Lissandra - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
47.1%
Pick Rate
1.1%

Lissandravs Varus

FMage
Patch26.3
Matches785,220
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedFeb 26, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Lissandra vs Varus is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.3. Lissandra wins with a 66.7% win rate (+33.3%) over Varus based on 6 games. Lissandra holds the advantage in both the early and late game. Below you'll find the best Lissandra build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Lissandra vs Varus matchup.

Lissandra Matchup Breakdown

Use the dropdown to select an opponent and see a detailed breakdown of how Lissandra 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 - 66.7% win rateVarus(66.7%)
Lissandra - 66.7% win rate in this matchup
Lissandra
66.7% WR
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Varus vs Lissandra matchup - 33.3% win rate
Varus
33.3% WR

Who Wins the Lissandra vs Varus Matchup?

Lissandra wins the Lissandra vs Varus matchup
Winner
Lissandra
Matches: 6
66.7%
Win Rate
33.3%
6.0
CS / min
6.5
770
DMG / min
832
11,805
Gold / game
13,726
103
Heal / min
166
380
DMG Mitigated / min
468
1.5
CC / min
0.8
50.0%
Early Game WR
50.0%
75.0%
Late Game WR
25.0%

Lissandra vs Varus Matchup Summary

The Lissandra vs Varus matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 6 recent matches analyzed, Lissandra wins with a 66.7% win rate compared to Varus's 33.3%, giving Lissandra a 33.3 percentage point advantage. Lissandra 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 Lissandra leads by 0.7s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Lissandra 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.

Lissandra vs Varus Laning Phase Breakdown

Varus wins the laning phase against Lissandra in League of Legends

Varus is favored during the laning phase against Lissandra, 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
6.0Lissandra
6.5Varus
Varus edges out Lissandra by 0.5 CS per minute — a moderate farming advantage that adds up to roughly 7 CS over a 15-minute laning phase. This translates to earlier component purchases and slightly faster power spikes for Varus.
Damage
770Lissandra
832Varus
Varus deals 63 more champion damage per minute than Lissandra. While noticeable in extended trades, this gap can be offset by Lissandra choosing favorable fight windows, such as engaging when Varus's key abilities are on cooldown or trading immediately after dodging a skillshot.
Economy
11,805Lissandra
13,726Varus
Varus generates a commanding 1,921 more gold per game than Lissandra. This substantial economic advantage means Varus consistently reaches key item breakpoints earlier, creating a compounding lead that grows throughout the game. Lissandra should focus on cost-effective item choices and avoid unnecessary deaths to prevent falling further behind.
Utility
1.5Lissandra
0.8Varus
Lissandra provides 0.7 seconds more crowd control per minute than Varus, offering better gank setup potential and slightly more team fight utility. This CC advantage helps Lissandra coordinate with their jungler and control the pace of skirmishes.
Sustain
483Lissandra
635Varus
Varus vastly out-sustains Lissandra, healing and mitigating 152 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Varus can absorb significant punishment and remain in lane while Lissandra is forced to recall. Building grievous wounds early is essential for Lissandra, and focusing on burst trade patterns rather than sustained fights is critical.

Best Lissandra Build Against Varus

Spellslinger's Shoes is the optimal boots choice against Varus, providing the mobility and stats Lissandra needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Lissandra against Varus are Shadowflame, Zhonya's Hourglass and Blackfire Torch. This combination gives Lissandra an effective balance of damage, survivability, and utility for the matchup. This build performs exceptionally well, achieving a 100.0% win rate across 1 games — well above average and making it the top item path against Varus. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Lissandra vs Varus matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Lissandra
50.0%
+0.0% advantage
Lissandra early game win rateLissandra50.0%
Varus early game win rateVarus50.0%
Late Game
Lissandra
75.0%
+50.0% advantage
Lissandra late game win rateLissandra75.0%
Varus late game win rateVarus25.0%

The early game (first 15 minutes) is a toss-up between Lissandra and Varus, with Lissandra 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.

Lissandra is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 75.0% win rate — 50.0 points above Varus. Extended games heavily favor Lissandra, whose kit and scaling make them a dominant force in team fights and objective control.

Lissandra 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 Lissandra Runes Against Varus

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

Running Sorcery primary with Domination secondary allows Lissandra to press their advantage against Varus, amplifying the strengths that make this a favorable matchup.


Lissandra matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.3. The table below shows Lissandra'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 Lissandra build, runes, laning stats, and early vs late game analysis for that specific matchup.

Lissandra matchup win rates and stats in League of Legends patch 26.3
Opponent
Win Rate
Matches
CS/min
DMG/min
Gold/game
Early WR
Late WR
45.67%1276.880511,34650.8%40.9%
40.79%766.978111,88839.3%41.7%
48.44%646.686212,29746.7%50.0%
50.00%586.675411,49258.6%41.4%
49.12%576.774412,79343.8%51.2%
46.15%526.674811,87340.0%50.0%
54.76%427.078711,22552.4%57.1%
50.00%426.582512,16462.5%42.3%
39.02%416.066110,42444.0%31.3%
44.74%386.887711,64247.4%42.1%
52.63%386.581411,43862.5%45.5%
39.47%385.664110,71240.0%38.9%
57.89%386.779711,75873.7%42.1%
43.24%376.276511,66736.8%50.0%
40.63%326.386210,27131.8%60.0%
42.31%266.564410,96627.3%53.3%
50.00%247.180710,55053.9%45.5%
56.52%235.982411,39955.6%57.1%
52.17%236.274111,51940.0%61.5%
36.36%225.580611,64233.3%38.5%
45.45%226.881211,09650.0%41.7%
47.62%216.469911,74040.0%54.5%
52.38%216.783111,16045.5%60.0%
50.00%205.067111,47657.1%46.1%
36.84%195.35459,90757.1%25.0%
36.84%194.768510,87614.3%50.0%
72.22%186.480513,12750.0%83.3%
16.67%187.276310,4360.0%27.3%
38.89%186.494613,77933.3%40.0%
29.41%176.780011,59633.3%27.3%
50.00%166.576211,98660.0%45.5%
43.75%167.196912,17160.0%16.7%
40.00%156.864911,06033.3%50.0%
64.29%146.080613,99633.3%72.7%
42.86%146.991313,41033.3%45.5%
46.15%136.293712,30475.0%33.3%
33.33%126.774010,79216.7%50.0%
41.67%126.790213,64933.3%44.4%
54.55%117.184210,72442.9%75.0%
36.36%116.983611,58425.0%42.9%
54.55%116.680211,95333.3%62.5%
50.00%106.297611,7490.0%55.6%
60.00%106.183712,20933.3%71.4%
70.00%102.05289,28371.4%66.7%
33.33%91.95469,84460.0%0.0%
22.22%96.680211,28920.0%25.0%
77.78%95.364011,46260.0%100.0%
66.67%96.51,02912,04180.0%50.0%
11.11%96.097411,2640.0%14.3%
37.50%86.390613,58733.3%40.0%
28.57%72.156111,337100.0%16.7%
42.86%74.25779,82920.0%100.0%
28.57%76.31,04812,98025.0%33.3%
57.14%75.268810,47760.0%50.0%
66.67%67.086811,823100.0%33.3%
66.67%65.868012,01550.0%75.0%
66.67%66.077011,80550.0%75.0%
66.67%65.874612,303100.0%50.0%
66.67%67.587214,18466.7%66.7%
0.00%66.47519,7490.0%0.0%
50.00%67.975113,1890.0%75.0%
40.00%51.94947,81125.0%100.0%
20.00%57.382911,89833.3%0.0%
40.00%55.371510,15033.3%50.0%
40.00%51.95398,48025.0%100.0%
40.00%51.64669,58650.0%33.3%
80.00%56.71,01814,757100.0%75.0%
40.00%55.97998,50933.3%50.0%
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Lissandra vs Varus - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Lissandra do against Varus in League of Legends?

Lissandra wins the Lissandra vs Varus matchup with a 66.7% win rate compared to Varus's 33.3%, a 33.3 percentage point difference. This data is based on 6 recent ranked games in patch 26.3.

How does Lissandra do against Varus in the early game?

In the early game, Lissandra has the advantage against Varus with a 50.0% win rate versus 50.0%. Lissandra players should look to press their lane advantage through aggressive trades and wave control during the first 15 minutes.

How does Lissandra do against Varus in the late game?

In the late game, Lissandra takes over the Lissandra vs Varus matchup with a 75.0% win rate compared to 25.0%. Lissandra scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Lissandra vs Varus matchup?

Lissandra wins the matchup against Varus with a 66.7% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.3. The 33.3 percentage point advantage means Lissandra is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 6 games analyzed.

What is the best Lissandra build against Varus?

The best Lissandra build against Varus includes Shadowflame, Zhonya's Hourglass, Blackfire Torch with Spellslinger's Shoes. This build achieves a 100.0% win rate in the matchup. Check the matchup breakdown above for the full item path and build order.

What are the best Lissandra runes against Varus?

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

Does Lissandra counter Varus?

Yes, Lissandra has a favorable matchup against Varus with a 66.7% win rate. Lissandra strongly counters Varus in lane based on current patch 26.3 data.

How do I play Lissandra against Varus?

When playing Lissandra 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.