Rumble - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
51.0%
Pick Rate
1.1%

Rumblevs Varus

AFighterMage
Patch26.3
Matches785,220
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedFeb 25, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Rumble vs Varus is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.3. Rumble wins with a 64.3% win rate (+28.6%) over Varus based on 14 games. Varus wins the early laning phase while Rumble scales better into the late game. Below you'll find the best Rumble build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Rumble vs Varus matchup.

Rumble Matchup Breakdown

Use the dropdown to select an opponent and see a detailed breakdown of how Rumble 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 - 64.3% win rateVarus(64.3%)
Rumble - 64.3% win rate in this matchup
Rumble
64.3% WR
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Varus vs Rumble matchup - 35.7% win rate
Varus
35.7% WR

Who Wins the Rumble vs Varus Matchup?

Rumble wins the Rumble vs Varus matchup
Winner
Rumble
Matches: 14
64.3%
Win Rate
35.7%
5.8
CS / min
5.8
971
DMG / min
1,017
13,064
Gold / game
13,649
144
Heal / min
169
1,100
DMG Mitigated / min
664
0.5
CC / min
1.0
33.3%
Early Game WR
66.7%
72.7%
Late Game WR
27.3%

Rumble vs Varus Matchup Summary

The Rumble vs Varus matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 14 recent matches analyzed, Rumble wins with a 64.3% win rate compared to Varus's 35.7%, giving Rumble a 28.6 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Varus controls the early laning stage, but Rumble outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Varus needs to press advantages before Rumble reaches their power spikes, while Rumble should focus on safe farming and hitting key item breakpoints. The most significant statistical gap is in crowd control, where Varus leads by 0.6s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Rumble 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.

Rumble vs Varus Laning Phase Breakdown

Varus wins the laning phase against Rumble in League of Legends

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

Farming
5.8Rumble
5.8Varus
Rumble and Varus farm at nearly identical rates in this matchup, with only a 0.0 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
971Rumble
1,017Varus
Varus deals 46 more champion damage per minute than Rumble. While noticeable in extended trades, this gap can be offset by Rumble choosing favorable fight windows, such as engaging when Varus's key abilities are on cooldown or trading immediately after dodging a skillshot.
Economy
13,064Rumble
13,649Varus
Varus earns 586 more gold per game than Rumble, equivalent to roughly one additional component item. This economic edge comes from a combination of better farming, kill participation, and objective control, giving Varus slightly faster item completions.
Utility
0.5Rumble
1.0Varus
Varus provides 0.6 seconds more crowd control per minute than Rumble, 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
1,244Rumble
833Varus
Rumble vastly out-sustains Varus, healing and mitigating 411 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Rumble 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 Rumble Build Against Varus

Sorcerer's Shoes is the optimal boots choice against Varus, providing the mobility and stats Rumble needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Rumble against Varus are Liandry's Torment, Shadowflame and Zhonya's Hourglass. This combination gives Rumble an effective balance of damage, survivability, and utility for the matchup. This build performs exceptionally well, achieving a 100.0% win rate across 3 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 Rumble vs Varus matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Varus
66.7%
+33.3% advantage
Rumble early game win rateRumble33.3%
Varus early game win rateVarus66.7%
Late Game
Rumble
72.7%
+45.5% advantage
Rumble late game win rateRumble72.7%
Varus late game win rateVarus27.3%

Varus dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 66.7% win rate — a 33.3 percentage point lead over Rumble. This lopsided early game means Varus can dictate the pace of the lane from level 1, controlling trades, wave state, and river priority.

Rumble is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 72.7% win rate — 45.5 points above Varus. Extended games heavily favor Rumble, whose kit and scaling make them a dominant force in team fights and objective control.

This matchup features a dramatic power shift: Varus must aggressively press their early advantage and close out the game before Rumble reaches their scaling breakpoints. If Rumble 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 Rumble Runes Against Varus

Sorcery rune tree - Rumble primary runes vs VarusSorcery
Arcane Comet - best Rumble rune vs VarusNimbus Cloak - best Rumble rune vs VarusAbsolute Focus - best Rumble rune vs VarusScorch - best Rumble rune vs Varus
Inspiration rune tree - Rumble secondary runes vs VarusInspiration
Triple Tonic - best Rumble rune vs VarusCosmic Insight - best Rumble rune vs Varus
100.0% WR

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


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

Rumble 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
58.18%555.61,07411,99156.0%60.0%
54.00%506.51,00611,68444.0%64.0%
46.94%496.290311,65157.1%39.3%
41.30%466.31,01411,88538.1%44.0%
57.78%456.11,05312,48556.3%58.6%
55.56%456.01,02612,71847.8%63.6%
50.00%445.71,36712,20858.3%40.0%
47.62%426.599411,02945.0%50.0%
45.24%426.091911,01343.5%47.4%
54.05%376.496911,74756.3%52.4%
50.00%325.81,07211,56350.0%50.0%
51.61%316.686411,92446.1%55.6%
46.67%305.987811,07246.7%46.7%
50.00%305.791611,01943.8%57.1%
46.67%306.389111,20853.9%41.2%
51.72%296.01,13312,29150.0%53.3%
65.52%296.599412,92780.0%57.9%
46.43%286.11,15512,36438.5%53.3%
46.43%285.91,02912,04540.0%50.0%
40.74%276.199611,26956.3%18.2%
62.96%276.41,11412,94866.7%60.0%
48.00%256.51,08412,80350.0%46.7%
52.17%235.41,18012,26957.1%50.0%
50.00%225.91,01313,51633.3%56.3%
59.09%225.91,05011,21655.6%61.5%
42.86%216.490711,59357.1%35.7%
42.86%215.51,06011,94444.4%41.7%
42.11%194.585011,20741.7%42.9%
42.11%196.17929,60640.0%44.4%
61.11%185.791912,23060.0%62.5%
66.67%187.289312,39777.8%55.6%
55.56%186.389911,78655.6%55.6%
52.94%176.591512,21360.0%50.0%
46.67%154.879911,91660.0%40.0%
60.00%151.597312,85987.5%28.6%
26.67%154.297511,49712.5%42.9%
50.00%145.51,02213,37325.0%60.0%
64.29%145.897113,06433.3%72.7%
28.57%146.294310,93050.0%0.0%
42.86%146.597512,46257.1%28.6%
38.46%136.472411,11133.3%42.9%
58.33%122.875111,60275.0%25.0%
75.00%125.692610,86760.0%85.7%
58.33%126.21,00111,71220.0%85.7%
25.00%125.997810,36316.7%33.3%
58.33%122.21,04513,28471.4%40.0%
54.55%113.675910,50757.1%50.0%
27.27%113.196013,03533.3%25.0%
54.55%115.986210,830100.0%28.6%
36.36%116.31,03611,84416.7%60.0%
50.00%105.81,02512,30233.3%57.1%
70.00%105.01,13112,41075.0%66.7%
90.00%106.68799,12985.7%100.0%
50.00%106.88249,47142.9%66.7%
60.00%104.077912,70550.0%66.7%
40.00%102.784212,05150.0%33.3%
40.00%106.291110,29650.0%25.0%
66.67%96.51,00412,72666.7%66.7%
11.11%96.391610,9050.0%25.0%
37.50%86.27258,81420.0%66.7%
62.50%82.890312,58080.0%33.3%
37.50%81.189513,11950.0%33.3%
28.57%76.491211,46250.0%0.0%
85.71%75.31,01112,892100.0%66.7%
28.57%76.88039,57233.3%0.0%
28.57%75.51,00511,44725.0%33.3%
85.71%73.597011,19580.0%100.0%
28.57%75.98209,55225.0%33.3%
57.14%76.01,05912,991100.0%25.0%
71.43%77.297313,160100.0%60.0%
50.00%65.676711,11333.3%66.7%
66.67%64.481512,733100.0%60.0%
33.33%65.51,10413,95950.0%25.0%
50.00%61.01,10516,7470.0%60.0%
50.00%61.382212,40550.0%50.0%
83.33%65.292012,51066.7%100.0%
50.00%62.21,07715,6340.0%50.0%
80.00%53.194812,823100.0%66.7%
80.00%51.586813,265100.0%50.0%
40.00%52.99029,34333.3%50.0%
40.00%56.096411,06033.3%50.0%
60.00%52.283013,311100.0%50.0%
20.00%52.21,02012,99633.3%0.0%
60.00%55.473010,82475.0%0.0%
80.00%56.31,06313,01666.7%100.0%
40.00%56.781811,28766.7%0.0%
80.00%55.21,00212,360100.0%66.7%
60.00%51.982011,7320.0%100.0%
40.00%51.21,17816,42666.7%0.0%
80.00%52.81,20313,31266.7%100.0%
100.00%55.71,17213,644100.0%100.0%
60.00%53.582211,41675.0%0.0%
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Rumble vs Varus - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Rumble do against Varus in League of Legends?

Rumble wins the Rumble vs Varus matchup with a 64.3% win rate compared to Varus's 35.7%, a 28.6 percentage point difference. This data is based on 14 recent ranked games in patch 26.3.

How does Rumble do against Varus in the early game?

In the early game, Varus has the advantage against Rumble with a 66.7% win rate versus 33.3%. Varus players should look to press their lane advantage through aggressive trades and wave control during the first 15 minutes.

How does Rumble do against Varus in the late game?

In the late game, Rumble takes over the Rumble vs Varus matchup with a 72.7% win rate compared to 27.3%. Rumble scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Rumble vs Varus matchup?

Rumble wins the matchup against Varus with a 64.3% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.3. The 28.6 percentage point advantage means Rumble is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 14 games analyzed.

What is the best Rumble build against Varus?

The best Rumble build against Varus includes Liandry's Torment, Shadowflame, Zhonya's Hourglass with Sorcerer'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 Rumble runes against Varus?

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

Does Rumble counter Varus?

Yes, Rumble has a favorable matchup against Varus with a 64.3% win rate. Rumble strongly counters Varus in lane based on current patch 26.3 data.

How do I play Rumble against Varus?

When playing Rumble against Varus, leverage your statistical advantages by trading aggressively during favorable windows. Play safe early and scale into your power spikes where you outperform Varus. Build the recommended items and runes for this specific matchup for the best results.