Corkivs Varus
Corki vs Varus is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.3. Corki wins with a 57.1% win rate (+14.3%) over Varus based on 42 games. Corki wins the early laning phase while Varus scales better into the late game. Below you'll find the best Corki build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Corki vs Varus matchup.
Corki Matchup Breakdown
Use the dropdown to select an opponent and see a detailed breakdown of how Corki 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(57.1%)Who Wins the Corki vs Varus Matchup?
Corki vs Varus Matchup Summary
The Corki vs Varus matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 42 recent matches analyzed, Corki wins with a 57.1% win rate compared to Varus's 42.9%, giving Corki a 14.3 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Corki controls the early laning stage, but Varus outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Corki needs to press advantages before Varus reaches their power spikes, while Varus should focus on safe farming and hitting key item breakpoints. The most significant statistical gap is in crowd control, where Varus leads by 0.9s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Corki 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.
Corki vs Varus Laning Phase Breakdown
Corki is favored during the laning phase against Varus, winning 3 out of 5 key stat categories. Corki holds advantages in farming, gold income and sustain, making them the stronger laner in this matchup.
Early Game vs Late Game
Corki65.2%Varus34.8%Corki47.4%Varus52.6%Corki dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 65.2% win rate — a 30.4 percentage point lead over Varus. This lopsided early game means Corki can dictate the pace of the lane from level 1, controlling trades, wave state, and river priority.
Varus is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 52.6% win rate — 5.3 points above Corki. Extended games heavily favor Varus, whose kit and scaling make them a dominant force in team fights and objective control.
This matchup features a dramatic power shift: Corki must aggressively press their early advantage and close out the game before Varus reaches their scaling breakpoints. If Varus survives the laning phase without falling too far behind, the matchup flips in their favor. Dragon and Rift Herald control are pivotal — the team that secures early objectives can snowball or buy time to scale.
Best Corki Runes Against Varus
Precision
Inspiration
Running Precision primary with Inspiration secondary allows Corki to press their advantage against Varus, amplifying the strengths that make this a favorable matchup.
Corki matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.3. The table below shows Corki'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 Corki 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 44.97% | 169 | 6.9 | 901 | 14,618 | 40.5% | 48.9% | |
| 42.55% | 141 | 7.1 | 951 | 14,341 | 45.9% | 40.0% | |
| 50.00% | 124 | 6.6 | 943 | 14,576 | 49.0% | 50.7% | |
| 47.79% | 113 | 6.8 | 937 | 14,324 | 44.9% | 50.0% | |
| 44.12% | 102 | 6.9 | 974 | 14,953 | 40.0% | 46.8% | |
| 46.51% | 86 | 6.9 | 863 | 13,888 | 51.3% | 42.5% | |
| 45.88% | 85 | 7.1 | 879 | 13,431 | 52.3% | 39.0% | |
| 48.15% | 81 | 6.9 | 929 | 14,851 | 51.4% | 45.6% | |
| 48.72% | 78 | 7.2 | 989 | 14,957 | 45.7% | 51.2% | |
| 47.14% | 70 | 7.0 | 937 | 13,886 | 45.5% | 48.6% | |
| 40.63% | 64 | 7.1 | 984 | 16,019 | 44.4% | 39.1% | |
| 41.67% | 60 | 7.3 | 905 | 14,761 | 57.1% | 28.1% | |
| 43.10% | 58 | 6.9 | 1,000 | 15,025 | 40.0% | 45.5% | |
| 64.15% | 53 | 7.0 | 926 | 14,301 | 57.1% | 68.8% | |
| 49.02% | 51 | 7.2 | 980 | 14,970 | 66.7% | 36.7% | |
| 44.44% | 45 | 6.8 | 992 | 13,688 | 47.8% | 40.9% | |
| 57.14% | 42 | 7.0 | 877 | 14,317 | 65.2% | 47.4% | |
| 50.00% | 32 | 6.8 | 990 | 13,761 | 52.9% | 46.7% | |
| 37.50% | 32 | 6.8 | 957 | 15,074 | 62.5% | 29.2% | |
| 36.00% | 25 | 6.9 | 927 | 10,629 | 23.5% | 62.5% | |
| 26.09% | 23 | 7.2 | 781 | 11,727 | 28.6% | 22.2% | |
| 36.84% | 19 | 6.3 | 911 | 13,187 | 55.6% | 20.0% | |
| 52.63% | 19 | 7.4 | 1,043 | 13,862 | 45.5% | 62.5% | |
| 52.63% | 19 | 6.4 | 815 | 14,125 | 50.0% | 53.9% | |
| 27.78% | 18 | 6.9 | 1,038 | 12,427 | 33.3% | 16.7% | |
| 35.29% | 17 | 7.6 | 877 | 14,844 | 14.3% | 50.0% | |
| 41.18% | 17 | 6.6 | 826 | 12,769 | 50.0% | 33.3% | |
| 31.25% | 16 | 7.0 | 1,069 | 16,163 | 20.0% | 36.4% | |
| 50.00% | 16 | 6.8 | 817 | 12,810 | 57.1% | 44.4% | |
| 56.25% | 16 | 7.1 | 876 | 15,464 | 42.9% | 66.7% | |
| 50.00% | 14 | 7.8 | 767 | 13,220 | 37.5% | 66.7% | |
| 41.67% | 12 | 8.0 | 774 | 12,340 | 20.0% | 57.1% | |
| 50.00% | 12 | 7.0 | 1,185 | 16,423 | 100.0% | 33.3% | |
| 45.45% | 11 | 6.7 | 1,146 | 14,889 | 80.0% | 16.7% | |
| 55.56% | 9 | 7.8 | 896 | 13,046 | 50.0% | 60.0% | |
| 44.44% | 9 | 6.3 | 527 | 10,103 | 50.0% | 40.0% | |
| 25.00% | 8 | 6.7 | 934 | 17,167 | 100.0% | 14.3% | |
| 37.50% | 8 | 6.6 | 1,167 | 14,225 | 0.0% | 60.0% | |
| 28.57% | 7 | 7.6 | 838 | 13,598 | 25.0% | 33.3% | |
| 42.86% | 7 | 6.9 | 877 | 14,486 | 0.0% | 50.0% | |
| 0.00% | 7 | 7.0 | 907 | 12,179 | 0.0% | 0.0% | |
| 16.67% | 6 | 7.6 | 1,110 | 15,815 | 0.0% | 16.7% | |
| 50.00% | 6 | 7.3 | 901 | 16,092 | 0.0% | 50.0% | |
| 20.00% | 5 | 7.3 | 653 | 10,626 | 25.0% | 0.0% | |
| 20.00% | 5 | 6.4 | 826 | 13,469 | 50.0% | 0.0% | |
| 40.00% | 5 | 6.2 | 903 | 10,854 | 50.0% | 0.0% | |
| 20.00% | 5 | 6.9 | 824 | 12,178 | 50.0% | 0.0% | |
| 20.00% | 5 | 7.5 | 874 | 12,549 | 50.0% | 0.0% | |
| 40.00% | 5 | 7.0 | 1,187 | 15,861 | 50.0% | 33.3% | |
| 40.00% | 5 | 7.5 | 782 | 9,433 | 50.0% | 0.0% | |
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Corki vs Varus - Frequently Asked Questions
How does Corki do against Varus in League of Legends?
Corki wins the Corki vs Varus matchup with a 57.1% win rate compared to Varus's 42.9%, a 14.3 percentage point difference. This data is based on 42 recent ranked games in patch 26.3.
How does Corki do against Varus in the early game?
In the early game, Corki has the advantage against Varus with a 65.2% win rate versus 34.8%. Corki players should look to press their lane advantage through aggressive trades and wave control during the first 15 minutes.
How does Corki do against Varus in the late game?
In the late game, Varus takes over the Corki vs Varus matchup with a 52.6% win rate compared to 47.4%. Varus scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.
Who wins the Corki vs Varus matchup?
Corki wins the matchup against Varus with a 57.1% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.3. The 14.3 percentage point advantage means Corki is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 42 games analyzed.
What is the best Corki build against Varus?
The best Corki build against Varus includes optimized core items. Check the matchup breakdown above for the full item path and build order.
What are the best Corki runes against Varus?
The best Corki runes against Varus use the Precision primary tree with Inspiration secondary. This rune setup achieves a 100.0% win rate in the Corki vs Varus matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.
Does Corki counter Varus?
Yes, Corki has a favorable matchup against Varus with a 57.1% win rate. Corki strongly counters Varus in lane based on current patch 26.3 data.
How do I play Corki against Varus?
When playing Corki 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.