Ezrealvs Varus
Ezreal vs Varus is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.14. Varus wins with a 54.2% win rate (+8.5%) over Ezreal based on 59 games. Ezreal wins the early laning phase while Varus scales better into the late game. Below you'll find the best Ezreal build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Ezreal vs Varus matchup.
Ezreal Matchup Breakdown
Use the dropdown to select an opponent and see a detailed breakdown of how Ezreal 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.
Who Wins the Ezreal vs Varus Matchup?
Ezreal vs Varus Matchup Summary
The Ezreal vs Varus matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 59 recent matches analyzed, Varus wins with a 54.2% win rate compared to Ezreal's 45.8%, giving Varus a 8.5 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Ezreal controls the early laning stage, but Varus outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Ezreal 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 0.8s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Varus has a strong advantage in this matchup. Ezreal 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.
Ezreal vs Varus Laning Phase Breakdown
Ezreal is favored during the laning phase against Varus, winning 4 out of 5 key stat categories. Ezreal holds advantages in farming, damage, gold income and sustain, making them the stronger laner in this matchup.
Early Game vs Late Game
Ezreal50.0%
Varus50.0%Ezreal43.6%Varus56.4%The early game (first 15 minutes) is a toss-up between Ezreal and Varus, with Ezreal holding a razor-thin 50.0% win rate edge (+0.0%). Individual skill and jungle proximity will matter more than champion advantage in the early laning phase.
Varus is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 56.4% win rate — 12.8 points above Ezreal. Extended games heavily favor Varus, whose kit and scaling make them a dominant force in team fights and objective control.
The power dynamics shift as the game progresses — Ezreal has the edge early, but Varus 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 Ezreal Runes Against Varus
Precision
Inspiration
The Precision and Inspiration rune setup gives Ezreal the best tools to compete against Varus in this difficult matchup, compensating for the statistical disadvantages with optimal rune synergies.
Ezreal matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.14. The table below shows Ezreal'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 Ezreal 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 48.84% | 602 | 6.6 | 963 | 12,785 | 48.1% | 49.3% | |
| 47.39% | 498 | 6.2 | 922 | 12,300 | 51.3% | 44.8% | |
| 50.52% | 386 | 6.4 | 933 | 12,918 | 58.5% | 45.9% | |
| 46.94% | 294 | 6.5 | 933 | 12,356 | 48.5% | 45.7% | |
| 46.18% | 262 | 6.5 | 936 | 12,234 | 40.4% | 50.0% | |
| 43.15% | 241 | 6.6 | 989 | 12,841 | 39.6% | 45.3% | |
| 44.81% | 183 | 6.5 | 917 | 11,880 | 43.7% | 45.8% | |
| 44.81% | 183 | 6.6 | 955 | 13,269 | 54.8% | 39.7% | |
| 45.14% | 144 | 6.5 | 940 | 12,902 | 45.2% | 45.1% | |
| 52.24% | 134 | 6.5 | 936 | 11,633 | 57.1% | 47.9% | |
| 48.09% | 131 | 6.5 | 952 | 13,841 | 59.1% | 42.5% | |
| 44.80% | 125 | 6.6 | 982 | 12,883 | 60.9% | 35.4% | |
| 52.83% | 106 | 6.5 | 921 | 13,502 | 64.7% | 47.2% | |
| 39.80% | 98 | 6.6 | 1,045 | 13,203 | 40.5% | 39.3% | |
| 53.13% | 96 | 6.7 | 850 | 11,007 | 48.1% | 59.1% | |
| 46.88% | 96 | 6.5 | 933 | 11,930 | 53.2% | 40.8% | |
| 40.66% | 91 | 6.7 | 961 | 12,826 | 47.5% | 35.3% | |
| 51.85% | 81 | 6.7 | 1,060 | 12,954 | 61.8% | 44.7% | |
| 46.84% | 79 | 6.6 | 918 | 13,520 | 57.1% | 41.2% | |
| 46.75% | 77 | 6.2 | 967 | 12,043 | 44.1% | 48.8% | |
| 42.25% | 71 | 6.7 | 965 | 12,747 | 39.1% | 43.8% | |
| 45.76% | 59 | 6.7 | 1,060 | 13,601 | 50.0% | 43.6% | |
| 43.40% | 53 | 6.0 | 851 | 12,826 | 23.8% | 56.3% | |
| 40.38% | 52 | 6.7 | 1,007 | 12,974 | 42.1% | 39.4% | |
| 50.00% | 50 | 6.5 | 1,005 | 13,075 | 56.3% | 47.1% | |
| 30.43% | 46 | 6.4 | 962 | 13,116 | 35.7% | 28.1% | |
| 40.00% | 45 | 6.7 | 980 | 12,756 | 42.1% | 38.5% | |
| 59.09% | 44 | 6.1 | 889 | 11,510 | 52.6% | 64.0% | |
| 54.76% | 42 | 6.4 | 1,086 | 13,160 | 56.3% | 53.9% | |
| 51.43% | 35 | 7.0 | 1,031 | 12,670 | 52.9% | 50.0% | |
| 30.30% | 33 | 6.4 | 864 | 11,619 | 26.7% | 33.3% | |
| 34.38% | 32 | 6.8 | 961 | 11,611 | 28.6% | 38.9% | |
| 33.33% | 30 | 7.3 | 814 | 11,675 | 25.0% | 38.9% | |
| 37.04% | 27 | 6.6 | 869 | 10,533 | 42.9% | 30.8% | |
| 51.85% | 27 | 6.9 | 910 | 11,339 | 38.5% | 64.3% | |
| 47.83% | 23 | 6.9 | 998 | 12,100 | 33.3% | 57.1% | |
| 40.00% | 20 | 6.8 | 888 | 13,508 | 42.9% | 38.5% | |
| 52.63% | 19 | 6.2 | 1,054 | 11,409 | 33.3% | 70.0% | |
| 35.29% | 17 | 7.0 | 840 | 10,234 | 33.3% | 37.5% | |
| 41.18% | 17 | 6.8 | 1,004 | 11,930 | 71.4% | 20.0% | |
| 56.25% | 16 | 5.6 | 957 | 11,092 | 50.0% | 60.0% | |
| 46.15% | 13 | 6.5 | 927 | 13,877 | 0.0% | 60.0% | |
| 61.54% | 13 | 6.4 | 953 | 11,242 | 50.0% | 66.7% | |
| 46.15% | 13 | 7.0 | 1,185 | 12,833 | 60.0% | 37.5% | |
| 25.00% | 12 | 6.3 | 1,041 | 11,294 | 28.6% | 20.0% | |
| 66.67% | 12 | 6.6 | 962 | 12,641 | 60.0% | 71.4% | |
| 45.45% | 11 | 5.8 | 1,147 | 11,768 | 80.0% | 16.7% | |
| 45.45% | 11 | 6.0 | 899 | 12,086 | 50.0% | 42.9% | |
| 30.00% | 10 | 5.9 | 1,210 | 11,323 | 25.0% | 33.3% | |
| 40.00% | 10 | 6.0 | 1,100 | 13,285 | 66.7% | 28.6% | |
| 33.33% | 9 | 6.9 | 1,021 | 10,867 | 60.0% | 0.0% | |
| 77.78% | 9 | 6.3 | 959 | 12,265 | 100.0% | 75.0% | |
| 44.44% | 9 | 6.6 | 1,069 | 14,407 | 50.0% | 42.9% | |
| 55.56% | 9 | 6.5 | 1,105 | 12,458 | 33.3% | 66.7% | |
| 62.50% | 8 | 5.0 | 918 | 12,212 | 66.7% | 60.0% | |
| 37.50% | 8 | 5.8 | 1,185 | 14,189 | 0.0% | 50.0% | |
| 50.00% | 8 | 6.3 | 1,204 | 13,499 | 33.3% | 60.0% | |
| 37.50% | 8 | 5.7 | 1,070 | 10,941 | 33.3% | 40.0% | |
| 71.43% | 7 | 7.1 | 1,025 | 11,521 | 66.7% | 75.0% | |
| 57.14% | 7 | 6.3 | 847 | 10,898 | 66.7% | 50.0% | |
| 50.00% | 6 | 7.0 | 1,015 | 8,671 | 50.0% | 0.0% | |
| 33.33% | 6 | 6.7 | 808 | 11,348 | 50.0% | 0.0% | |
| 50.00% | 6 | 7.2 | 915 | 13,636 | 0.0% | 75.0% | |
| 40.00% | 5 | 4.8 | 791 | 11,573 | 0.0% | 50.0% | |
| 20.00% | 5 | 6.0 | 777 | 6,819 | 0.0% | 100.0% | |
| 40.00% | 5 | 5.2 | 1,086 | 14,964 | 0.0% | 50.0% | |
| 60.00% | 5 | 4.6 | 758 | 13,557 | 100.0% | 50.0% | |
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Ezreal vs Varus - Frequently Asked Questions
How does Ezreal do against Varus in League of Legends?
Varus wins the Ezreal vs Varus matchup with a 54.2% win rate compared to Ezreal's 45.8%, a 8.5 percentage point difference. This data is based on 59 recent ranked games in patch 26.14.
How does Ezreal do against Varus in the early game?
In the early game, Ezreal has the advantage against Varus with a 50.0% win rate versus 50.0%. Ezreal players should look to press their lane advantage through aggressive trades and wave control during the first 15 minutes.
How does Ezreal do against Varus in the late game?
In the late game, Varus takes over the Ezreal vs Varus matchup with a 56.4% win rate compared to 43.6%. Varus scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.
Who wins the Ezreal vs Varus matchup?
Varus wins the matchup against Ezreal with a 54.2% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.14. The 8.5 percentage point advantage means Varus is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 59 games analyzed.
What is the best Ezreal build against Varus?
The best Ezreal build against Varus includes optimized core items. Check the matchup breakdown above for the full item path and build order.
What are the best Ezreal runes against Varus?
The best Ezreal runes against Varus use the Precision primary tree with Inspiration secondary. This rune setup achieves a 40.0% win rate in the Ezreal vs Varus matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.
Does Ezreal counter Varus?
No, Ezreal struggles against Varus with only a 45.8% win rate. Varus has the advantage in this matchup. Ezreal players should focus on safe farming and avoiding extended trades to minimize Varus's lead.
How do I play Ezreal against Varus?
When playing Ezreal against Varus, play cautiously and avoid Varus's power spikes. Look for jungle assistance and team-dependent plays since Varus has the statistical advantage at most stages. Use the matchup-specific build and runes above to optimize your chances.