Syndra - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
49.2%
Pick Rate
1.8%

Syndravs Varus

DMage
Patch26.10
Matches683,599
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedMay 17, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Syndra vs Varus is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.10. Varus wins with a 83.3% win rate (+66.7%) over Syndra based on 6 games. Varus 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.

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.

Compare against an opponent
Varus - 16.7% win rateVarus(16.7%)
Syndra - 16.7% win rate in this matchup
Syndra
16.7% WR
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Varus vs Syndra matchup - 83.3% win rate
Varus
83.3% WR

Who Wins the Syndra vs Varus Matchup?

Varus wins the Syndra vs Varus matchup
Winner
Varus
Matches: 6
16.7%
Win Rate
83.3%
6.5
CS / min
6.6
818
DMG / min
966
10,153
Gold / game
11,767
58
Heal / min
214
326
DMG Mitigated / min
588
1.3
CC / min
0.9
0.0%
Early Game WR
100.0%
25.0%
Late Game WR
75.0%

Syndra vs Varus Matchup Summary

The Syndra vs Varus matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 6 recent matches analyzed, Varus wins with a 83.3% win rate compared to Syndra's 16.7%, giving Varus a 66.7 percentage point advantage. Varus dominates at every stage — from early laning through late game team fights. This consistent advantage makes it difficult for Syndra 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 418 HP/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Varus has a strong advantage in this matchup. Syndra 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.

Syndra vs Varus Laning Phase Breakdown

Varus wins the laning phase against Syndra in League of Legends

Varus is favored during the laning phase against Syndra, 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
6.5Syndra
6.6Varus
Syndra 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
818Syndra
966Varus
Varus heavily out-damages Syndra by 147 DMG/min, dominating both short trades and all-in fights. Syndra 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
10,153Syndra
11,767Varus
Varus generates a commanding 1,614 more gold per game than Syndra. This substantial economic advantage means Varus consistently reaches key item breakpoints earlier, creating a compounding lead that grows throughout the game. Syndra should focus on cost-effective item choices and avoid unnecessary deaths to prevent falling further behind.
Utility
1.3Syndra
0.9Varus
Syndra provides 0.5 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
384Syndra
802Varus
Varus vastly out-sustains Syndra, healing and mitigating 418 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Varus can absorb significant punishment and remain in lane while Syndra is forced to recall. Building grievous wounds early is essential for Syndra, and focusing on burst trade patterns rather than sustained fights is critical.

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, Zhonya's Hourglass and Rabadon's Deathcap. This combination gives Syndra an effective balance of damage, survivability, and utility for the matchup. 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
Varus
100.0%
+100.0% advantage
Syndra early game win rateSyndra0.0%
Varus early game win rateVarus100.0%
Late Game
Varus
75.0%
+50.0% advantage
Syndra late game win rateSyndra25.0%
Varus late game win rateVarus75.0%

Varus dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 100.0% win rate — a 100.0 percentage point lead over Syndra. 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 75.0% win rate — 50.0 points above Syndra. 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. Syndra 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 VarusScorch - best Syndra rune vs Varus
Inspiration rune tree - Syndra secondary runes vs VarusInspiration
Biscuit Delivery - best Syndra rune vs VarusCosmic Insight - best Syndra rune vs Varus
100.0% WR

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


Syndra matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.10. 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 26.10
Opponent
Win Rate
Matches
CS/min
DMG/min
Gold/game
Early WR
Late WR
50.00%1187.293912,49241.2%56.7%
47.96%986.784312,11347.5%48.3%
51.09%926.986012,55857.9%46.3%
55.68%887.290113,04256.8%54.9%
53.85%786.784612,73148.4%57.5%
49.35%776.689312,69045.8%50.9%
42.67%757.097313,63145.5%41.5%
44.44%726.687811,18738.2%50.0%
40.85%716.575810,87245.7%36.1%
55.07%696.687711,49050.0%59.5%
61.40%577.01,01012,08269.2%54.8%
36.84%576.982312,20231.0%42.9%
50.88%577.079611,74966.7%39.4%
53.06%496.581412,28450.0%54.8%
48.98%496.495012,03425.0%72.0%
45.65%466.794112,14652.6%40.7%
51.16%437.081311,88352.4%50.0%
47.62%426.799813,81158.8%40.0%
52.38%426.591112,77764.7%44.0%
58.54%416.892612,02050.0%65.2%
52.50%406.883712,23447.1%56.5%
58.97%397.292112,94580.0%45.8%
52.63%387.092613,27846.7%56.5%
54.05%377.192711,33155.6%52.6%
60.00%357.599212,98370.6%50.0%
44.12%346.681312,87633.3%50.0%
61.76%346.889511,05162.5%61.1%
55.88%346.595612,93550.0%59.1%
54.55%336.880310,45653.3%55.6%
63.64%337.189212,79660.0%66.7%
45.16%316.398511,72246.7%43.8%
64.52%316.895812,47046.1%77.8%
58.62%297.11,03313,58777.8%50.0%
77.78%277.11,01313,86684.6%71.4%
34.62%267.194013,24945.5%26.7%
65.22%236.477911,18654.5%75.0%
63.64%227.51,05513,79360.0%66.7%
57.14%216.81,19714,00666.7%53.3%
38.10%217.485513,14950.0%30.8%
45.00%207.087413,37166.7%35.7%
33.33%186.71,01712,28142.9%27.3%
29.41%176.688113,9460.0%35.7%
50.00%167.090612,76775.0%41.7%
37.50%166.81,00413,12122.2%57.1%
31.25%166.395112,07625.0%33.3%
40.00%157.378610,71533.3%50.0%
46.67%157.099313,79160.0%40.0%
60.00%156.996414,73666.7%55.6%
23.08%135.590010,54428.6%16.7%
58.33%127.598814,12650.0%62.5%
41.67%127.095613,14125.0%50.0%
54.55%117.195411,94860.0%50.0%
36.36%116.383112,03625.0%42.9%
54.55%115.984313,970100.0%44.4%
36.36%116.796414,53866.7%25.0%
54.55%117.294010,54850.0%60.0%
63.64%116.394113,04575.0%57.1%
55.56%97.095114,6310.0%62.5%
50.00%86.796712,66066.7%40.0%
37.50%87.087515,06133.3%40.0%
28.57%77.287812,40133.3%25.0%
71.43%77.284412,611100.0%50.0%
50.00%66.680912,34333.3%66.7%
16.67%66.581810,1530.0%25.0%
50.00%67.11,02712,42333.3%66.7%
50.00%67.595412,6760.0%100.0%
50.00%67.51,04011,89525.0%100.0%
80.00%57.11,12012,76866.7%100.0%
60.00%57.71,02516,41166.7%50.0%
60.00%56.397112,25866.7%50.0%
40.00%53.36917,86440.0%0.0%
80.00%56.790110,65566.7%100.0%
60.00%57.486315,2150.0%75.0%
60.00%56.91,10915,7780.0%75.0%
80.00%55.41,37613,96466.7%100.0%

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Syndra vs Varus - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Syndra do against Varus in League of Legends?

Varus wins the Syndra vs Varus matchup with a 83.3% win rate compared to Syndra's 16.7%, a 66.7 percentage point difference. This data is based on 6 recent ranked games in patch 26.10.

How does Syndra do against Varus in the early game?

In the early game, Varus has the advantage against Syndra with a 100.0% win rate versus 0.0%. Varus 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, Varus takes over the Syndra vs Varus matchup with a 75.0% win rate compared to 25.0%. Varus scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Syndra vs Varus matchup?

Varus wins the matchup against Syndra with a 83.3% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.10. The 66.7 percentage point advantage means Varus is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 6 games analyzed.

What is the best Syndra build against Varus?

The best Syndra build against Varus includes Cosmic Drive, Zhonya's Hourglass, Rabadon's Deathcap with Crimson Lucidity. 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?

No, Syndra struggles against Varus with only a 16.7% win rate. Varus has the advantage in this matchup. Syndra players should focus on safe farming and avoiding extended trades to minimize Varus's lead.

How do I play Syndra against Varus?

When playing Syndra 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.