Hwei - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
51.6%
Pick Rate
3.5%

Hweivs Varus

SMageSupport
Patch26.12
Matches328,930
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedJun 24, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Hwei vs Varus is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.12. Varus wins with a 60.0% win rate (+20.0%) over Hwei based on 10 games. Varus holds the advantage in both the early and late game. Below you'll find the best Hwei build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Hwei vs Varus matchup.

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Hwei Matchup Breakdown

Use the dropdown to select an opponent and see a detailed breakdown of how Hwei 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
Hwei - 40.0% win rate in this matchup
Hwei
40.0% WR
VS
Varus vs Hwei matchup - 60.0% win rate
Varus
60.0% WR

Who Wins the Hwei vs Varus Matchup?

Varus wins the Hwei vs Varus matchup
Winner
Varus
Matches: 10
40.0%
Win Rate
60.0%
6.4
CS / min
6.5
940
DMG / min
960
12,732
Gold / game
14,366
84
Heal / min
158
388
DMG Mitigated / min
615
1.1
CC / min
0.8
40.0%
Early Game WR
60.0%
40.0%
Late Game WR
60.0%

Hwei vs Varus Matchup Summary

The Hwei vs Varus matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 10 recent matches analyzed, Varus wins with a 60.0% win rate compared to Hwei's 40.0%, giving Varus a 20.0 percentage point advantage. Varus dominates at every stage — from early laning through late game team fights. This consistent advantage makes it difficult for Hwei players to find favorable windows, so team-dependent strategies and avoiding solo confrontations are essential. The most significant statistical gap is in sustain, where Varus leads by 301 HP/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Varus has a strong advantage in this matchup. Hwei 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.

Hwei vs Varus Laning Phase Breakdown

Varus wins the laning phase against Hwei in League of Legends

Varus is favored during the laning phase against Hwei, winning 4 out of 5 key stat categories. Varus holds advantages in farming, damage, gold income and sustain, making them the stronger laner in this matchup.

Farming
6.4Hwei
6.5Varus
Hwei and Varus farm at nearly identical rates in this matchup, with only a 0.1 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
940Hwei
960Varus
Damage output is virtually even between Hwei and Varus, with only 20 DMG/min separating them. Fights in this matchup are decided more by ability timing and positioning than raw damage numbers, making mechanical skill the deciding factor in trades.
Economy
12,732Hwei
14,366Varus
Varus generates a commanding 1,634 more gold per game than Hwei. This substantial economic advantage means Varus consistently reaches key item breakpoints earlier, creating a compounding lead that grows throughout the game. Hwei should focus on cost-effective item choices and avoid unnecessary deaths to prevent falling further behind.
Utility
1.1Hwei
0.8Varus
Both Hwei and Varus provide similar amounts of crowd control (0.3s/min difference), meaning neither has a significant advantage in locking down opponents for ganks or team fights. Lane ganks are equally effective for both sides.
Sustain
472Hwei
773Varus
Varus vastly out-sustains Hwei, healing and mitigating 301 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Varus can absorb significant punishment and remain in lane while Hwei is forced to recall. Building grievous wounds early is essential for Hwei, and focusing on burst trade patterns rather than sustained fights is critical.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Varus
60.0%
+20.0% advantage
Hwei early game win rateHwei40.0%
Varus early game win rateVarus60.0%
Late Game
Varus
60.0%
+20.0% advantage
Hwei late game win rateHwei40.0%
Varus late game win rateVarus60.0%

Varus dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 60.0% win rate — a 20.0 percentage point lead over Hwei. This lopsided early game means Varus 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 60.0% win rate — 20.0 points above Hwei. Extended games heavily favor Varus, whose kit and scaling make them a dominant force in team fights and objective control.

Varus holds the advantage at every stage of the game, making this a consistently favorable matchup from lane through late game team fights. Hwei players should look for outplays, team-dependent strategies, and picks rather than relying on scaling to win this matchup.

Best Hwei Runes Against Varus

Sorcery rune tree - Hwei primary runes vs VarusSorcery
Arcane Comet - best Hwei rune vs VarusManaflow Band - best Hwei rune vs VarusTranscendence - best Hwei rune vs VarusGathering Storm - best Hwei rune vs Varus
Domination rune tree - Hwei secondary runes vs VarusDomination
Cheap Shot - best Hwei rune vs VarusUltimate Hunter - best Hwei rune vs Varus
100.0% WR

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


Hwei matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.12. The table below shows Hwei'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 Hwei build, runes, laning stats, and early vs late game analysis for that specific matchup.

Hwei matchup win rates and stats in League of Legends patch 26.12
Opponent
Win Rate
Matches
CS/min
DMG/min
Gold/game
Early WR
Late WR
56.25%966.61,02411,65955.8%56.6%
43.68%875.489011,35333.3%49.1%
39.74%786.890910,85650.0%28.9%
56.06%666.698411,36051.9%59.0%
49.23%656.31,11012,31644.4%52.6%
49.23%657.193911,22355.9%41.9%
41.27%636.488110,70541.9%40.6%
54.84%626.599211,09067.7%41.9%
55.00%606.71,08512,18154.5%55.3%
38.98%596.682311,46041.4%36.7%
43.86%576.887611,39944.4%43.3%
37.50%566.498111,62242.3%33.3%
38.89%545.497212,14231.8%43.8%
56.86%516.484811,33152.4%60.0%
57.14%496.096911,82255.6%58.1%
59.18%496.71,05413,79266.7%55.9%
56.25%486.190010,98054.2%58.3%
30.77%396.492712,26628.6%32.0%
55.26%386.61,01911,46069.2%48.0%
52.78%366.396112,63750.0%54.2%
45.71%356.284411,77846.7%45.0%
42.86%356.91,04011,96138.5%45.5%
51.43%356.51,02512,63144.4%53.9%
61.76%346.795012,30355.6%68.8%
44.12%345.188711,80850.0%41.7%
74.19%317.01,01012,17972.2%76.9%
64.52%315.778211,15878.6%52.9%
40.00%316.592811,45041.2%38.5%
46.67%304.590010,44138.5%52.9%
58.62%296.791810,55055.6%63.6%
44.83%296.81,10912,08750.0%41.2%
46.43%286.61,08510,15146.1%46.7%
39.29%286.51,02212,62040.0%38.9%
44.44%276.796013,39027.3%56.3%
73.08%265.31,07711,89990.0%62.5%
61.54%266.81,09214,43971.4%57.9%
69.23%266.698112,17258.3%78.6%
65.38%266.396312,26592.3%38.5%
56.00%256.71,05912,78740.0%66.7%
56.52%235.91,05210,77466.7%50.0%
59.09%226.71,11212,36060.0%58.3%
57.14%213.680210,72757.1%57.1%
57.14%216.596611,34436.4%80.0%
33.33%212.282810,47666.7%20.0%
52.38%216.61,07412,63550.0%53.3%
60.00%206.11,09913,01937.5%75.0%
44.44%184.71,10611,75150.0%41.7%
33.33%183.91,03411,96466.7%26.7%
66.67%182.083310,09542.9%81.8%
64.71%176.490113,40350.0%69.2%
62.50%166.11,10512,60640.0%72.7%
50.00%167.11,24913,01280.0%36.4%
73.33%156.572410,77680.0%60.0%
60.00%156.599411,60733.3%77.8%
50.00%146.71,10513,24666.7%45.5%
71.43%146.61,01711,79675.0%66.7%
38.46%132.190611,31240.0%37.5%
50.00%126.290012,520100.0%33.3%
16.67%123.977210,5660.0%25.0%
16.67%126.71,13611,89020.0%14.3%
36.36%116.01,10813,488100.0%22.2%
45.45%112.481511,16533.3%50.0%
45.45%116.79809,93242.9%50.0%
45.45%116.81,08611,09950.0%40.0%
60.00%102.791810,34775.0%50.0%
70.00%106.893413,23650.0%83.3%
40.00%104.77918,43037.5%50.0%
70.00%102.583212,6560.0%70.0%
40.00%106.494012,73240.0%40.0%
30.00%106.11,13513,88050.0%25.0%
22.22%91.674910,27050.0%14.3%
44.44%96.61,32413,47350.0%42.9%
44.44%97.01,06416,0610.0%57.1%
55.56%96.891112,21633.3%66.7%
50.00%85.88988,39766.7%40.0%
75.00%87.61,34914,701100.0%66.7%
25.00%85.587513,7590.0%25.0%
25.00%86.690612,76966.7%0.0%
71.43%76.31,07010,76966.7%100.0%
57.14%74.377611,14666.7%50.0%
71.43%76.893510,83166.7%75.0%
71.43%78.094814,250100.0%50.0%
28.57%72.67229,76725.0%33.3%
42.86%78.475410,86450.0%33.3%
66.67%66.51,08512,685100.0%60.0%
33.33%62.57099,77425.0%50.0%
66.67%65.89119,825100.0%50.0%
33.33%61.97259,70466.7%0.0%
66.67%67.01,17214,368100.0%50.0%
50.00%61.971510,0230.0%75.0%
16.67%66.794611,10533.3%0.0%
50.00%61.890211,06166.7%33.3%
16.67%61.47697,41125.0%0.0%
60.00%56.28768,56050.0%66.7%
60.00%55.81,14411,25166.7%50.0%
40.00%56.89209,21325.0%100.0%
20.00%55.789812,6000.0%25.0%
80.00%56.51,11910,756100.0%50.0%
60.00%55.61,03814,161100.0%50.0%
60.00%56.41,0339,46250.0%100.0%
20.00%57.093412,626100.0%0.0%

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Hwei vs Varus - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Hwei do against Varus in League of Legends?

Varus wins the Hwei vs Varus matchup with a 60.0% win rate compared to Hwei's 40.0%, a 20.0 percentage point difference. This data is based on 10 recent ranked games in patch 26.12.

How does Hwei do against Varus in the early game?

In the early game, Varus has the advantage against Hwei with a 60.0% win rate versus 40.0%. Varus players should look to press their lane advantage through aggressive trades and wave control during the first 15 minutes.

How does Hwei do against Varus in the late game?

In the late game, Varus takes over the Hwei vs Varus matchup with a 60.0% win rate compared to 40.0%. Varus scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Hwei vs Varus matchup?

Varus wins the matchup against Hwei with a 60.0% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.12. The 20.0 percentage point advantage means Varus is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 10 games analyzed.

What is the best Hwei build against Varus?

The best Hwei build against Varus includes optimized core items. Check the matchup breakdown above for the full item path and build order.

What are the best Hwei runes against Varus?

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

Does Hwei counter Varus?

No, Hwei struggles against Varus with only a 40.0% win rate. Varus has the advantage in this matchup. Hwei players should focus on safe farming and avoiding extended trades to minimize Varus's lead.

How do I play Hwei against Varus?

When playing Hwei 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.