Place | 0.06% Pick Rate |
Varus Comp Trait Synergies in TFT Set 7
Astral
Bruiser
Dragon
Mage
Spell Thief
GuildPrimary 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.
Which Varus Comps to Pivot to When Varus's Best Comp is Contested
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
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
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
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.
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Varus Set 7 Comps - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the highest win rate Varus team comp?
The highest win rate Varus team comp features Aurelion Sol, Lillia, Lux, Nidalee, Skarner, Sylas, Varus, Vladimir, and Zoe with a 93.62% win rate. This comp utilizes the Astral, Bruiser, Dragon, Mage, and Spell Thief traits and is picked 0.05% of the time.
Which Varus team comp is most popular?
The most popular Varus team comp uses Aurelion Sol, Lux, Nidalee, Skarner, Sylas, Varus, Vladimir, and Zyra with a pick rate of 0.17%. This composition features the Astral, Bruiser, Dragon, Evoker, Mage, and Whispers traits and has a 80.07% win rate.
Which Varus TFT team comp has the highest first place rate?
The Varus comp with the highest first place rate includes Aurelion Sol, Lillia, Lux, Nidalee, Skarner, Sylas, Varus, Vladimir, and Zoe and achieves first place 36.17% of the time. This comp uses the Astral, Bruiser, Dragon, Mage, and Spell Thief traits and has a 93.62% overall win rate.
Which Varus comp has the best average placement?
The Varus comp with the best average placement features Aurelion Sol, Lillia, Lux, Nidalee, Skarner, Sylas, Varus, Vladimir, and Zoe with an average placement of 0.00. This team comp utilizes the Astral, Bruiser, Dragon, Mage, and Spell Thief traits and maintains a 93.62% win rate.
What are the most common TFT traits used in Varus TFT comps?
The most common traits found in Varus comps are Astral, Bruiser, Dragon, Mage, and Spell Thief. These traits appear frequently across top-performing Varus team compositions and provide strong synergies with Varus's abilities and playstyle.