Syndra - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
50.7%
Pick Rate
2.5%

Syndravs Varus

BMage
Patch26.13
Matches265,623
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedJul 8, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Syndra vs Varus is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.13. Syndra wins with a 60.0% win rate (+20.0%) over Varus based on 5 games. Syndra holds the advantage in both the early and late game. Below you'll find the best Syndra build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Syndra vs Varus matchup.

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Syndra Matchup Breakdown

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

Who Wins the Syndra vs Varus Matchup?

Syndra wins the Syndra vs Varus matchup
Winner
Syndra
Matches: 5
60.0%
Win Rate
40.0%
6.9
CS / min
6.2
1,181
DMG / min
702
12,529
Gold / game
9,723
96
Heal / min
95
302
DMG Mitigated / min
339
1.7
CC / min
0.9
66.7%
Early Game WR
33.3%
50.0%
Late Game WR
50.0%

Syndra vs Varus Matchup Summary

The Syndra vs Varus matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 5 recent matches analyzed, Syndra wins with a 60.0% win rate compared to Varus's 40.0%, giving Syndra a 20.0 percentage point advantage. Syndra 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 Syndra leads by 0.8s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Syndra 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.

Syndra vs Varus Laning Phase Breakdown

Syndra wins the laning phase against Varus in League of Legends

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

Farming
6.9Syndra
6.2Varus
Syndra edges out Varus by 0.7 CS per minute — a moderate farming advantage that adds up to roughly 11 CS over a 15-minute laning phase. This translates to earlier component purchases and slightly faster power spikes for Syndra.
Damage
1,181Syndra
702Varus
Syndra heavily out-damages Varus by 479 DMG/min, dominating both short trades and all-in fights. Varus should avoid extended combat and instead focus on burst trade patterns — short engages followed by immediate disengagement — to avoid letting Syndra's sustained damage advantage take over.
Economy
12,529Syndra
9,723Varus
Syndra generates a commanding 2,807 more gold per game than Varus. This substantial economic advantage means Syndra consistently reaches key item breakpoints earlier, creating a compounding lead that grows throughout the game. Varus should focus on cost-effective item choices and avoid unnecessary deaths to prevent falling further behind.
Utility
1.7Syndra
0.9Varus
Syndra provides 0.8 seconds more crowd control per minute than Varus, offering better gank setup potential and slightly more team fight utility. This CC advantage helps Syndra coordinate with their jungler and control the pace of skirmishes.
Sustain
398Syndra
434Varus
Syndra and Varus have comparable sustain profiles, with only 36 HP/min separating their healing and damage mitigation. Neither champion can out-attrition the other in lane, so trades will be decided by burst potential and ability usage rather than sustain.

Best Syndra Build Against Varus

Crimson Lucidity is the optimal boots choice against Varus, providing the mobility and stats Syndra needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Syndra against Varus are Cosmic Drive, Rabadon's Deathcap and Mejai's Soulstealer. This combination gives Syndra 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 Syndra vs Varus matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Syndra
66.7%
+33.3% advantage
Syndra early game win rateSyndra66.7%
Varus early game win rateVarus33.3%
Late Game
Syndra
50.0%
+0.0% advantage
Syndra late game win rateSyndra50.0%
Varus late game win rateVarus50.0%

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

Late game (25+ minutes) is equally balanced, with Syndra at 50.0% win rate — only 0.0 points ahead of Varus. Team fight execution and macro play determine the winner at this stage, not champion matchup advantage.

Syndra 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 Syndra Runes Against Varus

Sorcery rune tree - Syndra primary runes vs VarusSorcery
Arcane Comet - best Syndra rune vs VarusManaflow Band - best Syndra rune vs VarusTranscendence - best Syndra rune vs VarusGathering Storm - best Syndra rune vs Varus
Inspiration rune tree - Syndra secondary runes vs VarusInspiration
Magical Footwear - best Syndra rune vs VarusCosmic Insight - best Syndra rune vs Varus
100.0% WR

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


Syndra matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.13. The table below shows Syndra'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 Syndra build, runes, laning stats, and early vs late game analysis for that specific matchup.

Syndra matchup win rates and stats in League of Legends patch 26.13
Opponent
Win Rate
Matches
CS/min
DMG/min
Gold/game
Early WR
Late WR
52.42%1246.892612,40248.1%55.7%
48.39%627.394812,64358.3%42.1%
52.17%467.088112,98964.3%46.9%
56.82%447.093612,84060.0%54.2%
57.14%427.01,04714,84654.5%58.1%
40.00%406.798913,25252.9%30.4%
51.28%396.784011,37840.9%64.7%
47.37%387.188411,91150.0%45.5%
57.58%337.095012,45066.7%52.4%
57.58%337.179712,14260.0%55.6%
40.63%326.879212,04438.5%42.1%
51.61%316.891612,57057.1%47.1%
41.38%296.684612,73840.0%42.1%
55.17%297.291212,12564.3%46.7%
44.83%297.095513,13845.5%44.4%
44.83%296.78609,71338.9%54.5%
44.00%257.297212,50145.5%42.9%
37.50%246.488913,27950.0%33.3%
39.13%237.61,00412,46971.4%25.0%
65.22%237.879711,75258.3%72.7%
54.55%226.583611,47240.0%66.7%
57.89%196.41,06713,50066.7%53.9%
63.16%196.61,01913,03771.4%58.3%
50.00%186.895112,52466.7%41.7%
55.56%187.01,05013,73250.0%60.0%
41.18%177.286112,34625.0%55.6%
50.00%167.096913,69771.4%33.3%
56.25%166.91,00413,50962.5%50.0%
53.33%156.81,09512,90950.0%57.1%
46.67%157.41,10915,48150.0%46.1%
60.00%156.562410,02566.7%50.0%
69.23%137.795312,96071.4%66.7%
41.67%126.082615,24880.0%14.3%
63.64%117.381912,18750.0%71.4%
60.00%106.377811,51666.7%57.1%
80.00%106.798015,93875.0%83.3%
40.00%106.174312,26025.0%50.0%
44.44%97.71,17316,7410.0%57.1%
62.50%87.18219,77760.0%66.7%
75.00%86.896114,781100.0%60.0%
14.29%77.282913,6490.0%20.0%
71.43%76.81,00114,18950.0%80.0%
57.14%76.689111,419100.0%40.0%
42.86%76.290712,39966.7%25.0%
33.33%67.291112,48750.0%0.0%
50.00%65.682812,04650.0%50.0%
16.67%66.970412,2140.0%50.0%
83.33%67.099013,305100.0%50.0%
100.00%66.71,02513,254100.0%100.0%
60.00%56.91,18112,52966.7%50.0%
60.00%57.163610,15066.7%50.0%
40.00%57.36599,04066.7%0.0%
40.00%56.699810,62150.0%33.3%
60.00%57.51,0429,85550.0%100.0%
60.00%57.185517,5060.0%60.0%
80.00%56.672214,064100.0%75.0%

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Syndra vs Varus - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Syndra do against Varus in League of Legends?

Syndra wins the Syndra vs Varus matchup with a 60.0% win rate compared to Varus's 40.0%, a 20.0 percentage point difference. This data is based on 5 recent ranked games in patch 26.13.

How does Syndra do against Varus in the early game?

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

How does Syndra do against Varus in the late game?

In the late game, Syndra takes over the Syndra vs Varus matchup with a 50.0% win rate compared to 50.0%. Syndra scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Syndra vs Varus matchup?

Syndra wins the matchup against Varus with a 60.0% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.13. The 20.0 percentage point advantage means Syndra is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 5 games analyzed.

What is the best Syndra build against Varus?

The best Syndra build against Varus includes Cosmic Drive, Rabadon's Deathcap, Mejai's Soulstealer with Crimson Lucidity. 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 Syndra runes against Varus?

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

Does Syndra counter Varus?

Yes, Syndra has a favorable matchup against Varus with a 60.0% win rate. Syndra strongly counters Varus in lane based on current patch 26.13 data.

How do I play Syndra against Varus?

When playing Syndra 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.