Fizz - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
52.9%
Pick Rate
3.8%

Fizzvs Varus

SAssassinFighter
Patch26.10
Matches595,409
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedMay 17, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Fizz vs Varus is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.10. Varus wins with a 63.6% win rate (+27.3%) over Fizz based on 11 games. Fizz wins the early laning phase while Varus scales better into the late game. Below you'll find the best Fizz build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Fizz vs Varus matchup.

Fizz Matchup Breakdown

Use the dropdown to select an opponent and see a detailed breakdown of how Fizz 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 - 36.4% win rateVarus(36.4%)
Fizz - 36.4% win rate in this matchup
Fizz
36.4% WR
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Varus vs Fizz matchup - 63.6% win rate
Varus
63.6% WR

Who Wins the Fizz vs Varus Matchup?

Varus wins the Fizz vs Varus matchup
Winner
Varus
Matches: 11
36.4%
Win Rate
63.6%
5.4
CS / min
6.7
590
DMG / min
985
10,295
Gold / game
12,863
105
Heal / min
192
467
DMG Mitigated / min
481
0.4
CC / min
0.8
57.1%
Early Game WR
42.9%
0.0%
Late Game WR
100.0%

Fizz vs Varus Matchup Summary

The Fizz vs Varus matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 11 recent matches analyzed, Varus wins with a 63.6% win rate compared to Fizz's 36.4%, giving Varus a 27.3 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Fizz controls the early laning stage, but Varus outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Fizz 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 0.4s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Varus has a strong advantage in this matchup. Fizz 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.

Fizz vs Varus Laning Phase Breakdown

Varus wins the laning phase against Fizz in League of Legends

Varus is favored during the laning phase against Fizz, 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.

Farming
5.4Fizz
6.7Varus
Varus significantly out-farms Fizz by 1.3 CS per minute, accumulating an estimated 20 CS lead by mid game. This substantial farming gap gives Varus a major gold advantage and earlier item completions. Fizz players should prioritize wave management techniques like freezing near tower and using abilities efficiently to minimize the deficit.
Damage
590Fizz
985Varus
Varus heavily out-damages Fizz by 396 DMG/min, dominating both short trades and all-in fights. Fizz should avoid extended combat and instead focus on burst trade patterns — short engages followed by immediate disengagement — to avoid letting Varus's sustained damage advantage take over.
Economy
10,295Fizz
12,863Varus
Varus generates a commanding 2,568 more gold per game than Fizz. This substantial economic advantage means Varus consistently reaches key item breakpoints earlier, creating a compounding lead that grows throughout the game. Fizz should focus on cost-effective item choices and avoid unnecessary deaths to prevent falling further behind.
Utility
0.4Fizz
0.8Varus
Varus provides 0.4 seconds more crowd control per minute than Fizz, offering better gank setup potential and slightly more team fight utility. This CC advantage helps Varus coordinate with their jungler and control the pace of skirmishes.
Sustain
572Fizz
673Varus
Varus heals and mitigates 101 more damage per minute than Fizz, providing moderate extra durability. This sustain edge allows Varus to stay in lane longer between recalls and gradually win extended wars of attrition. Consider building early grievous wounds if playing Fizz.

Best Fizz Build Against Varus

Spellslinger's Shoes is the optimal boots choice against Varus, providing the mobility and stats Fizz needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Fizz against Varus are Shadowflame, Zhonya's Hourglass and Lich Bane. This combination gives Fizz an effective balance of damage, survivability, and utility for the matchup. This build achieves a solid 50.0% win rate across 2 games, proving it to be a reliable item path when facing Varus. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Fizz vs Varus matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Fizz
57.1%
+14.3% advantage
Fizz early game win rateFizz57.1%
Varus early game win rateVarus42.9%
Late Game
Varus
100.0%
+100.0% advantage
Fizz late game win rateFizz0.0%
Varus late game win rateVarus100.0%

Fizz dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 57.1% win rate — a 14.3 percentage point lead over Varus. This lopsided early game means Fizz 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 100.0% win rate — 100.0 points above Fizz. 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: Fizz 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 Fizz Runes Against Varus

Domination rune tree - Fizz primary runes vs VarusDomination
Electrocute - best Fizz rune vs VarusSudden Impact - best Fizz rune vs VarusGrisly Mementos - best Fizz rune vs VarusTreasure Hunter - best Fizz rune vs Varus
Precision rune tree - Fizz secondary runes vs VarusPrecision
Coup de Grace - best Fizz rune vs VarusTriumph - best Fizz rune vs Varus
100.0% WR

The Domination and Precision rune setup gives Fizz the best tools to compete against Varus in this difficult matchup, compensating for the statistical disadvantages with optimal rune synergies.


Fizz matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.10. The table below shows Fizz'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 Fizz build, runes, laning stats, and early vs late game analysis for that specific matchup.

Fizz matchup win rates and stats in League of Legends patch 26.10
Opponent
Win Rate
Matches
CS/min
DMG/min
Gold/game
Early WR
Late WR
46.32%2315.979111,86344.7%47.5%
52.31%1956.384212,99654.9%50.4%
51.14%1765.989012,34045.0%56.3%
53.66%1646.187912,69552.1%54.8%
56.17%1626.081712,27354.2%57.8%
51.54%1305.886713,41551.1%51.8%
60.77%1305.785912,36962.7%59.1%
57.14%1266.096812,56759.3%55.2%
48.00%1255.683011,31946.7%49.2%
52.46%1225.981012,41957.8%49.4%
60.00%1205.974912,17560.4%59.7%
57.02%1146.090812,32553.5%60.7%
50.00%1085.879013,18555.9%47.3%
41.75%1035.877711,86654.2%30.9%
54.46%1015.387713,01558.7%50.9%
40.45%896.092312,09539.5%41.2%
53.57%845.778112,63950.0%55.6%
52.56%785.391913,29142.9%58.0%
50.67%755.688912,75641.2%58.5%
60.27%735.982411,87451.4%68.4%
57.14%706.386013,54153.6%59.5%
51.56%646.187813,61244.4%54.4%
61.29%626.484612,31956.3%66.7%
47.46%595.587112,84437.5%54.3%
55.93%595.986612,62062.1%50.0%
51.72%586.188711,81765.5%37.9%
58.62%585.782613,27988.9%45.0%
50.91%556.178811,49459.3%42.9%
58.49%535.081913,05366.7%53.1%
49.06%535.883412,01860.0%39.3%
58.82%515.582213,00952.6%62.5%
38.00%506.083611,94545.8%30.8%
56.00%505.983613,23562.5%52.9%
51.06%475.992913,31650.0%51.6%
45.24%425.889611,80050.0%40.9%
46.15%395.080312,91650.0%43.5%
57.89%386.393012,41661.1%55.0%
39.47%386.291312,45950.0%31.8%
44.12%345.581410,43343.8%44.4%
54.55%336.185112,56162.5%47.1%
80.65%311.879412,17386.7%75.0%
50.00%305.293211,99838.5%58.8%
50.00%282.571411,95842.9%57.1%
62.96%275.888313,65955.6%66.7%
44.44%276.292512,63540.0%47.1%
50.00%265.985312,72441.7%57.1%
48.00%251.668412,44741.7%53.9%
54.17%242.163111,51363.6%46.1%
52.17%236.290214,08260.0%50.0%
54.55%225.61,07814,72566.7%46.1%
52.38%211.262912,63560.0%45.5%
57.89%192.468214,3150.0%68.8%
47.37%195.366112,33383.3%30.8%
77.78%184.691912,98875.0%83.3%
66.67%186.285013,14040.0%76.9%
41.18%173.386314,04840.0%41.7%
50.00%165.580011,13155.6%42.9%
37.50%165.891211,43437.5%37.5%
50.00%164.993612,40457.1%44.4%
40.00%151.556710,86644.4%33.3%
53.33%156.491614,83057.1%50.0%
40.00%151.169713,17125.0%57.1%
26.67%155.983711,09614.3%37.5%
64.29%141.670615,234100.0%58.3%
57.14%141.382115,07666.7%50.0%
57.14%144.683011,69357.1%57.1%
53.85%131.776514,966100.0%45.5%
38.46%132.479813,51842.9%33.3%
58.33%121.987213,80740.0%71.4%
50.00%126.679010,39937.5%75.0%
36.36%115.459010,29557.1%0.0%
36.36%115.25948,24337.5%33.3%
18.18%112.085415,18325.0%14.3%
40.00%101.160913,22066.7%28.6%
60.00%101.871111,45680.0%40.0%
70.00%106.097513,31266.7%75.0%
40.00%104.379610,52260.0%20.0%
55.56%92.571214,28350.0%60.0%
33.33%95.488713,13050.0%28.6%
66.67%94.683211,74540.0%100.0%
22.22%96.875911,9720.0%28.6%
44.44%95.473010,00133.3%66.7%
66.67%95.972213,2930.0%75.0%
66.67%95.577513,65150.0%71.4%
44.44%90.96069,24957.1%0.0%
75.00%86.396514,90650.0%83.3%
25.00%84.46269,07825.0%25.0%
50.00%86.380412,34075.0%25.0%
62.50%86.91,02511,40680.0%33.3%
50.00%84.485014,193100.0%20.0%
75.00%85.580814,715100.0%71.4%
62.50%84.48909,65060.0%66.7%
71.43%77.06739,92475.0%66.7%
57.14%70.764212,70950.0%60.0%
85.71%72.195116,12666.7%100.0%
57.14%73.95698,19960.0%50.0%
57.14%72.781914,909100.0%40.0%
71.43%74.164811,86733.3%100.0%
57.14%71.172514,11850.0%66.7%
57.14%74.170612,81766.7%50.0%
57.14%72.392513,23466.7%50.0%
14.29%71.055611,24533.3%0.0%
66.67%62.786014,180100.0%50.0%
16.67%64.37238,93933.3%0.0%
66.67%64.378512,354100.0%50.0%
33.33%63.591410,6720.0%40.0%
33.33%65.966610,74433.3%33.3%
60.00%53.881412,243100.0%33.3%
20.00%55.393914,7720.0%20.0%
40.00%55.494713,00450.0%33.3%
60.00%52.166813,995100.0%33.3%
60.00%51.268714,329100.0%50.0%
60.00%54.890912,98450.0%66.7%
20.00%56.181910,83225.0%0.0%
60.00%54.11,14318,207100.0%50.0%
40.00%55.169513,98150.0%33.3%
40.00%56.071515,2350.0%40.0%

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Fizz vs Varus - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Fizz do against Varus in League of Legends?

Varus wins the Fizz vs Varus matchup with a 63.6% win rate compared to Fizz's 36.4%, a 27.3 percentage point difference. This data is based on 11 recent ranked games in patch 26.10.

How does Fizz do against Varus in the early game?

In the early game, Fizz has the advantage against Varus with a 57.1% win rate versus 42.9%. Fizz players should look to press their lane advantage through aggressive trades and wave control during the first 15 minutes.

How does Fizz do against Varus in the late game?

In the late game, Varus takes over the Fizz vs Varus matchup with a 100.0% win rate compared to 0.0%. Varus scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Fizz vs Varus matchup?

Varus wins the matchup against Fizz with a 63.6% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.10. The 27.3 percentage point advantage means Varus is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 11 games analyzed.

What is the best Fizz build against Varus?

The best Fizz build against Varus includes Shadowflame, Zhonya's Hourglass, Lich Bane with Spellslinger's Shoes. This build achieves a 50.0% win rate in the matchup. Check the matchup breakdown above for the full item path and build order.

What are the best Fizz runes against Varus?

The best Fizz runes against Varus use the Domination primary tree with Precision secondary. This rune setup achieves a 100.0% win rate in the Fizz vs Varus matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.

Does Fizz counter Varus?

No, Fizz struggles against Varus with only a 36.4% win rate. Varus has the advantage in this matchup. Fizz players should focus on safe farming and avoiding extended trades to minimize Varus's lead.

How do I play Fizz against Varus?

When playing Fizz 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.