Aatroxvs Varus
Aatrox vs Varus is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.10. Varus wins with a 54.5% win rate (+9.1%) over Aatrox based on 11 games. Varus wins the early laning phase while Aatrox scales better into the late game. Below you'll find the best Aatrox build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Aatrox vs Varus matchup.
Aatrox Matchup Breakdown
Use the dropdown to select an opponent and see a detailed breakdown of how Aatrox performs against them. You'll get head-to-head win rates, laning stats, the best build and runes for the matchup, and early vs late game analysis — all based on real ranked data.
Varus(45.5%)Who Wins the Aatrox vs Varus Matchup?
Aatrox vs Varus Matchup Summary
The Aatrox vs Varus matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 11 recent matches analyzed, Varus wins with a 54.5% win rate compared to Aatrox's 45.5%, giving Varus a 9.1 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Varus controls the early laning stage, but Aatrox outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Varus needs to press advantages before Aatrox reaches their power spikes, while Aatrox should focus on safe farming and hitting key item breakpoints. The most significant statistical gap is in sustain, where Aatrox leads by 641 HP/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Varus has a strong advantage in this matchup. Aatrox players should play defensively, prioritize safe farming under tower, and look for opportunities created by jungle pressure or Varus overextending. Avoid prolonged trades and wait for team fights where positioning and coordination matter more. Understanding these matchup dynamics is essential for champion select decisions and in-game strategy when facing this lane opponent.
Aatrox vs Varus Laning Phase Breakdown
Varus is favored during the laning phase against Aatrox, winning 4 out of 5 key stat categories. Varus holds advantages in farming, damage, gold income and crowd control, making them the stronger laner in this matchup.
Best Aatrox Build Against Varus
Mercury's Treads is the optimal boots choice against Varus, providing the mobility and stats Aatrox needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Aatrox against Varus are Sundered Sky, Spear of Shojin and Maw of Malmortius. This combination gives Aatrox an effective balance of damage, survivability, and utility for the matchup. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Aatrox vs Varus matchup.
Early Game vs Late Game
Aatrox40.0%Varus60.0%Aatrox50.0%Varus50.0%Varus dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 60.0% win rate — a 20.0 percentage point lead over Aatrox. This lopsided early game means Varus can dictate the pace of the lane from level 1, controlling trades, wave state, and river priority.
Late game (25+ minutes) is equally balanced, with Aatrox at 50.0% win rate — only 0.0 points ahead of Varus. Team fight execution and macro play determine the winner at this stage, not champion matchup advantage.
The power dynamics shift as the game progresses — Varus has the edge early, but Aatrox gradually takes over. However, the margins are slim enough that either champion can win at any stage with the right plays. Focus on taking advantages when you have them rather than waiting for a specific game phase.
Best Aatrox Runes Against Varus
Precision
Resolve
The Precision and Resolve rune setup gives Aatrox the best tools to compete against Varus in this difficult matchup, compensating for the statistical disadvantages with optimal rune synergies.
Aatrox matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.10. The table below shows Aatrox's win rate, gold difference, and performance stats against every champion in the current meta. Click any champion name to see a detailed head-to-head breakdown including the best Aatrox build, runes, laning stats, and early vs late game analysis for that specific matchup.
Opponent | Win Rate | Matches | CS/min | DMG/min | Gold/game | Early WR | Late WR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 54.94% | 233 | 6.0 | 877 | 12,507 | 58.9% | 52.5% | |
| 42.33% | 163 | 5.8 | 863 | 11,054 | 50.7% | 35.9% | |
| 48.15% | 162 | 6.2 | 860 | 11,702 | 53.6% | 44.1% | |
| 43.15% | 146 | 5.8 | 836 | 11,238 | 41.7% | 44.2% | |
| 51.09% | 137 | 6.1 | 731 | 10,604 | 50.0% | 52.2% | |
| 51.35% | 111 | 6.3 | 856 | 12,003 | 58.7% | 46.1% | |
| 47.12% | 104 | 6.2 | 873 | 11,123 | 52.0% | 42.6% | |
| 52.53% | 99 | 6.4 | 1,091 | 12,036 | 56.4% | 50.0% | |
| 51.52% | 99 | 6.5 | 862 | 10,313 | 43.4% | 60.9% | |
| 58.89% | 90 | 6.4 | 955 | 12,413 | 57.1% | 60.0% | |
| 45.45% | 88 | 6.3 | 788 | 11,588 | 47.7% | 43.2% | |
| 47.06% | 85 | 5.6 | 943 | 11,583 | 43.6% | 50.0% | |
| 43.37% | 83 | 6.3 | 787 | 10,793 | 36.6% | 50.0% | |
| 58.02% | 81 | 5.7 | 874 | 12,366 | 64.9% | 52.3% | |
| 54.32% | 81 | 6.5 | 960 | 11,217 | 55.6% | 52.8% | |
| 46.15% | 78 | 6.2 | 1,131 | 11,500 | 54.5% | 40.0% | |
| 52.63% | 76 | 6.3 | 793 | 11,328 | 62.5% | 45.5% | |
| 38.67% | 75 | 6.1 | 772 | 11,524 | 28.6% | 44.7% | |
| 47.95% | 73 | 6.2 | 897 | 11,988 | 51.4% | 44.7% | |
| 51.43% | 70 | 6.0 | 1,023 | 10,906 | 64.9% | 36.4% | |
| 53.03% | 66 | 4.9 | 860 | 11,600 | 53.1% | 52.9% | |
| 42.86% | 63 | 5.9 | 830 | 10,765 | 54.3% | 28.6% | |
| 46.77% | 62 | 6.3 | 748 | 10,591 | 55.6% | 40.0% | |
| 57.38% | 61 | 6.2 | 747 | 11,748 | 64.0% | 52.8% | |
| 56.67% | 60 | 5.9 | 1,036 | 12,502 | 59.3% | 54.5% | |
| 36.21% | 58 | 6.0 | 767 | 11,575 | 42.9% | 32.4% | |
| 43.86% | 57 | 2.4 | 734 | 10,561 | 42.1% | 47.4% | |
| 50.88% | 57 | 5.0 | 765 | 11,559 | 59.1% | 45.7% | |
| 50.00% | 52 | 2.9 | 822 | 11,964 | 56.3% | 40.0% | |
| 54.90% | 51 | 0.7 | 683 | 11,670 | 57.1% | 52.2% | |
| 41.18% | 51 | 1.4 | 839 | 12,907 | 25.0% | 51.6% | |
| 39.22% | 51 | 7.0 | 802 | 11,335 | 41.7% | 37.0% | |
| 34.69% | 49 | 5.4 | 682 | 10,406 | 40.7% | 27.3% | |
| 54.17% | 48 | 6.1 | 851 | 10,901 | 65.2% | 44.0% | |
| 56.25% | 48 | 1.0 | 698 | 12,392 | 56.5% | 56.0% | |
| 50.00% | 48 | 6.0 | 847 | 10,751 | 48.1% | 52.4% | |
| 53.19% | 47 | 6.5 | 829 | 10,294 | 50.0% | 56.5% | |
| 53.19% | 47 | 6.2 | 864 | 10,783 | 55.6% | 50.0% | |
| 43.18% | 44 | 1.5 | 766 | 12,343 | 40.0% | 45.8% | |
| 28.57% | 42 | 5.8 | 810 | 9,564 | 30.4% | 26.3% | |
| 53.66% | 41 | 6.3 | 854 | 11,406 | 58.3% | 47.1% | |
| 48.78% | 41 | 5.5 | 683 | 10,635 | 58.8% | 41.7% | |
| 29.27% | 41 | 3.6 | 746 | 12,423 | 29.4% | 29.2% | |
| 55.00% | 40 | 4.0 | 672 | 10,552 | 54.5% | 55.6% | |
| 41.03% | 39 | 5.7 | 1,050 | 11,073 | 31.3% | 47.8% | |
| 60.53% | 38 | 5.9 | 874 | 10,613 | 60.0% | 61.1% | |
| 50.00% | 38 | 3.6 | 882 | 12,376 | 57.9% | 42.1% | |
| 71.05% | 38 | 6.0 | 748 | 12,338 | 64.3% | 75.0% | |
| 44.44% | 36 | 6.2 | 804 | 11,801 | 46.1% | 43.5% | |
| 54.29% | 35 | 1.1 | 721 | 12,229 | 42.1% | 68.8% | |
| 55.88% | 34 | 5.6 | 784 | 12,009 | 64.7% | 47.1% | |
| 42.42% | 33 | 6.0 | 945 | 10,596 | 31.3% | 52.9% | |
| 54.55% | 33 | 2.0 | 730 | 12,516 | 46.7% | 61.1% | |
| 42.42% | 33 | 0.9 | 787 | 12,792 | 37.5% | 47.1% | |
| 50.00% | 32 | 1.0 | 697 | 11,893 | 68.8% | 31.3% | |
| 43.75% | 32 | 4.3 | 759 | 11,892 | 53.9% | 36.8% | |
| 46.67% | 30 | 0.9 | 638 | 12,261 | 53.3% | 40.0% | |
| 42.86% | 28 | 2.8 | 855 | 12,255 | 38.5% | 46.7% | |
| 51.85% | 27 | 5.3 | 660 | 10,927 | 30.0% | 64.7% | |
| 48.15% | 27 | 1.1 | 753 | 12,788 | 25.0% | 57.9% | |
| 51.85% | 27 | 3.2 | 785 | 11,986 | 50.0% | 53.3% | |
| 55.56% | 27 | 6.3 | 1,041 | 11,984 | 66.7% | 46.7% | |
| 50.00% | 26 | 1.2 | 684 | 9,977 | 50.0% | 50.0% | |
| 46.15% | 26 | 6.1 | 959 | 12,328 | 50.0% | 43.8% | |
| 65.38% | 26 | 2.0 | 906 | 14,337 | 72.7% | 60.0% | |
| 39.13% | 23 | 5.9 | 672 | 11,681 | 18.2% | 58.3% | |
| 43.48% | 23 | 2.1 | 907 | 12,763 | 30.0% | 53.9% | |
| 59.09% | 22 | 1.9 | 790 | 13,353 | 42.9% | 66.7% | |
| 50.00% | 22 | 1.4 | 694 | 11,770 | 55.6% | 46.1% | |
| 66.67% | 21 | 0.8 | 815 | 13,385 | 80.0% | 54.5% | |
| 52.38% | 21 | 0.9 | 858 | 13,845 | 50.0% | 53.9% | |
| 70.00% | 20 | 5.7 | 873 | 10,369 | 84.6% | 42.9% | |
| 47.37% | 19 | 3.1 | 879 | 12,792 | 33.3% | 53.9% | |
| 44.44% | 18 | 0.8 | 649 | 9,759 | 70.0% | 12.5% | |
| 41.18% | 17 | 6.7 | 806 | 13,379 | 40.0% | 41.7% | |
| 50.00% | 16 | 1.5 | 803 | 11,723 | 41.7% | 75.0% | |
| 40.00% | 15 | 2.4 | 693 | 13,405 | 40.0% | 40.0% | |
| 57.14% | 14 | 1.4 | 672 | 12,269 | 50.0% | 66.7% | |
| 42.86% | 14 | 1.1 | 533 | 11,345 | 55.6% | 20.0% | |
| 38.46% | 13 | 2.6 | 896 | 13,235 | 25.0% | 44.4% | |
| 16.67% | 12 | 4.2 | 830 | 11,195 | 33.3% | 11.1% | |
| 45.45% | 11 | 5.7 | 675 | 10,876 | 40.0% | 50.0% | |
| 54.55% | 11 | 1.0 | 750 | 9,933 | 62.5% | 33.3% | |
| 63.64% | 11 | 1.1 | 690 | 12,102 | 60.0% | 66.7% | |
| 50.00% | 10 | 6.0 | 999 | 12,844 | 50.0% | 50.0% | |
| 80.00% | 10 | 1.4 | 795 | 12,664 | 100.0% | 66.7% | |
| 60.00% | 10 | 2.3 | 857 | 12,269 | 71.4% | 33.3% | |
| 50.00% | 10 | 6.6 | 779 | 12,348 | 40.0% | 60.0% | |
| 66.67% | 9 | 6.3 | 838 | 11,265 | 75.0% | 60.0% | |
| 55.56% | 9 | 2.9 | 594 | 9,993 | 66.7% | 33.3% | |
| 25.00% | 8 | 0.8 | 587 | 11,228 | 33.3% | 20.0% | |
| 37.50% | 8 | 6.6 | 860 | 10,276 | 50.0% | 25.0% | |
| 62.50% | 8 | 4.8 | 938 | 12,172 | 66.7% | 60.0% | |
| 50.00% | 8 | 6.6 | 809 | 12,974 | 50.0% | 50.0% | |
| 75.00% | 8 | 6.2 | 882 | 11,406 | 100.0% | 33.3% | |
| 50.00% | 8 | 5.3 | 872 | 11,777 | 75.0% | 25.0% | |
| 37.50% | 8 | 3.8 | 725 | 10,200 | 25.0% | 50.0% | |
| 75.00% | 8 | 1.0 | 825 | 14,515 | 100.0% | 50.0% | |
| 57.14% | 7 | 5.7 | 1,098 | 12,260 | 50.0% | 66.7% | |
| 57.14% | 7 | 0.8 | 764 | 12,116 | 25.0% | 100.0% | |
| 57.14% | 7 | 0.8 | 673 | 10,440 | 66.7% | 50.0% | |
| 14.29% | 7 | 3.0 | 672 | 11,364 | 0.0% | 25.0% | |
| 71.43% | 7 | 7.1 | 898 | 12,955 | 75.0% | 66.7% | |
| 50.00% | 6 | 5.4 | 673 | 11,232 | 50.0% | 50.0% | |
| 50.00% | 6 | 5.4 | 789 | 7,988 | 100.0% | 0.0% | |
| 40.00% | 5 | 1.0 | 585 | 11,135 | 0.0% | 66.7% | |
| 20.00% | 5 | 6.3 | 692 | 12,260 | 0.0% | 33.3% | |
| 0.00% | 5 | 6.0 | 773 | 11,131 | 0.0% | 0.0% | |
| 40.00% | 5 | 3.1 | 669 | 11,978 | 33.3% | 50.0% | |
| 80.00% | 5 | 6.1 | 1,033 | 14,656 | 0.0% | 80.0% | |
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Aatrox vs Varus - Frequently Asked Questions
How does Aatrox do against Varus in League of Legends?
Varus wins the Aatrox vs Varus matchup with a 54.5% win rate compared to Aatrox's 45.5%, a 9.1 percentage point difference. This data is based on 11 recent ranked games in patch 26.10.
How does Aatrox do against Varus in the early game?
In the early game, Varus has the advantage against Aatrox with a 60.0% win rate versus 40.0%. Varus players should look to press their lane advantage through aggressive trades and wave control during the first 15 minutes.
How does Aatrox do against Varus in the late game?
In the late game, Aatrox takes over the Aatrox vs Varus matchup with a 50.0% win rate compared to 50.0%. Aatrox scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.
Who wins the Aatrox vs Varus matchup?
Varus wins the matchup against Aatrox with a 54.5% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.10. The 9.1 percentage point advantage means Varus is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 11 games analyzed.
What is the best Aatrox build against Varus?
The best Aatrox build against Varus includes Sundered Sky, Spear of Shojin, Maw of Malmortius with Mercury's Treads. Check the matchup breakdown above for the full item path and build order.
What are the best Aatrox runes against Varus?
The best Aatrox runes against Varus use the Precision primary tree with Resolve secondary. This rune setup achieves a 100.0% win rate in the Aatrox vs Varus matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.
Does Aatrox counter Varus?
No, Aatrox struggles against Varus with only a 45.5% win rate. Varus has the advantage in this matchup. Aatrox players should focus on safe farming and avoiding extended trades to minimize Varus's lead.
How do I play Aatrox against Varus?
When playing Aatrox against Varus, play cautiously and avoid Varus's power spikes. Focus on safe farming — you outscale Varus in the late game. Use the matchup-specific build and runes above to optimize your chances.