Varus Abilities
Varus's abilities include Piercing Arrow, Blighted Quiver, Hail of Arrows, Chain of Corruption, Living Vengeance. Learn how to use Varus's Passive, Q, W, E, and R abilities effectively in League of Legends patch 26.1.
Living Vengeance
On kill or assist, Varus temporarily gains Attack Damage and Ability Power. This bonus is larger if the enemy is a champion.
Piercing Arrow
Varus readies and then fires a powerful shot that gains extra range and damage the longer he spends preparing to fire.
Cost:- 50/
- 55/
- 60/
- 65/
- 70
Cooldown:- 16/
- 15/
- 14/
- 13/
- 12
Range:- 925
Blighted Quiver
Passive: Varus' basic attacks deal bonus magic damage and apply Blight. Varus' other abilities detonate Blight, dealing magic damage based on the target's maximum Health. Active: Varus empowers his next Piercing Arrow.
Cost:- 0
Cooldown:- 40
Range:- 750
Hail of Arrows
Varus fires a hail of arrows that deal physical damage and desecrate the ground. Desecrated ground slows enemies' Move Speed and reduces their self healing and regeneration.
Cost:- 90
Cooldown:- 18/
- 16/
- 14/
- 12/
- 10
Range:- 925
Chain of Corruption
Varus flings out a damaging tendril of corruption that immobilizes the first enemy champion hit and then spreads towards nearby uninfected champions, immobilizing them too on contact.
Cost:- 100
Cooldown:- 100/
- 80/
- 60
Range:- 1300
- Marksman,
- Mage
Living Vengeance
Varus Abilities - Frequently Asked Questions
What is Varus's passive ability?
Varus's passive ability is Living Vengeance. On kill or assist, Varus temporarily gains Attack Damage and Ability Power. This bonus is larger if the enemy is a champion.
What is Varus's Q ability?
Varus's Q ability is Piercing Arrow. Varus readies and then fires a powerful shot that gains extra range and damage the longer he spends preparing to fire.
What is Varus's ultimate ability?
Varus's ultimate (R) is Chain of Corruption. Varus flings out a damaging tendril of corruption that immobilizes the first enemy champion hit and then spreads towards nearby uninfected champions, immobilizing them too on contact.
How do I use Varus's abilities effectively?
To use Varus's abilities effectively, understand the synergy between each skill. Practice ability combos, manage cooldowns wisely, and learn when to engage or disengage in fights. Watch the ability videos to see how each skill looks in action and understand their range and effects.