Trundle - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
50.3%
Pick Rate
2.5%

Trundlevs Varus

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

Trundle vs Varus is a very close matchup in LoL patch 26.3. Trundle wins with a 50.0% win rate (+0.0%) over Varus based on 18 games. Trundle holds the advantage in both the early and late game. Below you'll find the best Trundle build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Trundle vs Varus matchup.

Trundle Matchup Breakdown

Use the dropdown to select an opponent and see a detailed breakdown of how Trundle 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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Varus - 50.0% win rateVarus(50.0%)
Trundle - 50.0% win rate in this matchup
Trundle
50.0% WR
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Varus vs Trundle matchup - 50.0% win rate
Varus
50.0% WR

Who Wins the Trundle vs Varus Matchup?

Trundle wins the Trundle vs Varus matchup
Winner
Trundle
Matches: 18
50.0%
Win Rate
50.0%
6.0
CS / min
6.3
671
DMG / min
1,018
12,592
Gold / game
12,285
587
Heal / min
145
1,211
DMG Mitigated / min
582
0.7
CC / min
1.0
50.0%
Early Game WR
50.0%
50.0%
Late Game WR
50.0%

Trundle vs Varus Matchup Summary

The Trundle vs Varus matchup is essentially a coin-flip matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 18 recent matches analyzed, Trundle wins with a 50.0% win rate compared to Varus's 50.0%, giving Trundle a 0.0 percentage point advantage. Trundle holds a slight edge in both the early and late game, but the margins are thin enough that individual skill and jungle attention will often determine the outcome. Varus can still find windows through outplays and team coordination. The most significant statistical gap is in sustain, where Trundle leads by 1,072 HP/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Trundle has a statistical edge, but the margin is close enough that respecting Varus's strengths is important. Trade when cooldowns are favorable, track the enemy jungler, and build toward your strongest item spikes to convert the slight advantage into a decisive lead. Understanding these matchup dynamics is essential for champion select decisions and in-game strategy when facing this lane opponent.

Trundle vs Varus Laning Phase Breakdown

Varus wins the laning phase against Trundle in League of Legends

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

Farming
6.0Trundle
6.3Varus
Trundle and Varus farm at nearly identical rates in this matchup, with only a 0.2 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
671Trundle
1,018Varus
Varus heavily out-damages Trundle by 348 DMG/min, dominating both short trades and all-in fights. Trundle 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
12,592Trundle
12,285Varus
Trundle earns 307 more gold per game than Varus, equivalent to roughly one additional component item. This economic edge comes from a combination of better farming, kill participation, and objective control, giving Trundle slightly faster item completions.
Utility
0.7Trundle
1.0Varus
Both Trundle and Varus provide similar amounts of crowd control (0.3s/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
1,798Trundle
726Varus
Trundle vastly out-sustains Varus, healing and mitigating 1,072 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Trundle 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 Trundle Build Against Varus

Mercury's Treads is the optimal boots choice against Varus, providing the mobility and stats Trundle needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Trundle against Varus are Hullbreaker, Trinity Force and Ravenous Hydra. This combination gives Trundle 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 Trundle vs Varus matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Trundle
50.0%
+0.0% advantage
Trundle early game win rateTrundle50.0%
Varus early game win rateVarus50.0%
Late Game
Trundle
50.0%
+0.0% advantage
Trundle late game win rateTrundle50.0%
Varus late game win rateVarus50.0%

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

Late game (25+ minutes) is equally balanced, with Trundle 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.

This matchup is remarkably even at every stage of the game. Neither Trundle nor Varus has a phase-specific advantage, making this a pure skill matchup where individual mechanics, decision-making, and team coordination determine the outcome.

Best Trundle Runes Against Varus

Precision rune tree - Trundle primary runes vs VarusPrecision
Conqueror - best Trundle rune vs VarusTriumph - best Trundle rune vs VarusLegend: Bloodline - best Trundle rune vs VarusCoup de Grace - best Trundle rune vs Varus
Resolve rune tree - Trundle secondary runes vs VarusResolve
Second Wind - best Trundle rune vs VarusOvergrowth - best Trundle rune vs Varus
100.0% WR

The Precision primary with Resolve secondary combination helps Trundle maximize their potential in this closely contested matchup, providing the right mix of offensive and defensive tools to edge out Varus.


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

Trundle 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
51.11%1352.865312,56755.4%47.1%
41.79%1341.357412,21835.5%47.2%
45.24%1264.599912,42742.4%48.3%
57.41%1081.460712,04663.3%52.5%
55.56%991.968812,65864.4%48.1%
47.83%924.476312,38651.2%45.1%
51.65%911.365612,41755.0%49.0%
44.32%884.759111,87142.9%45.6%
47.13%873.461311,41361.0%34.8%
41.38%875.375012,62051.6%35.7%
50.63%791.162612,00253.7%47.4%
53.95%766.377912,88262.5%47.7%
50.75%676.380011,52650.0%51.5%
60.00%654.171212,43762.9%56.7%
46.03%631.664012,54936.7%54.5%
48.39%626.577012,21441.7%57.7%
46.55%586.583012,62938.7%55.6%
60.34%586.577812,20664.5%55.6%
48.21%561.664112,66846.1%50.0%
50.00%521.366911,92342.9%58.3%
50.98%515.186813,29850.0%51.7%
38.00%501.157211,42644.0%32.0%
50.00%501.164912,48745.8%53.9%
54.17%481.562212,51750.0%57.7%
36.17%471.662113,11640.0%34.4%
37.78%456.569011,73043.5%31.8%
50.00%445.271510,14450.0%50.0%
56.82%445.289513,30961.1%53.9%
32.56%434.751911,21533.3%31.8%
53.66%416.768213,80656.3%52.0%
62.50%406.686612,72857.9%66.7%
78.95%381.366012,88584.6%76.0%
59.46%377.167111,37854.5%66.7%
51.35%371.168113,43745.5%53.9%
57.14%352.570212,35550.0%64.7%
48.57%351.968713,13730.8%59.1%
45.71%353.856712,52741.7%47.8%
37.14%357.277214,06753.9%27.3%
52.94%346.878614,08657.9%46.7%
38.24%346.684612,38242.9%35.0%
54.55%331.162112,04666.7%44.4%
50.00%325.874011,54150.0%50.0%
65.63%325.268911,60260.0%75.0%
53.33%301.967611,41650.0%57.1%
63.33%301.070112,52360.0%66.7%
56.67%301.569113,82644.4%61.9%
55.17%296.668113,08469.2%43.8%
55.17%294.773913,28658.3%52.9%
53.57%281.152211,15364.3%42.9%
39.29%286.883013,33344.4%36.8%
57.14%281.165012,90266.7%52.6%
71.43%286.570013,56875.0%66.7%
51.85%271.462912,55070.0%41.2%
40.74%271.251011,11846.7%33.3%
53.85%267.172012,93653.9%53.9%
50.00%261.255211,51546.1%53.9%
54.17%246.374713,02260.0%50.0%
37.50%246.180413,67770.0%14.3%
45.83%243.058210,46543.8%50.0%
52.38%216.672212,72858.3%44.4%
75.00%206.783012,50972.7%77.8%
55.00%202.661712,06250.0%66.7%
57.89%196.763813,03370.0%44.4%
50.00%186.067112,59250.0%50.0%
72.22%181.770311,77171.4%72.7%
50.00%181.753811,95333.3%53.3%
64.71%175.570411,88242.9%80.0%
52.94%171.160611,29158.3%40.0%
56.25%161.745911,46457.1%55.6%
56.25%162.15059,84755.6%57.1%
18.75%167.098612,54320.0%18.2%
37.50%162.067412,32216.7%50.0%
50.00%161.63809,59957.1%44.4%
66.67%154.072014,98733.3%75.0%
46.67%152.637911,15420.0%60.0%
35.71%142.161912,78655.6%0.0%
50.00%145.766814,02775.0%40.0%
71.43%141.762612,37471.4%71.4%
46.15%136.257112,62140.0%50.0%
30.77%131.64139,12922.2%50.0%
41.67%121.749810,64150.0%40.0%
50.00%121.83649,29057.1%40.0%
45.45%111.449610,61960.0%33.3%
63.64%115.251212,32885.7%25.0%
36.36%111.751111,17050.0%28.6%
45.45%111.552512,19566.7%37.5%
70.00%107.070112,64883.3%50.0%
80.00%106.27119,52675.0%100.0%
50.00%105.757713,00166.7%42.9%
60.00%106.790713,76250.0%66.7%
44.44%92.64718,89457.1%0.0%
55.56%97.375112,01675.0%40.0%
66.67%93.975212,94450.0%80.0%
55.56%91.455013,15133.3%66.7%
11.11%93.63708,19416.7%0.0%
62.50%84.964814,404100.0%50.0%
75.00%86.352712,42175.0%75.0%
50.00%81.664514,792100.0%42.9%
62.50%81.34057,70280.0%33.3%
75.00%81.642912,06460.0%100.0%
57.14%71.561810,35966.7%50.0%
28.57%71.560512,17025.0%33.3%
85.71%74.165414,320100.0%83.3%
50.00%62.387414,28950.0%50.0%
33.33%61.02917,7380.0%50.0%
16.67%61.03068,0610.0%33.3%
66.67%61.566011,74875.0%50.0%
33.33%65.548012,47133.3%33.3%
60.00%51.639710,4250.0%75.0%
60.00%56.084013,65450.0%66.7%
60.00%52.23669,47875.0%0.0%
40.00%52.639110,26666.7%0.0%
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Trundle vs Varus - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Trundle do against Varus in League of Legends?

Trundle wins the Trundle vs Varus matchup with a 50.0% win rate compared to Varus's 50.0%, a 0.0 percentage point difference. This data is based on 18 recent ranked games in patch 26.3.

How does Trundle do against Varus in the early game?

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

How does Trundle do against Varus in the late game?

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

Who wins the Trundle vs Varus matchup?

Trundle wins the matchup against Varus with a 50.0% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.3. The 0.0 percentage point advantage means Trundle is slightly favored in this lane matchup based on 18 games analyzed.

What is the best Trundle build against Varus?

The best Trundle build against Varus includes Hullbreaker, Trinity Force, Ravenous Hydra with Mercury's Treads. 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 Trundle runes against Varus?

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

Does Trundle counter Varus?

Yes, Trundle has a favorable matchup against Varus with a 50.0% win rate. Trundle slightly edges out Varus in lane based on current patch 26.3 data.

How do I play Trundle against Varus?

When playing Trundle 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.