Tryndamere - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
50.2%
Pick Rate
2.6%

Tryndamerevs Varus

BFighterAssassin
Patch26.14
Matches491,560
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedJul 22, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Tryndamere vs Varus is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.14. Varus wins with a 66.7% win rate (+33.3%) over Tryndamere based on 6 games. Varus wins the early laning phase while Tryndamere scales better into the late game. Below you'll find the best Tryndamere build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Tryndamere vs Varus matchup.

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Tryndamere Matchup Breakdown

Use the dropdown to select an opponent and see a detailed breakdown of how Tryndamere 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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Tryndamere - 33.3% win rate in this matchup
Tryndamere
33.3% WR
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Varus vs Tryndamere matchup - 66.7% win rate
Varus
66.7% WR

Who Wins the Tryndamere vs Varus Matchup?

Varus wins the Tryndamere vs Varus matchup
Winner
Varus
Matches: 6
33.3%
Win Rate
66.7%
5.8
CS / min
5.3
764
DMG / min
1,038
9,476
Gold / game
9,832
409
Heal / min
128
1,005
DMG Mitigated / min
481
0.4
CC / min
1.0
25.0%
Early Game WR
75.0%
50.0%
Late Game WR
50.0%

Tryndamere vs Varus Matchup Summary

The Tryndamere vs Varus matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 6 recent matches analyzed, Varus wins with a 66.7% win rate compared to Tryndamere's 33.3%, giving Varus a 33.3 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Varus controls the early laning stage, but Tryndamere outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Varus needs to press advantages before Tryndamere reaches their power spikes, while Tryndamere 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. Varus has a strong advantage in this matchup. Tryndamere 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.

Tryndamere vs Varus Laning Phase Breakdown

Varus wins the laning phase against Tryndamere in League of Legends

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

Farming
5.8Tryndamere
5.3Varus
Tryndamere edges out Varus by 0.5 CS per minute — a moderate farming advantage that adds up to roughly 8 CS over a 15-minute laning phase. This translates to earlier component purchases and slightly faster power spikes for Tryndamere.
Damage
764Tryndamere
1,038Varus
Varus heavily out-damages Tryndamere by 274 DMG/min, dominating both short trades and all-in fights. Tryndamere 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
9,476Tryndamere
9,832Varus
Varus earns 356 more gold per game than Tryndamere, 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
0.4Tryndamere
1.0Varus
Varus provides 0.6 seconds more crowd control per minute than Tryndamere, 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
1,414Tryndamere
609Varus
Tryndamere vastly out-sustains Varus, healing and mitigating 805 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Tryndamere 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 Tryndamere Build Against Varus

Berserker's Greaves is the optimal boots choice against Varus, providing the mobility and stats Tryndamere needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Tryndamere against Varus are Navori Flickerblade, Essence Reaver and Infinity Edge. This combination gives Tryndamere 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 Tryndamere vs Varus matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Varus
75.0%
+50.0% advantage
Tryndamere early game win rateTryndamere25.0%
Varus early game win rateVarus75.0%
Late Game
Tryndamere
50.0%
+0.0% advantage
Tryndamere late game win rateTryndamere50.0%
Varus late game win rateVarus50.0%

Varus dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 75.0% win rate — a 50.0 percentage point lead over Tryndamere. This lopsided early game means Varus 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 Tryndamere 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.

The power dynamics shift as the game progresses — Varus has the edge early, but Tryndamere gradually takes over. However, the margins are slim enough that either champion can win at any stage with the right plays. Focus on taking advantages when you have them rather than waiting for a specific game phase.

Best Tryndamere Runes Against Varus

Domination rune tree - Tryndamere primary runes vs VarusDomination
Hail of Blades - best Tryndamere rune vs VarusSudden Impact - best Tryndamere rune vs VarusGrisly Mementos - best Tryndamere rune vs VarusTreasure Hunter - best Tryndamere rune vs Varus
Precision rune tree - Tryndamere secondary runes vs VarusPrecision
Last Stand - best Tryndamere rune vs VarusLegend: Alacrity - best Tryndamere rune vs Varus
25.0% WR

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


Tryndamere matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.14. The table below shows Tryndamere'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 Tryndamere build, runes, laning stats, and early vs late game analysis for that specific matchup.

Tryndamere matchup win rates and stats in League of Legends patch 26.14
Opponent
Win Rate
Matches
CS/min
DMG/min
Gold/game
Early WR
Late WR
53.90%1416.585711,29855.6%52.6%
50.91%1107.393512,38350.0%51.8%
36.70%1096.666211,91033.3%39.1%
48.15%816.998212,99538.2%55.3%
53.25%776.775011,07841.9%67.7%
45.07%716.373512,37342.9%46.0%
56.06%667.190811,97174.2%40.0%
46.15%656.185213,15741.7%48.8%
67.80%596.91,21312,66475.0%61.3%
62.50%567.289413,26070.4%55.2%
51.79%566.686013,45638.9%57.9%
49.02%516.577912,59463.6%37.9%
46.00%506.489012,15436.8%51.6%
44.44%457.291111,83461.9%29.2%
50.00%407.41,14113,95940.0%56.0%
53.85%396.390912,36366.7%38.9%
53.85%396.880711,97150.0%55.6%
54.05%377.090313,92872.7%46.1%
42.86%356.885712,65431.3%52.6%
62.86%357.081611,86362.5%63.2%
57.58%334.577111,41565.0%46.1%
51.52%336.71,06912,59153.3%50.0%
53.13%326.876714,19660.0%50.0%
48.39%317.096013,62266.7%36.8%
48.39%317.479113,04557.1%41.2%
73.33%307.598112,93072.2%75.0%
46.67%306.890111,07971.4%25.0%
43.33%307.398212,43954.5%36.8%
51.72%296.975611,69763.6%44.4%
50.00%286.491212,90845.5%52.9%
39.29%286.767612,45122.2%47.4%
35.71%286.180111,12441.7%31.3%
55.56%276.888512,72653.9%57.1%
46.15%266.990512,59761.5%30.8%
57.69%266.596613,45570.0%50.0%
69.23%266.088512,43545.5%86.7%
56.00%257.189113,60533.3%63.2%
48.00%256.794312,97745.5%50.0%
52.00%252.880311,45353.9%50.0%
45.83%241.977412,88136.4%53.9%
43.48%236.371012,05657.1%37.5%
45.45%227.01,01411,62935.7%62.5%
33.33%212.776912,04633.3%33.3%
28.57%214.185614,61933.3%26.7%
75.00%206.684813,18477.8%72.7%
52.63%196.685513,75450.0%53.3%
42.11%192.182013,05742.9%41.7%
55.56%183.481013,77271.4%45.5%
31.25%162.684412,02830.0%33.3%
56.25%164.680111,99366.7%50.0%
62.50%162.171212,92357.1%66.7%
60.00%157.389613,13128.6%87.5%
60.00%152.467113,04562.5%57.1%
60.00%157.171012,17662.5%57.1%
42.86%142.464614,49266.7%36.4%
35.71%146.071110,79542.9%28.6%
50.00%144.285814,03940.0%55.6%
61.54%135.41,06313,90583.3%42.9%
53.85%134.684413,92860.0%50.0%
38.46%135.167411,44920.0%50.0%
58.33%121.671015,3400.0%70.0%
58.33%127.271512,824100.0%28.6%
36.36%114.386814,86833.3%37.5%
70.00%102.493214,05375.0%66.7%
77.78%91.669212,51375.0%80.0%
33.33%94.87749,13733.3%33.3%
44.44%96.37469,13120.0%75.0%
37.50%87.374616,8150.0%37.5%
75.00%83.073114,76866.7%80.0%
37.50%83.481914,50650.0%33.3%
62.50%81.970812,38250.0%66.7%
42.86%74.581012,64066.7%25.0%
71.43%75.876110,64150.0%100.0%
57.14%76.99429,18850.0%66.7%
57.14%72.389510,44666.7%50.0%
71.43%72.084313,74833.3%100.0%
57.14%76.199117,667100.0%50.0%
42.86%77.086312,36450.0%33.3%
66.67%67.01,05811,82866.7%66.7%
33.33%65.87649,47625.0%50.0%
50.00%67.360812,73366.7%33.3%
16.67%62.575412,9930.0%33.3%
33.33%64.280012,99725.0%50.0%
50.00%65.258711,1920.0%75.0%
66.67%67.090315,974100.0%33.3%
66.67%67.16889,408100.0%33.3%
20.00%57.56499,0080.0%100.0%
40.00%53.086316,3490.0%40.0%
40.00%56.180310,60150.0%33.3%
40.00%57.269513,70666.7%0.0%
60.00%52.95977,70133.3%100.0%
40.00%52.36088,86366.7%0.0%
60.00%56.167112,30750.0%66.7%
80.00%52.098310,05075.0%100.0%
80.00%56.577512,27066.7%100.0%

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Tryndamere vs Varus - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Tryndamere do against Varus in League of Legends?

Varus wins the Tryndamere vs Varus matchup with a 66.7% win rate compared to Tryndamere's 33.3%, a 33.3 percentage point difference. This data is based on 6 recent ranked games in patch 26.14.

How does Tryndamere do against Varus in the early game?

In the early game, Varus has the advantage against Tryndamere with a 75.0% win rate versus 25.0%. Varus players should look to press their lane advantage through aggressive trades and wave control during the first 15 minutes.

How does Tryndamere do against Varus in the late game?

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

Who wins the Tryndamere vs Varus matchup?

Varus wins the matchup against Tryndamere with a 66.7% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.14. The 33.3 percentage point advantage means Varus is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 6 games analyzed.

What is the best Tryndamere build against Varus?

The best Tryndamere build against Varus includes Navori Flickerblade, Essence Reaver, Infinity Edge with Berserker's Greaves. Check the matchup breakdown above for the full item path and build order.

What are the best Tryndamere runes against Varus?

The best Tryndamere runes against Varus use the Domination primary tree with Precision secondary. This rune setup achieves a 25.0% win rate in the Tryndamere vs Varus matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.

Does Tryndamere counter Varus?

No, Tryndamere struggles against Varus with only a 33.3% win rate. Varus has the advantage in this matchup. Tryndamere players should focus on safe farming and avoiding extended trades to minimize Varus's lead.

How do I play Tryndamere against Varus?

When playing Tryndamere against Varus, play cautiously and avoid Varus's power spikes. Focus on safe farming — you outscale Varus in the late game. Use the matchup-specific build and runes above to optimize your chances.