Ornn - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
51.3%
Pick Rate
2.0%

Ornnvs Varus

ATank
Patch26.11
Matches587,102
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedJun 1, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Ornn vs Varus is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.11. Ornn wins with a 60.9% win rate (+21.7%) over Varus based on 23 games. Ornn holds the advantage in both the early and late game. Below you'll find the best Ornn build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Ornn vs Varus matchup.

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Ornn Matchup Breakdown

Use the dropdown to select an opponent and see a detailed breakdown of how Ornn 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.

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Ornn - 60.9% win rate in this matchup
Ornn
60.9% WR
VS
Varus vs Ornn matchup - 39.1% win rate
Varus
39.1% WR

Who Wins the Ornn vs Varus Matchup?

Ornn wins the Ornn vs Varus matchup
Winner
Ornn
Matches: 23
60.9%
Win Rate
39.1%
5.8
CS / min
7.0
560
DMG / min
992
10,320
Gold / game
11,974
170
Heal / min
181
1,767
DMG Mitigated / min
568
1.2
CC / min
1.1
61.5%
Early Game WR
38.5%
60.0%
Late Game WR
40.0%

Ornn vs Varus Matchup Summary

The Ornn vs Varus matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 23 recent matches analyzed, Ornn wins with a 60.9% win rate compared to Varus's 39.1%, giving Ornn a 21.7 percentage point advantage. Ornn 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 sustain, where Ornn leads by 1,188 HP/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Ornn 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.

Ornn vs Varus Laning Phase Breakdown

Varus wins the laning phase against Ornn in League of Legends

Varus is favored during the laning phase against Ornn, winning 3 out of 5 key stat categories. Varus holds advantages in farming, damage and gold income, making them the stronger laner in this matchup.

Farming
5.8Ornn
7.0Varus
Varus significantly out-farms Ornn by 1.2 CS per minute, accumulating an estimated 18 CS lead by mid game. This substantial farming gap gives Varus a major gold advantage and earlier item completions. Ornn players should prioritize wave management techniques like freezing near tower and using abilities efficiently to minimize the deficit.
Damage
560Ornn
992Varus
Varus heavily out-damages Ornn by 433 DMG/min, dominating both short trades and all-in fights. Ornn 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
10,320Ornn
11,974Varus
Varus generates a commanding 1,654 more gold per game than Ornn. This substantial economic advantage means Varus consistently reaches key item breakpoints earlier, creating a compounding lead that grows throughout the game. Ornn should focus on cost-effective item choices and avoid unnecessary deaths to prevent falling further behind.
Utility
1.2Ornn
1.1Varus
Both Ornn and Varus provide similar amounts of crowd control (0.1s/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
1,936Ornn
749Varus
Ornn vastly out-sustains Varus, healing and mitigating 1,188 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Ornn can absorb significant punishment and remain in lane while Varus is forced to recall. Building grievous wounds early is essential for Varus, and focusing on burst trade patterns rather than sustained fights is critical.

Best Ornn Build Against Varus

Plated Steelcaps is the optimal boots choice against Varus, providing the mobility and stats Ornn needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Ornn against Varus are Jak'Sho, The Protean, Sunfire Aegis and Kaenic Rookern. This combination gives Ornn 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 Ornn vs Varus matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Ornn
61.5%
+23.1% advantage
Ornn early game win rateOrnn61.5%
Varus early game win rateVarus38.5%
Late Game
Ornn
60.0%
+20.0% advantage
Ornn late game win rateOrnn60.0%
Varus late game win rateVarus40.0%

Ornn dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 61.5% win rate — a 23.1 percentage point lead over Varus. This lopsided early game means Ornn can dictate the pace of the lane from level 1, controlling trades, wave state, and river priority.

Ornn is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 60.0% win rate — 20.0 points above Varus. Extended games heavily favor Ornn, whose kit and scaling make them a dominant force in team fights and objective control.

Ornn 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 Ornn Runes Against Varus

Resolve rune tree - Ornn primary runes vs VarusResolve
Aftershock - best Ornn rune vs VarusDemolish - best Ornn rune vs VarusSecond Wind - best Ornn rune vs VarusOvergrowth - best Ornn rune vs Varus
Sorcery rune tree - Ornn secondary runes vs VarusSorcery
Manaflow Band - best Ornn rune vs VarusTranscendence - best Ornn rune vs Varus
100.0% WR

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


Ornn matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.11. The table below shows Ornn'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 Ornn build, runes, laning stats, and early vs late game analysis for that specific matchup.

Ornn matchup win rates and stats in League of Legends patch 26.11
Opponent
Win Rate
Matches
CS/min
DMG/min
Gold/game
Early WR
Late WR
51.79%1126.367410,80147.7%54.4%
58.25%1036.059711,04548.7%64.1%
48.39%935.869110,10837.0%59.6%
42.31%785.769211,17335.7%46.0%
47.22%726.070310,24944.8%48.8%
56.94%725.784410,46854.8%58.5%
52.78%726.375511,00664.5%43.9%
50.72%695.967110,09544.1%57.1%
55.56%635.863210,56453.1%58.1%
55.00%606.399310,51450.0%58.8%
50.00%566.188110,57940.0%55.6%
64.15%536.389710,98045.5%77.4%
53.85%525.874911,16668.8%47.2%
48.98%496.386510,58052.6%46.7%
60.00%455.57149,28745.0%72.0%
43.90%416.35509,28148.3%33.3%
60.98%416.769511,17557.9%63.6%
48.78%416.56259,76254.5%42.1%
55.00%406.476611,30540.0%64.0%
52.63%385.666010,59931.3%68.2%
55.26%385.654910,98452.9%57.1%
50.00%385.56819,58636.8%63.2%
36.84%386.168410,72540.0%34.8%
45.95%376.080010,48331.3%57.1%
58.33%366.163210,73558.8%57.9%
52.78%365.872110,09150.0%55.0%
42.86%355.65569,98447.1%38.9%
48.57%355.36979,92623.1%63.6%
60.00%355.865311,61633.3%69.2%
54.29%355.968911,05757.9%50.0%
47.06%345.28829,86643.8%50.0%
44.12%346.263710,29644.4%43.8%
52.94%346.172910,00433.3%63.6%
43.33%306.362410,80925.0%55.6%
50.00%305.868210,58036.4%57.9%
60.71%285.863910,48058.3%62.5%
46.43%285.97159,37037.5%58.3%
43.48%235.170210,18154.5%33.3%
60.87%235.856010,32061.5%60.0%
43.48%236.058510,31250.0%40.0%
47.62%215.45939,04536.4%60.0%
52.38%216.575511,82950.0%53.9%
50.00%206.173611,01042.9%53.9%
33.33%185.463410,25525.0%35.7%
47.06%175.963510,52157.1%40.0%
56.25%166.074611,06760.0%54.5%
53.33%155.783510,06944.4%66.7%
42.86%145.768111,57266.7%36.4%
42.86%145.877810,99428.6%57.1%
30.00%104.169510,64120.0%40.0%
70.00%106.262111,35575.0%66.7%
60.00%106.575011,52540.0%80.0%
66.67%93.86968,77450.0%80.0%
66.67%96.35407,95866.7%66.7%
77.78%94.861410,32380.0%75.0%
66.67%95.46369,37650.0%71.4%
62.50%85.872810,94133.3%80.0%
37.50%87.174410,40140.0%33.3%
62.50%84.068712,7060.0%71.4%
62.50%86.84969,71857.1%100.0%
57.14%74.056811,580100.0%50.0%
85.71%75.859010,325100.0%75.0%
50.00%65.692511,82850.0%50.0%
16.67%62.163210,9200.0%33.3%
66.67%61.861511,7220.0%80.0%
50.00%63.66319,67933.3%66.7%
33.33%63.869113,4070.0%40.0%
66.67%62.351011,221100.0%50.0%
66.67%63.96329,27875.0%50.0%
50.00%65.765713,704100.0%40.0%
50.00%65.948010,0330.0%75.0%
33.33%65.86157,61320.0%100.0%
80.00%56.662811,60050.0%100.0%
60.00%55.754110,55450.0%66.7%
60.00%54.051310,831100.0%33.3%
20.00%52.85418,5660.0%33.3%
20.00%53.95858,98633.3%0.0%
80.00%52.962911,8360.0%80.0%
20.00%52.55389,4500.0%33.3%
40.00%52.865611,092100.0%25.0%
80.00%57.75809,31166.7%100.0%

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Ornn vs Varus - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Ornn do against Varus in League of Legends?

Ornn wins the Ornn vs Varus matchup with a 60.9% win rate compared to Varus's 39.1%, a 21.7 percentage point difference. This data is based on 23 recent ranked games in patch 26.11.

How does Ornn do against Varus in the early game?

In the early game, Ornn has the advantage against Varus with a 61.5% win rate versus 38.5%. Ornn players should look to press their lane advantage through aggressive trades and wave control during the first 15 minutes.

How does Ornn do against Varus in the late game?

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

Who wins the Ornn vs Varus matchup?

Ornn wins the matchup against Varus with a 60.9% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.11. The 21.7 percentage point advantage means Ornn is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 23 games analyzed.

What is the best Ornn build against Varus?

The best Ornn build against Varus includes Jak'Sho, The Protean, Sunfire Aegis, Kaenic Rookern with Plated Steelcaps. 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 Ornn runes against Varus?

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

Does Ornn counter Varus?

Yes, Ornn has a favorable matchup against Varus with a 60.9% win rate. Ornn strongly counters Varus in lane based on current patch 26.11 data.

How do I play Ornn against Varus?

When playing Ornn 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.