Ezreal - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
46.5%
Pick Rate
5.7%

Ezrealvs Varus

FMarksmanMage
Patch26.7
Matches949,984
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedApr 22, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Ezreal vs Varus is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.7. Ezreal wins with a 55.1% win rate (+10.3%) over Varus based on 78 games. Ezreal holds the advantage in both the early and 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.

Compare against an opponent
Varus - 55.1% win rateVarus(55.1%)
Ezreal - 55.1% win rate in this matchup
Ezreal
55.1% WR
VS
Varus vs Ezreal matchup - 44.9% win rate
Varus
44.9% WR

Who Wins the Ezreal vs Varus Matchup?

Ezreal wins the Ezreal vs Varus matchup
Winner
Ezreal
Matches: 78
55.1%
Win Rate
44.9%
6.8
CS / min
6.5
1,002
DMG / min
867
14,024
Gold / game
13,797
253
Heal / min
139
426
DMG Mitigated / min
403
0.1
CC / min
0.9
59.4%
Early Game WR
40.6%
52.2%
Late Game WR
47.8%

Ezreal vs Varus Matchup Summary

The Ezreal vs Varus matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 78 recent matches analyzed, Ezreal wins with a 55.1% win rate compared to Varus's 44.9%, giving Ezreal a 10.3 percentage point advantage. Ezreal 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 0.8s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Ezreal 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.

Ezreal vs Varus Laning Phase Breakdown

Ezreal wins the laning phase against Varus in League of Legends

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.

Farming
6.8Ezreal
6.5Varus
Ezreal and Varus farm at nearly identical rates in this matchup, with only a 0.3 CS/min difference. Neither champion holds a meaningful farming advantage, so lane dominance will come from trading and jungle interaction rather than CS leads.
Damage
1,002Ezreal
867Varus
Ezreal heavily out-damages Varus by 134 DMG/min, dominating both short trades and all-in fights. Varus should avoid extended combat and instead focus on burst trade patterns — short engages followed by immediate disengagement — to avoid letting Ezreal's sustained damage advantage take over.
Economy
14,024Ezreal
13,797Varus
Ezreal and Varus generate nearly equal gold per game, with just a 227 gold difference. Neither champion has a clear economic advantage, so gold leads will depend on individual play quality, kill participation, and objective contributions.
Utility
0.1Ezreal
0.9Varus
Varus brings significantly more crowd control than Ezreal, with 0.8 more seconds of CC per minute. This large utility gap makes Varus far more valuable in setting up jungle ganks, controlling objectives, and locking down targets in team fights. Ezreal should invest in tenacity and position carefully to avoid being chain-CC'd.
Sustain
679Ezreal
542Varus
Ezreal heals and mitigates 137 more damage per minute than Varus, providing moderate extra durability. This sustain edge allows Ezreal to stay in lane longer between recalls and gradually win extended wars of attrition. Consider building early grievous wounds if playing Varus.

Best Ezreal Build Against Varus

Spellslinger's Shoes is the optimal boots choice against Varus, providing the mobility and stats Ezreal needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Ezreal against Varus are Luden's Echo, Hextech Gunblade and Muramana. This combination gives Ezreal 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 Ezreal vs Varus matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Ezreal
59.4%
+18.8% advantage
Ezreal early game win rateEzreal59.4%
Varus early game win rateVarus40.6%
Late Game
Ezreal
52.2%
+4.3% advantage
Ezreal late game win rateEzreal52.2%
Varus late game win rateVarus47.8%

Ezreal dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 59.4% win rate — a 18.8 percentage point lead over Varus. This lopsided early game means Ezreal can dictate the pace of the lane from level 1, controlling trades, wave state, and river priority.

In the late game (25+ minutes), Ezreal takes over with a 52.2% win rate, leading Varus by 4.3 percentage points. Ezreal scales more effectively into team fights and objective contests.

Ezreal 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 Ezreal Runes Against Varus

Precision rune tree - Ezreal primary runes vs VarusPrecision
Conqueror - best Ezreal rune vs VarusPresence of Mind - best Ezreal rune vs VarusLegend: Bloodline - best Ezreal rune vs VarusCoup de Grace - best Ezreal rune vs Varus
Inspiration rune tree - Ezreal secondary runes vs VarusInspiration
Biscuit Delivery - best Ezreal rune vs VarusMagical Footwear - best Ezreal rune vs Varus
60.0% WR

Running Precision primary with Inspiration secondary allows Ezreal to press their advantage against Varus, amplifying the strengths that make this a favorable matchup.


Ezreal matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.7. 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.

Ezreal matchup win rates and stats in League of Legends patch 26.7
Opponent
Win Rate
Matches
CS/min
DMG/min
Gold/game
Early WR
Late WR
48.68%6066.897013,57954.2%44.8%
44.86%4866.898713,36348.5%41.6%
45.12%4416.797813,22247.5%43.0%
42.75%4006.898812,95744.1%41.3%
45.04%3936.496513,38251.5%40.2%
48.28%3196.91,02613,90158.0%40.9%
53.26%2916.71,02513,57362.0%46.3%
51.67%2097.097413,56659.0%45.0%
47.29%2036.797713,46151.1%44.0%
44.03%1596.598113,14743.2%44.7%
45.70%1516.51,00113,71740.6%49.4%
46.38%1387.094213,46657.6%38.0%
50.00%1386.998713,33347.6%52.0%
46.72%1376.599714,12352.4%41.9%
45.52%1346.896013,64548.3%43.4%
53.60%1256.598113,11258.7%48.4%
50.88%1146.61,04412,95458.5%44.3%
52.29%1096.798013,48360.9%46.0%
43.96%917.099313,08445.6%42.2%
53.16%796.897714,07251.9%53.9%
43.04%796.993712,94060.0%25.6%
55.13%786.81,00214,02459.4%52.2%
43.84%736.61,00914,14541.4%45.5%
50.00%566.41,02412,33952.0%48.4%
42.59%546.996412,98339.3%46.1%
42.59%546.81,02113,54461.9%30.3%
48.15%546.588812,52353.9%42.9%
47.62%426.991111,23148.0%47.1%
38.46%396.299413,71044.4%33.3%
47.22%366.797313,96560.0%38.1%
51.52%336.494812,19355.0%46.1%
45.45%336.81,08913,87056.3%35.3%
40.74%276.71,14015,69040.0%41.2%
42.31%266.498413,93833.3%50.0%
39.13%236.790512,71140.0%38.5%
36.36%226.71,08612,51533.3%38.5%
52.38%217.11,11213,79545.5%60.0%
38.89%186.398111,63950.0%25.0%
13.33%156.199612,6930.0%18.2%
35.71%147.389412,26433.3%40.0%
50.00%147.31,04014,35316.7%75.0%
38.46%136.390514,53460.0%25.0%
41.67%126.384511,53316.7%66.7%
45.45%116.31,08811,87733.3%50.0%
45.45%116.290611,88920.0%66.7%
50.00%105.882812,53550.0%50.0%
44.44%96.41,05415,21650.0%42.9%
25.00%86.278811,6820.0%40.0%
37.50%85.81,08813,8940.0%60.0%
37.50%85.596912,77750.0%33.3%
28.57%76.81,15512,91620.0%50.0%
28.57%76.48629,82440.0%0.0%
14.29%76.259910,5780.0%33.3%
71.43%75.081212,01266.7%75.0%
71.43%76.41,18213,53550.0%80.0%
28.57%75.51,05614,12640.0%0.0%
33.33%66.81,16416,1190.0%40.0%
33.33%65.796913,1450.0%50.0%
33.33%67.11,10114,38050.0%25.0%
33.33%67.31,23415,36450.0%25.0%
33.33%66.190112,4080.0%66.7%
40.00%52.576012,01266.7%0.0%
40.00%56.81,29515,5170.0%40.0%
40.00%56.01,11314,85033.3%50.0%
20.00%57.21,01813,9010.0%25.0%
40.00%57.11,02311,85250.0%33.3%
40.00%56.784814,325100.0%25.0%
60.00%57.486610,95766.7%50.0%
80.00%56.81,04114,12650.0%100.0%

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Ezreal vs Varus - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Ezreal do against Varus in League of Legends?

Ezreal wins the Ezreal vs Varus matchup with a 55.1% win rate compared to Varus's 44.9%, a 10.3 percentage point difference. This data is based on 78 recent ranked games in patch 26.7.

How does Ezreal do against Varus in the early game?

In the early game, Ezreal has the advantage against Varus with a 59.4% win rate versus 40.6%. 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, Ezreal takes over the Ezreal vs Varus matchup with a 52.2% win rate compared to 47.8%. Ezreal scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Ezreal vs Varus matchup?

Ezreal wins the matchup against Varus with a 55.1% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.7. The 10.3 percentage point advantage means Ezreal is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 78 games analyzed.

What is the best Ezreal build against Varus?

The best Ezreal build against Varus includes Luden's Echo, Hextech Gunblade, Muramana with Spellslinger's Shoes. 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 60.0% win rate in the Ezreal vs Varus matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.

Does Ezreal counter Varus?

Yes, Ezreal has a favorable matchup against Varus with a 55.1% win rate. Ezreal strongly counters Varus in lane based on current patch 26.7 data.

How do I play Ezreal against Varus?

When playing Ezreal 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.