Ahrivs Varus
Ahri vs Varus is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.3. Ahri wins with a 65.8% win rate (+31.6%) over Varus based on 38 games. Ahri holds the advantage in both the early and late game. Below you'll find the best Ahri build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Ahri vs Varus matchup.
Ahri Matchup Breakdown
Use the dropdown to select an opponent and see a detailed breakdown of how Ahri 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(65.8%)Who Wins the Ahri vs Varus Matchup?
Ahri vs Varus Matchup Summary
The Ahri vs Varus matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 38 recent matches analyzed, Ahri wins with a 65.8% win rate compared to Varus's 34.2%, giving Ahri a 31.6 percentage point advantage. Ahri dominates at every stage — from early laning through late game team fights. This consistent advantage makes it difficult for Varus players to find favorable windows, so team-dependent strategies and avoiding solo confrontations are essential. The most significant statistical gap is in crowd control, where Varus leads by 0.3s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Ahri players can confidently pick into Varus and play aggressively from level 1. Look to establish lane dominance early through favorable trades and zone Varus away from CS whenever possible. Understanding these matchup dynamics is essential for champion select decisions and in-game strategy when facing this lane opponent.
Ahri vs Varus Laning Phase Breakdown
Varus is favored during the laning phase against Ahri, winning 5 out of 5 key stat categories. Varus holds advantages in farming, damage, gold income, crowd control and sustain, making them the stronger laner in this matchup.
Best Ahri Build Against Varus
Spellslinger's Shoes is the optimal boots choice against Varus, providing the mobility and stats Ahri needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Ahri against Varus are Shadowflame, Malignance and Rabadon's Deathcap. This combination gives Ahri an effective balance of damage, survivability, and utility for the matchup. This build performs exceptionally well, achieving a 100.0% win rate across 2 games — well above average and making it the top item path against Varus. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Ahri vs Varus matchup.
Early Game vs Late Game
Ahri68.2%Varus31.8%Ahri62.5%Varus37.5%Ahri dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 68.2% win rate — a 36.4 percentage point lead over Varus. This lopsided early game means Ahri can dictate the pace of the lane from level 1, controlling trades, wave state, and river priority.
Ahri is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 62.5% win rate — 25.0 points above Varus. Extended games heavily favor Ahri, whose kit and scaling make them a dominant force in team fights and objective control.
Ahri holds the advantage at every stage of the game, making this a consistently favorable matchup from lane through late game team fights. Varus players should look for outplays, team-dependent strategies, and picks rather than relying on scaling to win this matchup.
Best Ahri Runes Against Varus
Domination
Sorcery
Running Domination primary with Sorcery secondary allows Ahri to press their advantage against Varus, amplifying the strengths that make this a favorable matchup.
Ahri matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.3. The table below shows Ahri'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 Ahri 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 53.39% | 487 | 6.4 | 804 | 11,564 | 49.3% | 57.0% | |
| 46.14% | 414 | 6.6 | 786 | 11,876 | 49.1% | 43.9% | |
| 44.94% | 405 | 6.5 | 847 | 11,676 | 40.2% | 48.7% | |
| 51.67% | 301 | 6.4 | 860 | 11,599 | 51.4% | 51.9% | |
| 49.82% | 279 | 6.2 | 784 | 11,702 | 51.6% | 48.4% | |
| 51.26% | 277 | 6.7 | 948 | 11,472 | 58.0% | 44.6% | |
| 45.91% | 257 | 6.1 | 802 | 11,267 | 53.0% | 40.1% | |
| 49.41% | 253 | 6.8 | 811 | 12,255 | 51.8% | 47.5% | |
| 52.46% | 244 | 6.6 | 822 | 11,573 | 50.0% | 54.8% | |
| 47.54% | 244 | 6.4 | 746 | 11,258 | 45.5% | 49.2% | |
| 51.65% | 242 | 6.8 | 795 | 11,872 | 58.5% | 46.3% | |
| 44.40% | 242 | 6.0 | 792 | 11,422 | 37.9% | 49.3% | |
| 49.58% | 240 | 6.1 | 735 | 11,438 | 45.0% | 53.4% | |
| 54.15% | 205 | 6.5 | 899 | 11,411 | 56.6% | 51.9% | |
| 56.48% | 193 | 7.0 | 913 | 11,888 | 59.4% | 52.9% | |
| 51.87% | 188 | 6.4 | 857 | 11,916 | 47.4% | 55.0% | |
| 48.37% | 184 | 6.4 | 825 | 11,528 | 51.6% | 44.9% | |
| 50.86% | 175 | 6.8 | 951 | 12,545 | 67.1% | 39.2% | |
| 57.71% | 175 | 6.8 | 850 | 12,072 | 62.9% | 52.3% | |
| 53.80% | 171 | 6.5 | 764 | 11,263 | 54.0% | 53.6% | |
| 53.25% | 169 | 6.4 | 795 | 11,430 | 43.2% | 61.0% | |
| 50.90% | 167 | 6.7 | 821 | 12,467 | 54.8% | 47.9% | |
| 52.73% | 165 | 7.0 | 862 | 11,612 | 54.8% | 50.6% | |
| 46.71% | 152 | 6.5 | 834 | 10,764 | 39.7% | 54.0% | |
| 56.67% | 150 | 6.6 | 816 | 11,771 | 50.7% | 62.7% | |
| 52.05% | 146 | 6.2 | 823 | 11,805 | 47.8% | 55.8% | |
| 54.11% | 146 | 6.6 | 871 | 11,977 | 53.4% | 54.8% | |
| 52.14% | 140 | 6.6 | 914 | 11,623 | 52.4% | 52.0% | |
| 57.25% | 138 | 6.8 | 932 | 11,913 | 67.7% | 47.1% | |
| 46.72% | 122 | 6.3 | 836 | 11,551 | 40.4% | 52.3% | |
| 48.36% | 122 | 6.5 | 831 | 12,023 | 44.2% | 51.4% | |
| 48.33% | 120 | 6.4 | 928 | 11,362 | 53.5% | 43.5% | |
| 56.88% | 109 | 6.4 | 899 | 11,403 | 53.6% | 60.4% | |
| 64.20% | 81 | 6.9 | 901 | 12,118 | 63.4% | 65.0% | |
| 49.37% | 79 | 6.6 | 932 | 11,666 | 50.0% | 48.7% | |
| 59.21% | 76 | 6.9 | 815 | 12,255 | 60.7% | 58.3% | |
| 39.47% | 76 | 6.5 | 902 | 12,167 | 34.3% | 43.9% | |
| 46.48% | 71 | 6.5 | 787 | 11,375 | 42.9% | 48.8% | |
| 43.66% | 71 | 6.2 | 773 | 10,466 | 48.8% | 36.7% | |
| 48.57% | 70 | 6.7 | 827 | 12,435 | 57.1% | 42.9% | |
| 48.57% | 70 | 5.7 | 782 | 11,170 | 48.6% | 48.5% | |
| 50.79% | 63 | 6.5 | 782 | 11,568 | 45.8% | 53.9% | |
| 47.06% | 51 | 6.3 | 854 | 11,802 | 48.1% | 45.8% | |
| 55.32% | 47 | 6.8 | 837 | 11,454 | 50.0% | 60.0% | |
| 53.19% | 47 | 7.3 | 1,027 | 13,126 | 76.5% | 40.0% | |
| 46.67% | 45 | 6.2 | 855 | 10,602 | 56.5% | 36.4% | |
| 40.91% | 44 | 6.4 | 810 | 11,570 | 38.9% | 42.3% | |
| 46.15% | 39 | 5.9 | 836 | 10,612 | 38.1% | 55.6% | |
| 65.79% | 38 | 6.5 | 794 | 11,468 | 68.2% | 62.5% | |
| 30.56% | 36 | 6.6 | 1,122 | 11,392 | 33.3% | 27.8% | |
| 63.89% | 36 | 6.5 | 898 | 12,609 | 60.0% | 66.7% | |
| 48.57% | 35 | 6.0 | 797 | 10,706 | 64.3% | 38.1% | |
| 55.88% | 34 | 6.5 | 822 | 11,824 | 70.0% | 35.7% | |
| 29.41% | 34 | 6.1 | 750 | 11,168 | 26.7% | 31.6% | |
| 36.36% | 33 | 6.7 | 809 | 11,525 | 42.1% | 28.6% | |
| 58.06% | 31 | 6.8 | 968 | 13,342 | 75.0% | 52.2% | |
| 64.52% | 31 | 6.8 | 985 | 12,172 | 73.3% | 56.3% | |
| 46.67% | 30 | 5.2 | 789 | 11,613 | 46.7% | 46.7% | |
| 36.00% | 25 | 6.4 | 892 | 11,649 | 11.1% | 50.0% | |
| 54.17% | 24 | 5.6 | 813 | 11,269 | 69.2% | 36.4% | |
| 66.67% | 24 | 6.1 | 683 | 9,494 | 62.5% | 75.0% | |
| 52.17% | 23 | 6.6 | 1,071 | 12,966 | 53.9% | 50.0% | |
| 68.18% | 22 | 6.7 | 936 | 12,275 | 55.6% | 76.9% | |
| 42.86% | 21 | 6.2 | 772 | 12,631 | 28.6% | 50.0% | |
| 52.38% | 21 | 6.3 | 869 | 12,624 | 55.6% | 50.0% | |
| 57.14% | 21 | 6.6 | 942 | 11,540 | 44.4% | 66.7% | |
| 57.14% | 21 | 6.0 | 922 | 11,556 | 50.0% | 63.6% | |
| 65.00% | 20 | 5.7 | 699 | 11,618 | 77.8% | 54.5% | |
| 52.63% | 19 | 6.9 | 853 | 10,368 | 60.0% | 25.0% | |
| 55.56% | 18 | 6.5 | 1,134 | 11,286 | 63.6% | 42.9% | |
| 35.29% | 17 | 6.1 | 1,036 | 10,714 | 25.0% | 44.4% | |
| 52.94% | 17 | 5.6 | 653 | 9,016 | 54.5% | 50.0% | |
| 58.82% | 17 | 6.5 | 999 | 13,244 | 50.0% | 66.7% | |
| 56.25% | 16 | 6.8 | 917 | 13,504 | 75.0% | 50.0% | |
| 62.50% | 16 | 7.0 | 957 | 11,788 | 50.0% | 75.0% | |
| 56.25% | 16 | 6.0 | 869 | 9,898 | 70.0% | 33.3% | |
| 50.00% | 16 | 6.7 | 1,029 | 12,034 | 45.5% | 60.0% | |
| 73.33% | 15 | 6.8 | 991 | 13,672 | 50.0% | 81.8% | |
| 64.29% | 14 | 6.9 | 842 | 12,410 | 20.0% | 88.9% | |
| 69.23% | 13 | 5.5 | 732 | 11,791 | 62.5% | 80.0% | |
| 25.00% | 12 | 6.6 | 901 | 11,439 | 40.0% | 14.3% | |
| 63.64% | 11 | 6.7 | 1,082 | 14,106 | 50.0% | 71.4% | |
| 81.82% | 11 | 7.1 | 1,010 | 11,604 | 83.3% | 80.0% | |
| 27.27% | 11 | 4.9 | 900 | 9,363 | 0.0% | 42.9% | |
| 45.45% | 11 | 6.3 | 882 | 9,347 | 57.1% | 25.0% | |
| 63.64% | 11 | 4.4 | 932 | 11,105 | 50.0% | 71.4% | |
| 30.00% | 10 | 7.1 | 1,012 | 13,584 | 50.0% | 0.0% | |
| 20.00% | 10 | 6.5 | 956 | 12,526 | 50.0% | 0.0% | |
| 55.56% | 9 | 5.9 | 873 | 12,414 | 40.0% | 75.0% | |
| 33.33% | 9 | 4.3 | 885 | 9,886 | 20.0% | 50.0% | |
| 50.00% | 8 | 2.8 | 711 | 11,593 | 0.0% | 57.1% | |
| 75.00% | 8 | 7.1 | 822 | 11,663 | 80.0% | 66.7% | |
| 37.50% | 8 | 6.4 | 849 | 11,778 | 25.0% | 50.0% | |
| 25.00% | 8 | 6.6 | 981 | 14,176 | 0.0% | 33.3% | |
| 75.00% | 8 | 3.2 | 963 | 11,863 | 66.7% | 80.0% | |
| 62.50% | 8 | 1.9 | 786 | 9,403 | 33.3% | 80.0% | |
| 25.00% | 8 | 3.2 | 1,006 | 13,577 | 33.3% | 20.0% | |
| 50.00% | 8 | 6.1 | 1,120 | 15,214 | 66.7% | 40.0% | |
| 42.86% | 7 | 5.4 | 1,044 | 11,280 | 0.0% | 60.0% | |
| 42.86% | 7 | 2.4 | 600 | 10,143 | 50.0% | 33.3% | |
| 57.14% | 7 | 3.0 | 703 | 11,122 | 66.7% | 50.0% | |
| 71.43% | 7 | 5.3 | 963 | 12,087 | 66.7% | 75.0% | |
| 28.57% | 7 | 7.2 | 1,099 | 12,945 | 50.0% | 20.0% | |
| 16.67% | 6 | 5.0 | 936 | 11,038 | 0.0% | 50.0% | |
| 66.67% | 6 | 6.7 | 793 | 11,075 | 75.0% | 50.0% | |
| 33.33% | 6 | 5.0 | 744 | 11,316 | 33.3% | 33.3% | |
| 66.67% | 6 | 6.8 | 942 | 10,800 | 75.0% | 50.0% | |
| 33.33% | 6 | 6.6 | 719 | 10,054 | 20.0% | 100.0% | |
| 33.33% | 6 | 6.3 | 1,076 | 11,596 | 0.0% | 50.0% | |
| 50.00% | 6 | 6.0 | 1,001 | 10,880 | 66.7% | 33.3% | |
| 66.67% | 6 | 6.3 | 880 | 8,296 | 66.7% | 66.7% | |
| 66.67% | 6 | 7.3 | 849 | 14,413 | 100.0% | 50.0% | |
| 33.33% | 6 | 5.6 | 1,074 | 13,233 | 66.7% | 0.0% | |
| 66.67% | 6 | 5.9 | 939 | 12,815 | 0.0% | 80.0% | |
| 60.00% | 5 | 7.2 | 1,002 | 9,322 | 60.0% | 0.0% | |
| 100.00% | 5 | 6.6 | 820 | 9,884 | 100.0% | 100.0% | |
| 60.00% | 5 | 5.5 | 1,006 | 13,604 | 100.0% | 50.0% | |
| 40.00% | 5 | 6.1 | 757 | 10,505 | 66.7% | 0.0% | |
| 100.00% | 5 | 4.3 | 632 | 9,280 | 100.0% | 100.0% | |
| 40.00% | 5 | 2.8 | 705 | 9,390 | 33.3% | 50.0% | |
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Ahri vs Varus - Frequently Asked Questions
How does Ahri do against Varus in League of Legends?
Ahri wins the Ahri vs Varus matchup with a 65.8% win rate compared to Varus's 34.2%, a 31.6 percentage point difference. This data is based on 38 recent ranked games in patch 26.3.
How does Ahri do against Varus in the early game?
In the early game, Ahri has the advantage against Varus with a 68.2% win rate versus 31.8%. Ahri players should look to press their lane advantage through aggressive trades and wave control during the first 15 minutes.
How does Ahri do against Varus in the late game?
In the late game, Ahri takes over the Ahri vs Varus matchup with a 62.5% win rate compared to 37.5%. Ahri scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.
Who wins the Ahri vs Varus matchup?
Ahri wins the matchup against Varus with a 65.8% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.3. The 31.6 percentage point advantage means Ahri is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 38 games analyzed.
What is the best Ahri build against Varus?
The best Ahri build against Varus includes Shadowflame, Malignance, Rabadon's Deathcap with Spellslinger's Shoes. This build achieves a 100.0% win rate in the matchup. Check the matchup breakdown above for the full item path and build order.
What are the best Ahri runes against Varus?
The best Ahri runes against Varus use the Domination primary tree with Sorcery secondary. This rune setup achieves a 100.0% win rate in the Ahri vs Varus matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.
Does Ahri counter Varus?
Yes, Ahri has a favorable matchup against Varus with a 65.8% win rate. Ahri strongly counters Varus in lane based on current patch 26.3 data.
How do I play Ahri against Varus?
When playing Ahri against Varus, leverage your statistical advantages by trading aggressively during favorable windows. You have early game priority — look for kills and zone control before first recall. Build the recommended items and runes for this specific matchup for the best results.